The cloud platform



Example: Cloud platform provides scalable computing resources over the internet

Definition


"The cloud platform" refers to an online service environment that offers scalable computing resources, data storage, and applications over the internet, enabling users to access and manage these resources remotely without needing physical hardware onsite.

Etymology


The term "the cloud platform" originates from the metaphor of the 'cloud' representing the internet or a network of servers. 'Cloud' began as a symbol for complex infrastructure diagrams in the 1990s, making it easier to visualize remote computing services accessible through the internet, which evolved into what we now call cloud platforms.

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"The cloud platform" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Data & AI - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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