opencloud
OH-pen-klowd
Definition
An approach to cloud computing that emphasizes interoperability, flexible deployment, and the avoidance of vendor lock-in through the use of standardized, often open-source, technologies.
Etymology
A compound of 'open,' from the Proto-Germanic *aupanaz, and 'cloud,' derived from the Old English 'clud' meaning a mass of rock or hill, which metaphorically evolved to describe remote, internet-based computing resources.
In the news
While the specific term 'opencloud' appears as a search term or tag in the article's footer, it represents the broader architectural strategy that enables companies like Palo Alto Networks to partner with multiple platforms and integrate with various hyperscalers.
Palo Alto Networks and NTT DATA target $1B in AI security sales by 2029
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