Notable Cloud Computing Pros Through History

1960s

• J. C. R. Licklider introduces the idea of an “intergalactic computer network.”
• John McCarthy suggests that one day computing could be sold as a utility, like electricity or water.

1990s

• Salesforce starts delivering applications to users via a simple website.

2000s

• Amazon launches Amazon Web Services, offering online storage and computation.
• The Elastic Compute Cloud becomes the first truly commercial service (open to all).

Google Apps and other browser-based cloud enterprises cement cloud computing as a valid option for everyday users.

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