Throughout the year, we will create contests for our listeners; these will be challenges that draw upon your knowledge and creativity.
Here is your first challenge.
Cloud computing is a prevalent buzzword in the industry, but there is still ambiguity on the definition of cloud computing.
So we want you, our listeners, to give us YOUR definition of Cloud Computing. Propose a succinct way to define this architectural shift in data centers, and if we pick your entry as a winner, you will win a cool prize.
To submit your definitions, submit your answer to this discussion.
So get busy. You have until April 6th to send in your definitions.
Thanks for playing the Chip Chat Challenge!
UPDATE: We've chosen a winner and will announce it very soon on both podcasts!
*See rules attached: cc_contest_rules.doc
Cloud computing is all about lightening the load so we can move faster
Cloud computing is an opaque way to publically provide a variable amount of computing resources to an end user.
Cloud computing entails placing data files and applications on servers that are universally accessible from any device via the appropriate authorization, thus rendering the device simply an interface tool.
Cloud computing is the processing of data or running an application at a remote location using an unknown number of servers with the presentation of the results or the application user interface at a client device, turning software into a service.
Cloud computing is a variety of providers delivering services like applications and storage to IT and end users.
Vaporware for servers!
refers to the provision of computational resources on demand via a computer network www.gspothome.com
Heard about the cip chat challenge on your APRIL 11th podcast, so hope it's still running. So I believe c.l.o.u.d. computing is Computing that Leverages Online Utilities and Data. Thx and take care ;-)
Regards
Madou Justin
Since we only have till April 6. Why is it still being announced on Apr 21 chip chat?
Thanks for pointing that out Martin.
It was an error to include the contest announcement on the latest chip-chat.
We'll fix that, and we'll also announce the winner very soon! ![]()
Thanks for listening!
As Allyson said on the podcast, there will be more, so keep listening!

