Cloud computing

A term used to describe services and software that are provided over a network by a collection of servers. These computers or cloud of computers enable the users visiting to have access to a much faster computer, be able to access programs and services from anywhere, and get access to the services from any type of device capable of reaching the network or Internet. However, because of the wide array of definitions for this term it's often dismissed as a buzzword.

Also see: Network definitions, SaaS, Web 2.0