The history of cloud computing
Cloud computing has a rich history that has evolved over several decades. The concept of cloud computing dates back to the 1960s when computer scientists at MIT and Dartmouth College proposed the idea of a “utility computing” system that would allow users to access computing resources on demand.
In the 1970s, IBM introduced virtualization technology, which allowed multiple operating systems to run on a single mainframe computer. This technology enabled companies to consolidate their IT resources and reduce costs.
In the 1990s, the development of the World Wide Web and the rise of e-commerce led to the creation of web-based applications and services. This led to the development of early cloud computing platforms such as Salesforce, which provided customer relationship management (CRM) services over the internet.
In 2002, Amazon launched its web services division, offering cloud-based infrastructure services such as storage and computing...
