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Cloud Computing

Formal	Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. The term is generally used to describe data centers available to many users over the Internet. Read More
Practical	An approach where information technology capacities (such as storage or applications) are separated from the individual computer and are supplied through the Internet (or an Intranet-based service) at the user’s demand. The “as-a-Service” moniker is sometimes used for cloud computing services, such as Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service. The backend for many IoT devices may be delivered via the cloud. Read More
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Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. The term is generally used to describe data centers available to many users over the Internet.

Practical

An approach where information technology capacities (such as storage or applications) are separated from the individual computer and are supplied through the Internet (or an Intranet-based service) at the user’s demand. The “as-a-Service” moniker is sometimes used for cloud computing services, such as Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service. The backend for many IoT devices may be delivered via the cloud.

	Sirqul, Inc Sirqul provides an IoT EaaS (Engagement as a Service) Platform with 75 Services, 400 APIs, 3 distinct IoT hardware product offerings, over 30 customizable native application templates. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, Sirqul is led by Robert Frederick, one of the original technical founders of Amazon's first forays into Secure Mobile Commerce (Amazon Anywhere) and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Sirqul enables the rapid conceptualization, development, deployment, and monetization of branded, connected IoT applications. Built upon decades of thought to create a connected world, Sirqul removes the complexity associated with scalable, enterprise quality software and enables the rapid deployment of interoperable IoT ecosystems based upon plug-and-play APIs, tool kits, and starter projects. Edysen, Sirqul's hardware Smart Mesh solution is capable of identifying the exact location of wifi, Bluetooth, BLE, and other RF enabled devices within a minimum 80 foot diameter with an accuracy of 2 feet. Please also have a look at our profile on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sirqul-inc-
	Microsoft Azure (Microsoft) Microsoft Azure is a Cloud Computing platform and infrastructure created by Microsoft for building, deploying, and managing applications and services through a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers. It provides both PaaS and IaaS services and supports many different programming languages, tools and frameworks, including both Microsoft-specific and third-party software and systems. Azure was announced in October 2008 and released on 1 February 2010 as Windows Azure, before being renamed to Microsoft Azure on 25 March 2014.
	Fujitsu Fujitsu is the leading Japanese Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Year founded: 1935
	ThingLogix ThingLogix propels the modern business with the Internet of Things by combining AI-driven IoT solutions and the power of the cloud - creating new business value and accelerating time-to-market.
	Panasonic Panasonic is a Japanese multinational electronics corporation that has grown to become one of the world's largest electronics producers. In addition to electronics, it offers non-electronic products and services. Year founded: 1918

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