A model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. Source: NIST SP 800-145
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A model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. Source: NIST SP 800-145
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Cloud Computing. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/cloud-computing
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