What is another word for remote-access data processing?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪmˈə͡ʊtˈaksɛs dˈe͡ɪtə pɹˈə͡ʊsɛsɪŋ] (IPA) 
Remote-access data processing refers to the ability to access and process data remotely from a location other than the physical storage location. Some synonyms for this term include virtual data processing, cloud computing, off-site data processing, and hosted data processing. These terms all refer to the same concept of accessing and processing data through a remote connection. Virtual data processing emphasizes the use of virtual machines to process data. Cloud computing emphasizes the scalability and flexibility of data processing through a cloud-based infrastructure. Off-site data processing emphasizes the physical location of the data processing resources, while hosted data processing emphasizes the utilization of third-party hosting services for data processing.
