1. David Roche Business 111

2. Cloud computing is internet-based computing. Programs and applications are downloaded off of the internet and stored on “the cloud.” This removes the need for physical copies stored on CDs or DVDs and makes it cheaper and easier for companies to get their products to the consumer.

3. Founded 1996 Based in Bellevue, Washington Created Half Life, Portal, and Left 4 Dead Valve Logo

4. Announced in 2002 Originally designed as a way to download “patches” for games Expanded to release full games Allows users to save games to a central server