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AppDev
Definitions about software applications and development including operating system vocabulary, programming terminology, words about Internet applications and terms used in app/dev.
- Agile software development
- Apple
- Internet applications
- Java
- Linux
- Microsoft
- Open source
- Operating systems
- Programming
- Software applications
- Web services, SOA
Recently Published Definitions
- executable file (EXE file)
An executable file (EXE file) is a computer file that contains an encoded sequence of instructions that the system can execute directly when the user...
- macOS
MacOS is the computer operating system for Apple desktops and laptops.
Business software
Search or browse for definitions related to the procurement, implementation and management of line of business software applications that are vital to running an enterprise.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Customer experience management
- Google - Android
- Human resource management
- Microsoft - Windows
- Open Source
- Oracle
- Salesforce
- SAP
- Software asset management
- VMware
- Writing for Business
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- digital wellness
Digital wellness (digital wellbeing) is the use of technology to ensure an employee's physical and mental health.
- software audit
A software audit is an internal or external review of a software program to check its quality, progress or adherence to plans, standards and ...
Computer Science
Definitions about computer science including computing fundamentals vocabulary, protocol and standards terminology, words about microprocessors and terms used in electronics.
- Algorithms
- Artificial intelligence - machine learning
- Electronics
- Fast references
- IT standards and organizations
- Learning guides
- Mathematics
- Microprocessors
- Nanotechnology
- Protocols
- Quizzes
- Robotics
- SEO
- Video Production
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- order of magnitude
An order of magnitude is an exponential change of plus or minus 1 in the value of a quantity or unit.
- Ethereum
Ethereum is an open source, distributed software platform based on blockchain technology.
Consumer Tech
Definitions about consumer technology including Internet acronyms, tech lingo, multimedia definitions, words about personal computing and peripherals as well as terms used in wireless and mobile computing.
- Desktops and laptops
- End user hardware
- Internet acronyms and lingo
- Internet technologies
- Multimedia and graphics
- Personal computing
- Printers
- Wireless and mobile
Recently Published Definitions
- CCTV (closed circuit television)
CCTV (closed-circuit television) is a television system in which signals are not publicly distributed but are monitored, primarily for surveillance ...
- Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a digital currency -- also called cryptocurrency -- that can be traded for goods or services with vendors that accept Bitcoin as payment.
Data Center
Definitions used in data center management, including hardware, virtualization and cloud computing.
- Compliance, risk and governance
- Converged infrastructure
- Data center management
- Disaster recovery
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- Government IT
- Hardware
- Healthcare IT
- IT service management & procurement
- Storage hardware
- Virtualization
Recently Published Definitions
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a specialized chip on a device designed to secure hardware with cryptographic keys.
- IT asset disposition (ITAD)
IT asset disposition (ITAD) is an industry term and practice built around reusing, recycling, repairing or disposing of unwanted IT equipment in a ...
IT Career Management
- Analytics
- Certifications
- Cloud Computing
- DevOps
- IT Career Paths
- IT Operations
- Marketing and CX
- Network Mgmt
- Project Management
- Security
- Software Development
- Technical Support
Recently Published Definitions
- gig economy
A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations hire independent workers for short-term commitments.
- descriptive analytics
Descriptive analytics is a type of data analytics that looks at past data to give an account of what has happened.
Networking
Definitions about networking including routing and switching vocabulary, telecom terminology and words about email, messaging and mobile.
- Circuit switched services equipment and providers
- Data transmission
- Email and messaging
- High-speed networks
- Internet of Things
- Local area networks (LAN, campus LAN)
- Network hardware
- Network software
- Networking and communications
- Routing and switching
- Smart grid
- Telecom
- Voice over IP (VoIP)
- Wireless LANs
- Wireless technologies
Recently Published Definitions
- ISP (internet service provider)
An ISP (internet service provider) is a company that provides individuals and companies access to the internet and other related services.
- SCADA
SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) is a category of software application program for process control, the gathering of data in real ...
Security
This cyber security glossary explains the meaning of terms about different types of computer security threats as well as words about application security, access control, network intrusion detection, security awareness training and computer forensics.
- Anti-virus, antimalware
- Application security
- Authentication, access control
- Malware
- Network security
- Threat management
Recently Published Definitions
- bitcoin mining
Bitcoin mining is the process of verifying new transactions to the Bitcoin digital currency system, as well as the process by which new bitcoin enter...
- token
In general, a token is an object that represents something else, such as another object (either physical or virtual), or an abstract concept as, for ...
Storage and Data Mgmt
Definitions about storage and data management including backup/recovery vocabulary, business intelligence terminology, storage area networks and database management.
- Customer data management
- Data and data management
- Data backup - disaster recovery
- Data deduplication
- Database management
- Enterprise content management
- Network-attached storage (NAS)
- Solid state (flash) storage
- Storage administration
- Storage-area network (SAN)
Recently Published Definitions
- spreadsheet
A spreadsheet is a computer program that can capture, display and manipulate data arranged in rows and columns.
- recovery time objective
The recovery time objective (RTO) is the maximum tolerable length of time that a computer, system, network or application can be down after a failure...
Word of the Day
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ISO 31000 Risk Management
The ISO 31000 Risk Management framework is an international standard that provides businesses with guidelines and principles for ...
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pure risk
Pure risk refers to risks that are beyond human control and result in a loss or no loss with no possibility of financial gain.
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Shared Key Authentication (SKA)
Shared Key Authentication (SKA) is a process by which a computer can gain access to a wireless network that uses the Wired ...
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passphrase
A passphrase is a sentencelike string of words used for authentication that is longer than a traditional password, easy to ...
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electronic intensive care unit (eICU)
An Electronic Intensive Care Unit (eICU) is a form or model of telemedicine where state-of-the-art technology is used to provide ...
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protected health information (PHI) or personal health information
Protected health information (PHI), also referred to as personal health information, is the demographic information, medical ...
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What is risk mitigation?
Risk mitigation is a strategy to prepare for and lessen the effects of threats faced by a business.
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fault-tolerant
Fault-tolerant technology is a capability of a computer system, electronic system or network to deliver uninterrupted service, ...
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cloud washing
Cloud washing (also spelled cloudwashing) is the purposeful and sometimes deceptive attempt by a vendor to rebrand an old product...
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HD-DVD (high-definition DVD)
HD-DVD (high-definition DVD) is a defunct high-capacity optical storage medium that was once seen as the successor to the DVD.