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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.
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- Human resources management
- Marketing and customer experience
- Microsoft
- Software applications
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- pagination
Pagination is the process of separating print or digital content into discrete pages.
- autocorrect
Autocorrect is a word processing feature that identifies misspelled words, and uses algorithms to identify the words most likely to have been ...
Cloud computing
Terms related to cloud computing, including definitions about on-demand, distributed computing and words and phrases about software-as-a-service, infrastructure-as-a-service and storage-as-a-service.
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- cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is a type of bullying in which one or more individuals use digital technologies to intentionally and repeatedly cause harm to another ...
- social networking
Social networks are websites and apps that allow users and organizations to connect, communicate, share information and form relationships.
Computer science
Definitions about computer science including computing fundamentals vocabulary, protocol and standards terminology, words about microprocessors and terms used in electronics.
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- henry (H)
The henry (symbolized H) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of electrical inductance.
- decentralized finance (DeFi)
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is an emerging model for organizing and enabling cryptocurrency-based transactions, exchanges and financial services.
Data analytics and AI
This glossary contains definitions related to customer data analytics, predictive analytics, data visualization and operational business intelligence. Some definitions explain the meaning of words used to Hadoop and other software tools used in big data analytics. Other definitions are related to the strategies that business intelligence professionals, data scientists, statisticians and data analysts use to make data-driven decisions.
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- historical data
Historical data, in a broad context, is data collected about past events and circumstances pertaining to a particular subject.
- Boolean
In computing, the term Boolean means a result that can only have one of two possible values: true or false.
Data centers
Definitions used in data center management, including hardware, virtualization and cloud computing.
- Data backup and disaster recovery
- Data center management
- Linux
- Operating systems
- Storage administration
- Storage architecture
- Virtualization
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- virtualization architecture
A virtualization architecture is a conceptual model of a virtual infrastructure that is most frequently applied in cloud computing.
- EPROM (erasable programmable read-only memory)
EPROM (erasable programmable read-only memory) is memory that does not lose its data when the power supply is cut off.
IT management
Learn about the core elements of IT management, including operations, tech support and personal computing, as well as terms related to IT careers, certifications and project management.
- Certifications
- IT career paths
- IT operations
- Personal computing
- Project management
- Technical support
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- action plan
An action plan is a document that lists what steps must be taken to achieve a specific goal.
- default
In computer technology, a default is a pre-designed value or setting that is used by a computer program when a value or setting is not specified by ...
Networking
Definitions about networking including routing and switching vocabulary, telecom terminology and words about email, messaging and mobile.
- High-speed networks
- Network administration
- Network hardware
- Networking and communications
- Wireless and mobile
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- AS/400 (IBM iSeries, AS/400e, eServer iSeries/400, Power Systems)
The IBM Application System/400 -- or AS/400 -- is a family of midrange computers that was released in 1988, succeeding both System/36 and System/38 ...
- iterative DNS query
An iterative DNS query is a request for a website name or URL.
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.
- Authentication and access control
- Compliance, risk and governance
- Network security
- Security management
- Threat management
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- ISO 27001
ISO 27001, formally known as ISO/IEC 27001:2022, is an information security standard created by the International Organization for Standardization (...
- transparency
Transparency is the quality of being easily seen through, while transparency in a business or governance context refers to being open and honest.
Software development
Definitions related to software development, including tech terms about programming and words and phrases about Scrum, Agile and waterfall methodologies.
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- e-ticket (electronic ticket)
An e-ticket (electronic ticket) is a paperless electronic document used for ticketing purposes, such as airfare or concert admission.
- applet
An applet is a small computer program that performs a specific task.
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network availability
Network availability is the amount of uptime in a network system over a specific time interval.
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NFV MANO (network functions virtualization management and orchestration)
NFV MANO (network functions virtualization management and orchestration), also called MANO, is an architectural framework for ...
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GPS jamming
GPS jamming is the act of using a frequency transmitting device to block or interfere with radio communications.
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checksum
A checksum is a value that represents the number of bits in a transmission message and is used by IT professionals to detect ...
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proof of concept (POC)
A proof of concept (POC) is an exercise in which work is focused on determining whether an idea can be turned into a reality.
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green IT (green information technology)
Green IT (green information technology) is the practice of creating and using environmentally sustainable computing.
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employee self-service (ESS)
Employee self-service (ESS) is a widely used human resources technology that enables employees to perform many job-related ...
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learning experience platform (LXP)
A learning experience platform (LXP) is an AI-driven peer learning experience platform delivered using software as a service (...
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customer engagement
Customer engagement is the means by which a company creates a relationship with its customer base to foster brand loyalty and ...
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direct email marketing
Direct email marketing is a format for email-based campaigns in which standalone advertisements are sent to a targeted list of ...