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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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- Multiple Document Interface (MDI)
Multiple Document Interface (MDI) is a Microsoft Windows programming interface for creating an application that enables users to work with multiple ...
- planogram
A planogram is a diagram that shows how and where specific retail products should be placed on retail shelves or displays to increase customer ...
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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- Firefox
Firefox is a free, open source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation and Mozilla Corporation in 2004.
- kinetic energy
Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, observable as the movement of an object or subatomic particle.
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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- data source name (DSN)
A data source name (DSN) is a data structure containing information about a specific database to which an Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) driver ...
- historical data
Historical data, in a broad context, is data collected about past events and circumstances pertaining to a particular subject.
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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- surge suppressor (surge protector)
A surge suppressor, sometimes optimistically called a surge protector, is a device inserted in the alternating current (AC) utility line and/or ...
- virtualization architecture
A virtualization architecture is a conceptual model of a virtual infrastructure that is most frequently applied in cloud computing.
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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- cost management
Cost management is the process of planning and controlling the budget of a business.
- RGB (red, green and blue)
RGB (red, green and blue) refers to a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen.
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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- 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
802.11ac, also known as Gigabit Wi-Fi, is a specification in the IEEE 802.11 family applicable to WLANs (wireless local area networks).
- plane (in networking)
A plane is an integral component of telecommunications architecture and networks.
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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- surveillance capitalism
Surveillance capitalism is an economic theory proposed by Harvard Business School Professor Emerita Shoshana Zuboff in 2014 that describes the modern...
- ISO 27001
ISO 27001, formally known as ISO/IEC 27001:2022, is an information security standard created by the International Organization for Standardization (...
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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- Kotlin
Kotlin is a statically typed, object-oriented programing language that is interoperable with the Java virtual machine, Java Class Libraries and ...
- e-ticket (electronic ticket)
An e-ticket (electronic ticket) is a paperless electronic document used for ticketing purposes, such as airfare or concert admission.
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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network management protocol used to dynamically assign an IP address to any ...
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cloud radio access network (C-RAN)
Cloud radio access network (C-RAN) is a centralized, cloud computing-based architecture for radio access networks.
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What is cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software and data from cyberthreats.
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Mitre ATT&CK framework
The Mitre ATT&CK (pronounced "miter attack") framework is a free, globally accessible framework that provides comprehensive and ...
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change agent (agent of change)
A change agent, or agent of change, is someone who promotes and enables change to happen within any group or organization.
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stakeholder
A stakeholder is a person, group or organization with a vested interest, or stake, in the decision-making and activities of a ...
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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 acquisition cost
Customer acquisition cost is the fee associated with convincing a consumer to buy your product or service, including research, ...
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virtual assistant (AI assistant)
A virtual assistant, also called AI assistant or digital assistant, is an application program that understands natural language ...