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• November 17, 2009 17Nov2009 Definição

  backscatter spam

  Backscatter spam, also called misdirected bounce spam or NDR spam, is a strategy for sending unsolicited email messages that takes advantage of the fact that certain types of mail transfer agent (MTA) programs return the entire message to the sender... Continue Reading

• November 11, 2009 11Nov2009 Definição

  Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)

  The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), also known as the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act, is legislation passed by the United States Congress in 1970 that requires U.S. financial institutions to collaborate with the U.S. government in cases of ... Continue Reading

• October 22, 2009 22Oct2009 Definição

  Enterprise 2.0

  Enterprise 2.0 is the strategic integration of Web 2.0 technologies into an enterprise's intranet, extranet and business processes. Continue Reading

• October 19, 2009 19Oct2009 Definição

  rendering

  In 3-D graphic design, rendering is the process of add shading, color and lamination to a 2-D or 3-D wireframe in order to create life-like images on a screen. Continue Reading

• October 12, 2009 12Oct2009 Definição

  tweet

  A tweet is a post on Twitter. Continue Reading

• October 09, 2009 09Oct2009 Definição

  remote deposit capture (RDC)

  Remote deposit capture (RDC) is a system that allows a customer to scan checks remotely and transmit the check images to a bank for deposit, usually via an encrypted Internet connection. When the bank receives a check image from the customer, it ... Continue Reading

• August 28, 2009 28Aug2009 Definição

  disposable email

  What is a disposable email?Disposable email is a service that allows a registered user to receive email at a temporary address that expires after a certain time period elapses. Continue Reading

• August 24, 2009 24Aug2009 Definição

  preamble

  A preamble is a signal used in network communications to synchronize transmission timing between two or more systems. Continue Reading

• July 14, 2009 14Jul2009 Definição

  Massachusetts data protection law

  What is the Massachusetts data protection law?The Massachusetts data protection law is legislation that stipulates security requirements for organizations that handle the private data of residents. Continue Reading

• July 10, 2009 10Jul2009 Definição

  GRUB (GRand Unified Bootloader)

  GRUB (GRand Unified Bootloader) is a boot loader package developed to support multiple operating systems and allow the user to select among them during boot-up. Continue Reading

• July 09, 2009 09Jul2009 Definição

  GNU GRUB

  GNU GRUB (or just GRUB) is a boot loader package that supports multiple operating systems on a computer... (Continued) Continue Reading

• July 01, 2009 01Jul2009 Definição

  Web bug (Web beacon)

  A Web bug, also known as a Web beacon, is a file object (usually a graphic image such as a transparent GIF) that is placed on a Web page or in an e-mail message to monitor user behavior. Continue Reading

• June 23, 2009 23Jun2009 Definição

  insourcing

  Insourcing is a business practice in which work that would otherwise have been contracted out is performed in house. Continue Reading

• June 11, 2009 11Jun2009 Definição

  personality profile

  A personality profile is a knowledge management tool used to provide an evaluation of an employee's personal attributes, values and life skills in an effort to maximize his or her job performance and contribution to the company. Continue Reading

• May 06, 2009 06May2009 Definição

  shareware

  Shareware is software that is distributed free on a trial basis with the understanding that the user may need or want to pay for it later. Continue Reading

• April 16, 2009 16Apr2009 Definição

  redundancy

  Redundancy is a system design in which a component is duplicated so if it fails there will be a backup. Continue Reading

• April 16, 2009 16Apr2009 Definição

  atomic data

  In a data warehouse, atomic data is the lowest level of detail. Continue Reading

• March 31, 2009 31Mar2009 Definição

  Conficker

  Conficker is a fast-spreading worm that targets a vulnerability (MS08-067) in Windows operating systems. Continue Reading

• March 13, 2009 13Mar2009 Definição

  Google Street View

  Google Street View is a feature of Google Maps that enables users to view and navigate through 360 degree horizontal and 290 degree vertical panoramic street level images of various cities around the world. Continue Reading

• March 05, 2009 05Mar2009 Definição

  Real ID

  Real ID is a driver's license that complies with standards mandated by the United States Real ID Act of 2005. (Continued...) Continue Reading

• March 03, 2009 03Mar2009 Definição

  seven wastes

  The seven wastes are categories of unproductive manufacturing practices identified by Taiichi Ohno, the father of the Toyota Production System (TPS). Continue Reading

• February 26, 2009 26Feb2009 Definição

  end effector

  In robotics, an end effector is a device or tool that's connected to the end of a robot arm where the hand would be. Continue Reading

• January 29, 2009 29Jan2009 Definição

  Ogg Vorbis

  Vorbis is an open source patent-free audio compression format, developed as a replacement for proprietary digital audio encoding formats, such as MP3, VQF, and AAC. Continue Reading