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  • Q format - Q (number) format is a fixed-point method of coding fractional and whole integers for processing by a computer’s CPU or a digital signal processor (DSP).
  • QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) - QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) is a method of combining two amplitude modulation (AM) signals into a single channel.
  • QHD (quad high definition) - QHD (Quad High Definition) is a resolution standard for high-end monitors, televisions and mobile devices.
  • qHD (quarter high definition) - qHD (quarter high definition) is a resolution standard for mobile devices.
  • QLC NAND - QLC NAND (quad-level cell NAND) is a form of NAND flash memory that can store up to four bits of data per memory cell.
  • Qlik - Qlik is a software vendor specializing in data visualization, executive dashboards and self-service business intelligence products.
  • QNAP Systems Inc. (Quality Network Appliance Provider Systems Inc.) - QNAP Systems Inc.
  • QR code (quick response code) - A QR code (quick response code) is a type of 2D bar code that provides easy access to information through a smartphone camera.
  • quad-core processor - A quad-core processor is a chip with four independent units called cores that read and execute central processing unit (CPU) instructions such as add, move data and branch.
  • qualitative data - Qualitative data is information that cannot be counted, measured or easily expressed using numbers.
  • quality assurance (QA) - Quality assurance (QA) is any systematic process of determining whether a product or service meets specified requirements.
  • quality control (QC) - Quality control (QC) is a procedure or set of procedures intended to ensure that a manufactured product or performed service adheres to a defined set of quality criteria or meets the requirements of the client or customer.
  • quality gate - A quality gate is a milestone in an IT project that requires that predefined criteria be met before the project can proceed to the next phase.
  • Quality of Experience (QoE or QoX) - Quality of Experience (QoE or QoX) is a measure of the overall level of customer satisfaction with a vendor.
  • quality of service (QoS) - Quality of service (QoS) refers to any technology that manages data traffic to reduce packet loss, latency and jitter on a network.
  • quant (quantitative analyst) - A quant (quantitative analyst) is a financial services professional whose qualifications also include advanced mathematics and and computer skills.
  • quantum - A quantum (plural: quanta) is the smallest discrete unit of a phenomenon.
  • quantum computing - Quantum computing is an area of study focused on the development of computer technologies based on the principles of quantum theory.
  • quantum cryptography - Quantum cryptography is a method of encryption that uses the naturally occurring properties of quantum mechanics to secure and transmit data.
  • quantum interference - Quantum interference is when subatomic particles interact with and influence themselves and other particles while in a probabilistic superposition state.
  • quantum internet - The quantum internet is a theoretical system of interconnected quantum computers that uses quantum signals to send information rather than radio waves.
  • quantum key distribution (QKD) - Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure communication method for exchanging encryption keys only known between shared parties.
  • quantum supremacy - Quantum supremacy is the experimental demonstration of a quantum computer's dominance and advantage over classical computers by performing calculations previously impossible at unmatched speeds.
  • quantum theory - Quantum theory is the theoretical basis of modern physics that explains the nature and behavior of matter and energy on the atomic and subatomic level.
  • qubit - A qubit is a quantum bit, the counterpart in quantum computing to the binary digit or bit of classical computing.
  • query - A query is a question or a request for information expressed in a formal manner.
  • queue depth - Queue depth, in storage, is the number of pending input/output (I/O) requests that a storage resource can handle at any one time.
  • quiet period - A quiet period is a measure of time during which corporate insiders are restricted from disclosing information relative to the performance or prospective performance of a company before that information is made public.
  • Quiz: Mobile Device Security -- Who else can hear me now? - Mobile device security and compliance regulations can be as hard to pin down as a strong connection for your smartphone.
  • Qumulo - Qumulo is a Seattle-based storage vendor that specializes in selling its data-aware storage software application called the Qumulo Core.
  • QWERTY keyboard - The QWERTY (pronounced KWEHR-tee) keyboard is the standard typewriter and computer keyboard in countries that use a Latin-based alphabet.
Networking
  • unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

    Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is a ubiquitous type of copper cabling used in telephone wiring and local area networks (LANs).

  • Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)

    Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a switching mechanism used in wide area networks (WANs).

  • computer network

    A computer network is a group of interconnected nodes or computing devices that exchange data and resources with each other.

Security
  • three-factor authentication (3FA)

    Three-factor authentication (3FA) is the use of identity-confirming credentials from three separate categories of authentication ...

  • cyber espionage

    Cyber espionage (cyberespionage) is a type of cyber attack that malicious hackers carry out against a business or government ...

  • role-based access control (RBAC)

    Role-based access control (RBAC) is a method of restricting network access based on the roles of individual users within an ...

CIO
  • knowledge-based systems (KBSes)

    Knowledge-based systems (KBSes) are computer programs that use a centralized repository of data known as a knowledge base to ...

  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act

    The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is a federal law that established sweeping auditing and financial regulations for public companies.

  • project charter

    A project charter is a formal short document that states a project exists and provides project managers with written authority to...

HRSoftware
  • employee engagement

    Employee engagement is the emotional and professional connection an employee feels toward their organization, colleagues and work.

  • talent pool

    A talent pool is a database of job candidates who have the potential to meet an organization's immediate and long-term needs.

  • diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

    Diversity, equity and inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and ...

Customer Experience
  • sales development representative (SDR)

    A sales development representative (SDR) is an individual who focuses on prospecting, moving and qualifying leads through the ...

  • service level indicator

    A service level indicator (SLI) is a metric that indicates what measure of performance a customer is receiving at a given time.

  • customer data platform (CDP)

    A customer data platform (CDP) is a type of software application that provides a unified platform of customer information that ...

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