Business software

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ERP

Terms related to business, including definitions about project management and words and phrases about human resources, finance and vertical industries.

  • What is a distributor agreement (distribution agreement)?

    A distributor agreement -- also referred to as a distribution agreement -- is a legally binding contract between a vendor or manufacturer and a distributor.

  • What is data as a service (DaaS)?

    Data as a service (DaaS) is an information provision and distribution model in which data files -- including text, images, sounds and videos -- are made available to customers over a network, typically the internet.

  • What is HRIS (human resources information system)?

    A human resources information system (HRIS) is software that aids organizations in maintaining detailed employee information and managing and automating core human resources (core HR) processes.

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HR management

  • What is HRIS (human resources information system)?

    A human resources information system (HRIS) is software that aids organizations in maintaining detailed employee information and managing and automating core human resources (core HR) processes.

  • What is succession planning?

    Succession planning is the strategic process of identifying and developing internal candidates to fill key organizational roles to ensure business continuity and the availability of effective leadership in the face of role transitions, departures or unforeseen events.

  • What is HR automation? Examples, benefits and challenges

    Human resources automation, or HR automation, is a method of using software to automate and streamline repetitive and laborious HR tasks.

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Marketing and CX

Terms related to business software, including definitions about billing and words and phrases about supply chain, CRM, POS, ERP, accounting, payroll and inventory.

  • What is brain hacking?

    Brain hacking, or neurohacking, is the application of techniques or technologies to affect an individual's mental state, cognitive processes or level of function.

  • What is a chief marketing officer (CMO)?

    A chief marketing officer (CMO) is a C-suite executive responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of an organization's marketing and advertising initiatives.

  • What is HRIS (human resources information system)?

    A human resources information system (HRIS) is software that aids organizations in maintaining detailed employee information and managing and automating core human resources (core HR) processes.

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Microsoft

Definitions for Microsoft Windows, including terms about bugs or patches and words and phrases about Microsoft operating systems.

  • What is Microsoft SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)?

    Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server Integration Services (SSIS) is an enterprise platform for setting up data integrations and data transformations.

  • What is Microsoft Managed Desktop (MMD)?

    Microsoft Managed Desktop (MMD) was a cloud-based device management service from Microsoft that helped organizations simplify device provisioning, configuration, maintenance and management, and streamline IT service management (ITSM), operations, compliance, security monitoring and response.

  • What is Microsoft Windows 10?

    Windows 10 is a Microsoft operating system (OS) for PCs, tablets and some internet of things devices.

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Software applications

Definitions related to software applications, including tech terms about software programs for vertical industries and words and phrases about software development, use and management.

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