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AppDev
Definitions about software applications and development including operating system vocabulary, programming terminology, words about Internet applications and terms used in app/dev.
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- operating system (OS)
An operating system (OS) is the program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all of the other application …
- test case
A test case is a set of actions performed on a system to determine if it satisfies software requirements and functions correctly.
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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.
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- Amazon Transcribe Medical
Amazon Transcribe Medical is an automatic speech recognition (ASR) service that converts physician dictated notes, consultations between physicians …
- Google Pay (Android Pay)
Google Pay is the search company’s electronic wallet and payment service offering.
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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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- Schrodinger’s cat
Schrödinger’s cat is a famous hypothetical experiment designed to point out a flaw in the Copenhagen interpretation of superposition as it applies to…
- ciphertext
Ciphertext is encrypted text transformed from plaintext using an encryption algorithm.
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Consumer Tech
Definitions about consumer technology including Internet acronyms, tech lingo, multimedia definitions, words about personal computing and peripherals as well as terms used in wireless and mobile computing.
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- social media
Social media is a collective term for websites and applications which focus on communication, community-based input, interaction, content-sharing and…
- phishing kit
A phishing kit is a collection of tools assembled to make it easier for people with little technical skill to launch a phishing exploit.
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Data Center
Definitions used in data center management, including hardware, virtualization and cloud computing.
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- Azure Quantum
Azure Quantum is a full-stack cloud service designed to allow users remote access to quantum computers.
- What’s it like to work in a data center?
Data centers offer competitive salaries, enjoyable work and diverse opportunities for workers in the tech sector whether you want to become an …
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IT Management
Search or browse for definitions about information technology (IT) management. Many of our definitions are hosted on technology-specific websites to help you quickly learn about each definition’s business and tech context.
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- Pandemic Glossary
We will be updating this pandemic glossary frequently over the next few weeks to help you use consistent vocabulary in your crisis communication …
- crisis management
Crisis management is the application of strategies designed to help an organization deal with a sudden and significant negative event.
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Networking
Definitions about networking including routing and switching vocabulary, telecom terminology and words about email, messaging and mobile.
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- narrowband IoT (NB-IoT)
Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) is a wireless internet of things (IoT) protocol using low-power wide area network (LPWAN) technology.
- Kessler Syndrome
The Kessler Syndrome is a theoretical scenario in which Earth’s orbit is overpopulated with objects and debris, preventing the use of satellites in …
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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.
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- Five Eyes Alliance
The Five Eyes Alliance (abbreviated as FVEY in government documents) is a cooperative intelligence network that monitors the electronic …
- business email compromise
A business email compromise (BEC) is an exploit in which the attacker gains access to a corporate email account and spoofs the owner’s identity to …
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Storage and Data Mgmt
Definitions about storage and data management including backup/recovery vocabulary, business intelligence terminology, storage area networks and database management.
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- enterprise content services
Enterprise content services are the evolution of enterprise content management (ECM); their goal is to adapt to the changing needs of enterprises and…
- content marketing platform (CMP)
A content marketing platform (CMP) is a software solution that helps content marketing teams plan, envision, collaborate and create materials that …
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