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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.
- Agile, Scrum, XP
- Apple
- DevOps
- Internet applications
- Java
- Linux
- Microsoft
- Open source
- Operating systems
- Programming
- Software applications
- Software development
- Web services, SOA
Recently Published Definitions
- API gateway
An API gateway is programming that sits in front of an application programming interface (API) and acts as a single point of entry for a defined ...
- GitLab
GitLab is an open source code repository and collaborative development platform.
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.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Google - Android
- Microsoft - Windows
- Open Source
- Oracle
- Salesforce
- SAP
- VMware
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- data discovery platform
A data discovery platform is a complete set of tools for the purpose of detecting patterns, and those outlier results outside of patterns, in data.
- Cisco Jasper
Cisco Jasper is a branch of the networking company that provides a cloud-based software platform for businesses looking to provide cloud services.
Computer Science
Definitions about computer science including computing fundamentals vocabulary, protocol and standards terminology, words about microprocessors and terms used in electronics.
- Artificial intelligence - machine learning
- Computing fundamentals
- Electronics
- Fast references
- IT standards and organizations
- Learning guides
- Mathematics
- Microprocessors
- Nanotechnology
- Podcasts
- Protocols
- Quizzes
- Robotics
- Video Production
Recently Published Definitions
- electromagnetic induction
Electromagnetic induction is the creation of an electro-motive force by way of a moving magnetic field around an electric conductor and, conversely, ...
- laser
A laser is a coherent and focused beam of photons; coherent, in this context, means that it is all one wavelength, unlike ordinary light which ...
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.
- Desktops and laptops
- End user hardware
- Internet acronyms and lingo
- Internet technologies
- Multimedia and graphics
- Personal computing
- Printers
- Wireless and mobile
Recently Published Definitions
- SEO (search engine optimization)
Search engine optimization (SEO) is an area of website development that seeks to improve the way content is ranked by search engines. To put the ...
- LARP (Live Action Role Playing)
LARP (Live Action Role Playing), also called LARPing, is a character-based type of gameplay that is conducted in the physical world. LARP combines ...
Data Center
Definitions used in data center management, including hardware, virtualization and cloud computing.
- Cloud computing
- Converged infrastructure
- Data center management
- Disaster recovery
- Hardware
- IT Operations mgmt & monitoring
- Storage hardware
- Virtualization
Recently Published Definitions
- DataBricks
DataBricks is an organization and big data processing platform founded by the creators of Apache Spark.
- collaborative robot
A collaborative robot, also known as a cobot, is a robot that is capable of learning multiple tasks so it can assist human beings.
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.
- Business software
- Compliance, risk and governance
- Customer relationship management (CRM-CEM)
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- Government IT
- Healthcare IT
- HR management (HRIS;HRMS;HCM)
- IT service management & procurement
- Network management
- Project management
- Security management
- SEO
- Software asset management
- Storage management
Recently Published Definitions
- business plan
A business plan is a document demonstrating the feasibility of a prospective new business and providing a roadmap for its first several years of ...
- product lifecycle (in marketing)
The product lifecycle, in a marketing context, is all the stages of a product's life span that are related to its promotion and sales. The marketing ...
Networking
Definitions about networking including routing and switching vocabulary, telecom terminology and words about email, messaging and mobile.
- Circuit switched services equipment and providers
- Data transmission
- Email and messaging
- High-speed networks
- Internet of Things
- Local area networks (LAN, campus LAN)
- Network hardware
- Network software
- Networking and communications
- Routing and switching
- Smart grid
- Telecom
- Voice over IP (VoIP)
- Wireless LANs
- Wireless technologies
Recently Published Definitions
- Apache HTTP Server
Apache HTTP Server is a freely-available Web server software package that is distributed under an open source license.
- peercasting
Peercasting is a method of broadcasting audio or video through multiple streams of data that are transmitted by peers on the same platform, app or ...
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.
- Anti-virus, antimalware
- Application security
- Authentication, access control
- Malware
- Network security
- Threat management
Recently Published Definitions
- Google Titan
Google Titan is a security chip designed to protect computers from firmware-based rootkits and other malware-infecting firmware. Titan as a key ...
- counterfeit app (fake app)
A counterfeit app is an app that claims to fill a purpose while actually being fake, ineffective, useless or even harmful to a user's device.
Storage and Data Mgmt
Definitions about storage and data management including backup/recovery vocabulary, business intelligence terminology, storage area networks and database management.
- Business intelligence - business analytics
- Customer data management
- Data and data management
- Data backup - disaster recovery
- Data deduplication
- Database management
- Enterprise content management
- Network-attached storage (NAS)
- Solid state (flash) storage
- Storage-area network (SAN)
Recently Published Definitions
- automatic content classification
Automatic content classification is a process for managing text and unstructured information by categorizing or clustering text.
- confusion matrix
A confusion matrix is a table that outlines different predictions and test results and contrasts them with real world values.
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The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 is a law that protects federal government employees in the United States from ...
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A smart contract, also known as a cryptocontract, is a computer program that directly controls the transfer of digital currencies...
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certificate authority (CA)
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hacktivism
Hacktivism is the act of hacking, or breaking into a computer system, for a politically or socially motivated purpose.
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Cerner Corp.
Cerner Corp. is a public company in North Kansas City, Mo., that provides various health information technologies, ranging from ...
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clinical decision support system (CDSS)
A clinical decision support system (CDSS) is an application that analyzes data to help healthcare providers make decisions and ...
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tabletop exercise (TTX)
A tabletop exercise (TTX) is a disaster preparedness activity that takes participants through the process of dealing with a ...
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risk mitigation
Risk mitigation is a strategy to prepare for and lessen the effects of threats faced by a data center.
SearchStorage
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file system
In a computer, a file system -- sometimes written filesystem -- is the way in which files are named and where they are placed ...
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storage virtualization
Storage virtualization is the pooling of physical storage from multiple storage devices into what appears to be a single storage ...