2018 | Archive

December 31, 2018 31Dec2018 Definição

delivery drone

A delivery drone is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used for distributing packages to consumers through advanced AI technology. Continue Reading

December 31, 2018 31Dec2018 Definição

A2P messaging (application to person messaging)

A2P messaging (application to person messaging), also known as enterprise or business SMS, is a type of SMS messaging technique where a text is sent from a software application run by an enterprise to a consumer's device. Continue Reading

December 29, 2018 29Dec2018 Definição

PropTech (property tech)

PropTech, or property technology, is any form of technology that combines the real estate market with IT in order to help users buy, research, sell or manage property. Continue Reading

December 29, 2018 29Dec2018 Definição

Peltzman Effect

The Peltzman Effect is the net-zero effect on overall safety between the presence of safety precautions and people’s tendency to be less cautious in their presence. Continue Reading

December 21, 2018 21Dec2018 Definição

flow (psychology)

Flow, in the context of psychology, is a state of intense engagement, focus and contentment in the present moment and current activity. Continue Reading

December 21, 2018 21Dec2018 Definição

brain hacking

Brain hacking is the application of techniques and/or technologies to affect an individual’s mental state, cognitive processes or level of function. Continue Reading

December 19, 2018 19Dec2018 Definição

rule of five (statistics)

The rule of five is a rule of thumb in statistics that estimates the median of a population by choosing a random sample of five from that population. Continue Reading

December 14, 2018 14Dec2018 Definição

Life360

Life360 is a family communication, location and alert app for smartphones that allows users to share their locations with each other. Continue Reading

December 11, 2018 11Dec2018 Definição

coexistence testing

Coexistence testing, similar to compatibility testing, is a method of measuring the ability of multiple devices to interact in a single environment with limited bandwidth. Continue Reading

December 10, 2018 10Dec2018 Definição

GRASP (General Responsibility Assignment Software Patterns)

GRASP (General Responsibility Assignment Software Patterns) is a design pattern in software development used to assign responsibilities for different modules of code. Continue Reading

November 30, 2018 30Nov2018 Definição

prediction error

A prediction error is the failure of some expected event to occur. Continue Reading

November 28, 2018 28Nov2018 Definição

YAGNI principle (You Aren't Gonna Need It)

YAGNI principle ("You Aren't Gonna Need It") is a practice in software development which states that features should only be added when required. As a part of the extreme programming (XP) philosophy, YAGNI trims away excess and inefficiency in ... Continue Reading

November 28, 2018 28Nov2018 Definição

sales force automation (SFA)

Sales force automation (SFA) software is programming that streamlines the collection, analysis and distribution of data in a sales pipeline. Continue Reading

November 27, 2018 27Nov2018 Definição

imperative programming

Imperative programming is a software development paradigm where functions are implicitly coded in all the steps required to solve a problem. Continue Reading

November 27, 2018 27Nov2018 Definição

over sampling and under sampling

Over sampling and under sampling are techniques used in data mining and data analytics to modify unequal data classes to create balanced data sets. Continue Reading

November 17, 2018 17Nov2018 Definição

classical computing

Classical computing is the processing of binary data in traditional types of bit-based computer systems. Continue Reading

November 15, 2018 15Nov2018 Definição

ToFu, MoFu and BoFu

ToFu, MoFu and BoFu is a method used by sales and marketing professionals to pace and cater their approach to sales leads within a sales funnel, depending on the customer’s current phase of the purchase decision. Continue Reading

November 13, 2018 13Nov2018 Definição

Genchi Genbutsu

Genchi Genbutsu is the Japanese principle of going to and directly observing a location and its conditions in order to understand and solve any problems faster and more effectively. Continue Reading

November 08, 2018 08Nov2018 Definição

SODOTO (See One, Do One, Teach One)

SODOTO (See One, Do One, Teach One) is a methodology of teaching and learning skills and best practices through direct observation of a task, hands-on practical experience performing the task and teaching the task to another person. Continue Reading

October 26, 2018 26Oct2018 Definição

graceful shutdown and hard shutdown

Graceful shutdown and hard shutdown are two opposing methods of turning off a computer. A graceful shutdown is when a computer is turned off by software function and the operating system (OS) is allowed to perform its tasks of shutting down ... Continue Reading

October 25, 2018 25Oct2018 Definição

streaming data architecture

A streaming data architecture is an information technology framework that puts the focus on processing data in motion and treats extract-transform-load (ETL) batch processing as just one more event in a continuous stream of events. Continue Reading

October 24, 2018 24Oct2018 Definição

communication service provider (CSP)

Communication service provider (CSP) is the broad title for a variety of service providers in broadcast and two-way communications services. Continue Reading

October 18, 2018 18Oct2018 Definição

BSD licenses

BSD licenses are a low restriction type of license for open source software that does not put requirements on redistribution. Continue Reading

October 09, 2018 09Oct2018 Definição

days inventory outstanding (DIO)

Days inventory outstanding (DOI) is the average number of days it takes for inventory to be sold. DOI is also known as inventory days of supply or days in inventory. Continue Reading

October 01, 2018 01Oct2018 Definição

property management system (PMS)

A property management system (PMS) is a software application for the operations of hotels, other hospitality accommodations and commercial residential rental properties. Continue Reading

September 26, 2018 26Sep2018 Definição

Viber

Viber is a VoIP and instant messaging application with cross-platform capabilities that allows users to exchange audio and video calls, stickers, group chats, and instant voice and video messages. Continue Reading

September 26, 2018 26Sep2018 Definição

Microsoft Managed Desktop (MMD)

Microsoft Managed Desktop (MMD) is a subscription-based desktop as a service (DaaS) cloud platform that includes Windows 10 Enterprise, Office 365, Enterprise Mobility and Security on select Windows PCs and Windows 10-enabled devices. As the name ... Continue Reading

September 25, 2018 25Sep2018 Definição

antitrust

Antitrust is a group of laws established to regulate business practices in order to ensure that fair competition occurs in an open-market economy for the benefit of consumers. Continue Reading

September 20, 2018 20Sep2018 Definição

good automated manufacturing practice (GAMP)

Good automated manufacturing practice (GAMP) is a set of guidelines manufacturers and other automation users follow to maintain operational efficiency and reliability. Continue Reading

September 19, 2018 19Sep2018 Definição

FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)

FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is a lifestyle, also referred to as a movement, aimed at reducing expenditures and increasing investing in order to quickly gain financial independence and the possibility of retirement at an early age. Continue Reading

September 18, 2018 18Sep2018 Definição

carbon footprint

A carbon footprint is the measure of the environmental impact of a particular individual or organization's lifestyle or operation, measured in units of carbon dioxide. Continue Reading

September 10, 2018 10Sep2018 Definição

voice SEO

Voice SEO is the optimization of keywords and keyword phrases for searches through voice assistants. Continue Reading

September 06, 2018 06Sep2018 Definição

Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) is a document containing standard terminology, best practices and process guidelines around project management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Continue Reading

September 05, 2018 05Sep2018 Definição

Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)

Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) is a type of physical authentication device that uses encryption and private keys to protect and unlock supported accounts. Continue Reading

September 05, 2018 05Sep2018 Definição

SIM swap attack (SIM intercept attack)

A SIM Swap Attack, also known as a SIM Intercept Attack, is a form of identity theft in which an attacker convinces a cell phone carrier into switching a victim’s phone number to a new device in order to gain access to bank accounts, credit card ... Continue Reading

September 05, 2018 05Sep2018 Definição

perfect forward secrecy (PFS)

Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS), also known as Forward Secrecy, is an encryption style known for producing temporary private key exchanges between clients and servers. Continue Reading

September 04, 2018 04Sep2018 Definição

asymmetric cyber attack

An asymmetric cyber attack refers to cyberwarfare that inflicts a proportionally large amount of damage compared to the resources used by targeting the victim's most vulnerable security measure. Continue Reading

August 30, 2018 30Aug2018 Definição

equilibrium price

An equilibrium price, also known as a market-clearing price, is the consumer cost assigned to some product or service such that supply and demand are equal, or close to equal. Continue Reading

August 24, 2018 24Aug2018 Definição

Tableau

Tableau is a software company that offers collaborative data visualization services for organizations working with business information analytics. Continue Reading

August 17, 2018 17Aug2018 Definição

payment processor

A payment processor is a company that facilitates communication between the bank that issued a customer’s debit or credit card and the seller’s bank. The processor’s job is to verify and authorize payment. Should the customer use a third-party ... Continue Reading

August 17, 2018 17Aug2018 Definição

private API

A private API is an application programming interface that has its application hosted with in-house developers. Continue Reading

August 16, 2018 16Aug2018 Definição

Venmo

Venmo is a smartphone app that designed to transfer payments from one user to another through connected bank accounts. Continue Reading

August 15, 2018 15Aug2018 Definição

LARP (Live Action Role Playing)

LARP (Live Action Role Playing), also called LARPing, is a character-driven type of gameplay that is conducted in the physical world. Continue Reading

August 02, 2018 02Aug2018 Definição

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 showers on us in many wavelengths. Continue Reading

August 02, 2018 02Aug2018 Definição

DataBricks

DataBricks is an organization and big data processing platform founded by the creators of Apache Spark. Continue Reading

July 31, 2018 31Jul2018 Definição

distributive bargaining

Distributive bargaining is an adversarial type of negotiation in which it is assumed that any gain of a competitor is a loss to the other party. Continue Reading

July 15, 2018 15Jul2018 Definição

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification is a category of technical certifications offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for professionals who design applications and systems using the AWS platform and who have professional ... Continue Reading

July 12, 2018 12Jul2018 Definição

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate is a category of technical certifications offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for beginners and professionals who run enterprise architecture programs, as well as solutions architects. Continue Reading

July 10, 2018 10Jul2018 Definição

Bitcoin address

A Bitcoin address is a digital identifier that serves as a location where the cryptocurrency can be sent. Continue Reading

July 09, 2018 09Jul2018 Definição

technical requirements

Technical requirements, in the context of software development and systems engineering, are the factors required to deliver a desired function or behavior from a system to satisfy a user’s standards and needs. Continue Reading

June 29, 2018 29Jun2018 Definição

Fermi paradox

The Fermi paradox is the apparent conflict between the fact that humans have found no evidence of intelligent extraterrestrial life despite the probablity that it exists, given what we know about the universe. Continue Reading

June 29, 2018 29Jun2018 Definição

target function

A target function, in machine learning, is a method for solving a problem that an AI algorithm parses its training data to find. Continue Reading

June 27, 2018 27Jun2018 Definição

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is an entry-level credential designed to give professionals getting started as Scrum practitioners an understanding of the project management methodology. Continue Reading

June 26, 2018 26Jun2018 Definição

pattern recognition

Pattern recognition is the ability to detect arrangements of characteristics or data that yield information about a given system. Continue Reading

June 06, 2018 06Jun2018 Definição

DRY principle

The DRY (don't repeat yourself) principle is a best practice in software development that recommends software engineers to do something once, and only once. Continue Reading

May 31, 2018 31May2018 Definição

VR locomotion (virtual reality locomotion)

VR locomotion is technology that enables movement from one place to another (locomotion) within a virtual reality environment. Locomotion through a virtual environment is enabled by a variety of methods including head bobbing and arm swinging, as ... Continue Reading

May 30, 2018 30May2018 Definição

active defense

An active defense is the use of offensive actions to outmaneuver an adversary and make an attack more difficult and to carry out. Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 Definição

counterintelligence

Counterintelligence (CI) is the information gathered and actions taken to identify and protect against an adversary’s knowledge collection activities or attempts to cause harm through sabotage or other actions. Continue Reading

May 28, 2018 28May2018 Definição

intermittent reinforcement

Intermittent reinforcement is the delivery of a reward at irregular intervals, a method that has been determined to yield the greatest effort from the subject. Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 Definição

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a United States government agency with the purpose to coordinate aid and respond to disasters around the nation when local resources are insufficient. Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 Definição

functional requirements

Functional requirements are the desired operations of a program, or system as defined in software development and systems engineering. The systems in systems engineering can be either software electronic hardware or combination software driven ... Continue Reading

May 18, 2018 18May2018 Definição

FinTech

FinTech (a portmanteau of financial tech) is the use of new technology and delivery models to complement or compete with traditional financial service delivery processes. An important focus of the FinTech industry is to develop safer, more ... Continue Reading

May 18, 2018 18May2018 Definição

Serenity BDD

Serenity BDD is a framework and open source library for the creation of automated software testing for code in development. Continue Reading

May 15, 2018 15May2018 Definição

forward chaining

Forward chaining is the logical process of inferring unknown truths from known data and moving forward using determined conditions and rules to find a solution. Continue Reading

May 08, 2018 08May2018 Definição

mixed reality (hybrid reality, extended reality)

Mixed reality (MR) is a user environment in which physical reality and digital content are combined in a way that enables interaction with and among real-world and virtual objects. Continue Reading

May 04, 2018 04May2018 Definição

last mile delivery

Last mile delivery is a term used for transportation of merchandise from the nearest distribution hub to the final destination, such as a home or business. Continue Reading

April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 Definição

immersive technology

Immersive technology is an integration of virtual content with the physical environment in a way that allows the user to engage naturally with the blended reality. Continue Reading