2019 | Archive

December 31, 2019 31Dec2019 Definição

medical imaging (radiology)

Medical imaging, also known as radiology, is the field of medicine in which medical professionals recreate various images of parts of the body for diagnostic or treatment purposes. Continue Reading

December 30, 2019 30Dec2019 Definição

P2P lending (peer-to-peer lending)

P2P lending (peer-to-peer lending) is a type of platform that allows participants to borrow and lend sums of money without having to rely on a conventional financial institution to control transactions. Continue Reading

December 30, 2019 30Dec2019 Definição

Martian address (Martian packet)

A Martian address is a source or destination IP address that apparently does not exist on Planet Earth and is, thus, invalid and/or non-routable. Continue Reading

December 30, 2019 30Dec2019 Definição

digital citizenship

Digital citizenship is the online presence, behaviors and response to others within a digital community where one is a member. Continue Reading

December 26, 2019 26Dec2019 Definição

ghosting (in the workplace)

Ghosting is to cease communications without notification. The use of the word "ghost" as a verb is used by employers to describe employees and potential employees who suddenly disappear. Continue Reading

December 23, 2019 23Dec2019 Definição

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. Continue Reading

September 19, 2019 19Sep2019 Definição

release train engineer (RTE)

A release train engineer (RTE) is an information technology (IT) professional in a large enterprise who drives continuous development initiatives while also acting as a full time chief scrum master for a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). SAFe is an ... Continue Reading

September 13, 2019 13Sep2019 Definição

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is a type of flat panel display which uses liquid crystals in its primary form of operation. Continue Reading

September 12, 2019 12Sep2019 Definição

Google Pay (Android Pay)

Google Pay is the search company’s electronic wallet and payment service offering. Continue Reading

September 12, 2019 12Sep2019 Definição

cyberpsychology

Cyberpsychology is the field of study pertaining to the way people interact through computers or digital devices and the emotional effects that usage has on the brain. Continue Reading

September 06, 2019 06Sep2019 Definição

booking engine

A booking engine is a software as a service (SaaS) application used by hospitality businesses to provides guests with the opportunity to reserve a property online. In computer programming, an engine is a program that performs a core or essential ... Continue Reading

September 05, 2019 05Sep2019 Definição

finite state machine

Finite state machine (FSM) is a term used by programmers, mathematicians and other professionals to describe a mathematical model for any system with a limited number of conditional states of being. Continue Reading

September 05, 2019 05Sep2019 Definição

operations research (OR)

Operations research (OR) is an analytical method of problem-solving and decision-making that is useful in the management of organizations. Continue Reading

September 03, 2019 03Sep2019 Definição

browser

A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web. Continue Reading

August 31, 2019 31Aug2019 Definição

document-oriented database

A document-oriented database is a type of NoSQL database in which data is stored in binary document files. Document-oriented databases are often used by content management systems. Continue Reading

August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 Definição

wake word

A wake word is a phrase spoken to the Amazon Echo hands-free speaker and virtual assistant that causes the device to "wake up" and process a user's request. Continue Reading

August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 Definição

Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO)

The Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) is a strategic, executive-level position responsible for developing, managing and applying health IT, health informatics and information management strategies. Continue Reading

August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 Definição

PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a file format used for lossless image compression. PNG has almost entirely replaced the Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) that was widely used in the past. Continue Reading

August 16, 2019 16Aug2019 Definição

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that is tasked with defending the infrastructure of the internet and improving its resilience and security. Continue Reading

August 15, 2019 15Aug2019 Definição

low earth orbit (LEO) satellite

A low earth orbit (LEO) satellite is an object, generally an electronic piece of equipment, that circles around the earth at lower altitudes than geosynchronous satellites. Continue Reading

August 14, 2019 14Aug2019 Definição

stablecoin

Stablecoin is a fixed-price cryptocurrency whose market value is attached to another stable asset.. Continue Reading

August 14, 2019 14Aug2019 Definição

processor (CPU)

A processor is the logic circuitry that responds to and processes the basic instructions that drive a computer. Continue Reading

August 12, 2019 12Aug2019 Definição

cost per sale (CPS)

The cost per sale (CPS), also known as the pay per sale, is a metric used by advertising teams to determine the amount of money paid for every sale generated by a specific advertisement. Continue Reading

August 09, 2019 09Aug2019 Definição

.NET Framework

.NET Framework is a managed execution environment for Windows that allows software developers to create a software application in one programming language and be assured the app can work with code written in other languages. Continue Reading

July 31, 2019 31Jul2019 Definição

labor law

Labor law is legislation specifying responsibilities and rights in employment, particularly the responsibilities of the employer and the rights of the employee. Continue Reading

July 31, 2019 31Jul2019 Definição

service chaining

Service chaining, in an information technology (IT) context, is the addition of software-defined networking (SDN) capabilities in a specific sequence. Continue Reading

July 31, 2019 31Jul2019 Definição

evolutionary computation

Evolutionary computation is a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) and is used extensively in complex optimization problems where there are many combinations and for continuous optimization. Continue Reading

July 30, 2019 30Jul2019 Definição

private certificate authority (CA)

Private CA stands for private certificate authority and is an enterprise specific certificate authority that functions like a publicly trusted CA but is exclusively run by or for the enterprise. Continue Reading

July 29, 2019 29Jul2019 Definição

Visual Basic (VB)

Visual Basic (VB) is an event-driven programming language and environment from Microsoft that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) which allows programmers to modify code by simply dragging and dropping objects and defining their behavior and ... Continue Reading

July 25, 2019 25Jul2019 Definição

social currency

Social currency is the personal assets and attributes of an individual that help them succeed in interactive social channels. Continue Reading

July 24, 2019 24Jul2019 Definição

graph analytics

Graph analytics is a category of software tools and data mining techniques that help an analyst understand the relationship between entries in a graph database. Continue Reading

July 24, 2019 24Jul2019 Definição

acceptance test–driven development (ATDD)

Acceptance test–driven development (ATDD) is a collaborative process where developers, testers and business representatives come together to work out requirements, perceive potential pitfalls and reduce the chance of errors before coding begins. Continue Reading

July 24, 2019 24Jul2019 Definição

dopamine-driven feedback loop

A dopamine-driven feedback loop is a self-perpetuating circuit fueled by the way the neurotransmitter works with the brain’s reward system. Continue Reading

July 18, 2019 18Jul2019 Definição

compatibility test

A compatibility test is an assessment used to ensure a software application is properly working across different browsers, databases, operating systems (OS), mobile devices, networks and hardware. Continue Reading

July 16, 2019 16Jul2019 Definição

minimum marketable feature (MMF)

A minimum marketable feature (MMF) is the smallest set of functionality in a product that must be provided for a customer to recognize any value. Continue Reading

July 16, 2019 16Jul2019 Definição

busy lamp field (BLF)

A busy lamp field (BLF) is a light on a VoIP phone -- also known as an IP phone -- that tells end users when another extension within the system is in use by displaying a clear status on the phone's display. Continue Reading

July 10, 2019 10Jul2019 Definição

spatial intelligence

Spatial intelligence is the concept of being able to successfully perceive and derive insight from visual data. Continue Reading

July 04, 2019 04Jul2019 Definição

gaming disorder

Gaming disorder is the obsessive and compulsive overuse of internet games and video games as an escape from life, resulting in the prioritization of gaming over daily activities and interests and the continuation of gaming despite the negative ... Continue Reading

June 30, 2019 30Jun2019 Definição

AI democratization

AI democratization is the spread of artificial intelligence development to a wider user base that includes those without specialized knowledge of AI. Continue Reading

June 29, 2019 29Jun2019 Definição

currency

Currency is anything that is generally accepted to have value as a medium of exchange so that it can be traded for goods and services. Continue Reading

June 29, 2019 29Jun2019 Definição

social comparison

Social comparison can lead to issues caused by the fear of missing out (FOMO), including anxiety, depression and a lack of self-esteem. Continue Reading

June 27, 2019 27Jun2019 Definição

chiplet

A chiplet is a sub processing unit, usually controlled by a I/O controller chip on the same package. Continue Reading

June 25, 2019 25Jun2019 Definição

input validation attack

An input validation attack is any malicious action against a computer system that involves manually entering strange information into a normal user input field. Continue Reading

June 18, 2019 18Jun2019 Definição

ghost worker

Ghost worker is a term coined by computer scientist Siddharth Suri and Harvard researcher Mary L. Gray to describe an emerging class of remote freelance workers who make their living by completing microtasks for cloud providers. Continue Reading

June 17, 2019 17Jun2019 Definição

information overload

Information overload is a state of being overwhelmed by the amount of data presented for one’s attention or processing. Continue Reading

June 07, 2019 07Jun2019 Definição

speculative execution

Speculative execution is an optimization technique in which a processor (CPU) performs a series of tasks before it is prompted to in order to have the information ready if it is required at any point. Continue Reading

June 04, 2019 04Jun2019 Definição

USB Killer

USB Killer is a device that connects to USB drives and delivers a surge which can damage or destroy unprotected hardware. Continue Reading

May 30, 2019 30May2019 Definição

Common Language Runtime (CLR)

The Common Language Runtime (CLR) is programming that manages the execution of programs written in any of several supported languages, allowing them to share common object-oriented classes written in any of the languages. Continue Reading

May 29, 2019 29May2019 Definição

copypasta

Copypasta is a chunk of text that is repeatedly copied and pasted until it proliferates across the Web, gaining meme status. Continue Reading

May 29, 2019 29May2019 Definição

digital trust

Digital trust is the confidence users have in the ability of people, technology and processes to create a secure digital world. Continue Reading

May 29, 2019 29May2019 Definição

Ohm's Law

Ohm's Law is the mathematical relationship among electric current, resistance, and voltage. Continue Reading

May 29, 2019 29May2019 Definição

field-effect transistor (FET)

A field-effect transistor (FET) is a type of transistor commonly used for weak-signal amplification (for example, for amplifying wireless signals). Continue Reading

May 23, 2019 23May2019 Definição

flaky test

A ﬂaky test is a quality assurance (QA) test that fails to produces consistent results. Typically, a flaky test using the same software code and the same configuration will produce both a passing result and a failing result at some point in time. Continue Reading

May 23, 2019 23May2019 Definição

micro app

A micro app is a small, mobile application that is designed to perform one, simple task. Continue Reading

May 17, 2019 17May2019 Definição

syslog

Syslog is an IETF RFC 5424 standard protocol for computer logging and collection that is popular in Unix-like systems including servers, networking equipment and IoT devices. Continue Reading

May 16, 2019 16May2019 Definição

front end and back end

Front end and back end are terms used by programmers and computer professionals to describe the layers that make up hardware, a computer program or a website which are delineated based on how accessible they are to a user. Continue Reading

April 30, 2019 30Apr2019 Definição

WebGL

WebGL is a graphics application programming interface (API) created for use in web applications. It is based off the open graphics language (OpenGL) embedded standard (ES). Continue Reading

April 30, 2019 30Apr2019 Definição

vision statement

A vision statement is an organization's declaration of its mid-term and long-term goals, stating what they want to become in the future. Vision statements act as a goal for a company to strive toward. Continue Reading

April 30, 2019 30Apr2019 Definição

semaphore

In programming, especially in Unix systems, semaphores are a technique for coordinating or synchronizing activities in which multiple processes compete for the same operating system resources. Continue Reading

April 22, 2019 22Apr2019 Definição

data science platform

A data science platform is software that allows data scientists to uncover actionable insights from data and communicate those insights throughout an enterprise within a single environment. Continue Reading

April 16, 2019 16Apr2019 Definição

market concentration

Market concentration is the distribution of a given market among the participating companies. Continue Reading

April 15, 2019 15Apr2019 Definição

security theater

Security theater includes any measures taken by a company or security team to create an atmosphere of safety that may only achieve the appearance of heightened security. Continue Reading

April 11, 2019 11Apr2019 Definição

Faraday cage

A Faraday cage is a metallic enclosure that prevents the entry or escape of an electromagnetic field (EM field). Continue Reading

April 11, 2019 11Apr2019 Definição

maturity grid (maturity model)

A maturity model is a matrix for evaluating an organization's level of progress towards a goal. Typically the matrix has ten rows or less -- the first row defines entry level and the last row defines fully-developed best practices. Continue Reading

April 05, 2019 05Apr2019 Definição

computational creativity (artificial creativity)

Computational creativity (artificial creativity), is the application of computer technologies to emulate, study, stimulate and enhance human creativity. Continue Reading

April 01, 2019 01Apr2019 Definição

baseband unit (BBU)

A baseband unit (BBU) is a device that interprets baseband frequencies in telecom systems including computer networks, the internet, phone networks and radio broadcasting systems. Continue Reading

March 24, 2019 24Mar2019 Definição

natural number

A natural number is a number that occurs commonly and obviously in nature. Continue Reading

March 19, 2019 19Mar2019 Definição

distributed energy resources (DER)

Distributed energy resources (DER) are the combination of physical and virtual resources used in the production and storage of energy at or near where it will be used and separate from the main grid. Continue Reading

March 15, 2019 15Mar2019 Definição

binaural sound (binaural beats)

Binaural sound is audio that is recorded through specialized dual microphone setups, allowing for a stereophonic 3D audio effect that simulates sound as heard when physically present. Continue Reading

March 13, 2019 13Mar2019 Definição

intent-based networking (IBN)

Intent-based networking (IBN) is a form of network administration that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI), network orchestration and machine learning (ML) to automate administrative tasks across a network. Continue Reading

March 13, 2019 13Mar2019 Definição

Apache Kafka

Apache Kafka is a distributed publish-subscribe messaging system that receives data from disparate source systems and makes the data available to target systems in real time. Kafka is written in Scala and Java and is often associated with real-time ... Continue Reading

March 13, 2019 13Mar2019 Definição

resistance

Resistance is the opposition that a substance offers to the flow of electric current; the term contrasts with conductance, which is a measure of the ease with which current flows through a substance. Continue Reading

March 13, 2019 13Mar2019 Definição

voltage

Voltage, also called electromotive force, is a quantitative expression of the potential difference in charge between two points in an electrical field. Continue Reading

March 12, 2019 12Mar2019 Definição

tag management system

A tag management system (TMS) is a software solution used to manage the tags used in digital marketing. Tags are the special headers on websites, tracking pixels used in advertisements and content that enables web analytics. Continue Reading

March 01, 2019 01Mar2019 Definição

clean architecture

Clean architecture is a software design philosophy that separates the elements of the design into ringed levels. The levels provide developers with a way to organize code in such a way that it encapsulates the business logic but keeps it separate ... Continue Reading

March 01, 2019 01Mar2019 Definição

Muda, Mura and Muri

Muda, mura and muri are three types of wasteful actions that negatively impact workflow, productivity and ultimately, customer satisfaction. Continue Reading

March 01, 2019 01Mar2019 Definição

contingency budget (cost contingency)

Contingency, in the context of project management, is an amount of money that is included to cover potential events that are not specifically accounted for in a cost estimate. Continue Reading

March 01, 2019 01Mar2019 Definição

FileZilla

FileZilla is a free, open source, file transfer protocol (FTP) software tool. Continue Reading

February 27, 2019 27Feb2019 Definição

maximizer

A maximizer is an individual who consistently seeks the optimal outcome for any endeavor. Continue Reading

February 26, 2019 26Feb2019 Definição

Crystal Reports

Crystal Reports is a popular Windows-based report writer solution that allows a developer to create reports and dashboards from a variety of data sources with a minimum of code to write. Continue Reading

February 21, 2019 21Feb2019 Definição

desktop publishing (DTP)

Desktop publishing (DTP) is the use of personal computers to design books and booklets that are intended to be printed by ink jet or laser jet printers. Continue Reading

February 20, 2019 20Feb2019 Definição

data in use

Data in use is data that is currently being updated, processed, accessed and read by a system. Continue Reading

February 19, 2019 19Feb2019 Definição

vulnerability (information technology)

A vulnerability, in information technology (IT), is a flaw in code or design that creates a potential point of security compromise for an endpoint or network. Vulnerabilities create possible attack vectors, through which an intruder could run code ... Continue Reading

February 18, 2019 18Feb2019 Definição

Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM)

Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) is a software design pattern that is structured to separate program logic and user interface controls. Continue Reading

February 12, 2019 12Feb2019 Definição

Single Responsibility Principle (SRP)

Single Responsibility Principle (SRP) is the concept that any single object in object-oriented programing (OOP) should be made for one specific function. Continue Reading

January 25, 2019 25Jan2019 Definição

Google Chrome Enterprise

Google Chrome Enterprise is the business-focused solution for Chrome devices, Chrome browser and Chrome OS. Chrome Enterprise offers cloud-based management tools, integrations with third party products and 24/7 support for IT administrators. Continue Reading

January 22, 2019 22Jan2019 Definição

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