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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a wide-ranging branch of computer science in which...
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Hypervisor

A hypervisor, also known as a virtual machine motor or virtualizer, is...
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SQL

What is SQL? SQL is a standardized query language for requesting information from...
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Security

Authentication

Authentication refers to the process of identifying an individual, usually based on...
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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol developed by Netscape for providing...
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Endpoint Detection and Response...

Endpoint Detection and Response, or EDR, is a form of technology that...
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) Study Guide

Networking Vangie Beal - 0
Companies and organizations will use a VPN to communicate confidentially over a public network and to send voice, video or data. Using a public network...

Computer Architecture Study Guide

Computers Vangie Beal - 0
Computer architecture provides an introduction to system design basics for most computer science students. This computer architecture study guide describes the...

Network Fundamentals Study Guide

Networking Vangie Beal - 0
Networking fundamentals teaches the building blocks of modern network design. Learn different types of networks, concepts, architecture and design. Networking fundamentals teaches computer science students...

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ScalaHosting

ScalaHosting is a leading managed hosting provider that offers secure, scalable, and...
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HRIS

Human resources information system (HRIS) solutions help businesses manage multiple facets of...
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In today's business world, managed services are more critical than ever. They...
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Multimedia Terms

Computers

FPS (Frames Per Second)

What is FPS (Frames Per Second)? 1. Short for frames per second, fps...
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Computers

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

Optical image stabilization (OIS) is a camera component that compensates in real-time...
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Communications

Common Intermediate Format

(n.) A video format used in videoconferencing systems that easily supports both...
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Software Terms

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ALM

Application lifecycle management (ALM) refers to the capability to integrate, coordinate and...
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Remote Working Software

Remote working software is software that enables workers outside of a main...
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Applications

Best Marketing Automation Software

Marketing automation tools ease the manual burdens on sales, marketing, and email...
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ScalaHosting

Definitions Maheen Kanwal - 0
ScalaHosting is a leading managed hosting provider that offers secure, scalable, and affordable cloud VPS solutions for businesses. It claims to change the status...

HRIS

Development Jenna Phipps - 0
Human resources information system (HRIS) solutions help businesses manage multiple facets of their workforce operations. They provide a central platform for human resources professionals...

Best Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Definitions Aminu Abdullahi - 0
In today's business world, managed services are more critical than ever. They can help improve business operations. This type of IT service provider delivers...

IT Due Diligence

Definitions Brenna Miles - 0
Information technology (IT) due diligence is the process of investigating and understanding a company's IT systems, most often before a merger or acquisition (M&A)....

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