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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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Geotargeting

Geotargeting is a method of delivering data or content to users based...
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Agile Project Management

Agile project management enables business teams to approach their projects and tasks...
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Private 5G Network

A private 5G network is a private local area network (LAN) that...
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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

Marketing Automation Software

Marketing automation software is an advanced platform designed to help marketers plan...
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Geotargeting

Definitions Ali Azhar - 0
Geotargeting is a method of delivering data or content to users based on their geographic locations. Depending on the application or platform, companies can...

Agile Project Management

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Agile project management enables business teams to approach their projects and tasks with a flexible mindset, allowing for both expected and unexpected changes throughout...

Private 5G Network

Definitions Shelby Hiter - 0
A private 5G network is a private local area network (LAN) that utilizes 5G cellular technologies and edge device connections to reduce latency, improve...

Rich Communication Services (RCS)

Communications Shelby Hiter - 0
Rich communication services (RCS) is a mobile messaging approach in which session initiation protocol (SIP) and hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) support the sending of...

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