Our helpful glossary of terms is here to decode the jargon and acronyms that surround the cloud computing sector. We explore the meaning of keywords and terms that tech professionals use to discuss cloud technology and related software. Find specific definitions by using the search box below.
As cloud adoption increases and strategies become more complex, cloud architects are increasingly in demand. They’re required to help organisations mitigate risk and ensure a seamless migration to (and management … Read more “Cloud Architect”
Traditionally, software development used to take place on a local machine via desktop apps like the Eclipse IDE, VS Code, or IDEs from JetBrains. While these IDEs are far from … Read more “Cloud IDE”
Function or Functions as a Service (FaaS) is a hot topic in the world of software architecture. It’s a market forecast to reach $31.53 billion by 2026. FaaS has been … Read more “Function as a Service (FaaS)”
Cloud computing technology is evolving at an ever-increasing rate. Organisations are moving to cloud services like Amazon Web Services (AWS) for agility and flexibility in uncertain times. But cloud computing … Read more “Mobile Cloud”
Cloud computing has brought about radical changes to the way businesses operate. Over the last few years, all sorts of organisations have embraced the cloud, taking advantage of the capacities … Read more “Application Migration”
In recent years, the conversation around personal privacy and data security has become intense. With data protection regulations tightening and cybersecurity threats attracting more media attention, users have sought reassurance … Read more “Cloud browser”
What is cloud collaboration? Cloud collaboration is a team collaboration method where colleagues can work together on documents housed in the cloud, with everyone able to access the same files … Read more “Cloud Collaboration”
Of all the terms to enter the lexicon in recent years, few have been more ubiquitous than ‘hybrid’. More and more people drive hybrid cars (vehicles using a combination of … Read more “Hybrid IT”
As more and more companies migrate to the cloud, this major shift in IT transformation requires both a change in culture and a new way to manage infrastructure. The adoption … Read more “Cloud Management Platform”