Buzzwords and Jargon

No other industry can compete with information technology in the race to produce as much jargon as possible. We explain it in plain english here.


Application software - better known as 'apps' - are seemingly everywhere and being used for everything. But what exactly is an app, and...


You've probably heard the term 'fintech,' but what's it all about, and how does it affect you and your business? Here we examine this...


SLAs may be dense, awkward documents, but they play a big role in how third-party vendors offer services to corporations and businesses....


Ambient intelligence is technology that surrounds you, and can affect you without you even realizing it. The rise of ambient intelligence...


Life imitates art, and technology imitates nature. It often seems that nature and technology are at odds, but these technologies seek to...


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Technology rules today's society, and if you can't keep up, you might get left behind. Stay up to date by learning about these tech terms.


The virtual currency Bitcoin has had more than its 15 minutes of fame recently. What exactly is bitcoin and is all of the attention it’s...


In the tech field, there's a lot of jargon that's totally unfamiliar to those who don't call themselves geeks. How many of these acronyms...


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Geeks are often credited for their brains, but they also excel in matter of the heart - at least in the media.


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These certifications have proved their worth by consistently helping IT pros achieve a six-figure paycheck.


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These terms gained traction in 2011 and will probably get bigger in 2012.


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