Glossary

This section tries to explain Information Technology jargon for non techies.

Selection includes links to resources providing deep overview of used terminology and explains technical stuff mentioned in our articles, free resources or mentioned in quick news section.

Latest glossary terms - ordered by latest database record

• 5G Networks

• Unikernels

• Internet of Things / IoT

• Lean startup methodology

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

• Application Programmer Interface (API)

• Long term keywords (tail)

• Pay per Click (PPC)

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

• Big data

• Clustering technologies

• Domain Name System (DNS) poisoning. Spoofing.

• Docker containers

• Infrastructure as a Service

• Public cloud

• Elastic computing

• Disruptive technology

• Open source software

• Virtualization

• Disk defragmentation (defrag)

• Squeeze page

• Quick response (QR) code

• Kanban methodology

• Scrum methodology

• Agile software development

• Just in time

• Meatspace

• Scalability

• Smartwatch

• Wearable

• Augmented reality

• Malware

• Hackerspace

• NGINX (pronounced engine-x)

• Bloatware

• Adware