Impact of Computing Terms

cloud computing

the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user.

private cloud

a cloud computing environment dedicated to a single organization.

public cloud

computing services offered by third-party providers over the public Internet, making them available to anyone who wants to use or purchase them.

hybrid cloud

a computing environment that combines an on-premises datacenter (also called a private cloud) with a public cloud, allowing data and applications to be shared between them.

E-Business/E-Commerce

refers to performing all type of business activities through internet, refers to the performing online commercial activities, transactions over internet.

Scalability

the ability of a computing process to be used or produced in a range of capabilities.

Elasticity

the degree to which a system is able to adapt to workload changes by provisioning and de-provisioning resources in an autonomic manner, such that at each point in time the available resources match the current demand as closely as possible

Redundancy

the vital practice of incorporating backup components or systems to ensure uninterrupted operation.

Digital Divide

the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology (ICT), and those that don't or have restricted access.

Open-Source Software

is computer software that is released under a license in which the copyright holder grants users the rights to use, study, change, and distribute the software and its source code to anyone and for any purpose. Open-source software may be developed in a collaborative, public manner.

Crowdsourcing

the practice of obtaining information or input into a task or project by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet.

Crowdfunding

the use of small amounts of capital from a large number of individuals to finance a new business venture.

Citizen Science

research conducted with participation from the general public, or amateur/nonprofessional researchers or participants for science, social science and many other disciplines.

UAV/Drone

a crew-less air vehicle that operates using aerodynamics principles and is powered by either an electric battery or gas-powered engine.

Artificial Intelligence

a set of technologies that enable computers to perform a variety of advanced functions, including the ability to see, understand and translate spoken and written language, analyze data, make recommendations, and more.

Algorithmic Bias

occurs when algorithms make decisions that systematically disadvantage certain groups of people.

Carbon Footprint

the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions.

ChatGPT

generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI.