ICT RELATED TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
AloT / The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (A) and the Internet of Things (loT): otherwise known as the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AloT), will facilitate unprecedented opportunities’ for the ICT industry as well as the industry verticals that leverage data analytics for improved business operations and development of new and enhanced products and services.
Animation: The display of a sequence of images in a computer program or on a Web page to give the impression of movement.
Application Programming Interface: The role of Application Programming Interfaces API) is evolving within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) space to support increasingly more than consumer-oriented communications applications, commerce, and digital content.
Augmented Realty: Augmented Reality (AR) is a form of immersive technology that represents a ive, direct or indirect, view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input that enriches the user’s perception of the real world.
Avatar: Graphical images representing pe0ple. They are what one is in a virtual world. One can build a visual character with the body, clothes, behaviors, gender and name of one's choice. This may or may not be an authentic representation of oneself
Backup or Back Up: Used as a verb, to back up means to copy a File or Folder from your computer to another Storage Device, e.g. a CD-ROM, as a precaution in case your Hard Drive fails ar is infected by a Virus.
Backbone: (TEL, HE, INT) A local backbone refers to the main network lines that connect several local area networks (LANS) together
Big Data Analytics: Designed to deal primarily with Unstructured Data, Big Data technologies represent a collective combination of physical infrastructure, data collection and integration capabilities, data security infrastructure, data storage management, data mining and analytics
Biometrics: (HE, IS) Biometrics is the study of measurable biological characteristics Used in computer security applications as an authentication technique. Most commonly. biometrics used in computer security systems entails computer analysis of fingerprints are speech. Biometrics is expected to become increasingly important in e-business transactions, as an effective way to detect fraudulent users.
Block Chain Technology: The term block chain refers to decentralized ledger or database management system that enables participants to record data that is stored as a chain of transaction in the form of digital tokens, sequentially grouped into a block
Blog: Contraction of the term Weblog. A blog can contain news items, short essays annotated inks, documents, graphics, and multimedia. These posts are usually in reverse chronological order and often take he form of a journal or diary.
Chat Room: A synchronous, mainly text-based communication facility, offering a Web-based environment where people either drop into or arrange to meet and chat at specific times. You type in your text online; it is seen almost immediately by others online at the same time who respond online in real time.
Crowdsourcing: (GEN) Refers to harnessing the skills and enthusiasm of those outside an organization who are prepared to volunteer their time contributing content and solving problems
Edge Computing: There is an evolution underway in which edge computing is gaining prominence in ICT networks. Decentralized or distributed (e.g. Fog) cloud computing will become increasingly important as various wireless and Internet of Things (loT) related applications require massive computing at the edge of networks.
Haptic Internet: Most people are familiar with Haptic technology by way of the kinesthetic user interface for smart phones or other consumer electronics that recreates a sense af touch by applying forces, vibrations, or motions to the user. Conversely, haptic devices may incorporate tactile sensors that measure forces exerted by the user on the interface
Heterogeneous Networks: Wireless networks need to handle an ever-increasing number of devices, consuming high volumes of data, both indoors and outdoors, and in a very unpredictable pattern with seamless coverage and consistent capacity.
Netiquette: Etiquette on the Internet. A code of behavior for people communicating by email via the Internet.
Packet Switching: A form of switching in which data is transmitted as packets of information that are "bursty" in nature a usually transmitted over diverse routes. This is in contrast to circuit-switching that relies upon maintaining a dedicated channel for signaling and communications
Troll: A troll is someone who intentionally posts derogatory or provocative messages in an online community Such as a Discussion List or Forum or Blog to bait other users into responding.
References:
Teaching and Learning with ICT project Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices Link: http:/www.sose-trmnava.edu.sk/ict/dict.pdf)
Everyday ICT terms for Policymakers and Govenment Officers Link: https:/www.unapcict.org/sites/default/fles/2019-01/1CT
ICT Glossary-Terms and Definitions im Mind Commerce Link: https:/imindcommerce.com/aboutict-glossary
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