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| Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol; defines how messages(data) are routed from one end of a network to the other, ensuring the data arrives correctly |
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Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Set of rules that defines how pages transfer on the internet |
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Virtual private network
provides a mobile user with a secure connection to a company network server, as if the user has a private line. |
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| Application programming interface, collection of tools that programmers use to interact with an environment such as a Web site or operating system |
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| request for proposal- vendor selects the product that meets specified requirements and then quotes the price |
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| Computer-aided design- Software that aids in engineering, drafting, and design |
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Wide area network
Network that covers a large geographic area (such as a city or country) using a communications channel that combines many types of media such as telephone lines, cables, and radio waves |
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| Hypertext Markup Language; special formatting language that programmers use to format documents for display on the Web |
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Transaction processing system
Information system that captures and processes data from day-to-day business activities |
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| Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access; newer network standard developed by IEEE that specifies how wireless devices communicate over the air in a wide area |
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Extensible Markup Language
Format for sharing data that allows Web developers to create customized tags, as well as use predefined tags |
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Sales force automation
Software that equips traveling salespeople with the electronic tools they need to be more productive |
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Local area network
Network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home, school computer laboratory, office building, or closely positioned group of buildings |
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Uninterruptible power supply
Device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power |
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Decision support system
Information system that helps users analyze data and make decisions |
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Wireless Application Protocol
Network standard that specifies how some wireless mobile devices such as smart phones can display the content of Internet services such as the Web, e-mail, and chat rooms. |
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Query by example
DBMS feature that has a graphical user interface to assist users with retrieving data |
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Computer-integrated manufacturing
Use of computers to integrate the many different operations of the manufacturing process |
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Value-added network
Third-party business that provides networking services such as secure data and information transfer, storage, e-mail, and management reports |
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| (Entity Relationship Diagram) is a snapshot of data structures. ERDs show entities in a database and relationships between tables within that database. It is essential to have one of these if you want to create a good database design. The patterns help focus on how the database actually works with all of the interactions and data flows |
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| (Unified Modeling Language), a general-purpose notational language for specifying and visualizing complex software, especially large, object-oriented projects. |
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| (Office Information System) Information system that enables employees to perform tasks using computers and other electronic devices instead of manually. |
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| (Executive Information System) Type of decision support system used by high-level managers; easy to use decision support system made especially for top managers. |
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| (Request for Quotation) An RFQ is issued when an organization wants to buy something and chooses to make the specifications available to many other companies so they can submit competitive bids. |
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| Request for system services) Written, formal request for a new or modified system. Also called a project request. |
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| (Request for Information) A written communication often sent to a comprehensive list of vendors during the design phase of the systems development life cycle to ask for general product information |
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| (Really simple syndication) A format for storing online information in a way that makes that information readable by lots of different kinds of software. |
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| (POS Terminal) Terminal used bu retail stores to record purchases, process credit or debit cards, and update inventory. |
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| (Acceptable Use Policy) Rules or guidelines for the proper use of technology or digital devices within an organization. |
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