Digital Glossary: IT terms explained simply
From API to webhook: we explain the most important terms from software development, web, cloud, AI, and IT services – short, clear, and with a focus on real-world business practice.

218 terms from A to Z
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1st, 2nd and 3rd level support
1st, 2nd and 3rd level support are the tiers of multi-level IT support: 1st level takes in requests and resolves simple cases, 2nd level handles more …
Web301 redirect
A 301 redirect is a permanent redirect from an old URL to a new one.
Web404 error page
A 404 error page appears when a requested address does not exist.
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A/B test
An A/B test is an experiment in which two versions of a web page, email or ad are shown at the same time to randomly split visitors.
BusinessAcceptance (software project)
Acceptance in a software project is the client’s declaration that the delivered software essentially conforms to the contract.
WebAccessibility & WCAG
Digital accessibility means that websites and apps can be used by everyone—including people with visual, hearing or motor impairments.
Legal & ComplianceAccessibility statement
An accessibility statement is a publicly available declaration on a website or in an app that describes the state of accessibility: requirements met …
SoftwareAgile software development
Agile software development is an approach in which software is built step by step in short cycles.
AIAI agent
An AI agent is an AI system that pursues a given goal on its own: it plans steps, uses tools such as databases, interfaces or email, checks …
AIAI chatbot
An AI chatbot is a digital assistant that understands questions in natural language and responds in freely worded answers.
AIAI hallucination
An AI hallucination occurs when an AI model produces statements that sound plausible but are false or made up, such as invented sources, figures or …
MarketingAI Overviews
AI Overviews (in Germany also called “KI-Übersichten” or “Übersicht mit KI”) are AI-generated summaries from Google shown above the classic search …
SoftwareAPI (application programming interface)
An API (application programming interface) is a defined interface through which programs communicate and exchange data or functions—without either …
AIArtificial intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that take on tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as understanding language, …
SecurityAuthentication & authorization
Authentication verifies who someone is, for example by password, two-factor method or passkey.
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Backend
The backend is the server-side part of a piece of software that users don't see: it processes requests, executes the business logic, stores data in …
MarketingBacklinks
Backlinks are links from other websites to your own site.
CloudBackup strategy (3-2-1 rule)
A backup strategy defines which data is backed up, how often, where and for how long—and how it is restored in an emergency.
WebBreadcrumb navigation
Breadcrumb navigation shows visitors the path from the home page to the current page, for example “Home › Services › Web design,” and lets them jump …
WebBrowser caching
Browser caching means that the browser stores files of a website it has already loaded, such as images, stylesheets, and scripts, locally and reuses …
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Call to action (CTA)
A call to action (CTA) is an element on a website, in an email, or in an ad that prompts users to take a specific next step—such as “Request a quote” …
MarketingCanonical tag
A canonical tag (rel=canonical) is a hint in the HTML code that tells search engines which URL is the preferred main version when the same or very …
SecurityCAPTCHA & spam protection
A CAPTCHA is a test designed to tell humans apart from automated programs, for example before a form is submitted.
IT ServicesCertified data erasure
Certified data erasure is the verifiable, irreversible deletion of data on hard drives, SSDs, smartphones and other storage media using recognized …
BusinessChange request
A change request is a formal request to change the agreed scope of an ongoing project.
CloudCI/CD
CI/CD stands for continuous integration and continuous delivery or deployment: code changes are automatically merged, tested, and prepared for …
IT ServicesClient management (endpoint management)
Client management is the central administration of all of a company’s end-user devices—PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones.
CloudCloud hosting
Cloud hosting means running websites, applications, and databases on a cloud provider's virtual resources instead of on a single physical server.
SoftwareCode review
A code review is the systematic examination of source code by at least one other person before a change is accepted into the software.
CloudContent delivery network (CDN)
A content delivery network (CDN) is a distributed network of servers that caches a website's content—such as images, scripts, and videos—and delivers …
WebContent management system (CMS)
A content management system (CMS) is software that lets you create and edit your website's content—text, images, pages, and menus—yourself via a user …
MarketingConversion rate
The conversion rate indicates what share of a website’s visitors take a desired action, such as sending an inquiry or completing a purchase.
Legal & ComplianceCookie consent & consent banners
Cookie consent is the voluntary, informed agreement of a website visitor before cookies or similar technologies that are not strictly necessary are …
WebCore Web Vitals
Core Web Vitals are three metrics defined by Google that measure the user experience of a website: loading speed (LCP), responsiveness to input (INP) …
MarketingCrawling and indexing
Crawling is the automatic discovery and retrieval of web pages by search engine bots such as Googlebot; indexing is the subsequent storing and …
BusinessCRM (customer relationship management)
A CRM (customer relationship management) is software and a way of working for managing customer relationships.
SoftwareCron job
A cron job is a task that a server runs automatically at set times.
SoftwareCross-platform app
A cross-platform app is a mobile application developed from a shared codebase for multiple operating systems—usually iOS and Android.
SecurityCross-site scripting (XSS)
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is an attack in which perpetrators inject malicious code, usually JavaScript, into a web page.
WebCSS
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is the style sheet language that defines how web pages look: colors, fonts, spacing, layout and animations.
MarketingCustomer journey
The customer journey describes a customer’s entire path from first noticing an offer through comparison and purchase decision to use and …
BusinessCustomer portal
A customer portal is a protected online area where customers, after logging in, retrieve information and handle tasks themselves, for example viewing …
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Data migration
Data migration is the transfer of data from an existing system to a new one, for example when changing inventory management, CRM or online store.
Legal & ComplianceData processing agreement (DPA, Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag)
A data processing agreement (DPA, German: Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag or AVV) is the written or electronic contract under Art.
Legal & ComplianceData protection impact assessment (DPIA)
The data protection impact assessment (DPIA, German: DSFA) is a risk analysis under Art.
SoftwareDatabase
A database is an organized system for storing, querying and managing data permanently.
SecurityDDoS attack
A DDoS attack (distributed denial of service) deliberately overloads servers, networks or websites with a flood of requests from many sources at once.
SoftwareDeployment (software deployment)
Deployment is the process of making software available in a target environment, such as a test server or the live system, so that users can use it.
WebDesign system
A design system is a central collection of reusable design building blocks and rules for digital products: colors, fonts and spacing (design tokens), …
CloudDevOps
DevOps is an approach that brings together software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops).
IT ServicesDigital signage
Digital signage means digital displays: screens show centrally controlled content such as offers, menus, wayfinding, key figures or employee …
BusinessDigitalization
In a company, digitalization means converting analog information and processes into digital ones and simplifying or automating them with software.
CloudDisaster recovery (RTO & RPO)
Disaster recovery comprises plans and procedures for restoring IT systems after a major outage, for example from ransomware, fire or a data center …
WebDNS (Domain Name System)
DNS (Domain Name System) is the “phone book of the internet”: it translates domain names such as example.com into the IP addresses of the servers …
CloudDocker & containers
A container is a self-contained software package that bundles an application with all the libraries and settings it needs, so it runs the same way on …
BusinessDocument management system (DMS)
A document management system (DMS) is software that stores documents such as invoices, contracts and plans digitally, tags and versions them and …
WebDomain (domain name)
A domain is the readable name of a website on the internet, for example nanoconcepts.de.
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E-E-A-T
E-E-A-T stands for experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness.
Legal & ComplianceE-invoicing (XRechnung & ZUGFeRD)
An e-invoice is an invoice in a structured electronic format under the European standard EN 16931 that software can read and process automatically.
AIEmbeddings
Embeddings are sequences of numbers (vectors) that represent the meaning of a text, image or audio.
SecurityEncryption
Encryption uses a key to convert data into an unreadable form so that only authorized people with the matching key can read it again.
SecurityEndpoint protection & EDR
Endpoint protection secures endpoints such as PCs, laptops, servers and smartphones against malware and attacks.
BusinessERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP (enterprise resource planning) is integrated business software that maps core processes such as purchasing, warehouse, production, sales, …
SoftwareERP interface
An ERP interface connects a company’s ERP system—the central software for inventory management, purchasing, accounting and orders—with applications …
Legal & ComplianceEU AI Act (AI regulation)
The EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) is the EU’s first comprehensive AI law.
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Fine-tuning
Fine-tuning is the targeted retraining of an already pretrained AI model with your own example data.
CloudFinOps (managing cloud costs)
FinOps (cloud financial management) is the practice of making cloud costs transparent, controlling and optimizing them jointly across IT, business …
SecurityFirewall
A firewall is a security system that monitors traffic between networks or devices according to defined rules and blocks unwanted connections.
BusinessFixed price vs. time & material
With a fixed price, a clearly described scope is delivered for an agreed total price; the cost risk lies with the contractor.
SoftwareFramework
A framework is a foundation of prebuilt components, rules and structures for software development.
WebFrontend
The frontend is the visible part of a website, web app, or app—everything users interact with directly: layout, text, buttons, forms, and animations.
SoftwareFull-stack development
Full-stack development means building software across all technical layers—from the user interface (frontend) through the server and business logic …
AIFunction calling & tool use
Function calling, also called tool use, is the ability of an AI language model to generate structured calls for predefined functions, such as “check …
SoftwareFunctional specification (Pflichtenheft)
A functional specification (German: Pflichtenheft) is a document in which the contractor describes how it will implement the requirements from the …
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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is EU Regulation 2016/679, which has set uniform rules since May 25, 2018 for how companies, …
AIGenerative AI
Generative AI is a form of artificial intelligence that creates new content on request, such as text, images, audio, video or program code.
MarketingGEO (generative engine optimization)
GEO (generative engine optimization) refers to measures that get content and brands mentioned and linked as a source in the answers of generative AI …
Legal & ComplianceGerman Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG)
The German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) transposes EU Directive 2019/882 into German law and, since June 28, 2025, obliges manufacturers, …
SoftwareGit & version control
Git is a distributed version control system that records every change to source code with author, time and description.
Legal & ComplianceGoBD (German principles for digital bookkeeping)
The GoBD are Germany’s principles for the proper keeping and retention of books, records and documents in electronic form, and for data access.
MarketingGoogle Analytics 4 (GA4)
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is the current version of Google’s web analytics service.
MarketingGoogle Business Profile
The Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is a company’s free listing in Google Search and Google Maps.
MarketingGoogle Consent Mode v2
Google Consent Mode v2 is an interface that passes a website visitor’s consent status to Google services such as Analytics and Ads.
MarketingGoogle Search Console
Google Search Console is a free tool from Google that shows how a website performs in Google Search: with clicks, impressions, search queries, …
SoftwareGraphQL
GraphQL is a query language for APIs. In a single request, clients specify which data they need and receive exactly that.
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Hardware lifecycle management
Hardware lifecycle management plans and controls the entire lifecycle of IT devices—from procurement through use and maintenance to replacement, data …
WebHeadless CMS
A headless CMS is a content management system without a built-in presentation layer: it manages content centrally and delivers it via an API to any …
CloudHigh availability
High availability describes IT systems that keep running when individual components fail, thanks to redundancy and automatic failover.
Legal & ComplianceHosting in Germany (data location)
Hosting in Germany means that websites, applications and data are operated in data centers on German soil.
Marketinghreflang
Hreflang (rel=alternate hreflang) is an annotation that tells search engines which language or country versions of a page exist, so that users see …
WebHTML
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the markup language used to structure web pages.
WebHTTP status codes
HTTP status codes are three-digit numbers a web server uses to answer every request.
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IaaS & PaaS (cloud service models)
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service) are cloud service models.
IT ServicesIMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change)
IMAC stands for Install, Move, Add, Change and describes the typical work on IT workstations: installing new devices, moving workstations, adding …
CloudInfrastructure as Code (IaC)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) means describing IT infrastructure such as servers, networks and databases in text files instead of configuring it by …
WebInternationalization (i18n)
Internationalization (i18n) is the technical preparation of software or a website so that it can be adapted to different languages, countries, and …
SecurityISO 27001
ISO 27001 is the international standard for an information security management system (ISMS).
IT ServicesIT asset management (ITAM)
IT asset management (ITAM) is the recording and management of all of a company’s IT assets—hardware, software, licenses, cloud subscriptions and …
IT ServicesIT field service
IT field service refers to IT services that technicians provide directly on site—such as installations, hardware replacement, troubleshooting or …
IT ServicesIT rollout
An IT rollout is the planned, company-wide introduction of new hardware or software—such as replacing all laptops, migrating to a new operating …
IT ServicesITIL (IT service management framework)
ITIL is a widely used framework of proven practices for IT service management.
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Jamstack
Jamstack is an architectural approach for websites: pages are pre-built as static markup, delivered through a CDN and connected to services and …
WebJavaScript
JavaScript is a programming language that makes web pages interactive: it runs directly in the browser, responds to input, loads data and changes …
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Kanban
Kanban is a method for managing work in which all tasks are made visible on a board and tracked in columns such as “To do,” “In progress” and “Done.” …
MarketingKeyword research
Keyword research is the systematic search for the terms and questions that target audiences enter into search engines.
BusinessKPI (key performance indicator)
A KPI (key performance indicator) is a measurable figure that shows how far a company has come toward a specific goal.
CloudKubernetes
Kubernetes is an open-source platform for orchestrating containers.
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Landing page
A landing page is a purpose-built target page where visitors arrive after clicking an ad, a newsletter or a QR code.
AILarge Language Model (LLM)
A large language model (LLM) is an AI model trained on vast amounts of text, which enables it to understand and generate language.
WebLazy loading
Lazy loading (deferred loading) means that images, videos, or other content on a web page are only loaded once they appear in the visible area or are …
MarketingLead generation
Lead generation is the systematic acquisition of contacts from potential customers who have shown interest in an offer, for example through a …
SoftwareLegacy system
A legacy system is older software or an IT application that is still in use and important to the business but is built on outdated technology.
Legal & ComplianceLegal notice requirement (Impressum)
The Impressum requirement obliges providers of commercial digital services to make their name, address, contact details and other mandatory …
Marketingllms.txt
llms.txt is a file format proposed in 2024 for a website’s root directory: a Markdown file meant to give language models a curated overview of the …
CloudLoad balancer
A load balancer distributes incoming requests across several servers so that no single one is overloaded.
MarketingLocal SEO
Local SEO (local search engine optimization) covers measures that help a business rank high for searches with a location—such as “dentist in …
CloudLogging & log management
Logging is the automatic recording of events in IT systems, such as access, errors and logins.
SoftwareLow-code & no-code
Low-code and no-code are approaches to building software with visual editors instead of classic programming.
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Machine learning
Machine learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence in which algorithms recognize patterns in data on their own instead of working from …
BusinessMake-or-buy decision
A make-or-buy decision is the question of whether a company produces a service or product itself or purchases it.
CloudManaged hosting
Managed hosting is a hosting model in which the provider not only supplies the server or platform but also operates it: setup, updates, security, …
MarketingMarketing automation
Marketing automation refers to software and rules that automatically trigger recurring marketing tasks such as email series, lead nurturing and …
BusinessMerchandise management system (WaWi)
A merchandise management system (WaWi, short for Warenwirtschaftssystem) is software that maps a company’s flow of goods: purchasing, inventory, …
MarketingMeta description
A meta description is an HTML element in the head of a page that summarizes its content in one or two sentences.
SoftwareMicroservices
Microservices are an architectural style in which an application consists of many small, independent services.
IT ServicesMicrosoft 365
Microsoft 365 is a subscription package from Microsoft that combines Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook with cloud services for …
IT ServicesMicrosoft Entra ID & Active Directory
Active Directory is the directory service in the company network that manages users, groups and devices.
IT ServicesMicrosoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud service for the central management and protection of company devices.
SoftwareMiddleware
Middleware is software that mediates between applications, systems or network services.
SoftwareMinimum Viable Product (MVP)
A minimum viable product (MVP) is the first usable version of a product with exactly as many features as needed to offer real users genuine value and …
IT ServicesMobile Device Management (MDM)
Mobile Device Management (MDM) is the central management and security of mobile company devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops.
AIModel Context Protocol (MCP)
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that defines how AI applications communicate with external tools and data sources.
CloudMonitoring (IT monitoring)
Monitoring is the continuous observation of IT systems, websites and applications.
SoftwareMonolithic architecture
A monolithic architecture is a software design in which all functions of an application—interface, business logic and data access—live in one shared …
SoftwareMulti-tenancy
Multi-tenancy means that one software instance serves several customers, the tenants, at the same time and keeps their data strictly separated …
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Native app
A native app is an application developed specifically for one operating system—such as iOS or Android—in that system's own programming languages.
Legal & ComplianceNIS2 Directive
NIS2 is the EU directive (EU) 2022/2555 on cybersecurity.
SoftwareNoSQL
NoSQL (“not only SQL”) refers to databases that do not store data in fixed tables but, for example, as documents, key-value pairs, columns or graphs.
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OAuth 2.0
OAuth 2.0 is an open standard that allows an application to access protected data of another service on behalf of a user without knowing the user’s …
CloudObject storage
Object storage is a storage service that keeps data not in folders but as individual objects with an identifier and metadata in buckets.
AIOCR & intelligent document processing
OCR (optical character recognition) converts images and scans into machine-readable text.
WebOne-page website
A one-page website is a website whose entire content sits on a single, scrollable page.
MarketingOpen Graph (social sharing preview)
Open Graph is a protocol developed by Facebook that lets web pages use meta tags to define which title, description, and image a shared link shows as …
SoftwareOpen source
Open source refers to software whose source code is publicly viewable and which is released under a license that permits use, modification and …
Legal & ComplianceOpen-source licenses
Open-source licenses are terms of use with which authors release their source code for use, modification and redistribution.
SoftwareORM (object-relational mapping)
An ORM (object-relational mapping) is a software layer that automatically maps objects in program code to the tables of a relational database.
CloudOWASP Top 10
The OWASP Top 10 is a list of the most critical security risks for web applications, published by the nonprofit Open Worldwide Application Security …
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PageSpeed (page load time)
PageSpeed describes how fast a web page loads and how quickly visitors can use it.
SecurityPassword manager
A password manager is software that stores credentials encrypted in a vault, generates secure random passwords and fills them in automatically at …
SecurityPatch management
Patch management is the planned process of recording, testing, prioritizing and installing security and feature updates for operating systems, …
CloudPenetration test
A penetration test is an authorized, simulated attack on IT systems, websites or applications.
SecurityPhishing
Phishing is a fraud attempt in which attackers pose as trusted senders by email, text message, phone or messenger to trick people into handing over …
BusinessPIM (product information management)
PIM (product information management) is a system for maintaining all product information centrally, such as names, descriptions, technical data, …
AIProcess automation
Process automation means having software handle recurring workflows in whole or in part—such as capturing invoices, routing inquiries or syncing data …
BusinessProduct Owner
A Product Owner is the person in Scrum who is accountable for the value of a product.
WebProgressive Web App (PWA)
A progressive web app (PWA) is a website that behaves like an app: it can be installed on the home screen, works partly offline, and can send push …
AIPrompt engineering
Prompt engineering is the practice of formulating and structuring instructions (prompts) for an AI model so that it reliably delivers usable results.
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Ransomware
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts data or entire systems and demands a ransom for their release.
SoftwareRefactoring
Refactoring is the deliberate restructuring of existing program code without changing its external behavior.
IT ServicesRemote support (remote maintenance)
Remote support is the remote maintenance of computers and IT systems: a technician connects to the user’s computer over the internet, sees the screen …
SoftwareRequirements specification (Lastenheft)
A requirements specification (German: Lastenheft) is a document in which the client describes what a piece of software or a project should …
WebResponsive design
Responsive design is a design and development approach in which a website automatically adapts to the screen size of the device it is viewed on.
SoftwareREST API
A REST API is an application programming interface built on the REST architectural style (Representational State Transfer): programs use HTTP methods …
AIRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is a method in which an AI language model retrieves relevant information from a knowledge source—such as manuals …
BusinessReturn on investment (ROI)
Return on investment (ROI) is a metric that sets the profit of an investment in relation to the capital invested.
AIRobotic Process Automation (RPA)
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a technology in which software robots perform rule-based office work on the computer: they click, type, copy and …
Marketingrobots.txt
The robots.txt file is a text file in the root directory of a website that tells search engines and other crawlers which areas they may fetch.
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Scaling (horizontal & vertical)
Scaling means adapting the performance of an IT system to demand.
SoftwareScrum
Scrum is an agile framework for developing complex products, especially software.
MarketingSearch engine optimization (SEO)
Search engine optimization (SEO) covers all measures that help a website rank higher in the unpaid search results of Google, Bing, and other search …
MarketingSearch intent
Search intent (German: Suchintention) is the goal users pursue with a search query—such as getting information, finding a particular page, comparing …
CloudServerless computing
Serverless is a cloud operating model in which the provider fully manages servers, operating system and scaling.
IT ServicesService Desk (IT service desk)
A service desk is the central point of contact for all IT requests in a company.
WebShopify
Shopify is a hosted e-commerce platform (software as a service) from Canada that lets retailers run online stores without managing their own servers.
WebShopware
Shopware is an e-commerce platform from Germany that businesses use to run online stores for B2C and B2B.
SecuritySingle sign-on (SSO)
Single sign-on (SSO) is a login method in which users authenticate once centrally and then access several applications without entering credentials …
WebSingle-page application (SPA)
A single-page application (SPA) is a web application that is fully loaded only once and then loads and swaps content via JavaScript—without …
CloudSoftware as a Service (SaaS)
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a delivery model in which software is not purchased and installed but used over the internet in a browser and usually …
Legal & ComplianceSoftware usage rights
Software usage rights are the contractually granted permissions to use, copy, modify or pass on a copyright-protected computer program.
AISpeech recognition (speech-to-text)
Speech recognition, also called speech-to-text or automatic speech recognition (ASR), converts spoken language into written text.
SoftwareSQL (Structured Query Language)
SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standardized query language for relational databases.
SecuritySQL injection
SQL injection is an attack in which perpetrators inject database commands into input fields or address parameters of an application.
CloudSSL/TLS encryption
SSL/TLS is an encryption protocol that protects data between browser and server against eavesdropping and tampering, recognizable by “https://” in …
SoftwareStaging environment
A staging environment is a test environment that mirrors the live environment as closely as possible.
WebStatic site generator
A static site generator (SSG) is a program that creates ready-made HTML files from content, templates and data before publication.
IT ServicesStructured cabling
Structured cabling is a standardized, vendor-neutral cabling system for buildings and campuses.
MarketingStructured data (Schema.org)
Structured data is standardized supplementary information in a page’s source code, usually in JSON-LD format using the Schema.org vocabulary.
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Technical and organizational measures (TOMs)
Technical and organizational measures (TOMs, German: TOM) are the safeguards with which a company protects personal data under Art.
SoftwareTechnical debt
Technical debt is the future extra effort that arises when software is built quickly rather than cleanly—for example, through shortcuts in the code, …
SoftwareTest automation
Test automation means having software tests run automatically by scripts and tools instead of repeating them by hand.
IT ServicesTicketing system
A ticketing system is software that captures requests, incidents and tasks as individual “tickets,” assigns them and tracks them through to …
AITokens & context window
Tokens are the text building blocks into which an AI model breaks language, often word fragments or punctuation marks.
BusinessTotal cost of ownership (TCO)
Total cost of ownership (TCO) is the sum of all costs a product or system causes over its entire useful life—not just the purchase price, but also …
SecurityTwo-factor authentication (2FA)
Two-factor authentication (2FA) confirms identity at sign-in with two independent proofs, for example a password and a code from an authenticator app.
SoftwareTypeScript
TypeScript is a programming language developed by Microsoft that extends JavaScript with static types.
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UI/UX design
UI/UX design covers the design of digital products from the user’s perspective: UI (user interface) is the visible surface with buttons, colors and …
CloudUptime & SLA
Uptime is the time during which an IT service is reachable, usually expressed as a percentage per month or year.
SoftwareUser story
A user story is a short description of a requirement from the user’s point of view, usually in the pattern “As a [role], I want [function], so that …
MarketingUTM parameters
UTM parameters are additions to a link address that name the origin of a visit, such as source, medium and campaign.
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Vector database
A vector database stores embeddings, the number vectors that represent the meaning of texts or images, and quickly finds the entries most similar to …
CloudVirtual private server (VPS)
A virtual private server (VPS) is a virtual server that shares a physical machine with other VPSs but has dedicated allocated resources and …
AIVoicebot (AI phone assistant)
A voicebot is an AI-powered phone assistant that answers calls, understands spoken language, finds suitable answers and delivers them in a synthetic …
IT ServicesVoIP & cloud phone system
VoIP (Voice over IP) carries phone calls over the internet instead of traditional telephone lines.
SecurityVPN (virtual private network)
A VPN (virtual private network) is an encrypted connection across a public network such as the internet.
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Waterfall model
The waterfall model is a software development process in which a project runs through consecutive phases—from requirements through design, …
SecurityWeb application firewall (WAF)
A web application firewall (WAF) filters HTTP and HTTPS traffic to a website or web application and blocks attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site …
WebWeb fonts
Web fonts are font files that a website delivers to the browser together with its content, so text appears in the intended typeface regardless of …
WebWeb hosting
Web hosting is the provision of storage space and computing power on an always-available server so that a website or application can be accessed on …
SoftwareWebhook
A webhook is an automatic notification between two applications: when an event occurs in one system—such as a new order—it immediately sends an HTTP …
WebWebP & AVIF
WebP and AVIF are modern image formats for the web that produce much smaller files than JPEG and PNG at comparable quality.
WebWebsite relaunch
A website relaunch is a fundamental overhaul of an existing website—usually its design, technology, structure and content all at once.
IT ServicesWi-Fi site survey (WLAN coverage planning)
A Wi-Fi site survey (WLAN coverage planning) is the planning and measurement of wireless coverage in a building.
IT ServicesWindows Autopilot (automatic device setup)
Windows Autopilot is a Microsoft service that lets new Windows devices be set up without manual installation.
WebWireframe & clickable prototype
A wireframe is a schematic draft of a page or app screen that shows structure and content but not the finished design.
WebWooCommerce
WooCommerce is a free open-source plugin that turns WordPress into an online store.
WebWordPress
WordPress is an open-source content management system that lets you maintain websites, blogs and online stores without programming skills.
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