Technology In A Digital World Flashcards
What is cloud computing?
The use of internet to carry out processes that were done on localised hardware.
What does CLOUDS stand for?
Competitiveness
Limber
Our planet
Unity
Disaster recovery
Security
What are the 4 Vs of big data?
Volume - the amount
Variety - the sources
Velocity - the speed
Veracity - it’s truthfulness
What is process automation?
The use of software to carry out low level tasks.
What is artificial intelligence?
Technology that can be used to make decisions that previously required human intelligence.
What is data visualisation?
The communication of data in a user-friendly, diagrammatic way to facilitate understanding.
What is blockchain?
A decentralised continuously growing record.
What is 3-D printing?
Printing objects from a variety of materials, sometimes called additive manufacturing.
What are the advantages of 3-D printing?
Reduction of waste
Customisation
Flexibility
Reduction of supply chains
Reduction of distribution costs
What is corporate digital responsibility?
An aspect of corporate social responsibility and is a commitment to protecting customers and employees and using new technologies and data responsibly.
