GLOSSARY

Technologies Of Interest

 

Artificial Intelligence

A computer system that has human-like intelligent behavior. It requires the ability for systems to compute on massive data sets real time. 

Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

Augmented Reality (AR) superimposes a computer-generated image on a user's view of the real world, thus providing a composite view. Virtual Reality (VR) is computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image that can be interacted with in a seemingly real way by a user wearing special electronic equipment.

Autonomous Driving

Autonomous driving covers the sensing, compute, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and communications advancements changing the experience and business of driving.

Big Data Analytics & Infrastructure

Big Data Analytics involves analyzing large sets of data in attempt to find patterns and trends.

Boards

Boards are sheets of insulating material used to mount chips

Business Devices & Computing

Business devices and computing can be associated to a unit(s) of hardware, outside or inside the case for the essential computer that can provide input to the computer or receive output or both. Examples: keyboards, mouses, display monitors

Communications Infrastructure

Communications Infrastructure include communications network solutions that are fast, scalable, and cost efficient. This includes building a wireless network that is secure and accessible.

Connected Services Gateway

The Connected Services Gateway puts new and existing services under one umbrella using a broadband-enabled, wireless gateway device

Data Center

Data centers are comprised of several computing devices that store information and transmit it to customers remotely. 

Digitial Signage

Digital signage solutions are technologies such as LCD, LED, and Projection that are used to display digital images, videos streaming media, information, and other content.

Embedded

Embedded devices contain Intel chips. The chips power these devices. TVs and wearables, for example.  

Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)

Programmable logic chipsets with Gigabit speed IO that allow you to create any functionality with the ability to reconfigure the functionality at any time.

Gaming

“Gamers” play games on consoles or virtually, alone or individually. The process is referred to as Gaming.

High Performance Computing

High Performance Computing (HPC) is the practice of combining computer power in a way that provides much higher performance than a typical desktop computer would in order to solve large problems in science, engineering or business

Internet of Things 

The Internet of Things movement is connecting ordinary devices to make them smart. These devices are able to send and receive data. 

In-vehicle infotainment

Intel In-vehicle infotainment systems are placed into vehicles, typically cars, and provide entertainment and information services. Some key features include Bluetooth connectivity, managing audio, and GPS systems. 

Machine to Machine

Machine to Machine refers to the process when two devices communicate directly to each other. The sharing of information can be physical, typically through wires, or wireless. 

Media Phone

Media phones are the next generation of phones that include enhanced capabilities such as internet, built in cameras, web capabilities, and other features that are popular today.

Media Services

Media Services are characterized by what they provide to customers. Examples include high speed internet and television.

Networking

A network is a group of computers that are connected together. 

Power Solutions

Programmable power regulators that provide multiple voltage and current level supplies for use in designing custom electronic boards

Print Imaging

Print imaging refers to the equipment used to produce photocopies and printed materials. 

Processors & Chipsets

A chipset is a group of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals.

Programmable Acceleration Cards

Plug-in server cards or modules that have predefined interfaces to support accelerated workloads available through the ecosystem or custom developed.

Routers & Switching

Routers and switches are computer networking devices that enables one or more computers to be connected to other computers, networked devices or to other networks.

SDI-Private Cloud

Cloud & SDI (Software Defined Infrastructure) are characterized by computing with virtual infrastructure. Cloud environments typically involve data centers while SDI is a virtual infrastructure powered entirely by software.

Security

Security is the process of defending information from unauthorized services. This can be physically or through technology means such as software. 

Small Business

Generally, companies with fewer than 500 employees are considered a small business. 

Smart Building

Smart Buildings are buildings with technology components that can work together. For example, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and appliances can all work together in a smart, connected building.

Smart City

Smart Cities are cities that have connected technology components. Adding connectivity to services such as transportation, water supply, waste management and power facilities improves the city’s efficiency. 

Smart Home

Smart Home is a residence that incorporates advanced automation systems to provide sophisticated monitoring and control over the building's functions.

Smart Factory

Smart Factories include advances in manufacturing, also known as smart manufacturing, that incorporate heavy automation into factory processes. This allows for a streamlined and efficient manufacturing process.

Software

Software describes computer programs. Software is virtual lines of code used in computer programs. There are many types of software that are used in every facet of technology. 

Solid State Drive

Solid State Drives (SSD) are used for storage purposes. SSDs retain storage using flash memory and contain no internal moving parts.

Storage

Storage is the place where data is held and can be accessed. 

Thin Client

A thin client is a low-cost computing device in a client server environment. The main function is to process keyboard input and screen output and accesses most or all application programs and data from a central server via a network.

Wearables

Wearables are defined as wearable gadgets with connectivity components. Sensors on the wearable record and provide data to the wearer. Popular wearables include fitness trackers, smart watches, and jewelry. 

Wireless Infrastructure

Wireless Solutions increase productivity by allowing data to be accessed from anywhere and anytime. Without the need for physical machinery, data is available at a faster rate.