Technology, defined in plain English

A dashboard brings important information together in one view, often using charts and numbers.

Data & Analytics

A data breach happens when information is accessed or exposed without permission.

Cybersecurity

A data pipeline is a system that moves information from one place to another, often organizing or checking it along the way. Think about the water pipes in a house. Water starts somewhere else, travels through pipes and reaches the place where you need it. A data pipeline works in a similar way, but it moves information instead of water. It can collect information from several places, organize it and deliver it somewhere useful, such as a report.

Data & Analytics

Data visualization turns information into charts or graphics that are easier to understand.

Data & Analytics

A database is an organized place where a computer stores information so it can be found and updated easily. Think about a library. Books are organized so that you can find a particular title or author without searching through every book in the building. A database works in a similar way with digital information. It helps computer systems store details such as names, appointments, orders or payments and retrieve them when needed.

Data & Analytics

Deep learning is a type of machine learning that uses neural networks with many layers.

AI

Your digital footprint is the information left behind by your activities online.

Cybersecurity

An app or service that can store payment cards, tickets or passes in digital form. Some digital wallets let you pay by tapping your phone. Features depend on the wallet, bank and device.

General Business Technology

Moving a copy of a file or information from an online service to your device. You might download a photo, a document or an app. Only download files from sources you trust.

General Business Technology