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Information technology

The acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of information by electronics-based of computing and telecommunications.

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Information technology

framing

Technology; Information technology

A control procedure used with multiplexed digital channels, whereby bits are inserted so the receiver can identify the time slots allocated to each channel. Framing bits can also carry alarm signals ...

framework

Technology; Information technology

A style guide that defines the look, feel and interoperability of software applications.

formula/recipe management

Technology; Information technology

Formula/recipe management includes software for formula or recipe calculation (for example, food products and chemicals) and validation for process manufacturers. Functions include the ability to ...

forensic software

Technology; Information technology

Forensic software is used to collect raw data from digital storage devices, including the recovery of hidden and deleted files, in support of e-discovery and investigations of digital activity.

foreign/global trade compliance (GTC)

Technology; Information technology

Foreign/global trade compliance (GTC) refers to a category of software that addresses the rules and regulations and trade-specific costs of conducting cross-border trade.

footfall analysis

Technology; Information technology

Footfall analysis is the use of analytic techniques to monitor waiting times in bank branch teller lines or lengths of waiting time to use automated teller machines (ATMs). Newer systems use fixed ...

folksonomies

Technology; Information technology

Folksonomies also known as social tagging, are user-defined metadata collections. Users do not deliberately create folksonomies and there is rarely a prescribed purpose, but a folksonomy evolves when ...

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