backbone systems

[/ˈbækboʊn ˈsɪstəmz/]
nounpl: backbone systems
sistemas de espinha dorsal / infraestrutura de rede principal
1. The primary infrastructure or core network systems that support and carry the majority of traffic in a larger network or organization
The company upgraded its backbone systems to handle increased data traffic.
A empresa atualizou seus sistemas de espinha dorsal para lidar com maior tráfego de dados.
2. In computing and telecommunications, high-capacity networks that interconnect smaller networks and serve as the main pathways for data transmission
Internet backbone systems connect regional networks across continents.
Os sistemas de rede principal da Internet conectam redes regionais através dos continentes.
3. The fundamental or essential systems that provide support for all other operations within an organization
Enterprise backbone systems must be reliable and secure.
Os sistemas de infraestrutura empresarial devem ser confiáveis e seguros.
In Brazil's growing tech industry, particularly in São Paulo's startup ecosystem, the term 'backbone systems' is increasingly used in English even by Portuguese speakers due to the dominance of English-language technical documentation. However, Portuguese translations like 'infraestrutura de rede principal' or 'sistemas de espinha dorsal' are preferred in formal and educational contexts. In the USA, especially in tech hubs like Silicon Valley and NYC, the term is standard jargon in IT and telecommunications sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
core networksprimary infrastructuremain network systemsnetwork backboneinfrastructure backbone
Antonyms / Antônimos
peripheral systemsedge networksbranch networks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistemas de espinha dorsal / infraestrutura de rede principal
Most common usage in technical and IT contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sistemas de rede principal
Simplified version commonly used in local business contexts
São Paulo
infraestrutura de backbone / sistemas principais
Technical term widely used in São Paulo's tech industry
Portugal
sistemas de infraestrutura de rede / redes de espinha dorsal
Formal usage in European Portuguese technical documentation

Related Words

network architecturedata transmissioninfrastructuretelecommunicationsnetwork topologyinternet infrastructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

the backbone of the network
backbone infrastructure support
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