base technology
[/beɪs tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/]
nounpl: base technologies
tecnologia base
1. Fundamental or foundational technology that serves as the basis for developing more advanced systems or applications
Artificial intelligence is considered a base technology for many modern innovations.
A inteligência artificial é considerada uma tecnologia base para muitas inovações modernas.
2. Essential technological infrastructure or platform upon which other technologies are built or developed
Cloud computing acts as a base technology for most software-as-a-service applications.
A computação em nuvem atua como uma tecnologia base para a maioria das aplicações de software como serviço.
3. Core technological knowledge or capability that enables subsequent technological advancement
Semiconductors are a base technology that underpins the entire electronics industry.
Os semicondutores são uma tecnologia base que sustenta toda a indústria de eletrônicos.
This term is predominantly used in technology, business, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's frequently used in discussions about government initiatives like 'tecnologias base' for economic development and innovation policies. In the USA, it's common in Silicon Valley venture capital discussions and tech industry white papers.
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