cloud-based applications

[klaʊd-beɪst æplɪˈkeɪʃənz]
nounpl: cloud-based applications
aplicações baseadas em nuvem
1. Software programs that run on remote servers accessed through the internet rather than being installed locally on a user's device
Cloud-based applications allow employees to work from anywhere with an internet connection.
Aplicações baseadas em nuvem permitem que funcionários trabalhem de qualquer lugar com conexão à internet.
2. Computing services delivered via the internet where data is stored and processed on distributed servers rather than on personal computers
Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 are popular cloud-based applications for business productivity.
Google Workspace e Microsoft 365 são aplicações baseadas em nuvem populares para produtividade empresarial.
The term 'cloud-based applications' represents a significant shift in how businesses and individuals access software globally. In Brazil, this technology has become increasingly important for remote work, particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The adoption is notably high in São Paulo's tech industry and among multinational corporations. In the USA, cloud-based applications are fundamental to digital transformation initiatives across all industries and are often discussed in terms of digital security and data privacy.
NYC Slang
cloud apps
Synonyms / Sinônimos
SaaS (Software as a Service)web applicationscloud computing applicationsonline applicationsinternet-based applications
Antonyms / Antônimos
desktop applicationslocal applicationson-premises softwarestandalone applications

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicações baseadas em nuvem
Standard term widely used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
apps na nuvem
More informal, abbreviated usage common in tech communities
São Paulo
aplicações em nuvem
Common in corporate and business environments
Portugal
aplicações baseadas na nuvem
Slight variation in preposition usage compared to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

cloud computingcloud storageSaaSIaaSPaaSAPIscalabilitydata centers

Related Idioms & Phrases

software in the sky
taking it to the cloud
moving to the cloud
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