cloud-based communications

[/klaʊd beɪst kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
noun
comunicações baseadas em nuvem
1. Communication systems and services delivered over the internet through remote servers rather than on local devices or servers
Cloud-based communications allow employees to collaborate from anywhere in the world.
As comunicações baseadas em nuvem permitem que os funcionários colaborem de qualquer lugar do mundo.
2. Digital platforms for messaging, video conferencing, VoIP, and data sharing hosted on cloud infrastructure
The company switched to cloud-based communications to reduce IT infrastructure costs.
A empresa migrou para comunicações baseadas em nuvem para reduzir custos de infraestrutura de TI.
This term has become increasingly prevalent in Brazilian business culture since the 2010s, particularly among tech startups in São Paulo and multinational companies. The adoption accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic as remote work became standard. In the USA, the term is ubiquitous in corporate environments and startup ecosystems, representing a fundamental shift from traditional telecommunications infrastructure to flexible, scalable digital solutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cloud communicationscloud-hosted communicationsinternet-based communicationsremote communications services
Antonyms / Antônimos
on-premises communicationslegacy communications systemslocal server communications

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunicações baseadas em nuvem
Standard usage in corporate and tech sectors
São Paulo
comunicações em nuvem
Shortened, commonly used in business hubs
Rio de Janeiro
comunicações baseadas em nuvem
Full term typically used in formal contexts
Portugal
comunicações baseadas na nuvem
Uses 'na' instead of 'em'; slightly more formal phrasing

Related Words

VoIPvideo conferencingunified communicationsSaaScollaboration toolsremote workcloud infrastructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

moving to the cloud
cloud-first strategy
hybrid cloud communications
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