cloud-dependent system
[/klaʊd dɪˈpɛndənt ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: cloud-dependent systems
sistema dependente de nuvem
1. A computing infrastructure or application that relies on cloud services for its operation, storage, and functionality, requiring internet connectivity to function properly
The company's cloud-dependent system crashed when the internet connection was lost during the storm.
O sistema dependente de nuvem da empresa travou quando a conexão de internet foi perdida durante a tempestade.
2. Software or hardware architecture that cannot operate independently without access to remote cloud servers or services
Modern SaaS applications are typically cloud-dependent systems that store all user data remotely.
Aplicações SaaS modernas são tipicamente sistemas dependentes de nuvem que armazenam todos os dados do usuário remotamente.
This term is increasingly common in Brazilian tech companies and startups, particularly in São Paulo's Silicon Valley equivalent (Berrini Avenue). The phrase reflects Brazil's growing adoption of cloud computing services. In the USA, the term is standard in IT documentation and business contexts, often used in discussions about system resilience and infrastructure planning.
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