commercial computing
[/kəˈmɜːrʃəl kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/]
noun
computação comercial
1. The use of computers and information technology systems for business operations, transactions, and management of commercial enterprises
Commercial computing has revolutionized how businesses manage their inventory and customer relationships.
A computação comercial revolucionou a forma como as empresas gerenciam seu inventário e relacionamento com clientes.
2. Computing applications designed specifically for business purposes such as accounting, billing, payroll, and financial reporting
The company invested heavily in commercial computing solutions to streamline their operations.
A empresa investiu pesadamente em soluções de computação comercial para otimizar suas operações.
3. The commercialization and business-oriented development of computer technology and software for profit
Commercial computing emerged as a major industry in the 1960s and 1970s.
A computação comercial emergiu como uma indústria importante nos anos 1960 e 1970.
In Brazil, 'computação comercial' is a well-established term in business and IT education, reflecting the country's significant adoption of business computing solutions. The term gained prominence during Brazil's industrialization and digitalization in the late 20th century. In the USA, the term has evolved to emphasize 'enterprise computing' as businesses scale, reflecting the shift toward larger integrated systems. This reflects differing cultural approaches to business technology: Brazilian Portuguese maintains traditional terminology while American English embraces evolving industry jargon.
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