core systems

[kɔːr ˈsɪstəmz]
noun
sistemas principais
1. The essential and fundamental systems or processes that form the basis of an organization, technology, or operation
The bank's core systems handle all daily transactions and customer accounts.
Os sistemas principais do banco lidam com todas as transações diárias e contas de clientes.
2. In information technology, the critical infrastructure and software applications that are vital to business operations
We need to upgrade our core systems to improve security and performance.
Precisamos atualizar nossos sistemas principais para melhorar a segurança e o desempenho.
3. The most important and irreplaceable components of any complex structure or organization
Health and education are core systems of a functioning society.
Saúde e educação são sistemas principais de uma sociedade funcional.
This term is widely used in Brazilian tech and financial sectors, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where there is heavy English influence in business language. In Portugal, there is a stronger preference for full Portuguese translations. The term reflects the dominance of English in global IT and finance industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
essential systemscritical systemsprimary systemsbackbone systemsfundamental infrastructure
Antonyms / Antônimos
peripheral systemssecondary systemsnon-essential systemsauxiliary systems

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistemas principais/núcleo de sistemas
Most common usage in business and IT contexts
São Paulo
sistemas core
Direct English borrowing common in tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
sistemas essenciais
More formal translation preferred in official contexts
Portugal
sistemas fundamentais/núcleo dos sistemas
More likely to use full Portuguese translation than English loanword

Related Words

infrastructureframeworkbackboneplatformarchitecturelegacy systems

Related Idioms & Phrases

core systems are down - referencing when critical infrastructure fails
back to core systems - returning to fundamental operations
core systems failure - describing critical operational breakdown
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