cross-cutting technologies
[krɔːs-ˈkʌtɪŋ tek-ˈnɑːlədʒiz]
nounpl: cross-cutting technologies
tecnologias transversais
1. Technologies that have broad applications across multiple industries, sectors, or domains rather than being limited to a single field or application
Artificial intelligence and blockchain are considered cross-cutting technologies because they can be applied to healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and education.
Inteligência artificial e blockchain são consideradas tecnologias transversais porque podem ser aplicadas à saúde, finanças, manufatura e educação.
2. Foundational or enabling technologies that span across different organizational units or project domains
The company invested heavily in cross-cutting technologies to improve efficiency across all departments.
A empresa investiu pesadamente em tecnologias transversais para melhorar a eficiência em todos os departamentos.
3. Technologies that address common challenges or needs shared by multiple stakeholders or business areas
Cloud computing is a cross-cutting technology that benefits multiple business units simultaneously.
Computação em nuvem é uma tecnologia transversal que beneficia múltiplas unidades de negócio simultaneamente.
This term is widely used in Brazilian tech hubs like São Paulo and in government technology policy documents. In the USA, it's prevalent in Silicon Valley, government STEM initiatives, and corporate strategic planning. The concept reflects modern understanding that certain technologies (AI, cloud, cybersecurity) are fundamental to digital transformation across all sectors rather than industry-specific solutions.
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