distributed platform
[dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd ˈplætfɔːrm]
nounpl: distributed platforms
plataforma distribuída
1. A computing infrastructure where processing, data storage, and services are spread across multiple computers or servers rather than centralized in one location
The company migrated to a distributed platform to improve scalability and reduce latency.
A empresa migrou para uma plataforma distribuída para melhorar a escalabilidade e reduzir a latência.
2. A decentralized system that allows multiple nodes or endpoints to communicate and share resources without relying on a central server
Blockchain technology operates as a distributed platform, eliminating the need for a trusted intermediary.
A tecnologia blockchain funciona como uma plataforma distribuída, eliminando a necessidade de um intermediário confiável.
3. In business context, a multi-channel system that allows services or products to be offered across various geographic locations or digital channels simultaneously
Our distributed platform enables customers to access our services from any device or location.
Nossa plataforma distribuída permite que os clientes acessem nossos serviços de qualquer dispositivo ou localização.
This term is increasingly prevalent in Brazilian and Portuguese tech industries as companies adopt cloud computing and microservices architectures. In the USA and Brazil, the distinction between 'distributed platform' and 'cloud platform' is sometimes blurred in casual usage, though they have specific technical differences. The term reflects the global shift toward more resilient, scalable infrastructure models.
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