elastic computing

[ɪˈlæstɪk kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ]
noun
computação elástica
1. A cloud computing model that automatically scales computing resources up or down based on demand, allowing organizations to pay only for resources they use
Elastic computing allows the company to handle traffic spikes without maintaining expensive servers year-round.
A computação elástica permite que a empresa lide com picos de tráfego sem manter servidores caros o ano todo.
2. The capability of a system to dynamically allocate and deallocate computational resources in response to workload changes
With elastic computing, web applications can automatically provision additional instances during high-traffic periods.
Com a computação elástica, aplicações web podem provisionar automaticamente instâncias adicionais durante períodos de alto tráfego.
Elastic computing is a foundational concept in modern cloud infrastructure adopted globally. In Brazil, as technology adoption accelerates, this term has become standard in corporate IT environments and startup ecosystems, particularly in São Paulo's growing tech industry. The concept reflects the shift toward cost-efficient, scalable solutions in both American and Brazilian tech sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cloud elasticityauto-scalingdynamic provisioningon-demand computing
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed infrastructurestatic computingdedicated servers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
computação elástica
Standard term used in technology sector across Brazil
São Paulo
computação elástica / computação em nuvem elástica
Tech hub preference; sometimes uses longer form
Rio de Janeiro
computação elástica
Standard usage consistent with national terminology
Portugal
computação elástica
Same terminology; technical field uses international standards

Related Words

cloud computingvirtualizationauto-scalingload balancinginfrastructure as a service (IaaS)resource allocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

scale on demand
pay-as-you-go computing
shrink and grow resources
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