horizontal systems
[ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl ˈsɪstəmz]
nounpl: horizontal systems
sistemas horizontais
1. Organizational or structural systems where authority and decision-making are distributed across multiple levels or departments in a lateral manner, rather than concentrated at the top
The company implemented horizontal systems to improve communication between departments.
A empresa implementou sistemas horizontais para melhorar a comunicação entre departamentos.
2. In architecture and engineering, structural systems where load-bearing elements are arranged in horizontal configurations
The building's horizontal systems include floor slabs and beams that distribute weight evenly.
Os sistemas horizontais do edifício incluem lajes de piso e vigas que distribuem o peso uniformemente.
3. In technology and computing, systems designed to distribute processing, storage, or data across horizontally arranged nodes or servers
Horizontal systems in cloud computing allow for easy scalability by adding more servers.
Os sistemas horizontais na computação em nuvem permitem escalabilidade fácil adicionando mais servidores.
The concept of horizontal systems gained prominence in Brazil during the early 2000s, particularly influenced by social movements and modern management practices. In the USA, especially in tech hubs like Silicon Valley, horizontal systems became synonymous with startup culture and agile methodologies. The term reflects a global shift toward more collaborative and distributed organizational models.
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