infrastructure backbone
[ɪnˈfrəstrʌktʃər ˈbækboʊn]
nounpl: infrastructure backbones
espinha dorsal da infraestrutura
1. The fundamental network systems and core facilities that support and enable the operations of larger systems, organizations, or economies
The internet infrastructure backbone consists of high-capacity fiber optic cables that connect major data centers across continents.
A espinha dorsal da infraestrutura de internet consiste em cabos de fibra óptica de alta capacidade que conectam grandes centros de dados entre continentes.
2. The main structural framework or essential components that provide critical support to a complex system
Road networks and railways form the infrastructure backbone of any modern city.
As redes de estradas e ferrovias formam a espinha dorsal da infraestrutura de qualquer cidade moderna.
3. In telecommunications, the primary high-speed data transmission network that forms the core of communication systems
The company invested heavily in upgrading its infrastructure backbone to support faster data transmission.
A empresa investiu pesadamente na modernização da espinha dorsal de sua infraestrutura para suportar transmissão de dados mais rápida.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this term is heavily used in technology, urban planning, and government policy discussions. In Brazil, it gained prominence with the expansion of broadband initiatives and the development of 5G networks. In the USA, it's commonly referenced in discussions about national broadband infrastructure and digital equity. The term reflects modern economies' dependence on robust networks and systems.
NYC Slang
the backbone / the core network
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