internet-dependent computing

[/ˈɪntərnɛt dɪˈpɛndənt kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/]
noun
computação dependente de internet
1. A computing model where applications, data storage, and processing rely heavily on internet connectivity to function properly, with limited or no offline capability
Cloud-based software represents a shift toward internet-dependent computing where users access applications through web browsers.
Software baseado em nuvem representa uma mudança para computação dependente de internet, onde usuários acessam aplicativos através de navegadores web.
2. Computing systems designed to operate primarily or exclusively through constant internet connection, requiring real-time data transmission
Internet-dependent computing has transformed how businesses manage their infrastructure and reduce costs.
A computação dependente de internet transformou a forma como as empresas gerenciam sua infraestrutura e reduzem custos.
This term reflects the modern shift in both Brazilian and American technology sectors toward cloud-based solutions and SaaS platforms. In Brazil, companies are increasingly adopting internet-dependent computing to reduce IT infrastructure costs, while in the USA, it has become the standard for enterprise and startup operations. The concept is crucial in discussions about digital transformation and business modernization in both countries.
NYC Slang
cloud stuff / always-on computing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cloud computingweb-based computingonline computingnetwork-dependent computingconnectivity-reliant computing
Antonyms / Antônimos
offline computingstandalone computinglocal computingdisconnected computing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
computação dependente de internet
Standard term used in business and technology contexts
São Paulo
computação na nuvem / computação conectada
Often used interchangeably with cloud computing in tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
computação online / computação via internet
More colloquial usage in general contexts
Portugal
computação dependente da internet
Portuguese variant using 'da' instead of 'de'

Related Words

cloud servicesSaaS (Software as a Service)web applicationsbandwidthlatencyconnectivity

Related Idioms & Phrases

living in the cloud
always connected
the internet is your backbone
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