internet-dependent system
[/ˈɪntərnɛt dɪˈpɛndənt ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: internet-dependent systems
sistema dependente da internet
1. A computer system, application, or service that requires continuous or frequent internet connectivity to function properly or at all
Cloud-based software is an internet-dependent system that cannot operate without an active connection.
Software baseado em nuvem é um sistema dependente da internet que não pode funcionar sem uma conexão ativa.
2. Any technological infrastructure or network that relies on internet access for its primary operations, data synchronization, or user access
Most modern banking applications are internet-dependent systems requiring real-time data exchange.
A maioria dos aplicativos bancários modernos são sistemas dependentes da internet que exigem troca de dados em tempo real.
This term became increasingly important in both American and Brazilian technology vocabulary during the 2010s-2020s with the rise of cloud computing and SaaS platforms. In Brazil, the term is widely used in corporate IT departments and among tech professionals. The concept reflects a significant shift in how businesses and individuals rely on internet infrastructure, with particular relevance in countries where internet connectivity can be unreliable, making system reliability a critical concern.
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