local computing system
[ˈloʊkəl kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: local computing systems
sistema de computação local
1. A computing system or network that operates within a limited geographic area, such as a single building, office, or organization, without relying on external cloud services or remote servers
The company upgraded its local computing system to improve data security and reduce latency.
A empresa atualizou seu sistema de computação local para melhorar a segurança de dados e reduzir a latência.
2. A computer or group of interconnected computers physically located in one place that process data independently
The laboratory installed a new local computing system to handle real-time data analysis.
O laboratório instalou um novo sistema de computação local para processar análise de dados em tempo real.
In Brazil and Portugal, the preference for local computing systems has been increasing due to concerns about data sovereignty, LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) compliance in Brazil, and GDPR regulations in Portugal. Companies emphasize 'sistemas locais' in marketing to highlight data privacy and control benefits. In the USA, the trend has shifted toward cloud computing, but 'local computing systems' remains important in security-sensitive sectors like healthcare, finance, and government.
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