mainframe computing
[ˈmeɪnfreɪm kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ]
noun
computação em mainframe
1. Data processing performed on large, powerful computers (mainframes) typically used by large organizations for mission-critical applications and bulk data processing
Mainframe computing remains essential for banking institutions that process millions of transactions daily.
A computação em mainframe continua sendo essencial para instituições bancárias que processam milhões de transações diárias.
2. The practice of using centralized mainframe computers for enterprise-wide computing needs rather than distributed or personal computing systems
The company decided to maintain mainframe computing infrastructure for its legacy systems.
A empresa decidiu manter a infraestrutura de computação em mainframe para seus sistemas legados.
Mainframe computing remains deeply embedded in Brazilian and American financial institutions, government agencies, and large corporations. Despite the rise of cloud computing, mainframes handle critical operations in banking sectors across both countries. The terminology 'mainframe computing' is standard in English-speaking tech communities, while Brazilian Portuguese professionals often use the English loanword 'mainframe' alongside Portuguese translations.
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