mainframe systems

[ˈmeɪnfreɪm ˈsɪstəmz]
nounpl: mainframe systems
sistemas de mainframe
1. Large, powerful computers used by organizations for processing vast amounts of data and running critical business applications, typically serving multiple users simultaneously
The bank relies on mainframe systems to process millions of transactions daily.
O banco depende de sistemas de mainframe para processar milhões de transações diariamente.
2. Enterprise-level computing infrastructure capable of handling high-volume transaction processing and data management with exceptional reliability
Our company upgraded its mainframe systems to improve operational efficiency.
Nossa empresa atualizou seus sistemas de mainframe para melhorar a eficiência operacional.
Mainframe systems remain significant in Brazilian and American enterprise environments, particularly in banking, insurance, and government sectors. The term reflects the continued importance of centralized computing in large organizations, despite the growth of cloud and distributed computing technologies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
enterprise systemslarge-scale computer systemscentral computing systemshigh-capacity computing platforms
Antonyms / Antônimos
personal computersmicrocomputersdesktop systemsdistributed systems

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistemas de mainframe
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese IT terminology
São Paulo
sistemas mainframe
Often used without the preposition 'de' in technical contexts
Portugal
sistemas de computadores centrais
Alternative formal translation more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

serversdata centerslegacy systemscloud computingenterprise softwaredatabase management

Related Idioms & Phrases

legacy system
heavy lifting
mission-critical infrastructure
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