on-demand processing

[ɑn dɪˈmænd ˈprɑsɛsɪŋ]
nounpl: on-demand processing systems
processamento sob demanda
1. A computing model where resources, applications, or services are accessed or executed only when specifically requested, rather than being continuously available or pre-allocated
The company implemented on-demand processing to reduce server costs by only using resources when needed.
A empresa implementou processamento sob demanda para reduzir custos de servidor utilizando recursos apenas quando necessário.
2. In cloud computing, a service delivery model where computational tasks are performed immediately upon user request without prior setup or reservation
On-demand processing allows startups to scale their operations without investing in expensive infrastructure.
O processamento sob demanda permite que startups dimensionem suas operações sem investir em infraestrutura cara.
This term is integral to modern cloud computing culture in both Brazil and the USA, where scalability and cost-efficiency are highly valued in tech industries. It represents a shift from traditional IT infrastructure models to more flexible, consumption-based approaches that align with digital transformation initiatives common in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dynamic processingjust-in-time processingreal-time processingrequest-driven processinglazy evaluation
Antonyms / Antônimos
batch processingscheduled processingpre-allocated processingalways-on processing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processamento sob demanda
Standard term used in technology contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
processamento sob demanda
Commonly used in tech hubs and startup ecosystems
Rio de Janeiro
processamento sob demanda
Used in academic and corporate technology settings
Portugal
processamento a pedido
Alternative phrasing sometimes used; 'sob demanda' is also understood

Related Words

cloud computingserverless computingresource allocationAPImicroservicesload balancingelasticity

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay as you go
use what you need
right-sized computing
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