peripheral networks
[/pəˈrɪfərəl ˈnɛtˌwɜrks/]
nounpl: peripheral networks
redes periféricas
1. Computer networks that connect to a main or central network but are located at the outer edges or boundaries of an organization's infrastructure
The company expanded its operations by establishing peripheral networks in remote locations.
A empresa expandiu suas operações estabelecendo redes periféricas em locais remotos.
2. In social or organizational contexts, networks of individuals or groups that are connected to but not central to the main community or structure
Peripheral networks of freelancers support the main team without being formally integrated.
Redes periféricas de freelancers apoiam o time principal sem estar formalmente integradas.
3. Secondary distribution channels or supply chain networks that operate outside the primary commercial system
The brand utilized peripheral networks to reach underserved markets.
A marca utilizou redes periféricas para alcançar mercados mal atendidos.
This term is primarily used in technical, business, and organizational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly employed in telecommunications and IT sectors, particularly with the growth of edge computing and distributed networks. The concept reflects modern organizational structures that increasingly rely on distributed teams and outsourced services rather than centralized hierarchies.
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