proprietary system
[/prəˈpraɪətɛri ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: proprietary systems
sistema proprietário
1. A computer system or software that is owned and controlled by a specific company, with restricted access and usage rights that are not freely available to the public
The company uses a proprietary system to manage its inventory, which gives them a competitive advantage.
A empresa utiliza um sistema proprietário para gerenciar seu inventário, o que lhe dá uma vantagem competitiva.
2. A closed-source technology or platform that relies on proprietary standards rather than open or universal standards
Apple's iOS is a proprietary system that only works on their devices.
O iOS da Apple é um sistema proprietário que funciona apenas em seus dispositivos.
3. Any exclusive system, process, or method owned by an entity with legal protection against unauthorized use or replication
The bank invested millions in developing a proprietary system for fraud detection.
O banco investiu milhões no desenvolvimento de um sistema proprietário para detecção de fraudes.
In both Brazilian and American tech cultures, proprietary systems represent a significant point of debate. In the USA, companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Oracle are known for proprietary systems, which are viewed as both innovative and potentially restrictive. In Brazil, there is increasing advocacy for open-source alternatives, especially in government and education sectors, though proprietary systems remain dominant in enterprise environments. The term carries implications of market control and consumer choice debates.
Related Idioms & Phrases
locked into a proprietary system
proprietary system lock-in
break free from a proprietary system
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