switchover
[/ˈswɪtʃoʊvər/]
nounpl: switchovers
transição, comutação, mudança de sistema
1. The act of changing from one system, process, or service to another
The switchover from analog to digital television was completed in 2009.
A transição da televisão analógica para digital foi concluída em 2009.
2. A transfer of control or operation from one entity or device to another
The hospital performed an emergency switchover to backup power generators.
O hospital realizou uma transição de emergência para os geradores de energia de reserva.
3. In telecommunications, the automatic transfer of connections to alternate lines or networks
The switchover to the new telecommunications provider was seamless.
A mudança para o novo provedor de telecomunicações foi perfeita.
The term 'switchover' is frequently used in Brazilian corporate and technology sectors when discussing system migrations, infrastructure changes, or service transitions. In the USA, it's common in telecommunications, utilities, and IT industries. The term gained prominence during major technological transitions like digital television adoption and broadband migrations.
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