technological upgrade
[/ˌteknəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl ˈʌpɡreɪd/]
nounpl: technological upgrades
atualização tecnológica
1. The process of improving or replacing technology with a newer, more advanced version to enhance performance, efficiency, or functionality
The company invested in a technological upgrade to modernize their manufacturing process.
A empresa investiu em uma atualização tecnológica para modernizar seu processo de fabricação.
2. An improvement made to a system, software, hardware, or device to increase its capabilities or effectiveness
A technological upgrade to their IT infrastructure reduced downtime by 40%.
Uma atualização tecnológica em sua infraestrutura de TI reduziu o tempo de inatividade em 40%.
3. The transition from older technology to newer, more efficient systems
The hospital underwent a technological upgrade by implementing electronic health records.
O hospital passou por uma atualização tecnológica implementando prontuários eletrônicos.
In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's thriving tech hub, 'upgrade' is commonly used in English even in Portuguese business conversations. The term reflects the growing importance of technology in Brazilian business culture, especially post-2010s digital transformation initiatives. In the USA, especially in NYC and Silicon Valley, 'technological upgrade' is standard business terminology used across industries from healthcare to finance to manufacturing.
NYC Slang
tech refresh / tech boost
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