thin computing

[/θɪn kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/]
noun
computação leve
1. A computing model where minimal processing and storage occurs on client devices, with most operations performed on remote servers or cloud infrastructure
Thin computing reduces the need for expensive hardware upgrades on individual workstations.
A computação leve reduz a necessidade de atualizações caras de hardware em estações de trabalho individuais.
2. A network architecture using thin clients that rely heavily on centralized servers for processing power and data storage
Many large corporations have adopted thin computing to streamline IT management and reduce costs.
Muitas grandes corporações adotaram a computação leve para simplificar o gerenciamento de TI e reduzir custos.
Thin computing became increasingly popular in Brazil and Portugal during the 2000s-2010s as companies sought cost-effective IT solutions. It remains relevant in enterprise environments, though cloud computing has somewhat superseded traditional thin computing models. The term is primarily used in technical and business contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
thin client computinglightweight computingclient-server computingedge-minimized computing
Antonyms / Antônimos
thick computingfat client computingdistributed computing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
computação leve
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese tech contexts
Portugal
computação ligeira
Preferred term in European Portuguese
São Paulo
computação leve
Standard usage in major tech hub

Related Words

thin clientcloud computingvirtualizationserver-based computingremote desktopterminal emulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

shift computing to the cloud
offload processing to servers
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