Active archiving
This is the process of removing reference data that is not frequently accessed from an overloaded database and keeping it in an archive so that it can be retrieved easily when needed.
American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)
This is the basis of character sets used in computers where English characters are coded as numbers from 0 to 127.
Applet
A small software application program. Sometimes used in Shopping Cart Software.
Application Service Provider (ASP)
Third-party businesses that provide software-based services and solutions from a central data center to users across a wide network area. For example, ASPs may run web sites that are used by other companies to accept credit card payments. This is a good way for companies to outsource their information technology needs.Common ASP provider include e-commerce software providers.
Asymmetric cryptography
A Cryptographic method using two keys (or codes) known as a Private Key and Public Key. To encrypt messages, the public key of the recipient is used. To decrypt messages, the recipient uses their unpublished private key.
Asynchronous
Communications where data can be transmitted at any time.
AT command set
This is the standard language for controlling modems recognised by all personal computer modems.
Audit
An examination or review of companies' accounts, financial situations, or ways of conducting activities and businesses.
Authentication
Identification and verification of an individual or entity as the person he, she or it claims to be. Usually based on a username and a password. |
