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GLOSSARY
DATA CENTRE
Designated facility for the storage of data, connected to clients via the cloud.
Also facilitates records and archive management.
CLOUD COMPUTING
The process of storing and accessing data, applications and communications over the
Internet rather than traditional physical hardware.
HARDWARE
Refers to the physical, visible parts of information and communication technology.
SOFTWARE
Refers to virtual programs and applications.
NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK
A national wholesale-only, open-access data network currently in development in
Australia. It is sold to service providers, who then sell Internet access and other services
to consumers.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The exchange of information over technology.
IaaS (INFRASTRUCTURE AS A SERVICE)
A third-party provider hosts virtualised computing resources over the Internet on behalf
of the client.
BaaS (BACKUP AS A SERVICE)
A managed solution that delivers onsite hardware and connectivity, along with offsite data
storage and replication.
DRaaS (DISASTER RECOVERY AS A SERVICE)
An aspect of cloud computing designed to bring key technology resources back online
after a natural or human-induced disaster.
RECORDS AND ARCHIVE MANAGEMENT
Provides a secure, specialised environment for paper records, electronic data tapes,
magnetic hard disks and photographic material.
CONTINUITY
The state of stability and unbroken existence or operation in the event of disruption.
SHAREPOINT
A Microsoft developed web application framework that integrates company intranets,
document control and information management.
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