Glossary Archive

Any person who uses the business application whether they input data, view information, create or receive reports.

A phase of software development in which the software is tested in the "real world" by the intended audience. The users of the system validate and accept changes that were made to the system as representing their requirements.

The experienced quality of an interactive system from the perspective of those directly using the system.

A word, phrase, number or combination of characters that uniquely identifies a user on software, a website, a computer or any computing device or related service that requires user authentication.

When a system is implemented without making any customizations or modifications to the system code. Gaps between existing processes and the software are closed typically by changing the business process.

A node in a distributed network that participates in the processing, storage, and validation of data within the network.

Vendor risk management involves a comprehensive plan for the identification and mitigation of potential business uncertainties as well as legal liabilities in regard to hiring third-party vendors of IT products and services.

Digital credentials that can be cryptographically verified to prove the authenticity and validity of the associated information or claims.

The creation and management of multiple releases of software, all of which have the same general function but are improved, upgraded or customized.

The use of various types of technology to provide employees with self-serve options.