Big Data
Big Data is a term used to describe very large, vast and complex data sets. Such data sets are so large that they cannot be contained in a traditional database on a single computer, but rather are managed and stored across multiple systems in a distributed database computing environment. Some examples include the Google search
JPEG/JPG
JPEG or JPG for short is an image file format that stands for “Joint Photographic Experts Group”, the name of the committee that developed it. It is a very popular file type used by digital cameras and seen throughout the world wide web. JPEG files use what is known as lossy compression, a method of
Cookie
A cookie is a small data file that a remote website will place on your computer in order to remember you and your settings (session state) when revisiting at a future point in time. A common example of this would be a cookie placed by an email web page so that when you close the
“IoT” – Internet of Things
Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the growing number and types of devices that connect to the internet and access and share data with other devices and systems. Traditionally this included computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones, however the field is expanding to include an ever growing list of other devices such as home appliances, automobiles,
