Glossary
A working reference for serious technology language.
Plain-language definitions of the enterprise-technology terms that come up in operating-system conversations — ERP, HRMS, LMS, AI automation, computer vision, RPA, SaaS, digital transformation and more. Written for operators, founders and engineering leaders who want clarity, not jargon.
11 entries · A–Z
AI Automation
Wiring generative intelligence into operational workflows — agents, copilots, intelligent triage and human-in-the-loop systems that compound leverage.
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Artificial Intelligence
Software systems that perform tasks historically requiring human cognition — perception, language, reasoning, prediction and decision-making.
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Computer Vision
AI systems that perceive, classify and reason about visual information — images, video and live sensor streams.
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Digital Transformation
The disciplined replacement of legacy systems, workflows and operating habits with cloud-native, composable, intelligent alternatives.
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ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
Integrated software that runs the operating spine of a business — finance, inventory, procurement, HR and analytics on one source of truth.
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HRMS (Human Resource Management System)
Software that runs the people side of an operating business — org graph, hiring, performance, payroll, compliance and analytics.
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LMS (Learning Management System)
Platform that delivers, tracks and measures learning, training and certification at organizational scale.
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Product Engineering
The discipline of designing, building and operating productized software platforms — opinionated where it should be, configurable where it must be.
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RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
Software 'robots' that execute rule-based, repetitive desktop and back-office work — typically by automating existing user interfaces.
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SaaS (Software as a Service)
Software delivered as a hosted subscription service rather than as on-premise installed software.
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Workflow Automation
Software that orchestrates multi-step business processes — approvals, handoffs, escalations, integrations — across people, systems and AI.
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