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GLOSSARY
AR
Augmented Reality. Also called “extended
reality” or “enhanced reality,” AR refers to the
delivery of ICT-based information to users
interacting with the real world, to enhance
their experience. Unlike “virtual reality”,
which delivers information in a simulated
world, AR provides users with necessary
additional information in the real world
through a synthesized display of procedures
or data.
Backbone
The basic trunk line at the core of a network.
Big data
A large volume of wide-ranging data. Big
data is drawing attention as a potential
source for creating new value.
Cloud/Cloud computing
A platform enabling on-demand access via a
network to IT resources (i.e., resources
required to create an adequate computer
operating environment such as servers,
storage, networks, operating systems, and
software) across a network.
Convergence services
Services offered by Fujitsu that create a cycle
of collection, accumulation, and analysis of
a vast amount of sensing data, the combi-
nation of this data with knowledge, and the
provision of recommendations to people.
These services can be used to solve business
problems, address global issues, and help
contribute to a more prosperous society.
CPU
Central Processing Unit—a device that pro-
cesses or controls information in a computer.
The CPU reads instructions from a memory
device, performs calculations and delivers
the results to an output or memory device.
Datacenter
A building or facility that has been designed
and built specifically to house computer
systems.
Fab-lite
A combination of the words “fab” (i.e., a
semiconductor manufacturing plant) and
“lite,” this term refers to maintaining minimal
in-house manufacturing capacity, with addi-
tional production outsourced. This approach
contrasts with a fabless model, in which
development and design alone are conducted
in-house, with all manufacturing outsourced.
Feature phone
A general term for non-smartphone (i.e.,
“conventional”) mobile phones.
Foundry
A type of semiconductor manufacturer that
handles front-end processing of chips, using
design data and processing condition speci-
fications provided by a client. Foundries
make aggressive up-front investments in
order to expand business by demonstrating
superior manufacturing technologies.
HDD
Hard Disk Drive—a memory system into
which information is written commonly
found in PCs and other computing
equipment.
Hosted services
Services provided by a company that oper-
ates and maintains a datacenter, and allows
customers to use its computer servers and
network for a hosting fee.
Human Centric Intelligent Society
Fujitsu’s vision for a society realized by using
ICT, where people live more fully, enjoying a
life of greater safety, peace of mind, comfort,
and convenience.
Hybrid cloud
A system that seamlessly links a “public
cloud” that uses services in the public envi-
ronment with a conventional system, or with
a “private cloud,” where the system is built
and operated in a dedicated environment.
IaaS
Infrastructure as a Service—a platform that
provides access via networks to network
lines, servers, and other infrastructure
required for computer system building and
operation.
LTE
Long Term Evolution—a mobile phone com-
munication standard offering faster data
communication speed than the 3G standard.
LTE-Advanced
A fourth generation (4G) mobile telecom-
munications standard that will succeed LTE
(Long Term Evolution). LTE-Advanced will
realize faster, more advanced data commu-
nication on a par with fiber-optic cable
speeds while still maintaining compatibility
with LTE.
Mainframe
A shorthand term used to refer to large-scale
general purpose computers. In general, a
mainframe computer allows multiple users
to operate hundreds or even thousands of
terminals. This type of computer is often
used by banks, insurance companies, and
other organizations as a mission-critical
system where the users need to access and
process centralized data.
Microcontroller
Microcontrollers (also, microcomputers)
contain a CPU, memory, and I/O (input/
output) interface circuits all on a single chip.
Mobile backhaul
A network covering multiple mobile base
stations in different locations, responsible
for transferring data traffic from mobile
devices to the mobile core network.
Mobilewear
A term coined by Fujitsu that mainly refers
to car audio and navigation equipment,
most notably car navigation systems, but
also to mobile communication and automo-
tive electronic equipment.
Modernization
The process of changing over to a long-
lasting framework that makes efficient use
of existing ICT assets.
Offshoring/Nearshoring
The contracting of work to overseas subsid-
iaries or vendors, including operations such
as systems or software development, main-
tenance, operation or other activities.
Nearshoring involves contractors based in
relatively close countries compared with
offshoring.
On-demand
A method of providing ICT resources only as
needed, and immediately upon request. This
allows the user to make optimal use of
infrastructure by using server resources in
accordance with increases or decreases in
business volume, rather than owning them.
On-premises
Refers to a mode of operating ICT resources
by locating in-house, and introducing,
developing or operating software as needed.
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