Term Of the Day – “ PCI Mezanine Card ”

A PCI Mezanine Card is a printed circuit board generally used to extend the connectivity and function of a compatible computer System . PMC typically has all features of a PCI bus as well as the physical attributes of a Common Mezanine Card (CMC) format .

It is a peripheral card that is used to extend the functionality of a system by connecting the peripheral devices and provide service as a data acquisition card for industrial setting such as Sensors , Sonar and like wise . These functionalities often yield analog signals , so it is the function of the card to convert them to machine-readable and human-readable forms .

It is generally used for systems such as VMEbus , Futurebus+ and other systems supporting the PCI specifications .

Geeky terms that are cooler then they sound …..

The last decade or so has seen IT boom not only in size and figures but also there has been a blasting high in the number of additions to Jargons used . Though geeky jargons are often misleading by their lay man assumptions , but there are quite a few of them which are cooler than they sound .

Here are some terms broken down and explained in the simplest possible way :

Data Analytics : 

This is a perfect example of how IT jargons are deceptive by look . The otherwise boring and dumb appearing term actually defines a cooler process .  It is all about taking into account of all available data and making the best use of it . It can be also explained as “ crunching of data ” or  “ making stuff out of data ” .

This one is really taking a big shape as companies are looking deeper into big data , for utilizations such as using personal history of customers to generate better future transaction results .

Uptime Provision :

This is again something we regularly glaze over . This when included in the service terms means that the customer will be provided with the service as and when required by the individual . This is however a mile’s distance from the lay man conclusion we derive when one encounters it in text .

Wearable Computing :

This again is something that’s going to be big , very big as technology heads towards the Cyborg phase . This is generally used for computing options that come melded physically to humans . Something that instantly trickles in as an example is the Google Glass , as even more intimate relations are being planned , as is a new jargon called “ Humantronics ” .

Fog Computing :

Ok , this one appears a bit cool , but what it actually stands for is , well , foggy . This stands for the next-generation of cloud computing or the next step after the presently dominant “ Full Cloud ” services . To explain , the present cloud set-up requires complete transfer of data to the cloud , as a whole , which reduces infrastructural constraints as well as maintenance billings . But again, this might not sound healthy for individuals . Fog computing refers to moving relevant parts of data to the farthest corner , to make utilization efficient and provide an even cheaper option .

Responsive Design :

This again is something very important for today . As we know , it is incredibly tough to surf age-old websites using our smart phones , with sometimes , users being forced to droll about the large , beyond screen-holding capacity pages , searching frantically for the needful . In today’s era , where smart phones are rapidly coming up as device usage leaders , designers need to have implementations that are friendly for smart phone screens .

Term Of the Day - “ Push Media ”

Push Media refers to a media distribution model in which they are delivered without direct involvement of the recipients . This is also called push marketing and is mostly employed by start-ups and less popular organizations to introduce their new products before the masses . These are delivered without any action from the receiver’s side , and is something opposite to  Pull Media , where the receivers categorically demand for the content . 

General Push Media content means include direct mails containing announcements , product brochures , etc.

Term Of the Day – “ Alureon ”

Alureon is a Trojan primarily used for data theft and online fraud . It primarily appears bundled in compromised packages of Windows Security Essentials software . Once into the system it

manipulates the master boot record to its preferred routine to suit its purpose .  In addition to stealing essential data , Alureon can corrupt and delete important files . It can also hamper the functioning of anti-virus software and prevent updates to Windows .

Computers infected with Alureon were confronted with BSOD and system crashes , especially when installing security update MS 10-015 in Windows systems .

IT Predictions for 2015

IT continues to dump its own data centres in favour of Cloud :
Though this is something that has been going on for a while , there is a whole new reason why this might just take-off in 2015 . With Windows server 2003 nearing death , companies might find it feasible to shift out to the cloud rather than investing in new server installations and updations .

Big Data’s growth is hampered by talent shortage :
Big Data is expected to be the biggest thing doing rounds of the IT world , but the explosive growth potential might just be hampered by lack of professionals trained for the purpose . But rest assured , any talent is this field is bound to be awarded with the richest dividends .There are all possibilities that the HR turns towards Big Data this fiscal year .

Tablets will crash and burn :
Of one of the biggest innovations that have not bode well to their expectations are tablets . An irreplaceable battery makes them even more tougher choice for potential buyers . Thus tablets are expected to go down line until and unless a Steve Jobs idea injection is done for them .

Expected Hiring explosion in Q1 and Q2 :
Hiring is expected to get a major boost with increased focus in employee education and training .The next generation of employees is also expected to be more inclined towards free lancing rather than full-time contracts .

Windows 10 will be a blockbuster , mostly :
This is expected to be the biggest contender for product of the year both by number and quality . Microsoft seems to be heading towards a big big year ahead .