Archives: Glossary Terms

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SIF-complaint

  Definition: A product which conforms to the SIF standard, but has not been certified. (As defined by the SIF Association.) What This Means: Vendors

SIFA University

  Definition: SIFA University is an online series of courses covering SIF theory and improving educational data that offer certificates of completion that may,

SIMM

  Definition: Single inline memory module. A circuit board on which RAM memory chips are mounted. Need another definition?    

Single Sign-On

  Definition: A single sign-on is a specialized form of software authentication that enables a user to authenticate once and gain access to the

Site License

  Definition: A license that gives a customer permission to use a software package on more than one system. Site licenses provide a bulk

Six Sigma

  Definition: Six Sigma is a systematic approach to reduce errors, decrease waste and costs, improve customer satisfaction, and increase revenues. Six Sigma is

SLA

  Definition: Service level agreement. A contract between a software provider and an organization. Need another definition?    

SMTP

  Definition: Simple mail transfer protocol. A protocol for transferring email messages from one server to another. Need another definition?