Transactions
A banking app connects to a banking system that can execute financial transactions such as a stock trade.Integration
An ecommerce site automatically obtains product descriptions from supply partners on a daily basis using a data integration service.APIs
A social media platform offers an API as a service that allows applications to access data and push content to the platform. For example, a marketing application can connect to the API to calculate brand engagement by looking at conversations on the platform about a brand.Automation
A manufacturing control system orchestrates the work of robots and other machines on a production line.Safety
A traction control system coordinates the actions of four wheels in an all wheel drive vehicle.Science
A system that controls a scientific instrument such as a space telescope.Infrastructure
A system of controls and management applications that is used to manage a power grid.Overview: Systems | ||
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Definition (1) | Software that automates work and provides data processing services. | |
Definition (2) | Software that provides services to applications and systems. | |
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