Acronyms
Sales, Marketing, and Technology Acronyms and Abbreviations. Jump to acronyms beginning with the number or letter:
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NPU
A specialized microprocessor designed to accelerate the execution of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, particularly those involving neural network computations. Unlike general-purpose CPUs or even GPUs, NPUs are specifically designed to handle the parallel, matrix-intensive operations required for deep learning inference…
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NPV
A financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment by taking into account the time value of money. In the context of SaaS (Software as a Service) and technology investments, NPV helps assess the financial viability of these…
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NRF
The world’s largest retail trade association based in the United States. It represents retailers from various sectors, including department stores, specialty stores, online retailers, and small businesses. The NRF advocates for the retail industry, provides research and industry insights, and…
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NRR
A metric used by businesses to measure the revenue growth of their existing customer base. NRR measures the percentage of revenue retained from existing customers over a specified period of time, after accounting for any revenue lost due to churn…
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NS
NS records are a critical Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure component. These records identify the authoritative name servers for a domain, specifying which servers contain the definitive DNS information for that domain. When a DNS query is made for a…
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NSA
A United States government agency primarily responsible for signals intelligence (SIGINT) and information assurance. Established in 1952, it operates under the Department of Defense and is headquartered at Fort Meade, Maryland. The agency’s mission is twofold: to collect and analyze…
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NSF
A United States federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering in the United States. In the context of businesses, sales, marketing, and tech, the NSF is relevant for several reasons: Research funding:…
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NSFW
Used to label content that is inappropriate or unsuitable for viewing in a professional or public setting, typically due to its explicit or sensitive nature, such as nudity, violence, or offensive language. Here are different categories of content that may…
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NTP
A widely used protocol for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems over a network. Networked devices can maintain accurate time by synchronizing their internal clocks with a time source, such as a central server or a reference clock. Here’s how…
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NTSB
An independent U.S. federal agency responsible for investigating civil transportation accidents and issuing safety recommendations across aviation, highway, marine, pipeline, and railroad sectors. Established in 1967, the NTSB operates autonomously from regulatory agencies to ensure objective and impartial analysis. Understanding…
