Acronyms
Sales, Marketing, and Technology Acronyms and Abbreviations. Jump to acronyms beginning with the number or letter:
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Acronyms Beginning With D
DTC
Also abbreviated as D2C, DTC is a retail model where manufacturers or brand owners sell directly to consumers, eliminating traditional intermediaries such as wholesalers, distributors, and retailers. This model fosters a closer relationship between the brand and its customers, offering several advantages: Customer Insights: Direct interactions with customers provide valuable data on their preferences, behaviors, and feedback, enabling brands to…
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DTD
A set of rules and guidelines defines a markup language’s structure and elements, such as HTML or XML. A DTD specifies the allowed elements, attributes, and relationships within a document, ensuring that it follows a predefined structure and adheres to a particular standard. In essence, a DTD acts as a blueprint that outlines a markup language’s valid syntax and structure.…
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DTR
A digital distribution model where consumers pay for temporary access to a video or other media content. This rental model allows consumers to download the content to their device and watch it for a limited time, typically within a window of 24 to 48 hours after they start viewing or up to 30 days from the rental if they haven’t…
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DUNS
A proprietary system developed and managed by Dun & Bradstreet that assigns a unique numeric identifier referred to as a DUNS number to a single business entity. It was introduced in 1963 to support DNB’s credit reporting practice. Also referred to as a D-U-N-S number.
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Acronyms Beginning With D
DV
DV is a type of SSL/TLS certificate validation process used by Certificate Authorities (CAs) to verify the ownership or control of a domain before issuing a certificate. It is the most basic and common form of validation for SSL/TLS certificates. Key aspects of Domain Validation certificates include: Verification Process: The CA verifies that the applicant has control over the domain…
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DV SSL
DV SSL certificates are the most basic type of SSL certificates. They provide a basic level of encryption and only verify the ownership of the domain name. The certificate authority checks if the applicant controls the domain by emailing the domain owner or checking for specific DNS records. DV SSL certificates can be obtained quickly and at a lower cost…
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Acronyms Beginning With D
DVD
A technology that has been used for various purposes, including sales and marketing through digital content distribution. DVDs have become less common in recent years due to the rise of online streaming and digital distribution technologies.
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DVPN
A blockchain-based technology aims to provide users with secure, private, and decentralized internet access. Unlike traditional VPNs, which rely on centralized servers and can be prone to surveillance, censorship, and data logging, DVPNs leverage blockchain technology and cryptography to create a more secure and privacy-focused network. Key features of DVPNs include: Decentralization: DVPNs operate on a decentralized network of nodes,…
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Acronyms Beginning With D
DVR
A device or feature commonly used in television services and home entertainment systems to record and store television programs, movies, and other video content for later viewing. DVRs have largely replaced older analog VCRs due to their digital capabilities and convenience. Here are some key features and functions of DVRs: Recording: DVRs can record live television broadcasts. Users can schedule…
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DWaaS
A cloud-based data warehousing solution that enables organizations to store, manage, and analyze structured data without the need to build or maintain on-premise infrastructure. DWaaS delivers scalable compute and storage resources on demand, allowing businesses to pay only for what they use. The platform is fully managed, meaning the vendor handles maintenance, updates, backups, and security—reducing the burden on internal…
