Acronyms Beginning With H
Sales, marketing, and technology acronyms that begin with H
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HMAC-SHA1
A specific implementation of the Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) algorithm that uses the SHA-1 (Secure Hash Algorithm 1) cryptographic hash function. It is designed to verify both the data integrity and the authenticity of a message by using a…
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HML
A lightweight templating syntax used in email and content personalization, enabling marketers to insert customer data and logic into content blocks dynamically. Initially developed by Salesforce to replace the more complex AMPscript and proprietary personalization languages in Marketing Cloud, HML…
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HOLAP
A type of Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) system that combines the best features of Multidimensional OLAP (MOLAP) and Relational OLAP (ROLAP) to provide a balanced approach for handling complex analytical queries and large data volumes. Key features of HOLAP include:…
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HOTP
An algorithm for generating one-time passwords (OTPs) for authentication purposes. HOTP is the foundation upon which the TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) algorithm is built. Key points about HOTP: Algorithm: HOTP uses a cryptographic hash function (usually HMAC-SHA1) and a shared…
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HPACK
HPACK isn’t actually an acronym – it’s just the name given to HTTP/2’s header compression format. Think of HPACK like a smart dictionary system for website data: Common Phrases Dictionary Instead of sending full phrases like “show me the webpage”…
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HPC
The practice of using powerful computational resources to solve complex problems and process large amounts of data at high speed. HPC systems achieve this by combining multiple processors—either CPUs, GPUs, or both—across many servers (known as nodes), which work together…
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HPOS
Formerly known as Custom Order Tables, HPOS is a WooCommerce feature designed to improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of order data management. Unlike the legacy system that stores order information across multiple WordPress posts and meta tables, HPOS stores…
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HR
Also known as Human Resources Development, HR is the process of developing and enhancing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees in an organization. This can be achieved through various training and development programs, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.…
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hreflang
An HTML attribute is used in the head section of a webpage or in an XML sitemap to indicate a specific page’s language and regional targeting. Hreflang tags help search engines understand the relationship between different language versions of a webpage, ensuring…
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HRIS
A software solution designed to streamline and automate an organization’s human resources (HR) processes. It is a centralized platform for storing, managing, and analyzing employee data, enabling HR departments to operate more efficiently and strategically. Modern HRIS platforms typically consolidate…
