Acronyms Beginning With W
Sales, marketing, and technology acronyms that begin with W
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WebRTC
An open-source project and set of APIs that enable real-time communication capabilities directly in web browsers and mobile applications without the need for plugins or additional software installations. It allows for peer-to-peer audio, video, and data transfer between browsers or…
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WEM
Also known as Web Content Management (WCM), is a type of software that helps organizations manage, control, and enhance the overall user experience on their websites. Key functionalities of a WEM system include: Content Creation and Management: WEM systems provide…
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WFH
Remote work arrangements where employees perform their duties from home instead of going into an office. This practice became especially popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many businesses adapted to new working methods to ensure employee safety and maintain productivity.…
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WHO
A specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for international public health. Its primary objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. History of the World Health Organization 1948: The WHO was established…
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Wi-Fi
A wireless communication technology directly related to sales, marketing, and online technology. Here’s an explanation of Wi-Fi in this context: Online Technology: Wi-Fi is a technology that allows devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets to connect to the internet and…
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WIMP
Refers to a type of graphical user interface (GUI) paradigm that became the dominant model for personal computing in the 1980s and 1990s. Designed to make computer systems more accessible and intuitive, WIMP interfaces rely on visual metaphors and spatial…
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WLCG
A global computing infrastructure developed by CERN to handle the massive amounts of data produced by experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and facilitate data processing and analysis by scientists worldwide. The relationship between WLCG and online technologies is…
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WMA
A proprietary audio compression format developed by Microsoft. It is commonly used to encode audio files and stream music and audio content online. While it’s not as widely supported as other formats like MP3, it has been utilized in various…
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WML
A markup language based on XML (eXtensible Markup Language) and is specifically designed for creating web pages to be accessed on mobile devices, such as cell phones and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants). WML was primarily used in conjunction with WAP…
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WMS
A software solution that helps businesses manage and optimize operations within their warehouses or distribution centers. It provides end-to-end visibility and control over various warehouse processes, from when goods arrive until they are shipped out. Key functionalities of a…
