| SaaS |
Other Skill |
Software as a Service. A delivery method where software is treated as a service accessed from an Internet host. The process saves companies money and reduces maintenance and support problems. |
| SAN |
Storage |
Storage Area Network. A network of shared storage devices that can be accessed by multiple computers. |
| SAP |
Enterprise Application |
A leading provider of comprehensive integrated business applications. |
| SAS |
Enterprise Application |
A software system for statistical analysis, reporting and data mining produced by SAS Institute. |
| Script |
Technical Term |
A small, program or bit of programming code typically used for repeated actions. |
| Security Clearance |
Special Skill |
A status granted by the U.S. government to individuals allowing them access to classified information. |
| Sharepoint |
Other Skill |
An integrated suite of Microsoft technologies used for content sharing, collaboration and document management. |
| Shell |
Programming Language |
The processor that accepts and executes the commands a user enters in a UNIX operating system. Other versions include: C-shell (csh),
Tab C-shell (tcsh), Bourne shell (bash), Korn shell (ksh). |
| Siebel |
Enterprise Application |
A leading provider of customer relationship management software systems. |
| SIP |
Other Skill |
Session Initiation Protocol. A signaling protocol that can be used to integrate Internet Telephony services with email, Internet and chat. |
| SMTP |
Networking Technology |
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. An Internet standard for sending email messages between Internet servers. |
| SOA |
Other Skill |
Service Oriented Architecture. An application architecture that integrates functions to perform various business processes. |
| SOAP |
Programming Language |
Simple Object Access Protocol. A protocol for exchanging XML-based messages over a computer network. |
| Solaris |
Operating System |
A UNIX like operating system produced by Sun Microsystems. |
| SOX Compliance |
Process Management |
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act mandates specific processes to improve the accuracy of financial reporting by public companies. SOX compliance
has IT implications including the rule that all electronic messages and resources are saved for at least five years. |
| SQL |
Programming Language |
Structured Query Language. SQL is used to retrieve data from a database. |
| SQL Server |
Database |
A database that can respond to queries from applications on PCs or workstations using the SQL language. |
| Sun Microsystems |
Enterprise Service Provider |
A multinational company that sells computers, software, IT systems and services, including the Solaris operating system. |
| SUSE |
Operating System |
A commercial version of Linux sold by Novell, Inc. |
| Sybase |
Database |
Sybase generally refers to database management systems developed by the Sybase Corporation. |