Logical Model
A model of the system that graphically illustrates what the system does independent of any technological architecture (hardware, software, and network).
Low Code Platform
A software development platform that allows users to create applications with minimal coding or programming knowledge, using visual interfaces and pre-built components.
Low Earth Orbit
The region of space within a few hundred kilometers above the Earth’s surface, where many satellites orbit.
Machine Learning
An application of artificial intelligence (AI) that provides systems the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed. The basic premise of machine learning is to build algorithms that can receive input data and use statistical analysis to predict an output while updating outputs as new data becomes available. A branch of artificial intelligence that enables computers to learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed.
Maintenance
The ongoing task of operating and maintaining a new system after the initial implementation including auditing, updating and upgrading.
Managed Services
Many day-to-day business activities can be outsourced as a means of cutting costs and increasing overall efficiency within a company. Such a practice is known as using managed services. Human relations activities and information technology activities are two common areas of expertise often subjected to this practice.
Management Reporting Systems
Software that 1) focuses on information aimed at middle managers; 2) integrates transaction processing data by business function such as sales, finance and human resources and 3) provides reporting of summarized data.
Manager Self-Service
A secure Web-based system that provides managers with a single access point to the data and information they need to make decisions quickly and effectively. Promotions, job requisitions, employee leave requests and salary changes are all examples of the types of tasks that can be done via MSS.
Mass Changes
Changes that affect a large portion of the employee population (e.g. a company name change might affect each employee's record).
Mesh Networks
Networks in which devices or nodes are interconnected directly with each other, allowing data and information to flow between them without relying on a central infrastructure.
