Right First Time - Buying and integrating advanced technology for project success

APPENDIX 9: GLOSSARY

Term	Definition	Chapter
Advanced technology	1. A technology that is still immature but promises to deliver significant value, or that has some technical maturity but still has relatively few users. At the time of writing this book, current examples are: artificial intelligence, speech and handwriting recognition, virtual reality and 3D visualisation, smart cards, real-time collaboration, enhanced user authentication, data mining, and knowledge management. 2. Also known as cutting edge technology, is a field, approach or tool that is at the forefront of technological progress. 3. Sometimes also called frontier technology, is at the cutting edge of present knowledge or practice, or the most advanced technology presently ...