virtualization
/ˌvɜːrtʃuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of creating a software-based representation of computing resources, such as servers or storage, allowing multiple virtual environments to run on a single physical platform.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'virtus' (meaning strength or virtue) combined with the suffix '-ize' and '-ation', the term evolved to describe something that is 'virtually' real—having the effect of a thing without being the thing itself.
In the news
While the provided text discusses cloud-native architectures and multi-tenant systems for distributed businesses, it implicitly relies on virtualization technology to partition resources and isolate data across various branch locations.
Custom Software Application Development for Multi Location Businesses
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