E-ticket (electronic ticket)

An electronic ticket, also known as an e-ticket, is an electronic document that confirms an individual’s entitlement to travel on a particular flight or train journey. E-tickets are stored electronically in a database, and can be retrieved and displayed on a screen at the check-in desk or gate. E-tickets have replaced paper tickets in many … Read more

Access provider

An access provider (also known as an Internet service provider, or ISP) is a company that provides access to the Internet. An access provider can be a commercial ISP, a school, a library, or a government agency. What is the purpose of an access provider? An access provider is a company that provides access to … Read more

Intelligent agent

An intelligent agent is a software program that is able to autonomously perform tasks on behalf of a user. Intelligent agents are often used in e-commerce applications, where they can be used to provide recommendations or personalized content to users. Intelligent agents can also be used to automate tasks such as monitoring prices or managing … Read more

Push technology (Webcasting)

“Push technology (Webcasting)” is a term used to describe a type of Internet application that allows users to receive information from a Web site without having to request it. Push technology is typically used to deliver content that is time-sensitive or changes frequently, such as news headlines or stock quotes. Push technology works by “pushing” … Read more

SEO (search engine optimization)

SEO is the process of optimizing a website for Google search with the goal of earning higher web traffic levels and improving the visibility of the site. The practice of SEO includes optimizing website content, structure, and on-page elements like titles, metatags, and anchor text, as well as developing off-page SEO tactics like link building … Read more

Customer self-service (CSS)

Customer self-service (CSS) is an online customer service feature that allows customers to access information and perform certain tasks without the need to contact a company representative. CSS generally includes a searchable knowledge base, online forms, and/or a live chat option. The goal of CSS is to allow customers to resolve their own issues without … Read more

Google+ (Google Plus)

Google+ is a social networking and identity service owned and operated by Google Inc. It was launched in June 2011, in an attempt to challenge other social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. The service, which is available to anyone with a Google account, allows users to create a profile, add other users to … Read more

Social graph

The social graph is a map of the relationships between people, organizations, and other entities on the World Wide Web. The term was coined by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in 2007. The social graph has become an important tool for understanding the relationship between people and ideas on the Internet. It can be used to … Read more

Web 3

0. Web 3.0 is the third generation of the World Wide Web, and is the future of the internet. It is a decentralized, user-centric platform that enables users to control their own data and interact with each other directly, without the need for intermediaries. Web 3.0 applications are built on top of decentralized protocols such … Read more

Emoticon

An emoticon is a pictorial representation of a facial expression using punctuation marks, numbers and letters, usually used to express a person’s feelings or emotions. They are commonly used in electronic communications, such as email, instant messaging, and text messaging. The first known emoticon was created in 1982 by computer scientist Scott Fahlman, who suggested … Read more