Glossary of technical terms

AI

Artificial Intelligence refers to systems that can automate human-like decisions.

Algorithmic Decision Making

The use of algorithms to make automated decisions in complex scenarios.

Archiving

Process of long-term storage of data and documents.

Archiving Software

Specialized programs that support companies in digital long-term archiving.

Archiving Standards

Guidelines that promote consistent, legally compliant archiving.

Archiving Technology

Software and hardware that enable efficient, secure, and long-term data archiving.

Artificial Intelligence

Alternative term for AI that focuses on intelligent behaviors of computer systems.

Bitcoin

World's most famous cryptocurrency that popularized blockchain technology.

Block

A record in a blockchain that contains confirmed transactions and information.

Blockchain

Decentralized technology that secures data in immutable blocks and makes transactions transparent.

Blockchain Archiving

Using blockchain to ensure document integrity and verifiability in long-term archiving.

Blocktime

The time it takes to generate a new block in a blockchain.

Chain of Thought

A process model that describes the step-by-step reasoning of an AI system for complex tasks.

Cloud Archiving

Outsourcing data archiving to the cloud for scalability and location-independent access.

Cognitive Computing

Systems that simulate human thinking processes to enable deep analysis and problem solutions.

Compliance Archiving

Archiving method that consistently implements legal and regulatory guidelines.

Computer Vision

An AI field that interprets and analyzes visual data, such as images or videos.

Consensus Mechanism

Process that ensures the correctness of new blocks in blockchain networks.

Content Management

Managing digital content, from creation to publication.

Cryptocurrency

Digital payment method, secured by cryptography and managed through a decentralized network.

Cryptographic Hash

An algorithm that converts data into a fixed string and secures its integrity.

DApp (Decentralized Application)

Applications that run on a decentralized network and are not centrally controlled.

Data Archiving

Planned storage and organization of data for long-term reusability.

Data Backup

Precautions to protect and restore data in case of loss or damage.

Data Integrity

Ensuring completeness and correctness of data throughout its lifecycle.

Data Overload

A flood of data that can make informed decisions difficult.

Data Retention

Temporary or permanent storage of information according to legal and operational requirements.

Data Science

Interdisciplinary field that combines methods and processes for extracting knowledge from data.

Decentralization

Distribution of power and data to multiple entities to avoid central control authorities.

Decentralized

Structure where no central authority has control, but a network acts jointly.

Decentralized Finance

Financial ecosystem based on open blockchain protocols that functions without banks.

Deep Learning

A branch of machine learning that uses complex neural networks to recognize deep patterns.

DeFi

Decentralized Finance – decentralized financial services without central authorities.

Digital Archiving

Electronic storage and management of documents to keep them permanently available.

Digital Currency

Electronic currency based on blockchain or similar technology.

Digital Literacy

The ability to use digital tools effectively and thereby create and share knowledge.

Digital Preservation

Measures to preserve digital information and cultural assets over long periods.

Digital Transformation

The ongoing process of integrating digital technologies into all areas of business.

Distributed Ledger

A shared register where transactions are immutably recorded.

Document Archiving

Systematic capture and storage of documents for quick access.

E-Archiving

Form of digital archiving that focuses on security, completeness, and legal compliance.

Enterprise Archiving

Company-wide solutions for managing and storing large data sets.

ETH

The native cryptocurrency of Ethereum, used for transactions and contracts.

Ethereum

A leading blockchain platform with support for smart contracts.

Explainable AI

AI approaches that focus on transparency and make their decision-making process traceable.

FinTech

Sector that drives technological innovations in finance.

Generative AI

Models that can create new content from existing data, e.g., texts or images.

Immutable Archive

Immutable archive that secures data against manipulation.

Immutable Ledger

A register where entries cannot be altered after recording.

Infobesity

The challenge of separating relevant from irrelevant information in a flood of data.

Information Retention

Planned storage so that data remains easily accessible throughout its lifecycle.

Information Retrieval

Methods for efficiently finding relevant information in large amounts of data.

Information Society

A form of society in which information and access to it take center stage.

Knowledge Doubling Time

The speed at which available global knowledge doubles – an indicator of rapid progress.

Knowledge Economy

An economic model in which knowledge is the most important resource and basis for competitive advantages.

Knowledge Management

Structured collection, organization, and use of knowledge in organizations.

Layer 2 Scaling

Techniques that increase the performance and transaction speed of a blockchain.

Ledger Technology

Technologies that enable transparent and immutable storage of transactions.

Long-term Archiving

Strategies for permanently secure storage of data over very long periods.

Machine Learning

A subset of AI where algorithms learn from data and make predictions.

Metadata Management

Capturing and managing metadata to improve findability and structure.

Mining

The validation process of new transactions in a blockchain, where new blocks are created.

Mixture of Experts

An AI concept where multiple specialized models cooperate to achieve better results.

Natural Language Processing

Processing natural language by computers to analyze and understand human communication.

Neural Networks

Computational models inspired by the human brain structure for pattern recognition and classification.

NFT

Non-Fungible Token – unique digital assets represented on a blockchain.

Non-Fungible Token

A non-exchangeable digital asset that guarantees ownership and authenticity.

Predictive Analytics

Using statistical models to derive predictions about future events from data.

Prompt Engineering

Technique to optimize input instructions for AI systems to achieve better results.

Proof of Stake

A consensus process where validators verify transactions according to their share of the respective cryptocurrency.

Proof of Work

Consensus mechanism where miners solve computational tasks to confirm transactions.

RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation)

Combination of data retrieval and generative AI models to generate precise answers.

Reasoning

Logical conclusions that AI systems draw from existing information.

Records Management

Administration of records and documents to comply with legal requirements and support business processes.

Reinforcement Learning

A learning method where a system gradually learns optimal actions through reward and punishment.

Retention Policy

Policy on the retention period of data and its deletion after expiry.

SHA-256

Cryptographic hash algorithm that is widely used in blockchain applications.

Sidechain

An additional blockchain that works parallel to the main network and enables scaling.

Smart Contracts

Self-executing contracts whose conditions are directly stored in blockchain code.

Solana

Fast, cost-effective blockchain platform focusing on high transaction speeds.

Supervised Learning

Machine learning with labeled data that trains the model.

Tokenization

Converting assets into digital units that are tradable via blockchain.

Transaction

An action that is stored and verified in a blockchain.

Unsupervised Learning

A learning approach without labeling, where algorithms independently recognize patterns in data.

Web3

The next generation of the internet, based on decentralization and blockchain.