proptech noun [U]
UK /ˈprɒp.tek/ US /ˈprɑːp.tek/
abbreviation for “property technology”: the business of using technology to buy and sell property in new ways
The real estate industry has undergone a significant technological transformation in recent years, and the word “proptech” has firmly come into common use. But this concept is so broad that you may even have no idea that the tool you’re using actually refers to proptech. In fact, proptech real estate solutions apply to all processes throughout the lifecycle of a property.
[solveit.dev, 27 October 2023]
tech prepper noun [C]
UK /ˈtek prep.əʳ/ US /ˈtek prep.ɚ/
someone who believes that a war or disaster will happen soon, and who makes sure they have reliable technology-related equipment and knowledge in order to be ready for it
You’re prepared for everything; with the tools you need to go off the grid at a moment’s notice. However, if your bug-out bag is missing a rugged laptop, you can’t rightly call yourself a tech prepper. Tech resilience is crucial for digital preparedness in unpredictable circumstances … Tech preppers have the tools and expertise they need to live off the grid, even if traditional infrastructure falls apart.
[bobjohnson.com, 27 March 2024]
See also prepper
cloudwashing noun [U]
UK /ˈklaʊd.wɒʃ.ɪŋ/ US /ˈklaʊd.wɑː.ʃɪŋ/
the act of marketing an old computer product or service as cloud-based when it is not, or mostly not, to take advantage of the popularity of cloud computing and make more money from the product or service
Cloud computing is low-maintenance, cost-effective and highly scalable – in fact, it’s nothing short of game-changing. But if you’re not vigilant, you could fall into the trap of procuring cloud software that’s traditional software in disguise. It’s called cloudwashing, and it’s becoming more common.
[rae.co.za, 17 March 2024]
See also -washing
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