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QBConBuzz compile a dictionary that provides definitions for business buzzwords

AbandonwareAny software, generally still protected by copyright, that's no longer sold or supported by the maker, but popular enough to be illegally "shared" by software pirates.
AdminisphereThe upper levels of management where big, impractical, and counterproductive decisions are made
AdministriviaOn a Web site, it’s the odds and ends that don’t quite fit under a specific category or merit their own page.
Agency Integration Operational transition following a sale or merger
AJAX Group of interrelated web development techniques used for creating interactive web applications or rich Internet applications.
Al DeskoSaving time by eating at your desk
AdhocracyAn organization with little structure run by creating a series of temporary cross-functional teams to do specific tasks.
AOS
Average Order Size
BackupAn extra copy of a document, file or program.
Behavioural Targeting Technique used by online publishers and advertisers to increase the effectiveness of their campaigns
Best Practices an idea that asserts that there is a technique, method, process, activity, incentive or reward that is more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other technique, method, process, etc
BinaryThe binary system is a way of counting using just the two numbers 0 and 1.
BitA bit is an electronic signal which is either on (1) or off (0). It is the smallest unit of information the computer uses.
Black-Hat A Hacker who uses his abilities for malicious purposes.
Bleeding EdgeWord that refers to technology that is so new 
BlandingBranding schemes that strip out any uniqueness in a corporate identity in order to appear to a larger audience
Blended Search interfaces that expand the content of a search results page beyond text links to many kinds of content, such as maps, video, images, audio, news and blogs.
BloatwareSoftware that has more features, buttons and capability than you'll ever need -- thanks to faster computer chips, cheap memory and big hard drives.
B2B2CNow we have Business to Business to Consumer.
Backbone providerA company that provides Internet access to Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Official name: Network Service Providers (NSPs).
Brain dumpProviding all of the information
Collaboration recursive process where two or more people or organizations work together toward an intersection of common goals
Core Competency Fundamental knowledge, ability, or expertise in a specific subject area or skill set.
Critical path Determining the appropriate steps to take 
Deep DiveAsking for in-depth information or discussion on a subject
DefragWord that means to rearrange data files on a hard disk, but can also mean "to relax"
DelayeringAnother word for rightsizing or downsizing
DownloadAssess the facts of a particular situation 
DriveWord used in phrases such as "drive the project" or "drive the organisation"
Easy opportunities for new business The amount of time and resources needed for a project 
Exit StrategyPre-arranged plan whereby one leaves an awkward or uncomfortable situation with as much subtlety as possible.
IncentMeans 'to give incentives to; motivate'
Low-Hanging Fruit Targets or goals which are easily achievable and which do not require a lot of effort.
Low-hanging fruit Easy opportunities for new business 
NarcissurfingGoogling yourself to see where, when, and how often you show up on the Internet
Paradigm Shifts Has no real meaning, but people like to pretend it does.
PingTo get someones attention, via email
Search Engine Optimization  (SEO)The legitimate optimization of web sites for listing in search engines.
Smell testDetermining the potential success of a product; formerly “run it up the flag pole” 
Watercooler gamesCoworker discussions 
Web 3.0The third decade of the Web - evolution of the web
Webinar A web-based seminar.
Workflow A management word to describe a process in which they don’t understand.

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