| Actor |
Actors and Entities involved in provision, use, and management of |
| Deployer |
Actor that deploys Technology |
| Designer |
Actor that designs Technology |
| Distributor |
Actor that distributes the Technology |
| Importer |
Actor that imports the Technology within a jurisdiction |
| Installer |
Actor that installs Technology |
| Maintainer |
Actor that maintains Technology |
| Manufacturer |
Actor that manufactures Technology |
| Owner |
Actor that owns Technology |
| Partner |
Actor that provides services in the context of Technology |
| Evaluator |
Actor that evaluates the performance of Technology |
| SystemIntegrator |
Actor that integrates Technology in to (larger) systems |
| TechAuditor |
Actor that audits Technology for conformance to policies, standards, or |
| Purchaser |
Actor that purchases Technology |
| Supplier |
Actor that supplies Technology |
| TechCustomer |
Actor that uses Technology directly or indirectly by providing it to |
| TechUser |
Actor that uses Technology |
| TechOperator |
Actor that operates the Technology |
| TechProducer |
Actor that produces Technology |
| Developer |
Actor that develops Technology |
| TechProvider |
Actor that provides Technology |
| TechSubject |
Actor that is subjected to the use or impact of Technology |
| Algorithm |
A step-by-step set of instructions used to solve a problem or perform a |
| API |
A set of rules and protocols to communicate and exchange data between |
| CloudService |
A remotely accessible service delivered over the internet for providing |
| CloudStorage |
Storage utilising cloud technologies |
| CommunicationMechanism |
Communication mechanism used or provided by Technology |
| GPS |
Technology utilising GPS |
| Networking |
Technology utilising networking |
| Bluetooth |
Technology utilising bluetooth |
| CellularNetwork |
Technology utilising cellular networking |
| Internet |
Technology utilising internet |
| LocalNetwork |
Technology utilising local networking |
| WiFi |
Technology utilising Wi-Fi wireless networking |
| Content |
Data or information in a particular form and structure |
| AudioContent |
Content that is or has an audio component |
| ImageContent |
Content that is or has an image component |
| TextualContent |
Content that is or has a textual component |
| VideoContent |
Content that is or has a video component |
| Cookie |
A HTTP or web or internet cookie |
| Database |
A database, database management system (DBMS), or application database |
| DataStorage |
Technology associated with storage of data |
| DeploymentLocation |
Location for where technology is deployed and used |
| DesktopPC |
A non-portable or fixed personal computer |
| Device |
Device or computing device |
| Telephone |
Telephone |
| Documentation |
Information describing use, functionality, design, or other technical |
| Guide |
Documentation that provides guidance regarding the technology |
| Instructions |
Instructions related to technology |
| Manual |
Documentation that provides instructions for using, maintaining, |
| Plan |
Plan associated with using, maintaining, developing, or performing other |
| DevelopmentPlan |
Plan associated with developing technology |
| TestingPlan |
Plan associated with testing technology |
| Specification |
Documentation that specifies requirements that must be satisfied by the |
| Hardware |
Physical parts or components of the technology |
| IntegratedCircuit |
A integrated electronic chip containing interconnected components to |
| ApplicationSpecificIntegratedCircuit |
A custom-designed integrated circuit optimised for a specific task |
| Infrastructure |
The foundational hardware, software, and other resources to support the |
| InputData |
Data that is provided an input to a technology |
| InputOutput |
Forms of inputs and outputs associated with a technology |
| Input |
Input to a technology |
| Output |
Output from a technology |
| Prediction |
An inference or prediction of an action or data or decision in the |
| TechAction |
A process or activity, which could be physical or virtual |
| InputAction |
Action provided as an input to a technology |
| OutputAction |
Action produced as an output from a technology |
| TechDecision |
A conclusion or determination of an action or choice in the context of |
| TechRecommendation |
A recommendation or suggestion of an action or decision or choice in the |
| IntendedUse |
Describes the 'intended' use of the technology |
| IoT |
IoT is the infrastructure of interconnected entities, people, systems |
| IoTDevice |
An entity of an IoT system that interacts and communicates with the |
| IoTSystem |
A specific system that is an implementation or application of the IoT |
| LaptopPC |
A portal personal computer |
| License |
A legal agreement that allows or provides a license for the use or other |
| LocalStorage |
Storage that is local (e |
| MobilePhone |
Mobile telephone |
| OperatingEnvironment |
The environment within which the technology operates |
| OperatingFactor |
A 'factor' affecting the operation and outcomes of the technology |
| OutputData |
Data that is produced as an output from a technology |
| PersonalComputer |
A computing device intended for individual use |
| Platform |
A digital environment that provides tools, infrastructure, and services |
| ProvisionMethod |
Method associated with provision or use of technology |
| ProvidedAsAlgorithmic |
Technology provided as an algorithm or method |
| ProvidedAsComponent |
Technology provided as a component |
| ProvidedAsFixedUse |
Technology provided for using a fixed number of times |
| ProvidedAsGoods |
Technology provided or used as goods |
| ProvidedAsProduct |
Technology provided as a product |
| ProvidedAsService |
Technology provided or used as service(s) |
| ProvidedAsCloudService |
Technology provided as a cloud service |
| ProvidedAsCaaS |
Technology provided as a cloud service consisting of managed compute |
| ProvidedAsIaaS |
Technology provided as a cloud service consisting of managed |
| ProvidedAsMBaaS |
Technology provided as a cloud service consisting of managed 'backend' |
| ProvidedAsPaaS |
Technology provided as a cloud service consisting of managed platform |
| ProvidedAsPrivateCloudService |
Technology provided as a cloud service that is private |
| ProvidedAsHybridCloudService |
Technology provided as a cloud service that is both private and public |
| ProvidedAsPublicCloudService |
Technology provided as a cloud service that is public |
| ProvidedAsSaaS |
Technology provided as a cloud service consisting of managed software |
| ProvidedAsServerlessComputing |
Technology provided as a cloud service consisting of fully managed |
| ProvidedAsSubscription |
Technology that is provided or used as a periodic subscription |
| ProvidedAsSystem |
Technology provided as a system |
| Smartphone |
A combination of a mobile phone with computing capabilities similar to a |
| SmartphoneApplication |
A computing or digital program on a smartphone device |
| Software |
Virtual parts or components of the technology such as programs and data |
| OS |
Software for managing hardware and other software |
| Android |
Android operating system |
| GNULinux |
GNU/Linux operating system |
| IOS |
iOS operating system |
| MSWindows |
Microsoft Windows operating system |
| SoftwareFramework |
An opinionated collection of functions and architecture design choices |
| SoftwareLibrary |
A collection of pre-built and reusable functions for use in development |
| WebScraper |
Software that extracts data from websites to implement collection |
| SoftwareAgent |
A software that acts on behalf of another Entity or technology |
| TechUserAgent |
A software agent that represents a person (i |
| TechApplication |
Application or Application Software |
| AppStore |
An application or platform for distribution of other applications |
| TechCapability |
Expression of what the technology is capable of achieving or providing |
| TechComponent |
A self-contained part of a system that performs a specific function and |
| TechFunction |
Expression of what goals or purposes the technology's capabilities are |
| TechLifecycleStage |
A stage within the lifecycle of technology |
| TechModel |
A simplified representation or abstraction of a system, process, or |
| TechnologyStatus |
Status associated with development, deployment, and use of technology |
| ProvisionStatus |
Status indicating whether Technology has been provided |
| NotProvided |
Status indicating Technology has not been provided |
| Provided |
Status indicating Technology has been provided |
| TechMarketAvailabilityStatus |
Status indicating whether Technology is available on the market |
| MarketAvailable |
Status indicating Technology is available on the market |
| MarketUnavailable |
Status indicating Technology is unavailable on the market |
| TechnologyReadinessLevel |
Indication of maturity of Technology (ISO 16290:2013) |
| TechService |
The carrying out of a specific task or set of tasks as a service |
| TechSystem |
A collection of components that interact to achieve a specific goal or |