Het datacenter



Example: Het datacenter verwerkt dagelijks enorme hoeveelheden data veilig.

Definition


"Het datacenter" refers to a facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. It securely processes and stores large volumes of data daily, ensuring reliable operation for IT users and organizations.

Etymology


The term "het datacenter" comes from the Dutch article 'het' meaning 'the,' combined with 'datacenter,' derived from English. 'Data' originates from the Latin 'datum,' meaning 'something given,' and 'center' from Latin 'centrum,' meaning 'center point.' Did you know? The concept of datacenters grew alongside the expansion of digital data storage needs in the late 20th century.

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"Het datacenter" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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