SIFA (Schools Interoperability Framework Association)
Definition: As defined by SIFA, www.sifainfo.org, the SIF Association brings together the developers and vendors of school technology with the federal, state, and local educators who use that technology. To define the rules for data movement between applications efficiently, accurately and ...
SIFA University
Definition: SIFA University is an online series of courses covering SIF theory and improving educational data that offer certificates of completion that may, in some cases, be used for professional development credit. What This Means: The SIF Association creates on-line courses that ...
SIMM
Definition: Single inline memory module. A circuit board on which RAM memory chips are mounted. Need another definition?
Single Sign-On
Definition: A single sign-on is a specialized form of software authentication that enables a user to authenticate once and gain access to the resources of multiple software systems. What This Means: Instead of signing on and off each time a user moves ...
SIS (Student Information System)
Definition: A software application for educational agencies to manage student data. Student information systems provide capabilities for entering student test and other assessment scores, building student schedules, tracking student attendance, and managing many other student-related data needs in a school, college, ...
Site License
Definition: A license that gives a customer permission to use a software package on more than one system. Site licenses provide a bulk rate to companies and schools that want to use software on many computers. UC Davis has negotiated special ...
Six Sigma
Definition: Six Sigma is a systematic approach to reduce errors, decrease waste and costs, improve customer satisfaction, and increase revenues. Six Sigma is based upon quality principles but is more structured, project oriented, and bottom-line focused. What This Means: For education, a ...
SLA
Definition: Service level agreement. A contract between a software provider and an organization. Need another definition?
SMTP
Definition: Simple mail transfer protocol. A protocol for transferring email messages from one server to another. Need another definition?
SOA (Service Oriented Architecture)
Definition: SOA is the modularization of business functions for greater flexibility and reusability. What This Means: SOA is a technique for presenting technology and information system components as individual services. When functions in a large application are made into stand-alone services that ...
