Capterra Glossary
Cache
A cache is a temporary storage component that’s designed to store data for quick and easy access and retrieval. Located near the computer’s central processing unit (CPU), the cache immediately stores files from websites you’ve visited and automatically retains data that your computer is most likely to use again. This acts as a huge time-saving device, because once data is cached, it doesn’t need to be reloaded. By holding on to this data, a cache can enable websites, apps, and browsers to load much more quickly.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Cache
Since a cache is a temporary file, it needs to be cleared regularly of unneeded data so you can free up storage on your device. Likewise, an overloaded cache can also slow down your computer. For businesses, effective cache management not only boosts staff productivity; it also helps decrease lag and other computer-related issues.
Related Terms
- Synchronous
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Intranet
- Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
- Data Center
- Authorization
- Multitenancy