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Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
Unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) is a computer software specification that defines the interface that connects firmware to a computer’s operating system. UEFI is the successor to the basic input/output system (BIOS), featuring more enhanced booting, programming, and security controls. Most modern desktop computers and laptops on the market today come with UEFI firmware installed on their motherboard, as UEFI provides better support for more complex, modern operating systems than its predecessor.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
Since small and midsize businesses are more prone to cyberattacks than large corporations, small business owners typically opt to use computer systems in the workplace that feature the unified extensible firmware interface. UEFI uses the secure boot protocol to maintain system integrity. Secure boot ensures that only verified third-party firmware code can run on a PC, preventing malware from interfering with a computer’s booting process.
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- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
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- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
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- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
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