Capterra Glossary
URI (Uniform Resource Identifier)
URI is an acronym for uniform resource identifier. A URI is a unique identifier for an abstract or physical resource that is, oftentimes, connected to the internet. URIs help web users alike distinguish one resource, such as electronic documents, webpages, and information sources, from another. URIs execute internet protocols to allow users to interact with said resources. The set of characters that URIs consist of identify the scheme name and file path of its corresponding resource. The most common form of a URI is a URL, which is commonly known as a web address.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About URI (Uniform Resource Identifier)
Small businesses often have large amounts of unstructured data that exist on their company network. This makes it difficult for employees to search for and access the company files they need when they need them. URIs have the ability to identify specific files on a companyʻs private network, saving employees valuable time and energy that would otherwise be wasted sifting through loads of company files and folders.
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- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
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- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
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