Business & Automation Glossary

A reference guide to key AI, automation, iPaaS, serverless, and workflow terms used in modern business technology.

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AI Workflow

A series of automated business tasks enhanced by artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.

API (Application Programming Interface)

A set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate and exchange data seamlessly.

C

Cloud Automation

The use of automated scripts, workflows, and services to manage cloud infrastructure and applications efficiently without manual intervention.

Celigo

A leading iPaaS platform for integrating cloud applications and automating business processes.

I

iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service)

A cloud-based platform that connects different applications and data sources, enabling automated workflows and data synchronization.

N

n8n

An open-source workflow automation tool that allows businesses to design custom automated processes across multiple apps.

R

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Software robots or “bots” that perform repetitive tasks with high accuracy, mimicking human actions in digital systems.

S

Serverless Microservices

Small, independent cloud services that run without managing server infrastructure, providing scalable and cost-efficient functionality.

Scalability

The ability of a system or workflow to handle increased demand or growth efficiently without performance degradation.

W

Workflow Automation

The process of automating repetitive tasks and sequences across multiple systems to reduce manual effort and improve business efficiency.