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Computer graphics

Computer graphics are pictures and movies created using computers - usually referring to image data created by a computer specifically with help from specialized graphical hardware and software. It is a vast and recent area in computer science.The phrase was coined by computer graphics researchers Verne Hudson and William Fetter of Boeing in 1960. Another name for the field is computer-generated imagery, or simply CGI.

Important topics in computer graphics include user interface design, sprite graphics, vector graphics, 3D modeling, shaders, GPU design, and computer vision, among others. The overall methodology depends heavily on the underlying sciences of geometry, optics, and physics. Computer graphics is responsible for displaying art and image data effectively and beautifully to the user, and processing image data received from the physical world. The interaction and understanding of computers and interpretation of data has been made easier because of computer graphics. Computer graphic development has had a significant impact on many types of media and has revolutionized animation, movies, advertising, video games, and graphic design generally.

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fragmentation

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BYOA – Bring Your Own Apps

Short for Bring Your Own Apps, BYOA refers to the growing use of personal apps by employees for increased productivity in their work environments.
BYOC - Bring Your Own Cloud

Bring Your Own Cloud refers to when employees utilize their own personal cloud or third-party cloud services instead of the firm's own cloud services.
BYON – Bring Your Own Network

Bring Your Own Network (BYON) is the use of personal networks by employees for increased productivity in their work environments.
BYOD - bring your own device

BYOD refers to workers bringing their own mobile devices, such as smartphones, laptops and tablets, into the workplace for use and connectivity.