institutionalcomputing
nounUK /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəl kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
Computing that a big school, company, or hospital sets up for many people to use together.
The university's institutional computing team keeps the campus Wi-Fi and student accounts running.
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2. The department or staff that manages an organization's computers and networks.
She works in institutional computing, fixing login problems for staff.
3. The use of shared, large-scale computer systems rather than personal devices.
Institutional computing handles the huge student records database.
4. The policies and rules an organization follows for using its computers safely.
Institutional computing rules say you must change your password every term.