Glossary

  • Aerospace and Defence

    Industrial sector focusing on the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of aerospace systems and defense equipment, such as aircraft, satellites, and military tools.
    Source: Britannica 
  • Aerospace-X

    Aerospace-X is a project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action for the aviation industry with 14 renowned partners from industry and research.
    Source: Fraunhofer IPK
  • BPI/DGE

    French organizations involved in evaluating and funding projects under national initiatives like France 2030. They assess project proposals, provide financial support, and contribute to the development and deployment of strategic initiatives in key sectors such as data management, sustainability, and SME growth.
    Source: bpifrance.fr / entreprises.gouv.fr
  • Business application

    Software designed to help businesses perform specific functions.These applications aim to improve efficiency and productivity by automating tasks and facilitating processes.
    Source: Microsoft
  • Data decentralization

    Data decentralization refers to distributing data storage and processing across multiple systems or locations, rather than relying on a single central repository. This approach enhances data accessibility, resilience, and compliance with regional regulations.
    Source:  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)  
  • Data interoperability

    The ability of different systems, applications, or organizations to exchange, interpret, and use data seamlessly, regardless of differences in format, structure, or platform. It ensures that data can flow and be understood across various systems, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
    Source:  National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM)
  • Data sovereignty

    The right to control your own data, including deciding how it’s used, who can access it, and for how long, all outlined in a data contract. You have full control over when and how sharing is paused or interrupted
    Source: Data Space Support Centre
  • Data space

    A secure and trusted environment where data from different sources is shared, exchanged, and accessed by multiple parties. It enables collaboration, data interoperability, and innovation while ensuring compliance with privacy, security, and regulatory standards.
    Source: Data Space Support Centre
  • Data standardization

    The process of ensuring that data is consistent, structured, and formatted in a uniform way across different systems or platforms. This helps improve data interoperability, quality, and accuracy, making it easier to share, analyze, and integrate data from multiple sources.
    Source: Data Space Support Centre
  • DECADE-X

    Digital ECosystem for Aerospace and DEfence. An international association designed to unite key players in aeronautics and space. Its mission is to develop and govern a collaborative digital ecosystem addressing industry challenges
  • Digital ecosystem

    A group of interconnected information technology resources that can function as a unit.
    Source: TechTarget
  • E2E

    End-to-End - It refers to a process or system that manages all stages from start to finish, ensuring complete integration and functionality.
    Source: National Cybersecurity Agency of France (NCAF)
  • Supply Chain

    Network of organizations, people, activities, and resources involved in the production and delivery of goods or services from the supplier to the final customer.
    Source: TechTarget
  • Use-case

    Detailed description of how a user interacts with a system or product to achieve a specific goal or outcome. It outlines the steps involved in completing a task and the system's response at each stage.
    Source: TechTarget