A programmable logic controller (PLC) is an industrial digital computer which has been ruggedised and adapted for the control of manufacturing processes, such as assembly lines, or robotic devices, or any activity that requires high reliability control and ease of programming and process fault diagnosis.

A printer that interprets commands from a computer to make line drawings on paper with one or more automated pens. Unlike a regular printer , the plotter can draw continuous point-to-point lines directly from vector graphics files or commands. 

A capability developed by Microsoft for its Windows 95 and later operating systems that gives users the ability to plug a device into a computer and have the computer recognize that the device is there. 

A set of software components that adds specific functionalities to larger software applications. It may also enable customizing the functionality of an application.

Certified E-commerce Consultants Project Manager E-Business Certification (PME)

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) by PMI-Project Management Institute

PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) by PMI-Project Management Institute

PMI-RMP is a Risk Management Certification awarded by PMI (Project Management Institue) for professionals with expertise and competency in assessing and identifying project risks, mitigating threats and capitalizing on opportunities, while still possessing a core knowledge and practical application in all areas of project management.

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) by PMI-Project Management Institute

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) by PMI-Project Management Institute

A qualification program overseen by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The process for becoming a certified PMP involves a review of prior education and work experience followed by a written examination. 

Pocket, previously known as Read It Later, is an application for managing a reading list of articles from the Internet. It is available for iOS and Android as well as multiple web browsers and commonly used computer operating systems. The application allows the user to save an article or web page to read later. The article is then sent to the user's Pocket list (synced to all of their devices) for offline reading. Pocket removes clutter from articles and allows the user to adjust text settings for easier reading.

Podcasting is online audio content delivered and consumed at the  convenience of the user. Unlike radio which allows you to follow as per the broadcaster, podcasts give you the flexibility to listen to whatever, whenever and whereever you like. Podcasts are delivered via an RSS Feed.

Point of sale (also called POS or checkout) is the place where a retail transaction is completed. It is the point at which a customer makes a payment to the merchant in exchange for goods or services. At the point of sale the retailer would calculate the amount owed by the customer and provide options for the customer to make payment. The merchant will also normally issue a receipt for the transaction.

An access point from one place to the rest of the Internet. A POP necessarily has a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address. The number of POPs that an ISP or OSP has is sometimes used as a measure of its size or growth rate. 

A system which collect large volumes of barcode/POS data every day.  Barcode data are information from barcodes automatically gathered as a consumer's purchases are put through a check-out. After processing, the data can be very useful for marketing.