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IT-Architektur

English translation: IT architecture

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German term or phrase:IT-Architektur
English translation:IT architecture

17:17 May 20, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Computers (general)
German term or phrase: IT-Architektur
hi,
can one say

IT architecture

in a general context (i.e. nothing to do with the subject of architecture)?

or:

should one say:

IT structure / infrastructure???

Context is: "die IT-Architektur des Unternehmens muss dringend geändert werden"

any comments would be helpful

thx

MH
Marc Heinitz
Local time: 18:02
IT architecture
Explanation:
is used in English as well
Field Report: The enabling technologies have changed over the past 13 years, but
AXA Financial's central vision of a scalable, future-proof IT architecture ...
www.computerworld.com/developmenttopics/ development/story/0,10801,89903,00.html - 65k

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e.g. client/server architecture, architecture of integrated information systems etc.

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Note added at 3 hrs 34 mins (2005-05-20 20:52:24 GMT)
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keep in mind that the German term IT-Infrastruktur also exists, which would correspond to IT infrastructure
Selected response from:

Christine Lam
Local time: 12:02
Grading comment
hi,
thx a lot...went with architecture as structure (IT-Struktur) and infrastructure (IT-Infrastruktur) also exist in German

thx to all
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +6IT structure
David Hollywood
4 +6IT architecture
Christine Lam
4architecture of integrated information systems
Sladjana Spaic
4see explanation
Oliver Walter
4IT Architecture
Aniello Scognamiglio (X)


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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
architecture of integrated information systems


Explanation:
Please see below link


    Reference: http://dict.leo.org/?lp=ende&lang=de&searchLoc=0&cmpType=rel...
Sladjana Spaic
Montenegro
Local time: 18:02
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SerbianSerbian, Native in GermanGerman
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1 min   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
IT structure


Explanation:
Iwould go with structure

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or maybe: IT infrastructure

ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) is the most widely accepted approach to IT Service Management in the world. ITIL provides a cohesive set of best ...


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tending to go for \"infrastructure\"

Information on Internet, telecommunications and related IT Infrastructure in Africa.


David Hollywood
Local time: 13:02
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ingo Dierkschnieder: So would I. "Architektur" is quite a strange choice in this context as it means something else in IT.
3 mins
agree  Michael Bailey
5 mins
agree  nikki demol
1 hr
agree  rangepost
3 hrs
agree  Sonia Soros
17 hrs
agree  Colin Newberry
1 day 15 hrs
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
IT architecture


Explanation:
is used in English as well
Field Report: The enabling technologies have changed over the past 13 years, but
AXA Financial's central vision of a scalable, future-proof IT architecture ...
www.computerworld.com/developmenttopics/ development/story/0,10801,89903,00.html - 65k

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Note added at 4 mins (2005-05-20 17:21:47 GMT)
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e.g. client/server architecture, architecture of integrated information systems etc.

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Note added at 3 hrs 34 mins (2005-05-20 20:52:24 GMT)
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keep in mind that the German term IT-Infrastruktur also exists, which would correspond to IT infrastructure

Christine Lam
Local time: 12:02
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 19
Grading comment
hi,
thx a lot...went with architecture as structure (IT-Struktur) and infrastructure (IT-Infrastruktur) also exist in German

thx to all

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Richard Benham
1 min
agree  IanW (X)
16 mins
agree  Louise Mawbey
17 mins
agree  Steffen Walter
55 mins
agree  Aniello Scognamiglio (X): sure!
2 hrs
agree  Siegfried Armbruster
19 hrs
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
see explanation


Explanation:
Thinking of translating the *meaning", not the *words* I would probably write: "The company's IT system urgently needs to be redesigned."

Oliver Walter
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:02
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 16
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13 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
IT Architecture


Explanation:
NO points, please!
In an IT context, "IT Architecture" is the term to use (own IT experience).

IT Architecture
This takes a 'big picture' view of a company's IT systems and processes, and evaluates them at a macro level to ensure they support the business processes and align with best practice.
IT Architecture may include:
Integration: the effective use of IT resources by linking disparate systems and applications together in the most optimal manner
Security: involves implementing policies and procedures, which protect data, privacy and ensure legal compliance.
...
http://www.c4consulting.co.za/blosxom/blosxom.cgi/2005/04/07

Definition Wikipedia:
http://www.netzwelt.de/lexikon/IT-Architektur.html

Aniello Scognamiglio (X)
Germany
Local time: 18:02
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 28
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