Skip to main content
NexFabric
ProductsAboutCase StudiesBlogCareersContact
Get Started
ProductsAboutCase StudiesBlogCareersContactGet Started

NexFabric

Weaving the Future of Business with Intelligent SaaS Solutions.

Products

  • All Products
  • Case Studies
  • Testimonials

Company

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Partners
  • Careers
  • Blog

Support

  • FAQ
  • Glossary
  • Contact

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 NexFabric. All rights reserved.

Made with innovation in mind.

  1. Home
  2. /Glossary
Knowledge Base

SaaS & Technology Glossary

Learn the key terms and concepts used in SaaS, AI, and enterprise software

SaaS & Business

SaaS (Software as a Service)

A software distribution model where applications are hosted in the cloud and accessed via the internet, typically through a subscription model.

SaaS (Software as a Service)

A software distribution model where applications are hosted in the cloud and accessed via the internet, typically through a subscription model.

PaaS (Platform as a Service)

Cloud computing service providing a platform for developers to build, run, and manage applications without infrastructure complexity.

PaaS (Platform as a Service)

Cloud computing service providing a platform for developers to build, run, and manage applications without infrastructure complexity.

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

Cloud computing offering virtualized computing resources like servers, storage, and networking over the internet.

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

Cloud computing offering virtualized computing resources like servers, storage, and networking over the internet.

Multi-tenant Architecture

A software architecture where a single instance serves multiple customers (tenants), with data isolation and customization per tenant.

Multi-tenant Architecture

A software architecture where a single instance serves multiple customers (tenants), with data isolation and customization per tenant.

MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue)

Predictable revenue a SaaS business expects monthly from active subscriptions.

MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue)

Predictable revenue a SaaS business expects monthly from active subscriptions.

ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue)

Annualized value of recurring subscription revenue, a key SaaS metric for measuring growth.

ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue)

Annualized value of recurring subscription revenue, a key SaaS metric for measuring growth.

Churn Rate

The percentage of customers or revenue lost over a specific period, critical for SaaS business health.

Churn Rate

The percentage of customers or revenue lost over a specific period, critical for SaaS business health.

LTV (Lifetime Value)

Total revenue expected from a customer throughout their entire relationship with your business.

LTV (Lifetime Value)

Total revenue expected from a customer throughout their entire relationship with your business.

CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost)

Total cost of acquiring a new customer, including marketing, sales, and onboarding expenses.

CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost)

Total cost of acquiring a new customer, including marketing, sales, and onboarding expenses.

AI & Machine Learning

Machine Learning

A subset of AI where systems learn and improve from experience without explicit programming.

Machine Learning

A subset of AI where systems learn and improve from experience without explicit programming.

NLP (Natural Language Processing)

AI technology enabling computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language.

NLP (Natural Language Processing)

AI technology enabling computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language.

LLM (Large Language Model)

AI models trained on vast text data capable of understanding and generating human-like text.

LLM (Large Language Model)

AI models trained on vast text data capable of understanding and generating human-like text.

Computer Vision

AI field enabling computers to interpret and make decisions based on visual data from images or videos.

Computer Vision

AI field enabling computers to interpret and make decisions based on visual data from images or videos.

Predictive Analytics

Using historical data, statistical algorithms, and ML techniques to predict future outcomes.

Predictive Analytics

Using historical data, statistical algorithms, and ML techniques to predict future outcomes.

AI Agent

Autonomous software that perceives its environment and takes actions to achieve specific goals.

AI Agent

Autonomous software that perceives its environment and takes actions to achieve specific goals.

Enterprise Software

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Integrated software systems managing core business processes including finance, HR, supply chain, and operations.

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Integrated software systems managing core business processes including finance, HR, supply chain, and operations.

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

Software for managing customer interactions, sales pipelines, and business relationships.

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

Software for managing customer interactions, sales pipelines, and business relationships.

B2B (Business-to-Business)

Commerce or transactions conducted between businesses rather than between a business and consumers.

B2B (Business-to-Business)

Commerce or transactions conducted between businesses rather than between a business and consumers.

API (Application Programming Interface)

A set of protocols allowing different software applications to communicate and share data.

API (Application Programming Interface)

A set of protocols allowing different software applications to communicate and share data.

Webhook

Automated messages sent from apps when specific events occur, enabling real-time integrations.

Webhook

Automated messages sent from apps when specific events occur, enabling real-time integrations.

SSO (Single Sign-On)

Authentication method allowing users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials.

SSO (Single Sign-On)

Authentication method allowing users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials.

RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)

Security approach restricting system access based on user roles within an organization.

RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)

Security approach restricting system access based on user roles within an organization.

Analytics & Data

KPI (Key Performance Indicator)

Measurable values demonstrating how effectively a company achieves key business objectives.

KPI (Key Performance Indicator)

Measurable values demonstrating how effectively a company achieves key business objectives.

Dashboard

Visual display of key metrics and data points providing at-a-glance business insights.

Dashboard

Visual display of key metrics and data points providing at-a-glance business insights.

RFM Analysis

Customer segmentation technique using Recency, Frequency, and Monetary value to identify valuable customers.

RFM Analysis

Customer segmentation technique using Recency, Frequency, and Monetary value to identify valuable customers.

Cohort Analysis

Analytics technique grouping users by shared characteristics to track behavior over time.

Cohort Analysis

Analytics technique grouping users by shared characteristics to track behavior over time.

Attribution

Process of identifying which marketing touchpoints contribute to conversions or sales.

Attribution

Process of identifying which marketing touchpoints contribute to conversions or sales.

Conversion Funnel

Visual representation of customer journey stages from awareness to purchase.

Conversion Funnel

Visual representation of customer journey stages from awareness to purchase.

Security & Compliance

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation - EU law protecting personal data and privacy of individuals.

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation - EU law protecting personal data and privacy of individuals.

SOC 2

Auditing standard ensuring service providers securely manage data to protect customer interests.

SOC 2

Auditing standard ensuring service providers securely manage data to protect customer interests.

End-to-End Encryption

Security method where only communicating users can read the messages, preventing third-party access.

End-to-End Encryption

Security method where only communicating users can read the messages, preventing third-party access.

Zero Trust

Security model requiring strict verification for everyone trying to access network resources.

Zero Trust

Security model requiring strict verification for everyone trying to access network resources.

MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)

Security process requiring multiple verification methods to prove user identity.

MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)

Security process requiring multiple verification methods to prove user identity.