Independent author of technical documents and reference works, published in both print and digital formats, I offer a selection of work focused on clarity, terminological precision, and practical application.
This site presents a representative selection of these publications, available in paperback format and as digital PDF editions.
S. Belyan
These works are held by the University of Geneva Library and the Swiss National Library, and are used by the IT departments of the University of Geneva
Encyclopedia of Computer Acronyms
Volume 1 / 2
Encyclopedia of Computer Acronyms
Volume 2 / 2
Encyclopedia of Computer Acronyms
A comprehensive reference featuring over 3,500 acronyms explained across nearly 1,000 pages, designed for students, professionals, and computing enthusiasts.
Volume 1 - A à M
Volume 2 – N à Z
It covers a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Distributed systems infrastructure
- Web technologies and Internet services
- IT security and governance
- Hardware and software architectures
- Components and firmware
- Standards, regulation, and compliance
- Cryptography and risk management
- Operations management and service continuity
- Networking and telecommunications
- Local and wide area network architectures
- Transmission protocols
- Mobile technologies and telematics
- Switching, interconnection, and routing
- Software engineering and operating systems
- Application development and databases
- Data formats and user interfaces
- Virtualization and containerization
- Artificial intelligence and cloud computing
Each acronym is presented with:
- Clear and concise definitions
- Concrete examples illustrating usage
- Diagrams and project references, including initiatives related to the European Commission
This book is intended for:
- IT professionals, engineers, and consultants seeking a reliable and comprehensive reference
- Researchers and educators requiring a precise pedagogical resource
- Students in information sciences and specialized institutions wishing to combine theoretical understanding with practical application
- Anyone passionate about computing and digital technologies who aims to master essential terminology
How to Use This Encyclopedia
- Direct lookup: the alphabetical index at the end of the book enables quick verification of whether an acronym is covered
- Cross-references (“see also”): provided at the end of certain entries, these guide the reader toward related acronyms in order to deepen understanding of a domain or explore connections between technologies
Added Value of This Work
- Provides a reliable reference tool for both professional and academic use
- Centralizes more than 3,500 acronyms, often scattered across multiple manuals and sources
- Facilitates immediate understanding of key concepts
- Saves time in both learning and consultation
With this work, readers are provided with a comprehensive guide to rapidly mastering the language of computing, applying concepts in practice, and expanding their knowledge, while gaining a clear understanding of the relationships between technologies, standards, and uses.
With several thousand acronyms compiled, these works serve as reference tools and are primarily intended for professionals in the field of computing, trained IT specialists, users with advanced knowledge in computing, as well as educational institutions and IT service companies.