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hyperconvergence

/ˌhaɪ.pə.kənˈvɜː.dʒəns/
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noun

A way of combining storage, computing, networking, and management into one system. It is used in IT to make setup and control simpler.

  • Our team moved to hyperconvergence last year.
  • Hyperconvergence reduced our server maintenance.

Adinary Nuance

Hyperconvergence is not the same as simple integration. Integration can mean putting parts together in many ways, but hyperconvergence usually means a tightly combined IT system. People choose this word in technical writing when they want to stress simplicity, central control, and fewer separate hardware pieces.

In other languages

Vietnamese
siêu hội tụ
Spanish
hiperconvergencia
Chinese
超融合
Japanese
ハイパーコンバージェンス
Korean
하이퍼컨버전스

Etymology

Built from Greek hyper- meaning “over” or “beyond” and convergence. It became common in IT writing in the 2010s, especially in cloud and data-center contexts.

Common phrases

hyperconverged infrastructuremove to hyperconvergencehyperconvergence platform

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Frequently asked questions

Is hyperconvergence a common business word?
It is common in IT and enterprise business writing, but not in everyday speech.
What is the difference between hyperconvergence and convergence?
Hyperconvergence is a more specific IT term. It usually means a fully combined system, not just things coming together.
Can I use hyperconvergence in a general English sentence?
You can, but it sounds technical. Most people use it when talking about technology systems.