"softwarization" meaning in English

See softwarization in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From software + -ization. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|software|ization}} software + -ization Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} softwarization (uncountable)
  1. The use of a software solution, rather than traditional hardware, to solve a problem. Tags: uncountable
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