Silo

Noun · Slang & Abbreviations

Definitions

  1. An isolated team, system, or knowledge domain that does not communicate or integrate well with others. Silos create duplication, poor coordination, and brittle ownership boundaries.

    In plain English: A part of the organization or system that is isolated from the rest.

    Example: "Incident response failed because customer data lived in a silo no one else could query."

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