Altyaps

Altyaps is a term encountered in some technical and policy discussions to denote the underlying infrastructure that supports a system or service. It refers to the foundational layers that enable higher‑level applications to operate, including hardware, software platforms, networks, data stores, and the governance and security practices that tie these elements together. Because the term is not standardized, its exact meaning can vary by context and region.

In practice, altyaps covers a broad set of components. These can include compute resources such as servers and virtualization or container platforms, storage systems, networking fabric, operating environments, and middleware. It also encompasses data management, monitoring and logging, security controls, incident response, and policy frameworks that ensure interoperability and resilience across the stack. The concept is often used to emphasize reliability, scalability, and protection of the non‑functional aspects of a system.

Typical usage contexts include information technology planning, cloud architecture, telecommunications, and digital government discussions, where distinguishing the underlying layers from the applications they support helps clarify responsibilities, procurement, and risk management. Because altyaps is not a formal term in standards bodies, its interpretation may differ between organizations and projects.

See also: infrastructure, backend, platform, data center, IT governance.