(1) Any undertaking or project, with the implication that it is of reasonable size and complexity.
(2) For AI in the enterprise, see
enterprise AI.
(3) The entire organization, including all of its subsidiaries. An enterprise implies a large corporation or government agency, but it may also refer to a company of any size with many systems and users to manage. It depends on context. A corner candy store is "someone's enterprise." The terms "enterprise," "company," "corporation" and "organization" are used synonymously.
Enterprise Class
When one hears about an "enterprise class device," it means high-end equipment typically designed for a business organization rather than the average consumer. See
enterprise computing,
enterprise architecture,
enterprise networking and
enterprise systems management.