Definition: An enterprise is an organization that utilizes computers and applications. In general use, enterprises refer to businesses/organizations that operate on a large scale. Applications that are designed for these organizations are often referred to as enterprise applications.
Examples:
A multinational company that has interconnected computer users located around the world could be considered an enterprise. The network operating system that they utilize can be referred to as an enterprise operating system. The database that stores their global sales information is both an enterprise application and an enterprise database.
