1. people, especially employees or personnel, viewed as a resource or component of an organization or system (often used humorously or informally in contrast to hardware and software).
Usage: informal; chiefly used in business and technology contexts

Examples

• The company's success depends on quality liveware—skilled and motivated employees.
• We upgraded our hardware and software, but the real challenge is managing the liveware.
• Good liveware training can make or break a new system implementation.
• The IT department joked that liveware was their most unpredictable resource.
• Investing in liveware development is as important as investing in technology.