A year after the launch of the UKFast Digital Challenge badge, 300 Guides and Scouts have taken up the challenge, designed to engage and educate young people in various areas of digital technology.
Network Technology, Intranet, Extranet, LAN, WAN, VPN Connectivity
Network technology is a family of technologies used to send and receive data across a computer network. It enables data transmission between two or more computers, allowing them to communicate with each other over the Internet or other networks. Network technology includes a wide range of components, such as Network hardware, Network software and Network security. IT Reseller news and articles covering Network Technology, Intranet, Extranet, Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN) & Connectivity.
Introducing the ActivPanel Elements Series by Promethean, a NetDragon subsidiary
Jul 09, 2019
NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited, builder of internet communities, has announced that Promethean, a subsidiary of NetDragon, has releases the new generation of its ActivPanel to deliver ease-of-use that matters to teachers and students, as well as the security and manageability trusted by IT professionals and administrators.
The five key steps to delivering a seamless digital retail experience
Jul 03, 2019
By René Aerdts Chief Technologist – Global Consumer Goods at DXC Technology.
As a result of technically advanced e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, consumer expectation with regards to customised buying experiences and always-on services have skyrocketed.
Accelerate EMI qualification of automotive touchscreens with new capacitive touch controllers
Jul 03, 2019
Microchip has announced three new maXTouch touchscreen controllers and optimisation services which address the Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) challenges faced by developers of automotive touchscreens.
Internet of Things trial unleashes Peterborough’s smart city potential
Jun 26, 2019
Full fibre infrastructure provider, CityFibre has partnered with Peterborough’s largest social housing landlord, Cross Keys Homes (CKH), to explore how a network of sensors deployed throughout its estate could monitor health, safety and environmental factors as well as deliver cost savings and reduce the carbon footprint of both CKH and its residents.
Tethr and Red Box announce partnership to accelerate and simplify the delivery of voice of customer analytics solution
Jun 26, 2019
Tethr, the AI-powered conversational intelligence platform for listening enterprises, and Red Box, the platform for voice, have announced a strategic partnership to help customers more easily capture and gain business insights from voice data.
UK Police Forces still hamstrung by lack of modern equipment, says Computacenter research
Jun 26, 2019
Computacenter, the independent provider of digital technology infrastructure and services, has announced new research findings that highlight significant technology limitations within the UK Police Force.
92% of CIOs find integrating new communications channels with legacy systems a key challenge to improving CX
Jun 26, 2019
The majority (92%) of CIOs find integrating new communications with legacy systems a challenge, according to new research from global cloud communications software provider, IMImobile.
Manufacturers falling drastically short in efforts to digitise supply chain, survey finds
Jun 26, 2019
Manufacturers with large supply chains are struggling to digitise interaction with their suppliers despite huge desire to do so, according to a new study.
New FPGA server ‘offers twice the typical density in compute and network resources’
Jun 19, 2019
BittWare, a Molex company, will introduce the TeraBox 1400B server supporting four double-width FPGA boards in a 1U high rackmount chassis at the ISC High Performance show.
Network Technology
Network technology is a broad term that covers any technology that enables two or more devices to connect and communicate with each other. These technologies can be as complex as the Internet itself or as simple as a dial-up connection between two PCs. There are many different types of network technologies, each with its own purpose and benefits. Some of the most common types of network technologies include:
- Personal area network (PAN): A PAN is a small network that connects devices within close proximity to each other, such as a computer, a smartphone, and a printer. PANs are typically used for sharing files, printers, and other resources.
- Local area network (LAN): A LAN is a network that connects devices within a single building or campus. LANs are typically used for sharing files, printers, and other resources, as well as for connecting to the internet.
- Metropolitan area network (MAN): A MAN is a network that connects LANs within a city or metropolitan area. MANs are typically used for providing high-speed internet access, as well as for connecting businesses and other organizations.
- Wide area network (WAN): A WAN is a network that connects LANs and MANs over a large geographic area. WANs are typically used for connecting businesses and other organizations that are located in different cities or countries.
- Content delivery network (CDN): A CDN is a network of servers that is used to deliver content, such as web pages, images, and videos, to users. CDNs are typically used to improve the performance and availability of content.
- Virtual private network (VPN): A VPN is a secure network that is created over a public network, such as the internet. VPNs are typically used to connect to a corporate network from a remote location, or to access the internet securely.
Some examples of network technology include:
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- TCP/IP
- IP addressing
- Routing
- Switching
- Firewalls
- Intrusion detection systems
Network technology is used in a wide variety of applications, including:
- The Internet
- Intranets
- Extranets
- Local area networks (LANs)
- Metropolitan area networks (MANs)
- Wide area networks (WANs)
- Cloud computing
- Video conferencing
- VoIP telephony
- File sharing
- Gaming
Network technology is a constantly evolving field, as new technologies are developed and old ones are improved. This makes it a challenging and exciting field to work in, as there is always something new to learn.
Here are some of the benefits of network technology:
- Increased productivity: Network technology can help businesses to increase productivity by allowing employees to collaborate more effectively and share files more easily.
- Improved communication: Network technology can help to improve communication within businesses and between businesses and their customers.
- Reduced costs: Network technology can help to reduce costs by allowing businesses to centralize their IT infrastructure and by making it easier to manage and secure their networks.
