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.

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Centre for Internet Security (CIS) selects Qualys to provide its members with continuous monitoring of their Internet facing digital certificates and SSL/TLS configurations

1 Centre for Internet Security (CIS) selects Qualys to provide its members with continuous monitoring of their Internet facing digital certificates and SSL/TLS configurations

Qualys, Inc., provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, has announced a partnership with the Centre for Internet Security (CIS) to provide its members with built-in visibility of their externally-facing websites, certificates, and SSL/TLS configurations.

WEU Huawei ICT competition awards ceremony celebrates young ICT talent in the UK

2 WEU Huawei ICT competition awards ceremony celebrates young ICT talent in the UK

Huawei, the global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions provider, hosted an awards ceremony to celebrate the winners of its Huawei Western Europe ICT Competition 2019. The ceremony took place at NESCOT (North East Surrey College of Technology) College in Epsom, Surrey recently.

L&T Technology Services launches ‘Engineering the Change’ campaign in Europe to scale digital transformation initiatives

3 L&T Technology Services launches ‘Engineering the Change’ campaign in Europe to scale digital transformation initiatives

L&T Technology Services Ltd, the global pure-play engineering services company headquartered in India, has launched its flagship ‘Engineering the Change’ campaign across UK and Central Europe to ramp-up the Company’s ER&D products and solutions portfolio.

Premiere for Siemens Digital Logistics at transport logistic

4 Premiere for Siemens Digital Logistics at transport logistic

Siemens Digital Logistics is coming to the transport logistic trade show in Munich (June 4-7, 2019) to present an integrated portfolio of software and consulting solutions for the precise planning and control of global supply chains.

Jamf brings flexibility, security and a localised data centre to the UK with Jamf Premium Cloud

5 Jamf brings flexibility, security and a localised data centre to the UK with Jamf Premium Cloud

Jamf, the standard for Apple management, announced today that its Jamf Premium Cloud service is now available to users in the UK, providing business-critical flexibility and scalability to Jamf Pro users in the cloud.

UK&I SAP User Group launches Affiliate Member Portal to help users select the right technology partner

6 UK&I SAP User Group launches Affiliate Member Portal to help users select the right technology partner

The UK & Ireland SAP User Group, the independent not-for-profit organisation representing all users of SAP software, has launched its new Affiliate Member Portal, designed to help SAP users select the right technology partner.

Schneider Electric named as finalist in five categories at the 2019 DCS Awards

7 Schneider Electric named as finalist in five categories at the 2019 DCS Awards

The awards for which the company has been nominated span their broad expertise in industry-leading physical infrastructure solutions, including their EcoStruxure Ready Smart-UPS with Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) UPS, HyperPod rack-ready data centre pod architecture and Cloud-based Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, EcoStruxure IT Expert.

Schneider Electric expands its cloud-based data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) solution with EcoStruxure IT Advisor

8 Schneider Electric expands its cloud-based data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) solution with EcoStruxure IT Advisor

Schneider Electric has introduced EcoStruxure IT Advisor. Harnessing the power of the cloud, EcoStruxure IT Advisor delivers a simplified way to deploy data centre management that is accessible anywhere and at any-time.

This cloud-based planning and modeling tool enables data centre operators of large data centres and colocation facilities to reduce operating expenses and maximize uptime by optimising capacity, analysing business impact, and automating workflows.

Virtustream to manage key part of Dell Digital’s ERP landscape in support of its multi-cloud strategy

9 Virtustream to manage key part of Dell Digital’s ERP landscape in support of its multi-cloud strategy

Virtustream, the enterprise-class cloud company and a Dell Technologies business, has announced that the Dell Digital team, which oversees the company’s IT and commerce systems, has partnered with Virtustream to migrate and manage Dell’s SAP-based ERP System, which includes SAP Business Warehouse, on Virtustream Enterprise Cloud.

UK Managed Services & Hosting Summit 2019 announced

10 UK Managed Services & Hosting Summit 2019 announced

Leading Vendors, Solution and Service Providers to meet in London in September 2019

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.

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