ADVA Optical Networking has announced that Columbia College Chicago has deployed the ADVA FSP 3000 in a 100Gbit/s optical transport network.
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.
Claranet boosts service offering with the addition of Office 365
Dec 08, 2016
Managed services provider Claranet has integrated Microsoft Office 365 into its portfolio.
Ingram Micro expands vendor portfolio with SY Electronics Partnership
Dec 08, 2016
Ingram Micro U.K. & Ireland (Pro AV UK) has announced partnership with SY Electronics; a UK manufacturer of signal distribution hardware as well as touch button control keypads.
Emarsys launches artificial intelligence capabilities to simplify and the Role of B2C marketers
Nov 30, 2016
Emarsys has launched Emarsys AI Marketing (AIM), which will, it is claimed, revolutionise the role of marketers, and increase revenue and return on investment (ROI) for global brands.
Managed Services & Hosting Summit-UK 2017 announced
Nov 30, 2016
Leading Vendors, Solution and Service Providers to meet in London in September 2017
Episerver advances vision for Omnichannel Personalisation with launch of three new products
Nov 30, 2016
Episerver has introduced new omnichannel personalisation capabilities with the launch of Episerver Advance, Episerver Perform and Episerver Insight.
Glenfield selects NaviSite for migration and management of Microsoft Office 365®
Nov 24, 2016
NaviSite Europe Ltd. has announced that professional services consultancy, Glenfield Business Solutions, has selected NaviSite as its managed Microsoft Office 365 provider to help implement the cloud-based business application both internally and to four of its customers.
Trellisworks launches Quickstart managed service to control data costs for temporary high-speed wireless connectivity sites
Nov 23, 2016
Specialist wireless technology and network design provider, Trellisworks, has launched Quickstart, a fully managed service for businesses requiring reliable high-speed wireless connectivity on temporary sites that monitors data usage across all connected devices and avoids unexpected data overage costs by alerting the customer as soon as a data limit is close to being reached.
Severalnines sidesteps cloud 'vendor lock-in'
Nov 16, 2016
Severalnines, the provider of database infrastructure management software, has launched its new product, NinesControl.
Virtual1 partners with Acronis to meet the growing demand for Cloud backup services in the UK
Nov 16, 2016
Acronis, the hybrid cloud data protection and storage solutions provider, has announced that the London-based network operator Virtual1 has selected Acronis Backup Cloud to power its flagship cloud-based backup solution, 1Backup.
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.
