A freedom of information (FOI) request by M-Files Corporation has revealed that the vast majority of UK boroughs have not yet allocated budget towards meeting the various requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), despite the regulation being less than a year from its formal introduction in May 2018.
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.
82 per cent of UK boroughs have not yet allocated budget for implementing GDPR provisions, finds M-Files
Jul 05, 2017
Kyocera launches new electronic connectors that feature one-touch locking for automated assembly processes
Jul 05, 2017
Kyocera Corporation has announced its first electronic connectors to feature one-touch locking, which will be available globally this month.
Technology issues in IT and Telecoms identified as contributor to the UK’s productivity gap
Jun 28, 2017
New research released from Managed 24/7 has revealed that the average employee in IT and Telecoms who uses IT loses more than 20 minutes per day of productive time due to technology issues.
Managed service providers facing challenge of digital transformation
Jun 28, 2017
With such a wide range of solutions, and engagement just a click or two away, the managed services industry faces a challenge in how it chooses which products and which other partners to work with.
Cisco introduces new training and developer programs to accelerate adoption of intent-based networking
Jun 28, 2017
Cisco has announced that its global ecosystem of customers, developers and partners are embracing the company's ambitious vision for a new era of networking.
EVRYTHNG announces connection of GS1 identifiers with the Internet of Things at industrial scale
Jun 22, 2017
EVRYTHNG, the Internet of Things Smart Products Platform for consumer products, has announced what it describes as the first-of-its-kind integration of EVRYTHNG Active Digital Identities with GS1 Standards.
7 ways that Progressive Web Apps are disrupting digital strategies
Jun 14, 2017
Will Morris of Alchemy Digital says that web apps herald a new era in how brands engage with their audiences.
MicroStrategy on Amazon Web Services (AWS) now available
Jun 14, 2017
MicroStrategy Incorporated, provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software, has announced the general availability of MicroStrategy on AWS.
Periscope By McKinsey and dscout, Inc partner for rapid delivery of qualitative research and insights
Jun 14, 2017
Periscope By McKinsey has announced an alliance with research platform dscout, Inc. to develop a rapid and flexible delivery of qualitative research—and the resulting business insights – for both B2B and B2C businesses. dscout's agile research capabilities capture customers' thoughts and behaviours in the form of video, images and text as they happen.
Qualys expands Its cloud platform to discover, track, and continuously secure containers
Jun 14, 2017
Qualys, Inc. provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, has announced a new solution that extends its single-pane visibility and continuous security to the new and growing virtualisation environment of Docker containers, and enables customers to proactively build security into their container deployments and their DevOps processes at any scale.
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.
