Fujitsu Limited and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has announced that Fujitsu has agreed to acquire 51% of the outstanding shares of FITEC Corporation, the Furukawa Electric Group company, in an information systems partnership. Furukawa Electric and Fujitsu plan to begin joint operation of FITEC in October of this year.
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.
Rinsing your customers' IT budgets: Squeezing every last bit out of their existing IT infrastructures
May 10, 2017
By Paul Reynolds, Northern Europe Manager, Crucial.
With worldwide IT spending forecasts failing to meet projections, your customers' IT budgets will continue to be strained, as they struggle to keep up with the explosive demands of an increasingly virtualised world.
UK wasting £37 billion a year on failed agile IT projects
May 10, 2017
British business is set to waste an estimated £37 billion on failed Agile IT projects over the course of the next 12 months, according to a new report from independent IT consultancy 6point6.
Manchester Business School forms Digital Skills Agreement with Infor
May 10, 2017
Infor, provider of business applications specialised by industry and built for the cloud, has announced an agreement with The University of Manchester, Alliance Manchester Business School (Manchester Business School).
Laying a foundation for success at The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise
May 03, 2017
The Cabling Company deliver an impressive fibre optic cabling solution for North Hertfordshire College, who provide IT Services to The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise. The completed installation took just two weeks and the school has saved £70k in incremental savings over a 20-year period.
Speaker line-up announced for third British Information Modelling Event
May 03, 2017
The speaker line-up has been announced for the third British Information Modelling event, including high profile representatives of IBM, Innovate UK and HOK.
New online tool empowers the choice of IoT platform
May 03, 2017
With over 400 IoT platforms on the market and still growing quickly, leading IoT analyst firm Beecham Research and its partner IoT Global Network have launched the first fully-independent, online IoT navigation tool to match adopter needs with IoT platform capabilities.
Black Box and Netscout Partnership supports growing demand for Handheld Network Analysers
May 03, 2017
Black Box, the technology solutions provider of high-performance KVM, professional A/V signal distribution and extension and switching solutions, has announced a partnership with Netscout, provider of network test equipment and business intelligence solutions.
How to avoid being lost in the IoT explosion
Apr 27, 2017
By Jordan O'Connor, Technical Lead EMEA, SOTI.
IoT is having a profound effect on business. 57 per cent of all global businesses have adopted IoT practices and 72 per cent of those believe their company is more profitable since embracing IoT.
Overhauling a disorganised and time-consuming communications room for a leading gaming manufacturer
Apr 26, 2017
In January 2015 a leading gaming software manufacturer based in Windsor, England, approached The Cabling Company to quote for a communications room overhaul. The Cabling Company won the bid and the results offer the customer multiple benefits, including the ability to identify issues quickly and subsequently save hours of time.
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.
