Executives see a large gap between the current state of Digital Transformation across their extended global supply chains and what they expect to see just five years from now.
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.
Stratus and 24/7 Uptime demonstrate 'always-on' solutions at Data Centre World
Apr 06, 2016
Stratus Technologies, Inc. the provider of availability solutions, will be joining 24/7 Uptime Ltd., to offer live demonstrations of its virtualised fault-tolerant platform and software solutions at the Data Centre World exhibition, to be held at London's Excel Centre on 12 and 13 April.
MammothDB named the top Big Data start-up to watch in 2016 in the Tech Trailblazers Awards
Apr 06, 2016
MammothDB has earned a winning title in global enterprise technology start-up awards the Tech Trailblazers Awards. As well as holding this year's Big Data category title, the Bulgarian-based company was commended as a runner-up in the Emerging Markets category.
Plantronics kits out KNOWHOW Contact Centre for the Future with EncorePro 700 Series
Mar 31, 2016
Contact Centre specialist KNOWHOW, which provides customer care and support for well-known high-street retailers Currys and PC World, is upgrading the communications infrastructure at its Sheffield call centre, and providing its 1,250 staff with Plantronics EncorePro 700 Series headsets.
ComNet introduces new secure router with cellular connection
Mar 31, 2016
ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, is announcing an expansion to the Reliance product line for the utility and industrial markets.
Ultrafast first: Partners can now sell Virgin Media Business new product portfolio
Mar 31, 2016
Virgin Media Business, the division of Virgin Media that provides products and services to UK businesses, has announced its entry into the indirect partner channel to improve its sales capabilities to small businesses.
Pros and cons of moving from physical to virtual servers
Mar 31, 2016
By Chris Sigley, General Manager of Redstor.
Have you virtualised yet? Is your business soaring on cloud nine or do you buy a whole new server every time you run out of disk space? Either way, keeping things physical has its benefits and while clunky, is no reason to fix something that doesn't need to be fixed.
ADVA Optical Networking plays key role in 5G-XHaul research and development network
Mar 03, 2016
ADVA Optical Networking has announced its involvement in the 5G-XHaul project. The company's engineers and equipment are playing a central role in the EU-funded initiative to develop the next generation of mobile networks and services.
Savvius Vigil 2.0 extends network forensics 'to breach investigations where it was not possible before'
Feb 25, 2016
Savvius, Inc. has released Savvius Vigil 2.0, a powerful new version of the innovative security appliance that combines intelligent packet capture with long-term storage, allowing organisations to accelerate breach incident response and resolution.
Global manufacturers diversify financing techniques to fund digitalised technology
Feb 25, 2016
Siemens Financial Services (SFS) has released new research examining how global manufacturers are using innovative finance to seize market opportunities through digitalisation and automation.
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.
