The trend of moving from physical to virtual servers is likely to continue into 2016, according to Greg McCulloch, CEO of colocation data centre provider, Aegis Data.
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.
Avaya recognised by Gartner in the 2015 Critical Capabilities for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure Report
Nov 02, 2015
Avaya has been recognised by Gartner with the third highest product scores in two use cases out of six in the September 2015 Critical Capabilities for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure Report.
Pelican Rouge Group finds the right telecoms blend with Unify OpenScape Business and Viegli
Nov 02, 2015
Pelican Rouge Group has selected Unify, the communications software and services firm, and its accredited partner Viegli, to transform its communications infrastructure in the UK with the OpenScape Business platform.
DECT/CAT-iq/ULE SoC from DSP Group enhances TP-LINK’s Home Gateways with HD Voice and ULE
Oct 21, 2015
DSP Group Inc., provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, and TP-LINK, provider of consumer and business networking products, have announced that DSP Group's DCX81 DECT/CAT-iq/ULE System on a Chip (SoC) will be integrated in new VDSL gateways from TP-LINK.
UK & Ireland SAP User Group Announces 2015 Annual Conference
Oct 21, 2015
The UK & Ireland SAP User Group, an independent voice that represents the SAP user community, is holding its annual conference at the ICC Birmingham, between 22rd and 24th November 2015.
Nutanix announces new global partnership to run SAP business applications on advanced web-scale infrastructure
Oct 14, 2015
Nutanix, the next-generation enterprise computing company, has announced a global partnership with SAP that enables customers to leverage the Nutanix web-scale infrastructure solution to run their business-critical SAP applications.
Extreme Networks integrates with VMware Solutions to drive new innovations in the Software-Defined Data Centre
Oct 08, 2015
Extreme Networks, Inc. has announced an extended integration offerings with VMware to deliver IT management and analytics solutions to accelerate the adoption of the Software-Defined Data Centre (SDDC) in small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and enterprises.
X2O focuses on digital workplace solutions at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2015
Oct 08, 2015
X2O Media, a Barco company, is featuring its X2O platform for enterprise visual communications at the Gartner Symposium and ITxpo 2015, Oct. 4-8 in Orlando, Florida.
Stratus announces next generation solutions for expanding market for always-on availability
Sep 24, 2015
Stratus Technologies, Inc., provider of availability solutions, has announced the next generation of its everRun software and ftServer platform solutions to meet growing customer demand for always-on availability.
Mobile network monitoring app—MXview ToGo
Sep 10, 2015
Moxa has released the MXview ToGo app, a mobile client of its MXview industrial network management software.
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.
