Brocade has announced that the College of West Anglia (CWA) has installed its high performance IP switch technology.
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.
Allied Telesis' 'trip of a lifetime' returns
Aug 10, 2010
Allied Telesis, provider of IP/Ethernet and IP Triple Play network products, has re-launched its 'trip of a lifetime' promotion for resellers.
Salford Software migrates West Lothian College to Microsoft
Jul 22, 2010
VAR Salford Software has won a project with West Lothian College worth 45,000 to migrate the campus's IT infrastructure to Microsoft.
Quantix and Signify deliver new breed of secure cloud with 2FA
Jul 22, 2010
IT managed services and cloud solutions provider, Quantix, is partnering with Signify to offer all customers two-factor authentication (2FA) in its cloud environment.
Avnet Technology Solutions expands wireless networking capabilities with BridgeWave in the UK
Jul 15, 2010
Avnet Technology Solutions, UK has signed a new distribution agreement with BridgeWave Communications.
Allied Telesis unveils highly resilient healthcare solution
Jun 28, 2010
Allied Telesis, the leading provider of networking solutions, has unveiled a complete healthcare networking solution tailored to fulfill the demanding stability, security and capacity requirements of healthcare networks.
Eurotech to offer Freescales QorIQ multicore processors in COM Express form factors
Jun 14, 2010
Eurotech is working with Freescale Semiconductor to establish a range of offerings that deploy the latest multicore QorIQ processors from Freescale in the COM Express standard.
Allied Telesis launches Star Partner Programme
Jun 11, 2010
Allied Telesis has launched the first phase of a new partner and channel programme. The Allied Telesis Star Partner Programme provides sales support, training and tools for partners enabling them to be more successful in a highly competitive industry.
Zycko and Talari Networks partner to distribute enterprise WAN virtualisation technology across Europe
Jun 01, 2010
Value-added distributor Zycko has announced its new distribution partnership with corporate WAN virtualisation specialists, Talari Networks.
Bocada turns to channel to deliver effective data protection service management to customers
May 14, 2010
Bocada Inc., has launched theBocada Partner Programme designed to empower resellers and MSPs with acomprehensive set of sales, marketing and technical tools that will helpthem reach new customers.
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.
