Westcon Group, Inc. has been presented with two prestigious awards at this year's Cisco Partner Summit, held in Hawaii
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.
Cisco recognises Westcon Group with Global Distributor of the Year and Multi-Theatre Partner of the Year awards
Apr 16, 2008
ArcSight EnterpriseView Partner Programme delivers next generation of business risk monitoring solutions
Apr 11, 2008
According to the company, customers want to move beyond traditional security monitoring and get more information about who is on the network, what information they are seeing, and which actions they are taking with that information
Brainboxes achieves 'green' credentials
Apr 02, 2008
Brainboxes, a leader in serial and Bluetooth connectivity, has received accreditation to the ISO14001 environmental standard
Mobile terminals from DLoG provide assured performance at the heart of TNT's parcel operations
Mar 28, 2008
Controlling the movements of trailers that arrive from all over the country, unloading them and then reloading them with the correct packages is at the heart of the company's operations
Arrow Imaging selects Kodak scanners
Mar 28, 2008
Arrow Imaging meets customer demand and adds capacity for future growth using Kodaks i1860 production scanners
Motorola expands Canopy Portfolio with new 400 Series
Mar 27, 2008
OFDM-based Access Points and Subscriber Modules provide high performance, scalability, and ease-of-use to extend coverage and expand services
Westcoast wins rights to distribute Transcend memory products
Mar 25, 2008
Westcoast, a leading supplier of IT products to the reseller channel, has won the rights to distribute the full range of Transcend memory products
Fujitsu established as one of the fastest-growing vendors
Mar 19, 2008
Fujitsu/Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the fastest-growing vendor among the top five in the worldwide server market, according to the latest report from market research company Gartner
Motorola introduces 802.11n Wireless LAN switch, enabling the all-wireless enterprise
Mar 19, 2008
The Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. has announced its Motorola RFS6000, a high-performance multi-core processor-based wireless LAN switch
Mobile and remote working: is it secure?
Mar 18, 2008
The move towards remote and mobile working seems to be an unstoppable trend
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.
