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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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IOWN and the Next Internet

CIO

But there is a major roadblock preventing progress: the limitations of our communication networks and computing infrastructure. We need a new generation of the Internet to address these obstacles – an Internet that is personal, functional, smart, inspires trust, and can be widely adopted by all.

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Singapore-based Transcelestial uses lasers to build affordable internet networks

TechCrunch

Transcelestial is on a mission to make the internet more accessible by building a network of shoebox-sized devices that send lasers to one another, creating a fiber-like network. Eventually, it has its eyes on space, deploying its wireless fiber optics from orbit. Transcelestial plans to enter the U.S.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Wireless Network

The Crazy Programmer

Wireless networking is one of the most commonly used networking systems these days. As there are many advantages of wireless networking for its users. Thus, as a technology enthusiast, you should know the wireless network’s most common advantages and disadvantages. Enhanced Efficiency.

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Telecom operators in India want tech companies to pay for network usage

TechCrunch

Telecom operators in India, the second largest wireless market, would like internet companies to compensate for using their networks, a recommendation they’ve made to the local regulatory body, echoing a viewpoint that is gaining some momentum in other parts of the world.

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Types and Functions of Network Interface Card (NIC)

The Crazy Programmer

NIC card or network adapter is the crucial component in devices like computers and servers. They help such devices connect with the network. These devices have several types and crucial roles in operating computers and other similar devices that use the network connection. What is NIC or Network Interface Card?

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A Vision of Radical Networking Simplicity

CIO

In networking today, complexity reigns. Count them: the home Wi-Fi, the ISP, the Internet, a Domain Name System (DNS) provider, a content delivery network (CDN), applications distributed among multiple providers in multiple clouds, credit authentication companies, a private customer information database.

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