Glossary
Demystifying the Digital World
Your comprehensive guide to understanding the language of global connectivity and telecom.
Demystifying Telecom & Digital Infrastructure
Navigating the world of global connectivity and digital infrastructure can be complex. Our glossary is designed to be your go-to guide for demystifying industry jargon. From foundational terms to cutting-edge technologies, we provide clear, concise definitions to help you better understand the landscape and make informed decisions.
A-Z of Connectivity: Your Reference Guide
Use the alphabetized list below to find a term and its definition. We’ve included both common industry acronyms and key concepts related to our services.
a
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL):
A type of DSL technology that allows for faster download speeds than upload speeds, typically used for residential internet access.
Autonomous System (AS):
A collection of IP networks and routers that are operated by one or more network operators and have a single, clearly defined external routing policy.
b
Bandwidth:
The maximum amount of data transmitted over an internet connection in a given amount of time, typically measured in megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps).
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP):
A routing protocol used to exchange routing and reachability information between different autonomous systems on the internet.
c
Cloud Computing
The delivery of on-demand computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics—over the internet.
Colocation
The practice of a business renting space for its servers and other computing hardware in a third-party data center.
d
Dark Fibre:
An unused optical fiber that is available for use in fibre-optic communication. Companies can lease or purchase it to build a private network, gaining greater control and flexibility.
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS):
A malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming the target with a flood of internet traffic.
e
Ethernet:
A family of computer networking technologies commonly used in local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), and wide area networks (WANs).
f
Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH):
The installation and use of optical fiber from a central point directly to individual buildings or residences to provide unprecedented high-speed internet access.
g
Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON):
A point-to-multipoint access network technology that uses passive splitters to enable a single optical fiber to serve multiple subscribers.
h
Internet Service Provider (ISP):
A company that provides individuals and organizations with access to the internet.
Internet of Things (IoT):
A network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity that enables these objects to collect and exchange data.
l
Latency:
The time delay between the cause and effect of some physical change in the system being observed; for networks, it’s the time it takes for data to travel from one point to another.
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