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What is IPv6, why is it so important, and why is it adoption taking so long?

Network World

For the most part the dire warnings about running out of internet addresses have ceased because, slowly but surely, migration from the world of Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) to IPv6 has begun, and software is in place to prevent the address apocalypse that many were predicting. What is IPv6 and why is it important?

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Infographic: Everything You Need to Know About IPv4 vs IPv6

Data Center Knowledge

The worldwide launch of IPv6 ushered in a new era for the Internet, but many of us are still in the dark as to what this means for the future, writes Leigh-Ann Carroll of Irish Telecom. This infographic examines the differences between IPv4 and IPv6, explains the way IPv6 works and outlines why. Industry Perspectives'

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Networking terms and definitions

Network World

Open RAN (O-RAN) O-RAN is a wireless-industry initiative for designing and building 5G radio access networks using software-defined technology and general-purpose, vendor-neutral hardware. IPv6 IPv6 is the latest version of internet protocol that expands the number of possible IP addresses from the 4.3

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BGP: What is border gateway protocol, and how does it work?

Network World

In the latter case, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), the routing protocol used by the global internet, is used to find the best path by weighing the latest network conditions based on reachability and routing information. BGP has been called the glue of the Internet and the postal service of the internet.

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UNH InterOperability Lab fostering even more togetherness among IoT crowd

Network World

While the Internet of Things has started to become useful, many are still freaked out about devices not working well together and becoming security liabilities. Test services will apply to devices for homes, industrial networks, smart cities and connected cars, according to UNH-IOL.

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Leading innovation in digital infrastructure for a digital and sustainable APAC

CIO Business Intelligence

In the future, industries will inevitably focus on developing their own digital capabilities, with increasing requirements for digital, cloud-based, and intelligent development. Recognizing this fact, Huawei launched its latest iteration of AirEngine — the AirEngine 6761-22T Access Point (AP) — the industry’s fastest Wi-Fi 6E product.

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A Tutorial For Enhancing Your Home DNS Protection

CTOvision

The Internet only works because it has a similar automated switching system. Every device you have, indeed, every device on the Internet, uses DNS to determine how to route information to other devices. When you buy Internet service for your home, your Internet Service Provider automatically configures a DNS service for you.

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