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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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IPv6 Adoption: Forging the Path Ahead

Data Center Knowledge

Luckily, the path ahead has never been more clear thanks to the critical momentum of IPv6 adoption. Industry Perspectives' As demand for connected devices continues to increase, the shortage of IP addresses becomes more evident, writes Tom Coffeen of Infoblox.

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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 Industry 4.0

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Is There a Ticking Time Bomb in Your Network?

Data Center Knowledge

The impending depletion of IPv4 addressing space and the recent surge in acceptance of IPv6 means that organizations handling their own route exchanges may need to reexamine their environments, writes Ryan Smith of Cervalis. Industry Perspectives'

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Wi-Fi HaLow: Hands on with AsiaRF’s IoT network gateway

Network World

HaLow’s sweet spot is industrial IoT, building automation, security, access control, utility smart meters and intelligent grids. Here’s our hand-on assessment of working with AsiaRF’s Wi-Fi mesh gateway, which features a star topology that enables 8,000 connections for industrial IoT use cases.

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UNH InterOperability Lab fostering even more togetherness among IoT crowd

Network World

Test services will apply to devices for homes, industrial networks, smart cities and connected cars, according to UNH-IOL. What's more, testing will be offered for the IPv6 Forum's IPv6 Ready IoT Logo in the spring.

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