Broadband

We live in a world where businesses can fail or thrive through connectivity and networks. The availability of secure, affordable networks allows organisations to connect offices, facilities, staff, management, customers, suppliers and partners together into a commercial ecosystem. In such an environment organisations are increasingly dependent on their networks for not just their day-to-day operational existence but also their current and future commercial fortunes. tech news

Products like Playstation and VAIO have made Sony a worldwide household name. They have also positioned it as a company well placed for the development of home networks. Now under the "bit-drive" brand they are entering the communication business. The support of streaming broadcasting by Fujitsu's PRIMEPOWER servers is enabling some of the main features of Sony's "bit-drive" business. So far, image media has been used in a "passive" way. Looking at "bit-drive's" aims, it is not just about using TCP/IP protocol and providing applications and network communication. It's about offering "Active Content" that is part of the user's lifestyle. With Broadband as the basis, Sony anticipates that "bit-drive" will deliver "great expectations" in lifestyle products. tech news

This white paper addresses the ways to leverage the existing copper infrastructure to deliver voice and data services. The paper also describes new DSL technologies and ways to extend service coverage. The paper shows how to deliver bundled next generation network services such as VoIP, video, Ethernet-based data for new revenue generation. tech news

Learn how to extend applications and services to home offices -- and centrally manage them -- without compromising corporate security policies. You will hear about the implementation of end-to-end security, quality of service, and authentication capabilities in an advanced teleworker solution. Learn how to prioritize corporate traffic above personal traffic over the broadband connection to help ensure the reliable delivery of headquarters-class services to at-home employees. tech news

This paper provides a good starting point for those considering a broadband WAN implementation. Businesses should seek access router technology that combines security, quality of service, affordability and high network availability and performance for Internet and intranet access. It should also be available with different features and at different price points for a variety of uses, including both in the office and for teleworking. tech news