Our economy and critical infrastructure depend upon the Internet, as nearly all public and private sector entities conduct business and store critical data on Internet-connected networks.
The fact is that the Internet is the name of a specific collection of networks, while internet is a generic term for two or more connected networks.
The best companies must operate as integrated, hyper-connected networks.
FORBES: Hurricane Isaac: Lessons For The Global Supply Chain
Devices are merely servants, connected to the broadband networks that more than three-quarters of US homes have, or wirelessly connected to the home networks or coffee shop hotspots that have doubled in use since tablets came around.
Yet only a small percentage of lights are connected to networks that can dim them to save energy.
QderoPateo Communications (QPC), a leader in visually connected information networks, devices and technologies, is expanding the frontiers of Augmented Reality.
ENGADGET: QPC's Articulated Naturality Web looks to one up augmented reality
"With the launch of our latest AC Wi-Fi products, Belkin becomes the leading provider of state- of-the-art, next-gen Wi-Fi devices, and delivers the ultimate in speed, coverage and performance for today's connected home networks, " said Mike Chen, senior director of product management for Belkin's networking group.
ENGADGET: Belkin outs AC1800 and AC750 dual-band routers, USB WiFi adapter at CES 2013
Some recent studies also suggest that by 2015, more than 5.6 billion personal devices will be connected to mobile networks, and at least 788 million users will be connected to the Internet exclusively from mobile platform (see Mobile Africa Report 2011, p. 11).
Most financial institutions are members of different communities and connected to different networks, each with its own standards.
While mobile is the future, lots of things are connected via fixed networks.
FORBES: How Many Things Are Currently Connected To The "Internet of Things" (IoT)?
What does employment mean when you have experts connected through social networks with well regarded reputation and a talent exchange?
FORBES: Executive Profiles: Disruptive Tech Leaders In Social Business - Alistair Rennie, IBM
And particularly for teens looking to stay connected to social networks, instant messaging and blogs, it's got plenty of curb appeal.
In 2007, India put into place an early warning system that officials say is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and connected with international networks.
The company has a suite of software-related security solutions, including end-point and networking products and services that are focused on helping to ensure Internet-connected devices and networks are protected from malicious content, phony requests and unsecured transactions and communications.
FORBES: Intel Gets Serious About Security, Buys McAfee For $7.68 Billion
Devices at the edge of enterprise networks connected to integrated Microsoft software and services help enterprises identify and act on opportunities that otherwise would be out of reach by improving access to data, enhancing performance, extending security and powering flexible line-of-business applications.
ENGADGET: Windows Embedded 8 Industry scheduled for release first week of April
Stringer says 50 million people are now watching connected TV via Sony networks, which includes the Playstation network.
Rather it is about influencing decision-making, being connected to the right networks and creating visibility for your leadership style.
This time last month, many employees returned to work after the holidays with their new devices, connected them to corporate networks and began using them in their everyday work.
FORBES: Beyond Bring Your Own Device: Building Mobile Business Apps
Lead system architect Mark Cerny outlined a menu of new social features built in to the PS4 such as sharing gameplay with friends, being connected through existing social networks and monitoring what you play and what you purchase.
Thursday's incident highlights the degree to which people depend on online social networks to feel connected to the world.
And you have to reach out to connected individuals, leverage social networks, and be part of the community fabric around you.
Many of the more devastating cyberattacks can not be launched remotely, as the most critical networks are not connected to the public network.
BBC: Viewpoint: Stuxnet shifts the cyber arms race up a gear
We're connected to dozens of social networks at all times, with our phones sorting priority for us and assuring us that we're on top of incoming information.
ENGADGET: This is the Modem World: Why are we still texting?
The answer: independent space in which networks could be connected.
And as cyber-criminals become more sophisticated and networks more intricately connected, that human element leaves companies vulnerable to data leaks and intrusion in spite of billions spent on electronic protections.
The dongle connects to the web via local 3G networks and can be connected to up to five internet-enabled devices.
ENGADGET: Tep Wireless expands mobile hotspot rental plan to 50 countries, revamps pricing
It is inserted into a computer system through a USB port rather than over the Internet, and is therefore capable of infiltrating networks that are not connected to the Internet.
While my Indonesian friends and I used to run in fields with water buffalo and goats -- (laughter) -- a new generation of Indonesians is among the most wired in the world -- connected through cell phones and social networks.
More and more, our organizations will become a network-of-networks: people who stay connected with one another and reach out for knowledge or expertise when needed.
FORBES: It's the End of an Era - Enter the Knowledgeable Networker
When connected to the WU- 1b, the camera can shoot high quality images and movies and transfer them to smart devices, making it easy to stay connected and share content wirelessly to social networks.
ENGADGET: Nikon 1 V2 unveiled: 14.2 megapixel ILC shoots 15fps stills for $899.95 in November
应用推荐