Smart manufacturing is driving efficiencies in automation as digital networks increasingly connect machines, production line equipment, and robotics. Operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) networks that are critical to the industrial internet of things (IIoT) rely on Ethernet for interoperability and to speed data transmission and ensure security. Microchip Technology‘s new LAN867x family of…
Intel technologies power vRAN momentum and edge build-out
As part of its MWC 2021 virtual event in June, Intel showcased multiple groundbreaking network deployments, powered by its technology and unveiled the Intel Network Platform. It also announced new additions to its leading product portfolio for 5G and edge. The company also confirmed its dedication to virtual radio-access network (vRAN), noting that nearly all…
EDGE Technology : GPRS EDGE Networks
GSM technology was a voice-only service primarily with a few additional features like SMS and low-bit circuit switched data services. Circuit switched services had their disadvantages and hence General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) was introduced in 1999 which allowed data transmission and reception in packet transfer mode within a PLMN without a permanent dedicated route between mobile and the external network.However, it was capable of only 171.2 Kbps theoretically even when all time slots were allocated to data services. For multimedia services, a minimum throughput of at least 384 Kbps is required. As a result, Enhanced Data Rate for GSM Evolution (EDGE) was proposed to European Telecommunications Standards Institute in 1997.