Network Convergence

Published on 18 March 2010 by in Networks

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Network convergence is a key enabler for emerging applications such as IPTV, VoIP, location-aware social networks, and media rich content services. Businesses and carriers are driving towards converged networks to reduce operational costs. There are significant security and implementation risks associated with the implementation of converged networks. However, there are mitigations and active research projects working to minimize these dangers.

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Wireless networks are a key enabling technology for the modern information age. The proliferation of Wi-Fi hotspots, cellular data networks, and generally ubiquitous and pervasive networks, combined with mobile devices that support the global positioning system and the varied wireless standards, has led to an access anywhere paradigm that transforms the delivery of services. One of the transformative, emerging uses of wireless technologies is the mobile banking application. Mobile banking applications that utilize wireless networks provide a secure and convenient means for customers to access financial services.

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The availability of reliable, high speed, high bandwidth connectivity has grown exponentially over the last ten to fifteen years. Pervasive network connectivity has and will continue to have a dramatic effect on the features, functionality, and types of programs and services people utilize for computing. One aspect of human life that stands to change due to pervasive connectivity is healthcare.

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