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What does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
What is an example of a Personal Area Network (PAN)?
The Internet is a multi-layer global network system that connects millions of devices.
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Digital transformation is the application of digital technology to provide the stage for business and industry to ______.
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What can smart devices do if programmed appropriately?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of digital network mentioned?
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How many new devices are estimated to be connected to the Internet each month?
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Fog Computing is the processing of data at the center of a corporate network.
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Study Notes
Digital Transformation
- More smart devices exist than people
- Smart devices are connected to the internet 24 hours a day
- By 2030 each consumer will have 15 smart devices
- Digital transformation applies digital technologies to innovate business and industry
- With the right programming, smart devices can evaluate data and modify processes or settings
- With enough data, smart devices can learn and edit their own code based on parameters
- Smart cities use sensors to control traffic flows, parking, water utilization and other infrastructures
The Internet of Things (IoT)
- Internet of Things (IoT) connects millions of smart devices and sensors to the Internet
- Previously non-smart objects, like doorknobs and light bulbs, can now be equipped with intelligent sensors that collect and transfer data to a network
- An estimated 3 million new devices are connected to the Internet each month
- There will be over 50 billion connected devices worldwide in the next four years
- Two-thirds of connected devices will be “things”: sensors, actuators, and intelligent devices that monitor, control, analyze, and optimize the world
Networking
- Networks provide the foundation for the Internet and the digital world
- Networks can range from simple networks consisting of two computers, to networks connecting millions of devices
- Networks can provide products and services to customers via their connection to the Internet
Network Types
- Personal Area Network (PAN) - Connecting your smartphone to your car via Bluetooth is an example of a PAN
- Local Area Network (LAN) - Networks in a small geographic area, like a home or small business
- Wide Area Networks (WANs) - A collection of LANs that provides inter-LAN and Internet connectivity
- Internet - A multi-layer global network system that connects hundreds of millions of computers
- Wireless Networks - Use electromagnetic waves to carry signals over the network
- The Cloud - Data centers or groups of connected servers used to store and analyze data, provide access to on-line applications, and provide backup services
- The Edge - The physical "edge" of a corporate network
- Fog Computing - Data from IoT devices is pre-processed for immediate use in the fog located at the edge of the network
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Explore the concepts of digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT). Learn how smart devices are changing business landscapes and daily life. This quiz will test your knowledge on the implications and future outlook of connected devices and smart technology.
