Networks
What are LTE categories
Following the recent update of our “Networking 101: A Glossary of Terms” help guide, Westbase.io has launched a new weekly “What Is” blog series to provide even more insight into the networking industry. In this week’s edition, we look at LTE categories: What are LTE… Continue reading What are LTE categories
What Are Smart Cities?
The term ‘Smart City’ is commonly used to describe a city that employs data collection sensors and IoT technology to improve the efficiency of its operations and resource management.
What is Out-Of-Band Management (OOBM)
An Out-Of-Band Management (OOBM) solution enables central teams to troubleshoot issues that are in remote locations even when the primary network isn’t available; this allows them to identify issues and possibly even get the primary network back online without ever having to visit the affected site.
What is Layer 7?
Layer 7 refers to the uppermost layer of the OSI model. Known as the “application layer”, it supports end-user processes and applications.
What is PCI Compliance?
To provide insight into the networking industry, Westbase.io run a “What Is” blog series. Take a look at the latest edition; What is PCI Compliance? What is PCI Compliance? The term PCI (Payment Card Industry) Compliance is a set of standards that must be met… Continue reading What is PCI Compliance?
What is Pop-Up Networking
Organisations today are increasingly seeing the need for “pop-up” or temporary locations. These may be for a variety of reasons, from events to pop-up shops and restaurants, to emergency centres for public and mobile health services.
The Cost of Downtime: What It Really Means to Lose Your Internet Connection
According to research completed by Beaming, in 2016 British businesses alone lost £7Billion due to Internet outages, with companies suffering an average of 3 days downtime each across the year.
What is Parallel Networking
Parallel networking – also known as “air-gapped networking” – essentially creates an independent network which runs alongside, or in parallel, to the primary network location.
What is the Industrial Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things, or IoT, describes a network of physical objects, and by their extension animals or people, all of which are connected to the Internet and able to share data via this connection.



