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In Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), a device that is attached to both the primary and secondary rings.
Industry:Technology
Dual mode refers to mobile devices that function on two different bearer technologies, such as GSM and WCDMA, or 1x and WCDMA. Most 3G phones are dual-mode and tri- or quad- band to enable users to roam onto 2G networks when they are outside the 3G coverage area.
Industry:Technology
This device can be wired or wireless. Similar to a residential gateway/router, this device does not have an integrated DSL modem. It is distinguished by its ability to work with different types of broadband distribution network, such as cable or DSL, and, therefore, has a port allowing for a connection with the output of an external modem (either DSL or cable).
Industry:Technology
A constraint-aware workflow control process in which the “drum” beat sets the pace of production based on the constraint’s capacity, the “buffer” provides a contingency, and the “rope” controls the flow of work.
Industry:Technology
The process of bringing a file down to a computer through a network and typically from a server, or some other computing device. Download times can be greatly affected by the method of connection to the network.
Industry:Technology
Satellite communication link that involves signal transmission or retransmission from in-orbit satellites to earth stations or other receiving terminals on the ground. See also uplink.
Industry:Technology
A domain name is a unique identifier for an Internet site or Internet Protocol (IP) network address, consisting of at least two segments separated by periods. Enterprises must register top-level domains with the Web Internet Registry and pay a yearly fee to maintain the registry.
Industry:Technology
The DoJa profile is the NTT DoCoMo Java environment specification for i-Mode mobile phones, used mainly for i-Mode games.
Industry:Technology
A Gartner concept that applies integrated document and output management (IDOM) technologies in specific industries for support of vertical (or sometimes horizontal) processes. Examples of industries and related processes include insurance (claims processing), engineering (technical document management), pharmaceuticals (new drug application), financial services (retirement processing) and cross-industry applications (call-center support).
Industry:Technology
