Glossary Of Terms

CCTV Applications

FibreSpeed's high bandwidth capacity is ideal for Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) applications. Better quality audio and images from multiple cameras and locations can be transmitted more securely and over longer distances using optical fibre networks, such as FibreSpeed.

Cloud Computing

A generic phrase used to describe a situation where IT services and software applications are delivered over the web through a standard internet browser. 

Consumer connectivity

Some FibreSpeed service providers already offer connection services for home or non-business users. Typically, these users have lower bandwidth requirements and don't need all the additional services associated with multiple workstations.

Data Centre Services
Data centres handle the storage, management and dissemination of data using hardware, software, processes and personnel. Using a third-party data centre handler can save your business time and money and give you peace of mind.

Dedicated fibre networks
Unlike standard connections using telephone wires, which you share with other users, a FibreSpeed connection can be dedicated to your business alone, guaranteeing your business high bandwidth at any time of day.

ADSL

ADSL broadband, or Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, is the most common broadband type, using standard phone lines. Bandwidth is limited, shared with other users (so slows down if more people use it), and upload speed is much slower than download speed. FibreSpeed does not use ADSL technology and therefore avoids these limitations.

High-speed connectivity

Refers to how your business or premises are connected to the FibreSpeed network. High-speed connections can be wired or wireless using various technologies.

Hosting/Co-location
Co-location is a hosting option for businesses that want the features of a large IT department without the costs. It allows you to locate your server machine (or rent one) in someone else's rack and share their bandwidth as your own. You simply access the server as if it was on your own premises.

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Organisations that provide Internet-based services and connectivity to end-users. FibreSpeed's Service Providers are ISPs.

Virtualisation 

Another word used to describe 'cloud computing' - see that entry for information. 

Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
VPN provides secure connections between private networks linked through the Internet. It allows remote computers to act as though they were on the same secure, local network, perfect for linking multiple sites, home-based or remote workers.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

VoIP enables people to make telephone calls using the Internet, instead of traditional copper wires. Very often it is a much more flexible and affordable telephony option.

WiFi

WiFi is a type of wireless IT communications technology used in many homes and businesses. It's ideal for networking computers in a compact area.

WiMAX

WiMAX is a wireless IT communications technology with two advantages over WiFi: users benefit from more reliable high bandwidth, unlike WiFi users who typically have to share bandwidth, and WiMAX extends over much greater distances.