Networking Glossary
Plain-language definitions of the enterprise networking terms that matter to your business.
Managed Service Provider (MSP)
A company that remotely manages a customer’s IT and network infrastructure under a subscription or retainer model.
Network Operations Center (NOC)
A centralised facility where teams monitor, manage, and maintain networks around the clock.
Enterprise Wi-Fi
Wireless networking designed for large organisations, prioritising capacity, security, and seamless roaming.
Failover
The automatic switch to a backup system or link when the primary one fails, keeping services available.
Network Infrastructure
The hardware, software, cabling, and services that enable connectivity and communication across an organisation.
Network Redundancy
Duplicate components or paths that keep a network running when part of it fails.
Network Segmentation
Dividing a network into isolated segments to improve security and performance.
SD-WAN
Software-defined wide area networking that intelligently steers traffic across multiple links for better performance and resilience.