IoT protocols and communication standards refer to the vast network of devices that are connected to the Internet and can exchange data with each other. Learn more about IoT software development ...

Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, CC-Link, Mudbus, OPC UA are common in industrial automation. SNMP, REST, SMTP, POP, HTTP, FTP, ODBC, OLE-DB and OPC UA (again) are protocols common in the IT space.

Network protocols are formal standards and policies consisting of rules, procedures, and formats that define how data is exchanged over networks. They ensure that devices can communicate effectively, ...

Deep space communication protocols serve as the backbone of interplanetary data exchange, where vast distances and significant signal delays demand robust and adaptive transmission techniques.

The Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report reveals the trusted traffic networks must stop, as many enterprises still rely on the use of insecure protocols such as HTTP, Telnet and early versions of SMB.

The technology started with 10-Mb/s coax cabling (10BASE5). Twisted-pair and RJ45 connectors quickly replaced that, while fiber optics was implemented for high-speed, long-distance communication.

IoT stands for the Internet of Things. It’s a way to connect everyday objects, like your fridge or even a car, to the ...

“Not being overcomplicated is Modbus TCP/IP’s biggest draw, not only for PLCs, but especially for PC-based applications,” said Jason Haldeman, senior product specialist for I/O and networking at ...

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