Capterra Glossary
IRDA (Infrared Data Association)
The Infrared Data Association (IRDA) is a not-for-profit organization that maintains a series of standards for infrared data transmission, which is the transmission of data over infrared light. This technology connects laptops and personal digital assistants to desktop computers or printers so businesses can sync files between these devices. The IRDA provides various specifications for infrared data transmission.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About IRDA (Infrared Data Association)
The IRDA is an important source of information for SMBs that use infrared data transmissions to share files between devices. The association lays down security protocols for transmitting data over infrared light (for example, infrared cannot penetrate walls, limiting data leakage), allowing these businesses to exchange information safely and mitigate data loss.
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