Capterra Glossary
Ubiquitous Networking
Ubiquitous networking, commonly referred to as persuasive networking, is the combination of the wired and wireless technologies that support the communication of computing devices that are embedded in everyday objects. This includes the platforms these devices operate on, the networks that connect them, and the user devices that make use of the available information they contain.
Ubiquitous networking is an essential element of ubiquitous computing, which is the act of embedding microprocessors into world objects to make them perform useful tasks in a way that minimizes the user’s need to interact with computers as they are. An example of ubiquitous computing would be a smart speaker that allows users to listen to audiobooks by voice command.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Ubiquitous Networking
Ubiquitous networking is often used by small businesses and startups in the technology industry to develop new, innovative technologies. Smart speakers, smart sensors, and wearable devices are just a few examples of the types of technologies that are made operable by ubiquitous networking. Many of the devices made functional by ubiquitous networking are commonly used by businesses that operate in the energy, entertainment, healthcare, military, and logistics industries.
Related Terms
- Synchronous
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Intranet
- Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
- Data Center
- Authorization
- Multitenancy