network services

Definitions

Software or protocols that provide essential functions, such as file sharing, printing, or email, to users and devices connected within a computer network.

The infrastructure and applications that facilitate communication and data exchange between nodes in a distributed computing environment.

Examples

The IT department is responsible for maintaining the stability of all internal network services.

Cloud-based network services allow employees to access company resources from any location.

A firewall is essential to protect critical network services from unauthorized external access.

Synonyms

connectivity solutions digital infrastructure web services telecommunications online utilities data transmission network resources

Antonyms

standalone systems offline operations isolated hardware disconnected environment local computing manual processes non-networked devices