Why does this matter operationally?
Automation
The use of software-defined logic, AI inference, and closed-loop control to remove human decision-making from routine or time-critical operations. Connectivity is the prerequisite for automation — data must move reliably before any automated response can be trusted.
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Link 16
A standardized, jam-resistant tactical data link protocol used by NATO and allied military forces to exchange real-time situational awareness, targeting, and command data directly between aircraft, ships, and ground units.
Protocol
Link State Routing
Link State Routing is a routing method in which routers exchange and flood link-state advertisements to build a shared network topology map, then independently compute optimal paths using shortest-path algorithms.
Protocol
Log Correlation
Log correlation is the process of comparing and joining log events so related activity can be interpreted as a single operational or security story.
Concept/Framework
LTE-M
A 3GPP-standardized cellular radio access technology within the LTE/5G ecosystem, optimized for IoT connectivity that requires mobility support, moderate throughput, or optional voice capability, distinguishing it from NB-IoT's more minimal…
Protocol
M2M Communication
M2M communication is the automated transmission of telemetry, commands, events, or status between machines or machine-facing services.
Concept/Framework
Machine Learning
Machine Learning is a method within artificial intelligence in which algorithms are trained on historical or streaming data to identify patterns and make predictions or classifications on new data, with…
Concept/Framework
Machine Vision
Machine Vision is the application of imaging hardware and image-processing or computer-vision software to automate industrial tasks such as inspection, defect detection, measurement, and robotic guidance, typically operating in real…
Concept/Framework
Management Plane
Management Plane is the part of a system used for configuration, monitoring, administration, and operational control of devices or services. It handles oversight and administration separately from user traffic handling.
Operations
Maritime IoT
The application of industrial IoT sensor and connectivity technology to vessel and port operations, encompassing engine and equipment condition monitoring, cargo and container tracking, and environmental sensing, adapted to the…
Concept/Framework
Measurement
Measurement is the process of assigning a value to a variable based on observation, sensing, or calculation according to a defined method. The result is used to understand state, compare…
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