Network splicing is the process of joining together two separate networks to work as one to get a larger bandwidth and throughput. It's often used in telecommunications to improve the efficiency of a network by combining multiple network segments.
Here are some examples of how network splicing is used:
- Combining different types of networks: A network splicing solution could be used to combine a fiber optic network with a copper network, allowing data to flow seamlessly across both types of infrastructure.
- Scaling network capacity: Network splicing can be used to increase the capacity of a network by combining multiple smaller networks into a larger one.
- Improving network reliability: Splicing networks can create a more robust and reliable network by providing multiple paths for data to travel.
This process is distinct from network slicing, which is a technology that allows multiple virtual networks to be created on top of a shared physical network. While both network splicing and network slicing involve combining networks, network splicing refers to the physical joining of networks, while network slicing is a virtual process.
