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Communications Protocols

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Communications protocols is the set of rules and standards that dictate how devices exchange information and messages over a network. A skilled professional with this specialization possesses the ability to design, implement, and troublesho...

Skills CategoryInformation Technology
Skills SubcategoryTelecommunications
Skills TypeSpecialized Skill
Specialized TagsSoftware

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