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Packet switching is a method of transmitting data over a computer network in which messages are divided into smaller, more manageable packets that are sent independently and reassembled at the receiving end. It requires specialized skills a...

Skills CategoryInformation Technology
Skills SubcategoryTelecommunications
Skills TypeSpecialized Skill
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