TechnologyJuly 13, 2026
telemetry
/təˈlɛmɪtri/
Definition
The automatic measurement, collection, and transmission of data from remote or inaccessible sources to an IT system for monitoring and analysis.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'tele' (far off) and 'metron' (measure). The term emerged in the early 20th century to describe systems that transmit data from sensors to a central receiving station.
In the news
In the article, Lumen uses global network telemetry to monitor and analyze traffic across its backbone, allowing them to detect and block malicious adversary networks in real time.
Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs fights network security threats with AI
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