NGI Next Generation Internet Initiative
By the U.S. government proposed bill is aimed at building the next generation Internet (INTERNET) basis.

NGN (Next Generation Network)
Next-generation network is not only a single, integrated packet networks to support multiple services simultaneously, but more importantly, it uses the new distributed network architecture, the service control and complete separation of bearer channel to connect and support a variety of access modes ( wired and wireless, narrowband and broadband), and interoperability with existing networks to provide various services in today's networks, but also provides a new generation of interactive multimedia services and open service interface, and to ensure carrier-class reliability and the end of the end quality of service (QoS).
Meanwhile, a new generation of network software and hardware switching platforms and a variety of agreements should be open, rather than the specific companies, which increased the interconnection, thereby reducing the hardware cost. Industry can be a smooth transition of existing networks to next-generation network, on the one hand to ensure the continuity of business income, on the other to create new revenue sources and competitive advantage.

NiMH Nickel-Metal Hydride
Formed by the nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries, better performance than the nickel-cadmium batteries, and no memory effect (MEMORY EFFECT).

NIC Network Interface Card
Network card, the provision of computer connect to the network (NETWORK) transmission medium (MEDIA) and network basic communication function expansion card (EXPANSION CARD).