What Does Ambient Networks Mean?

An ambient network is a network combination that was developed to solve issues and problems related to switching. It is used to build up a network that is compatible for current and forthcoming physical network infrastructures, allowing people to connect with each other all over the world.

Techopedia Explains Ambient Networks

Ambient networking emerged from a European Commission-sponsored project called the IST Ambient Network project. The project was part of the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6), which aimed to explore future communication systems.