traverse?
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax) is one of the technologies designed to meet the demands of the applications. One of the challenges faced by network operators is to provide consistent Quality of Service (QoS) to the applications as they traverse the different transport technologies.

What does the word "traverse" mean in this context?

Thanks a lot in advance

Question

traverse?
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax) is one of the technologies designed to meet the demands of the applications. One of the challenges faced by network operators is to provide consistent Quality of Service (QoS) to the applications as they traverse the different transport technologies.

What does the word "traverse" mean in this context?

Thanks a lot in advance

Answer

It means to travel or move across, or to move from one thing to another, whilst including or benefiting from qualities inherent in both things. So it is a very good word to use in this instance, as it describes moving between different technologies, and still being able to use the same applications.