The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ETHERNET
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result ETHERNET
- Communication system Number Ten backed
- IT system with two numbers, the second raised
- Pitch tent here — it provides data link
- Enter the new computer system
- System connecting computers three and ten, malfunctioning
- 10 and 3 out for local network
- Ten plus three worked out by network of computers
- It helps PC to get information etc about missing lady’s bag
- Number Ten’s backing cable network
- Computer system that links two numbers, one reversed
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The straight part
We know that "network of computers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case network of computers = ethernet.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ETHERNET mean?
ETHERNET noun- A computer network that complies with this set of standards.