Communications Technology Guide For Business / Edition 1

by Richard Downey, Philip Dr Walsh, Sean Boland

Overview

Here's a broad, integrated view of existing communications technologies available world-wide -- including the Internet and Web, digital mobile telephony, ISDN, SMDS, frame relay, and ATM -- from a practical business perspective. Covering both private and public networks, the book offers a basic explanation of a wide range of technologies and describes their underlying principles and features, as well as the factors that differentiate them. The guide also showcases typical applications, exposes inherent limitations, explains pricing and methods of comparison, and discusses security pitfalls and protection systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780890068274
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/01/1997
Series:	Artech House Telecommunications Library Series
Pages:	440
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.13(d)

About the Author

Richard Downey is an executive engineer for Telecom Eireann in Dublin, Ireland. He holds a B.Sc. in electrical engineering from the University of Dublin.

Seán Boland is also an executive engineer for Telecom Eireann and holds a B.Sc. in electrical engineering from the University of Dublin.

Philip Walsh is an intelligent networks consultant for Ericsson's Expertise in Dublin, Ireland. He also holds a B.Sc. in electrical engineering from the University of Dublin.

Table of Contents

Contents: Communication Services and Networks. Communication Principles. PBXs. Local Area Networks. The Telephone Network. ISDN. Public Data Networks. The Internet. Mobile Communication. Value-Added Services. Communication Equipment. LAN Interconnect. A Business Approach to Communication. Developing a Communication Solution. Supplier Selection and Management. Tariffs.

Editorial Reviews

A broad view of telecommunications technologies looking at typical applications, costs, limitations, and security. Other topics include solutions to communication problems, a business planning process, supplier selection and management, and the impact of tariffs. The authors assert that a distinct line between communications technology and information technology no longer exists. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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