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| Telecommunications | 7 |
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| Butters, Gerry | 1 |
| Flanagan, Patrick | 1 |
| Fromm, Larry | 1 |
| Gross, Rod | 1 |
| Lusa, John M. | 1 |
| Somers, Doug | 1 |
| Taylor, William E. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Gross, Rod – Telecommunications, 1996
ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) network technology handles the real-time continuous traffic flow necessary to support desktop multimedia applications. Describes network applications already used: desktop video collaboration, distance learning, and broadcasting video delivery. Examines the architecture of ATM technology, video delivery and sound…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Communications, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Cooperation
Fromm, Larry – Telecommunications, 1997
More than 40 leading computer and telephony companies have united to lead the charge toward open standards and universal interoperability for Internet telephony products. The voice of IP Forum (VoIP) is working to define technical guidelines for two-party, real-time communications over IP networks, including provisions for compatibility with…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Services
Butters, Gerry – Telecommunications, 1998
Presents insights into the state of networking of the near future. Discusses the promotion of virtual reality in every-day society; the unlimited bandwidth of optical networking; and terrestrial wireless links tethered to optical tools. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Futures (of Society), Information Networks
Somers, Doug – Telecommunications, 1998
Discusses how service providers can address the challenge of costs and the need for attractive services valuable to business customers. Focuses on Internet service control; applying intelligent networking features to the internet working services dilemma; and providing access control over network-based applications for Internet virtual private…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Business, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
Taylor, William E. – Telecommunications, 1997
Integrated remote access servers support many different types of access. Remote access has been integrated as a strategic tool as application developers build remote access capabilities into their software. Discusses demands of using remote access as a strategic component and management matters. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
Flanagan, Patrick – Telecommunications, 1997
Reviews the current state of "one-stop shopping" for telecom services. Discusses regulatory obstacles; administrative problems with single billing; and resistance of telecom providers to change. Concludes that the leading one-stop shopping providers will be individual carriers who offer cost savings. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Information Services
Lusa, John M. – Telecommunications, 1998
Discusses results of a survey of 112 network and telecom managers--members of the Communications Managers Association (CMA)--to identify problems relating to the operation of large enterprise networks. Results are presented in a table under categories of: respondent profile; network management systems; carrier management; enterprise management;…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Database Management Systems, Information Networks
