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Menon, Siddhartha Shankar – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Broadband holds a critical position in the progress of economic and social indicators by connecting consumers, businesses and governments. South Korea has consistently been the global leader in broadband deployment since 1999. In the last ten years the Korean government has pursued several strategies for its broadband policy. The purpose of this…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Social Indicators, Information Technology, Foreign Countries
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Office of Technology Assessment. – 1993
This background paper analyzes technologies for tomorrow's information superhighways. Advanced networks will first be used to support scientists in their work, but will soon be deployed more widely in business, entertainment, health care, and education. Significant progress has been made toward the development of gigabit network technology since…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Futures (of Society), Information Networks, Information Technology
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Krockel, H.; Steven, G. – Information Services and Use, 1987
This review of the events leading to a planned materials information system in Europe focuses on national policies and actions the Commission of the European Communities. Recommendations issued by a 1982 workshop are discussed, and the objectives and development of a planned demonstrator program are outlined. (11 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Databases, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
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Bouras, C.; Ganos, P.; Karaliotas, A. – Internet Research, 2003
The current version of the IP protocol, IPv4, is the most widely used protocol in computer networks. This article describes mechanisms that can be used to facilitate the transition to the new version of the IP protocol, IPv6, and examines usability, usefulness and manageability. Describes how some of these mechanisms were applied to the Greek…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Information Networks
McFarlan, F. Warren – Information Technology Quarterly, 1988
Discusses the impact of information technologies on the academic environment and the need to manage changes in information services, and presents managerial strategies for information services in support and strategic positions. Problems unique to the academic environment are identified and possible solutions are suggested. (CLB)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Information Networks
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Stammen, Ronald M.; Richardson, Jolene – 1992
A new course, Independent Study Research and Writing via Telecommunications, is being developed by the Division of Independent Study (DIS) of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to teach telepublishing skills utilizing the NeXT telecommunicating (interpersonal computing) techniques, i.e., NeXT Mail. This multimedia electronic-mail…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Career Guidance, Computer Networks, Course Descriptions