Presents an overview of the impact of fiber optics on telecommunications and its application to information processing and library services, including information retrieval, news services, remote transmission of library services, and library networking. (RAA)

Discusses the uses of the automated attendant, that "voice" that leads a caller through a series of menus to reach the "answer". Considers ways the autoattendant can be useful or detrimental in the higher education setting. (SLD)

Offers a theoretical inquiry into changes in the ontology of labor in contemporary industry, and the enabling role played by telecommunications technology in these changes. Asserts that while labor is fundamentally cooperative and communicative, the temporal instability in the workplace caused by neo-liberal forces is undermining the sense of…

Argues that the European Union's expectations in building an information society are exaggerated. Summarizes the information and telecommunications policy of the European Union (EU), discusses the EU's understanding of the term "information society," and raises questions about specific EU activities to establish an information society.…

Provides an update on the standards that are governing digital multimedia technology. Highlights include symmetrical multimedia standards that include a variety of compression and transmission schemes; asymmetrical multimedia standards that includes compressed digital motion video and still images; applications sharing; networks; and the Internet.…

Conceptualizes the Internet in terms of the NII's (National Information Infrastructure) proposed features; suggests that it will be interactive, have multimedia capability, and be a network of networks; and discusses legislative and budgetary issues affecting the development and use of technology in the classroom. Sidebars highlight individual…

Discusses the planning and provision of mobile communications in Slovenia and suggests areas that will be developed in the future. Topics include the global mobile market; digital mobile networks; evolution from voice to multimedia services; wireless application protocol; the Internet; general packet radio service; and universal mobile…

Discusses the acquisition of a one-card communications program at the University of Oklahoma designed to address the school's expanding needs. How one-card systems are increasing student security are highlighted. (GR)

Computing and telecommunications, key to an information-based society, are increasingly targets for criminals and mischief makers. This article examines the effects of malicious computer abuse: hacking and viruses, highlights the apparent increase in incidents, and examines their effect on public perceptions of technology. Presents broad…

Examines top regulatory issues and other unique issues resulting from this regulatory overlay when negotiating for corporate telecom services. Issues cover such topics as tariffs, rate negotiation, exclusivity provisions, revenue commitments, mid-term negotiations, service-level agreements, and dispute resolution. (GR)

Describes how several school districts are using wireless laptop and handheld computers for teaching and learning. Includes tips and lessons learned. (PKP)

Discusses new electronic commerce applications enabled by mobility and personalization over mobile devices; considers the convergence of the wireless, the fixed Internet, and the media industries; describes innovative pricing models; and reports results from a survey of users of I-mode, a wireless Internet service offering Web browsing and email…

A user communicates, or interacts, with a handheld device via a series of interfaces. These interfaces facilitate a dialog between the person and the cell phone, PDA, or MP3 player by receiving input and responding to human action with feedback. People interact with handheld screen interfaces at a very intimate level. It is rare that someone will…

The higher education community has long been a vocal proponent of bringing advanced networking to every home and office as well as to all locations on campus. A combination of old and new technologies promises to extend the reach and the speed of the Internet. The long-awaited transformation to a networked society is under way and gaining momentum.

One of the most dramatic examples of how invaluable a resource technology can be occurred immediately after Sept. 11, 2001. What is not as well known is how Avi Duvdevani, who was New York City's acting commissioner for the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications at the time of the attacks, his team, and numerous businesses and…