Product Description
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a sophisticated telecommunications technique that allows for simultaneous transmission of voice, image, and computer data, a key element of the explosion in multimedia usage. This is an accessible introduction to the underlying principles and meaningful uses of ATM. It addresses the challenges that network planners and manufacturers will face as they grasp this quickly emerging technology.
From the Back Cover
ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) is the most sophisticated telecommunications technique available for simultaneous transmission of sound, data and images across broadband integrated services digital networks (B–ISDN). For telecommunication network planners this emerging technology will bring an endless range of new opportunities. But how does it work and just how can an organisation successfully exploit ATM? Written in a highly accessible style, this book unravels the technical complexities of ATM technology and networks, as well as assessing the most useful practical applications. A comprehensive guide which:
∗ Tackles the technical principles and goals of ATM
∗ Offers practical tips on how to deploy ATM
∗ Discusses existing and potential problems and looks at how to overcome them
∗ Covers the most effective applications of ATM technology
∗ Provides an extensive glossary of acronyms, terms and technical standards
Corporate telecommunications and IT (MIS) managers, network planners and technicians will find this an invaluable reference source for the effective utilisation of ATM. For communications students, this text provides easy access to the technical principles and uses of ATM.
