Do you need a one-volume lesson about business applications of the Internet and other computer-based hardware and software? This book provides comprehensive coverage of four major areas: The Internet and Data Communications Basics, Popular Types of Networks, Design, Implementation, and Management Issues in a Network Environment, and Data Communication and Internet Applications. The Handbook of Business Data Communications looks briefly at the major corporations working in each category. In addition to practical examples, short case studies, and summaries of emerging issues in data communications, Professor Bidgoli discusses personal, social, organizational, and legal issues surrounding the use of networks and business software. Easy to use, balanced, and up-to-date, the Handbook has both answers and insights into future trends in business data communications. Key Features * An industry profile begins each chapter, providing readers with ways to learn more about the products they use * Numerous case studies of businesses throughout the book highlight applications topics * Includes balanced presentations of current and emerging technologies as well as useful discussions of security issues and measures * Presents thorough examinations of the Internet and intranets/extranets * Social, organizational, and legal materials provide context for data communications information * Summaries and review questions reinforce the aims of each chapter

The Definitive Telecommunications Reference--Fully Updated Understand cutting-edge telecommunication and networking technologies using this straightforward, real-world implementation guide. Fully revised to cover all of the latest transmission protocols, Voice & Data Communications Handbook, Fifth Edition covers all the bases-from analog transmission, VPNs, and LANs to DSL, CATV, WiFi, VoIP, and GSM. This authoritative volume covers the ins-and-outs of each vital topic, supplies practical examples and solutions, and provides helpful self-tests. You'll also find up-to-date information on regulatory standards, switches, routers, frame relay, and security procedures. Use new wireless technologies Understand the building blocks of analog transmission-bandwith, amplitude, and frequency Provide transparent communications using the OSI model and seven-layer architecture Comply with local and federal regulations and RBOCs Transmit information using routers, SS7, PBX, and KTS switches Send and receive data across TCP/IP, wireless, cellular, and optical systems Create a connection using a modem Connect to multiple VPNs and LANs using frame relay, ATM, and MPLS Deploy high-speed broadband access with cable modems, xDSL, and CATV Get details on VoIP, SIP, and voice over data services Increase bandwidth using IP telephony techniques and PBX equipment

Included in this work is coverage of the Internet and WWW, with a detailed examination of Intranets. Real-world case studies and Web courses are used to support the pedagogy.

The Handbook includes chapters on all the major industry standards, quick reference tables, helpful appendices, plus a new glossary and list of acronyms. This practical handbook can stand alone or as a companion volume to DeCusatis: Fiber Optic Data Communication: Technological Advances and Trends (February 2002, ISBN: 0-12-207892-6), which was developed in tandem with this book. * Includes emerging technologies such as Infiniband, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and MPLS Optical Switching* Describes leading edge commercial products, including LEAF and MetroCore fibers, dense wavelength multiplexing, and Small Form Factor transceiver packages* Covers all major industry standards, often written by the same people who designed the standards themselves* Includes an expanded listing of references on the World Wide Web, plus hard-to-find references for international, homologation, and type approval requirements* Convenient tables of key optical datacom parameters and glossary with hundreds of definitions and acronyms* Industry buzzwords explained, including SAN, NAS, and MAN networking* Datacom market analysis and future projections from industry leading forecasters

Straightforward and jargon-free, this updated edition is highly useful for anyone wanting to understand the latest advances in telecommunications and the rapidly evolving field of voice and data communications."--Jacket.

For an accessible and comprehensive survey of telecommunications and data communications technologies and services, consult the Telecommunications and Data Communications Handbook, which includes information on origins, evolution and meaningful contemporary applications. Find discussions of technologies set in context, with details on fiber optics, cellular radio, digital carrier systems, TCP/IP, and the Internet. Explore topics like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP); 802.16 & WiMAX; Passive Optical Network (PON); 802.11g & Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) in this easily accessible guide without the burden of technical jargon.