Computer Communication Technologies for the 90's

Download or read book Computer Communication Technologies for the 90's written by Josef Raviv and published by North Holland. This book was released on 1988 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid development of computer communications has affected computer technology in general, as well as the functioning of corporations, government departments and the academic world. New issues have emerged, such as the use of computer communications to gain a competitive edge for an enterprise, the use of central databases and the remote installation of central computer equipment. The topics covered in this book include the dramatic development of optical communications, various ISDN applications, fast packet switching, network planning, monitoring, addressing, experience and architecture, OSI, routing and LAN, regulatory issues, and factory networks.