Wi-Fi Security
October 26th, 2006
With an increasing number of individuals and businesses relying on wireless networks, the security of devices and data becomes even more difficult and important.
Archive for October, 2006
The Final Network
October 26th, 2006
It will take decades, says Martin Thunman, CEO of PacketFront, but the next generation network will be limitless in its scoope and availability.
Voice, Video, and Data Network Convergence
October 22nd, 2006
Covers the latest standards and those being developed in an ever-evolving field
Provides insight into the latest technology of video and data over wireless networks and how convergence will be a driving force in this industry
Provides an understanding of the true capabilities behind each vendor’s solution to allow for informed buying decisions
PBX Systems for IP Telephony
October 21st, 2006
"Clear and precise analysis and discussion of PBX system design and capabilities. Allan Sulkin has a unique ability to explain complex systems in easily understandable terms." — Joe Licata, President, Siemens Enterprise Networks
"A welcome addition to the bookshelf for anyone interested in the evolving IP-PBX system. Voice and data communications managers alike will greatly benefit from this text." — Michael Thurk, Avaya, Group Vice President - Systems
"Allan Sulkin’s solid expertise and critical insight has been a valuable resource for the telecommunications community for over 20 years. He is uniquely qualified to articulate the very complex subject of PBX and IP telephony." — Kanji Suzuki, former EVP of NEC America and current president and CEO of NEC Infrontia, Inc.
Mobile Phone Crime
October 20th, 2006
With mobile phone crime on the increase, what can the industry do to control the problem, or is it best left to the police authorities?
Data Communications and Network Security
October 20th, 2006
Written for students and managers who do not have a technical background, Data Communications and Network Security comprehensively introduces students to the technology and management of data communications.
Roaming in Wireless Networks
October 16th, 2006
A cell phone’s roaming feature allows the user to get service when traveling beyond the boundaries of his/her service provider. Wireless service providers make approximately 30% of their operating profit from roaming. But despite being a major source of income, roaming suffers from a number of technological problems in the handoff between networks. Signal strength is wildly variable, calls are frequently dropped, and quality of service is poor. Based upon training courses the author teaches at Agilent and Hewlett-Packard, this is the first book to give communications engineers the know-how to faultlessly design and manage roaming services.
Cable Communications Technology
October 14th, 2006
Cable is now as much in the broadband business as it is television. This book explains the fundamentals of coaxial cable technology and the DSP that controls it, along with the cable modem and voice over IP technology now drastically changing the cable operators’ business. Aimed at working engineers and technicians, it can also be used a textbook for the a basic cable communications course in a 2 year tech program.
Integrated Broadband Networks: TCP/IP, ATM, SDH/SONET, and WDM/Optics
October 13th, 2006
“In this reviewer’s opinion, the authors of this book sucessfully implemented two ideas. First, the book is split into chapters describing single technologies, such as TCP/IP, ATM, SDH/SONET, and optics/WDM, and chapters investigating crucial aspects of protocol interworking broadband networks. Second, using recent knolwedge about evolutionary trends in modern networking and issues important in real implementation of service integration, and changes in modern telecommunications business, the authors consistently recall the main ideas lying behind contemporary networking and describe how they are implemented by different technologies. This book is written for network engineers and students. Researchers can also find a unified description of protocols and ideas necessary for understanding modern networking issues. This book is undoubtedly a high-quality reference for all technologies building contemporary broadband networks, and can be used by either novice and experienced engineers. ”
—IEEE Communications Magazine, February 2004
DC Power System Design for Telecommunications
October 11th, 2006
Straightforward, systematic approach for designing reliable dc power systems for telecommunications
Here is a must-have resource for anyone responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining telecommunications systems. The text explains how to design direct current (dc) power systems that operate at nominal voltages of 24 and 48 volts dc, use lead-acid batteries, and are installed in public network telecommunications systems and other exclusive-use environments. Rather than train readers to design systems by rote, the author gives readers the skills and knowledge to perform systematic analyses to make the best choices based on several economic, operational, electrical, and physical considerations.
