Telecom and Networking Glossary: Understanding Communication Technology

This book is for small organizations and non-technical people who need to make sense out of the evolving telecommunications industry, its unique language and the wonderful new technologies that enhance our lives. Although the jargon can be confusing, the benefits of the technology are truly awesome, and every organization must learn what it means and how it works. This glossary is a valuable tool to help you decide specifically which technologies can help your business and how to put them to use: find out what the telecom salesperson is talking about before making a major new purchase; find out not only what a term means, but also how the underlying technology can be put to use in meeting your specific requirements; evaluate competing technologies in determining which is best for your unique situation; find out where the latest technological advances are taking us and what the future holds; get an insider's understanding of what is behind the telecommunications revolution, at a unique time in history when the enormous $750 billion global telecommunications industry is undergoing unprecedented upheaval and change; and become a savvy investor in the high-flying telecom and networking stocks.
In easy-to-understand language, this guide provides a clear overview of telecom and networking technology and puts into perspective how it all fits together.