Product Description

In this one-of-a-kind, jargon-free volume, renowned communications expert and instructor Bud Bates breaks down every broadband technology and explains it by function, subjecting each to 3 questions: what is it, what will it do for me, and what is it going to cost me. This is the leading title in the field, heavily updated to reflect the latest technologies. It includes new chapters on MPLS (MultiProtocol Label Switching), 2.5/3G wireless, GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), MMDS (Microwave Multi-Point Distribution System), and more. It is valuable to both technical and business people, and emphasizes key concepts and techniques for getting the job done right.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #848305 in Books
• Published on: 2002-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 805 pages

From the Back Cover
THE BLOCKBUSTER OVERVIEW OF BROADBAND
Updated and Expanded to Reflect the Latest Technologies!

Whether you're a 'techie' or a business executive, getting a top-to-bottom understanding of broadband - the kind that will pay 'real world' dividends at work has never been easier! In this straightforward, jargon-free volume, renowned communications expert and master instructor Bud Bates breaks down every broadband technology and explains it by function. Bates subjects each technology to the three essential questions:
- What is it?
- What will it do for me?
- What it is going to cost me?

No matter what your role in the telecommunications field, whether you're a network administrator or marketing manager, you'll get all the latest coverage in communications, from basic concepts to advanced topics. Not theory, but the practical info you need to make the right choice and get the job done right the first time

This second edition has been updated to include the latest technologies, including:
- MPLS
- 2.5G/3G Wireless
- GPRS
- MMDS
- And more

With over 200 detailed illustrations and a logical building-block organization, the Handbook considers the concept of a technology, looks a deployment and cost issues, and then describes the use of technologies as they are implemented. Bates gives you exactly what you need to survive and prosper in today's complex, budget-conscious communications arena.

If you want a reference that goes beyond theory to provide wide-ranging, practical coverage of the latest telecom technologies and their application - your search ends with Broadband Telecommunications Handbook, 2/e.

About the Author
REGIS "BUD" BATES has more than 36 years of experience in telecommunications and information systems. He oversees the overall operation of TC International Consulting, Inc. (TCIC) of Phoenix, Arizona. TCIC is a full-service management consulting organization that specializes in designing and integrating information technologies. TC International Consulting leads the pack in strategic development and implementation of new technologies for carriers and corporations alike. Bud's experience served in major network designs from Local Area Networks (LANs) to Wide Area Networks (WANs) using high-quality, all-digital transmission services: T1, T3, and SONET/SDH. His studies and recommendations resulted in significant financial savings. One project included the design and implementation of a Frame Relay network that spanned over 14 countries and 80 locations. This project resulted in huge monthly savings while preseving subsecond response times across the network. His articles have been published in Network World, Information Week, International Journal of Information Management, and others. He has authored numerous books published by McGraw-Hill and Artech House. His recent published books Voice and Data Communications, Fourth Edition; GPRS, and Optical Switching and Networking continue to fall on McGraw-Hill's bestseller list. Bud also develops and conducts various public seminars throughout the world, ranging from a managerial overview to very technical instruction on voice, data, and LAN communications. He spends must of his time working with the major telecommunications manufacturers in training their staff members on the innovations of technology and the convergence of voice and data networks for the future. Many of his materials are used throughout the higher education institutions in certification and graduate-level classes in telecommunications management.

Customer Reviews

Everything you always wanted to know
Well maybe not everything. The technology is broad and ever changing. However this book is packed with juicy tidbits about all kinds of broad band communications. I already know a lot of the information. However there are two distinct advantages in this book. One is to tell you what you know from a different point of view; this help round out the concepts in ones head. The second advantage is the book starts from ground zero allowing non technical people the ability to communicate and make educated decisions about communications.

After this overview book you can go into more depth with the manuals from the product. However you will find yourself coming back to this book to affirm the concepts. You can use the book like a dictionary of terms or an encyclopedia.

Some of the high lights:
Introduction to Telecommunications
Telecommunications Systems
Virtual Privet Networks
Data Virtual Private Networks
Advanced Intelligent Networks
Local number Portability
Computer Telephony Integration
Signaling System 7
CTI Technologies and Applications
Integrated Service and Digital Network
Frame Relay
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
ATM and Frame Relay Internetworking
Cable TV Systems
Cable Modem Systems and Technology
xDSL
MMDS and LMDS
Specialized Mobile Radio
Cellular Communications
Global Service Mobile Communications
Personal Communications Services
Wireless Data Communications
General Packet Radio Service
Third-Generation (3G) Wireless System
Satellite Communications Networking
Low-Earth-Orbit Satellites
The T Carrier Systems (T-1, T-2, and T3)
Synchronous Optical Network
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
Wave Division Multiplexing
The Internet
Network Management SNMP

Excellent and informative, an absolute in telecommunications
This book is a must for anyone who wishes to gain invaluable knowledge of the telecommunications industry. The content takes the reader through the initial telco infrastructure, continuing through to ATM, Frame Relay, ISDN, ADSL,Laser, VoIP and Broadband Wireless Access...Well done Bud.