Broadband Access Technologies, Network Architectures and Services -- Annual Review of Communications, Vol. 58.

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31199) has announced the addition of Annual Review of Communications, Vol. 58 to their offering.

The International Engineering Consortium's Annual Review of Communications, Volume 58 is an indispensable reference publication for telecommunication and information-industry professionals. Each year the Consortium brings together into one unique resource the most current thinking and practical experience of industry professionals around the world on a variety of topics facing the information industry. This 700+ page reference tool is a must for executives, managers, engineers, analysts and educators in all sectors of today's changing information industry.

This latest edition of the Annual Review contains updates of current technologies through 2005 and is intended to keep readers informed of the most recent industry developments. The Annual Review encompasses the newest innovations from all corners of the globe and focuses on significant evolutions in information technology. Brought together in one volume are discussions of current market trends and leading business strategies; broadband access technologies, network architectures, and emerging services and applications; multimedia and IP communications technologies and services; packet networking; wireless communications and mobility; network management; and operations and quality control.

The Year's Critical Topics in Review

Industry professionals at all levels turn to the Annual Review for the latest information on issues impacting the communications industry. Detailed technology assessments, case studies, and deployment reports; business strategy reviews; regulatory updates; policy recommendations; market and service forecasts; revenue projections; and trend analyses are all part of the Annual Review. In addition, the Review includes background papers designed to help professionals educate themselves on current technology developments. Use this extensive, wide-ranging resource to make sure that you stay abreast of the most recent trends in the information industry.

More Than Fifty Years of Publication

The first edition of the Annual Review of Communications was published in May 1945. Since that time, the Annual Review has evolved each year along with the information industry to become a key resource for professionals at every level of organizational responsibility. Because it presents the very best insights, perspectives, and experiences of industry leaders on an annual basis, the Annual Review is considered to be one of the most useful resources for corporate libraries, training programs, and individual study. Volume 58 of the Annual Review contains an exclusive section of reports authored by senior executive officers of leading information-industry corporations and organizations. Use these executive perspectives to gain an invaluable edge in planning your company's future.

Sections Include:

Section I: Executive Perspectives

Section II: Business Strategies and Market Trends

Section III: Broadband Access Technologies, Network Architectures, and
Services On the Channel Characteristics of Overhead Medium-Voltage
Power Lines for Broadband Communications
P. Amirshahi, Department of Electrical Engineering, Center for
Information and Communications Technology Research (CICTR), The
Pennsylvania State University
M. Kavehrad, F.I.E.E.E., Department of Electrical Engineering, Center
for Information and Communications Technology Research (CICTR), The
Pennsylvania State University
Cable Multiservice Networks Converge around Carrier-Grade Optical
Ethernet Mitch Auster, Director, Product Marketing, Optical Ethernet
Group, CIENA Corporation

Section IV: IP Communications and Packet Networking
Embedded Real-Time Voice Quality Analysis System
Samy El-Hennawey, Technical Advisor, Nortel Networks
Don Lee, Senior Software Engineer, Nortel Networks
Mediation Solutions for VoIP Environments
Ed Hawco, Senior Technical/Marketing Writer, ACE*COMM Corporation

Section V: Wireless Communications and Mobility
CDMA: An Evolutionary Technology
Dr. Mohammad S. Alam, Professor and Chair, Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering, University of South Alabama Dr. M. A. Salam,
Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering, University of South Alabama Ms. Pavani Polu,
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of South Alabama
Multihop Mobile Wireless Internet Access: The Combined Use of Gateway
Mobility and Mobile IP's Simultaneous Binding Capability
Dr. Habib Ammari, Department of Computer Science and Engineering,
Southern Methodist University

Section VI: Operations, Network Management, and Quality Control
QoS Management in Multiservice Packet Networks
Luigi Atzori, CNIT Multimedia Communications Lab, DIEE, University of
Cagliari Daniele D. Giusto, CNIT Multimedia Communications Lab, DIEE,
University of Cagliari
Maurizio Murroni, CNIT Multimedia Communications Lab, DIEE, University
of Cagliari
End-to-End Service Monitoring through Active Call Testing
Gary Barton, Business-Development Manager, Operational Support Systems
Division, Agilent Technologies

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