DocumentCode
817943
Title
Technology 1993 - Data communications
Author
Sarch, R.
Author_Institution
IEEE Spectrum, New York, NY, USA
Volume
30
Issue
1
fYear
1993
Firstpage
42
Lastpage
45
Abstract
Trends and events during 1992 are reviewed. The pace quickened for standardization activities regarding ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) switching, the prime candidate for future networks. Tied in with the ATM activities, gigabit-per-second testbeds are sprouting in data communications research facilities. Internet continued to grow, with about 10000 networks and more than a million computers now connected and the computer population doubling every seven months. A competing technology, services based on low-orbiting satellites, gained a following.<>
Keywords
asynchronous transfer mode; data communication systems; reviews; standardisation; AD 1992 to 1993; ATM switching standardization; Internet; asynchronous transfer mode; data communications; gigabit-per-second testbeds; low-orbiting satellites; research facilities; Asynchronous transfer mode; Communication standards; Communications technology; Frame relay; Government; Quality of service; Switches; Technology management; Telecommunications; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.179239
Filename
179239
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