Abstract :
A paradigm that defines the wide area networks (WANs) of today and tomorrow is described. Characterized by increasingly higher speeds, a broader range of connectivity options, and the appearance of extremely dynamic topologies that are constantly changing, this paradigm features unprecedented levels of flexibility and configurability for network users everywhere. The factors driving the evolution of global telecommunications services are reviewed. The roles of the computer networking vendor, connectivity options, bandwidth and performance choices, and dynamic internetwork topologies in establishing WAN services are discussed.<>
Keywords :
internetworking; telecommunication services; wide area networks; WAN services; bandwidth; computer networking vendor; connectivity options; dynamic internetwork topologies; global telecommunications services; performance; wide area networks; Acceleration; Companies; Computer networks; Internet; Internetworking; Military computing; Technology planning; Telecommunication computing; Telecommunication network topology; Wide area networks;
