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One of the hottest topics in the telecommuncations industry today is the migration of voice traffic from the circuit switched Telco networks to packet switched networks such as IP, ATM, Frame Relay an
Solving problems in parallel and distributed computing through the use of bio-inspired techniques. Recent years have seen a surge of interest in computational methods patterned after natural phenomena
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Charles H. Ferguson, who electrified the world with his Oscar-winning documentary Inside Job, now explains how a predator elite took over the country, step by step, and he exposes the networks of acad
In this groundbreaking book, Adrian Bejan takes the recurring patterns in nature—trees, tributaries, air passages, neural networks, and lightning bolts—and reveals how a single principle of physics, t
Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies--and however fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster
Shipwrecks discovered throughout Southeast Asia and the precious cargoes they contain represent invaluable information for the study of international trade networks. However, these treasure troves of
The world-wide proliferation of cellular networks has revolutionized telecommunication systems. The transition from Analog to Digital RF technology enabled substantial increase in voice traffic using
The first edition, published in 1973, has become a classic reference in the field. Now with the second edition, readers will find information on key new topics such as neural networks and statistical
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Why, despite all the mentoring programs, executive training seminars, working women's networks, and other initiatives, are professional women still not where they want to be? Why are many women stereo
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In a world of huge, interconnected networks that can be completely blacked out by disturbances, POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION offers you an improved understanding of the requirements necessary for prompt an
A textbook for a graduate or advanced undergraduate course in neural networks for computer-science or engineering students. Presumes the standard calculus, differential equations, and advanced mathema
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The wide popularity of both wireless and fixed telecommunications devices has not necessarily led to a complete understanding of the technologies and designs by non-specialists. Valdar (visiting telec
This thick book provides an overview of the third generation partnership program (3GPP), the WCDMA principles, the UMTS network architecture, and the accompanying protocols. It then explains procedure
In this advanced textbook, Aggelou (Greek Institute of Technology) addresses the technical challenges posed by ensuring effective routing, energy-efficient protocols, and quality of service support in
This comprehensive reference is the first book available that explains the configuration and operation of Juniper technology, products, and the protocol implementation behind it. Written by a team of
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The Digital Age we live in is as transformative as the Industrial Revolution and Joshua Cooper Ramo explains how to survive.If you find yourself longing for a disconnected world where information is n
Human beings are social animals. Yet despite vast amounts of research into political decision making, very little attention has been devoted to its social dimensions. In political science, social rela
Remoting offers developers many ways to customize the communications process, for efficiency, security, performance and power, and allows seamless integration of components running on several computer
Readers will now be able to quickly learn about the exciting field of telecom technologies with this introductory book. This new series presents the material in an easy-to-understand that helps broade
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