Monthly Archives: December 2011

Telecommunications Essentials, Second Edition: The Complete Global Source (2nd Edition)

This is the eBook version of the printed book.

“In this updated and expanded edition of her excellent telecommunications primer, Lili explains in just the right detail everything you need to know to become fluent in this most important and fascinating industry. Besides including a satisfying amount of expert technical detail, the book also discusses equally crucial aspects of how communications technology affects society, culture, and politics. Electronic communications is changing the world for the better; learn from Lili’s expertise how you, too, can participate in the revolution.”
—Steve Riley, senior security strategist, Microsoft Corporation

“The book you hold in your hand is a rarity. In more than thirty years of teaching, administration, and research in telecommunications, I have never found a single book that could serve these diverse areas. The search is over. Telecommunications Essentials is best-of-breed in telecommunications publishing and represents the most thorough, comprehensive, and forward-looking resource to date. Both student and practitioner alike will find the unique blend of introductory and advanced material a ‘one-stop-shop.’ If it was a movie, this book would receive two thumbs up!”
—Dr. Art St. George, manager of advanced technologies, University of New Mexico

“Telecommunications Essentials should be on the shelf of every professional working in voice and data networking. It is the first place I go when I need to look up something…

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Introduction to Telecom Switching : Circuit Switching, Packet Switching, Optical Switching, Crossbar, TSI, Data Routing, and Virtual Circuits

Switching systems provide interconnected paths between points or nodes in communication networks. Some of these connections provide for continuous (circuit oriented) communication while others provide for independent bursts (packet oriented) data transmission. This excerpted chapter from Telecom Basics, 2nd Edition provides an overview of how circuit and packet switching systems operate. It describes the operation of crossbar, time slot interchange (TSI), optical, and high-speed packet switches. Packet data communication along with jitter buffers are explained. An introduction of switching in data networks using routers, switching hubs, gateways, and bridges is provided along with the theory and operation of permanent and switched virtual circuits (PVCs and SVCs).…

Telecommunications and Data Communications Handbook

For an accessible and comprehensive survey of telecommunications and data communications technologies and services, consult the Telecommunications and Data Communications Handbook, which includes information on origins, evolution and meaningful contemporary applications. Find discussions of technologies set in context, with details on fiber optics, cellular radio, digital carrier systems, TCP/IP, and the Internet. Explore topics like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP); 802.16 & WiMAX; Passive Optical Network (PON); 802.11g & Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) in this easily accessible guide without the burden of technical jargon.…

Broadbandits: Inside the $750 Billion Telecom Heist

Investigating the financial fraud and misguided power plays that brought down the telecom industry

Once the foundation of the Dow and NASDAQ, the telecom industry has eaten up more capital than any other industry in recent history and has nothing to show for it. Today, it is by far the worst culprit in the spate of financial dirty dealings that have been splashed across the business pages, and yet the rewards reaped by top executives at many of these failed or failing companies have been inversely proportionate to their decline. Broadbandits takes readers behind the scenes to get the story they won't get in the media. Investigative reporter Om Malik follows the money trail and deciphers the actions and motivations of a generation of new economy "barbarians" that brought down this once lucrative industry. This intriguing book offers an inside look into the telecom bubble, with tales and anecdotes about mavericks who turned simple light and glass fibers into veins of gold, financiers who got greedy and fleeced unsuspecting millions, clueless venture capitalists who thought they'd tapped into the mother lode, hapless entrepreneurs who believed that they were changing the world, and self-proclaimed pundits who were cheering it all on from the sidelines. Broadbandits is a compelling account of the downfall of telecom giants such as WorldCom and Global Crossing, and…

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Telecom Management for Call Centers: A Practical Guide

"Telecom Management for Call Centers offers a practical guide to addressing the most common issues faced by telecom management in large call-centers. This handbook was written primarily for the telecom manager; the techniques described here are practical and easily applicable, focusing on the issues the telecom manager faces in his or her daily operational work.

The lessons learned by the professionals in this growing field are not often documented and shared. This guide provides documentation of this practical knowledge in a single volume, presented by telecom professionals Luiz Augusto de Carvalho and Olavo Alves Jr. It offers a general view of how telecom infrastructures in large call-centers should be planned, priced, negotiated and managed. It examines call-center operations and provides guidelines for

• cost management;
• traffic management;
• call-center infrastructure;
• transport networks;
• GSM gateways deployment;
• billing systems and auditing;
• dialer deployment.

Carvalho and Alves also explore how to do the necessary calculations, prepare and use traffic matrixes, and map and analyze call-center traffic, including relevant case studies for all issues.

Put your call center on the path to success using the advice and methods offered in Telecom Management for Call Centers."
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Paladin Tools 1931 Datacomm and Telecom Scissors

Scissors for trimming cables & stripping insulation. Expanded loop adds to the ergonomic design making these scissors comfortable for any size hand to use & operate smoothly Serrated blades for easy cuts. 24 22 wire strippers built into blade. Lengthened handle provides greater leaverage, offering more cutting power with the same force and reducing fatigue.…

Greenlee 45472 Telecom Technician Kit

Contains all the essential tools and testers to install and maintain the voice network. Durable woven nylon pouch fits any belt up to 5" wide and keeps all the tools conveniently accessible.…

The Settlers of Catan

One of the most successful games of all time, Settlers of Catan is a trading and building game set in the mythical world of Catan. Players roll dice to determine which resources are generated each round and then must strategically trade those resources with other players to get what they need to build their settlements, cities, and roads. With multiple ways to gain victory points and a board that changes in every play, Settlers of Catan is a game that can be played hundreds of different ways. The base of a hugely successful franchise, with multiple engaging expansions, Settlers is the core game of many collections, and is a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. For 3 to 4 players.…