Introduction to Communications Technologies: A Guide for Non-Engineers, Third Edition 3rd edition [Kõva köide]

Jones, Kovac, and Groom create a starting point for people in the business community who do not have a high level of technical expertise, but need to have some understanding of the technical functions of their information and communication technologies in a corporate environment. This edition incorporates current technologies and processes, and some forward perspectives on where the networks might go in the next few years. Among the topics are basic concepts of electricity, the basics of multi-protocol label switching networking, local area network technology, virtualization, the Cloud and Cloud computing, and network security and management. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) Thanks to the advancement of faster processors within communication devices, there has been a rapid change in how information is modulated, multiplexed, managed, and moved. While formulas and functions are critical in creating the granular components and operations of individual technologies, understanding the applications and their purposes in the business environment only requires a basic scientific background. The third edition ofIntroduction to Communications Technologies: A Guide for Non-Engineers helps students in telecommunications business programs become familiar with and stay abreast of the ever-changing technology surrounding their industry.Used in the core curriculum at Ball State University’s graduate professional program in Information and Communication Sciences, this textbook is designed for graduate and undergraduate students who do not necessarily have a high level of technical expertise, but need to have some understanding of the technical functions of information and communication technologies to prepare them for working in a corporate environment.See What’s New in the Third Edition: Significant updates to the following chapters: Modulation Schemes; Signaling Formats, Multiplexing, and Digital Transmission; Packet Switching and Local Area Networks; Mobile Wireless Technologies; Network Security and ManagementAdded coverage of OFDMA, Metro Ethernet, 5G pre-standard configuration, ‘apps’ on mobile devices, and VoIP core switchingNew chapters on Big Data and the CloudAvoiding complicated equations and the need for calculus gymnastics, this textbook provides non-engineering students with a firm background and a broad understanding of the knowledge necessary to work within the fast-paced and ever-changing communications industry.