The MIS and LAN Managers Guide to Advanced Telecommunications
examines the technologies, devices, and equipment commonly used by
telecommunications carriers. Discussions include the basics of
voice and data communications as well as a wide range of
telecommunications topics, particularly wide area networks and
digital networks focusing on client server LAN networks. Major
issues surrounding LAN interconnection are explained in
easy-to-understand language and numerous illustrations.

The text provides the MIS or network manager with a comprehensive
view of emerging telecommunications technologies, current
networking technology for information systems, and detailed
information on how to implement useful solutions. Additionally, the
author reviews industry standard solutions from a technical
perspective giving a detailed treatment of the various protocols
and their operation and the applicability of the technology to
support organizational data and communications needs for
competitive advantage. The book is written for LAN, MIS, and IT
managers, computer operations managers, telecom managers, technical
service providers, equipment suppliers, network planners, and
software engineers.