Title :
Designing a public data network
Author :
Fraser, Alexander G.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Lab., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The search for a network design that can preserve service quality in the presence of malice, malfunction, and accident is addressed. The different quality requirements that users may have are outlined. Protocol and network performance studies are discussed. The impact of new technology is considered. Current trends in telecommunications are summarized.<>
Keywords :
data communication systems; protocols; security of data; telecommunication networks; data security; network design; network performance; protocol performance; public data network; quality requirements; Business; Communication system traffic control; Computer errors; Data communication; Data security; Delay; Equipment failure; Internet telephony; National security; Telecommunication traffic;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
