Protocols, Servers and Projects for Multimedia Realtime Systems

Focusing on the evolving role of telecommunications networks, the book explores leadership requirements from the perspectives of network operators, equipment manufacturers, software developers, and users. It highlights the significance of multimedia solutions for telephone utilities and end-users. Drawing on extensive research from Europe, the US, and Japan, Dimitris Chorafas identifies emerging application domains, discusses recent breakthroughs, and outlines the necessary systems solutions to effectively harness new technologies.