john@uunet.uu.net> (04/18/91)
COLLOQUIUM ANNOUNCEMENT
Computer Science Department
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Lowell
DATE: Wednesday, April 24, 1991
TIME: 3:00 p.m., refreshments at 2:30
PLACE: University of Lowell
Wannalancit 116 (175 Cabot St., Lowell, MA)
(directions available from john@ulowell.edu)
SPEAKER: Professor B. G. Kim
Department of Computer Science
University of Lowell
Lowell, MA 01854
TITLE: New Developments in Networking and Telecommunications:
Gigabit Networks, MAN, and Broadband ISDN
ABSTRACT:
This presentation focuses on recent developments in communication
network protocols and in telecommunication networks, which are
envisioned to be the networks of the 21st century. Research continues
to provide faster and more reliable service in data communication
networks. With the introduction of 100 Mb/s FDDI (Fiber Distributed
Data Inter- face) products, researchers are looking beyond 100 Mb/s
speeds to 1-10 Gb/s speeds. Several proposed protocols will be
discussed.
Telecommunication industries, spearheaded by AT&T and the baby
Bells, continue to build faster networks as well. A 45 Mb/s MAN
(Metropolitan Area Network) and 150 Mb/s Broadband ISDN are two key
thrusts. Details of the MAN architecture will be explored, followed
by a brief introduction to the Broadband ISDN.
The presentation will conclude with a brief excursion into some
open research problems.