Telecommunications networks are the means by which institutions and individuals interact with each other to provide information services. Telecommunications is an area of vital concern to all who use information systems. In recent years, research efforts have been directed at developing networks that will provide integration of voice, data and video; intelligent user interfaces; high-speed information retrieval; and communications among geographically dispersed locations. Telecommunications Networks examines key issues in networking, both today and in the future. In addition to giving a valuable perspective on the state of the art today, this volume will help provide a better understanding of the options that information professionals will face in the future.