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Unit 7: Future of Networking Technologies

Notes
Example: There is a recent and huge explosion with the major telecommunications
companies around the Globe, starting in Europe. They are beginning to offer consumers what is
called triple play of voice, high speed Internet, and an interactive TV- All at once! Basically, you
get all that you already can get right now, and even much more. This decade and century is
extremely promising!

An end-user experiences all the market-leading features such as instant channel change (ICC),
multiple picture-in-picture (PIP) along with VOD, DVR and PVR. It’s nice to know that the
system will integrate seamlessly with PCs, phones, pocket Pcs and other consumer electronic
devices.
Presently, the commercial delivery of Cable TV, Broadcast TV, all formats, all kinds of content-
including HDTV, and all media information to be delivered over IP-based High-Speed Internet
connections are ready, complete, and in progress with the leading broadband network operators
around the world and in the US.
Then when we take the Global “Mobility” features of the new generation Internet Protocol, the
IPv6 into the picture and design architecture, we will get the capability to take all our Cable TV,
Broadcast TV, Streaming Media, Radio, Voice, Phone, Text, Video, and Data along with us to any
of our electronic devices and PC from anywhere to any part of the Globe, using the Global
Compatible Digital Architecture and Infrastructure that has continued to be put into place.

Did u know? What is FOIP?
A fax-over-Internet protocol (FoIP) application enables the inter-working of standard fax
machines with packet networks.

Notes Understanding Digital Convergence is neither about the ability to identify
components of the emerging digital environment nor the ability to quickly and visually
distinguish between say, a Palm Pilot PDA, Digital Mobile Phone, a Pocket PC, or the
Tablet PC and a Laptop. It is important to understand the features and benefits for you as
an individual or a professional in today’s fast paced and competitive business environment.

Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:
14. ................................... refers to the convergence of four industries into one conglomerate,
ITTCE (Information Technologies, Telecommunication, Consumer Electronics, and
Entertainment.
15. A .................................... application enables the interworking of standard fax machines
with packet networks.

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