Digital Business Networks

For courses in Data Communications and Networking Wireless technologies and social networking applications are dramatically transforming data communications. To keep readers aware of these rapid changes, Digital Business Networks explores emerging technologies, such as 4G mobile wireless, the advent of social networking applications from a business perspective, the underlying layer architecture functionalities of the TCP/IP model, and IPv6. The running theme of the discussion is cloud architectures, and the way they impact businesses' networking capability. Teaching and Learning Experience To provide a better teaching and learning experience, for both instructors and students, this program will: Engage Students: Activities and a running case study offer a real-world perspective that helps students connect what they are learning with how it will be applied in a business setting. Apply Theory and/or Research: This text explores the current theories and research associated with the emerging technologies associated with digital business networks. Support Instructors and Students: End-of-chapter student resources and instructor materials supplement the text, and extend learning both inside, and outside, of the classroom.