Framing the public network backbone: a close look inside the ATM revolution

Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) is a network switching technology that provides integrated data, video and voice communication across an organization. To ensure the mass-level acceptance of ATM, the maturity of the applications environment should be cultivated, particularly in application programming interfaces. Network engineers should develop a simple architecture that can ensure current user connectivity and anticipate future growth while considering the rate of technology integration in an organization.
Not long ago, developers conceived a network switching technology that could meet user demands for integrated voice, data and video throughout the enterprise and harness the power of the Internet. [...]