Trends in Data Communications

Article Abstract:

While some have predicted the demise of modem equipment, a study by Venture Development Corp. reports that current shipments of voice grade modems total $800 million annually and that the market is expected to grow at a twenty per cent annual rate for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, the technology continues to improve. Data modems now feature network management and control capabilities. Data transfer rates of 9600 bps are now available for dial applications. Statistical multiplexers have also been improved. The number of supported protocols is continuously increasing. Network speeds up to 56 kbps and terminal speeds up to 19,200 bps are available.

Growth (Physiology), Modems, Multiplexers, Communications protocols, Performance improvement (Computers), Modem, Growth, Study, Multiplexer, Market, Transmission Speed, Performance Improvement, Time Division Multiplexing

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COMTEN's New 3090 Communications Processor Models Now Available

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NCR Comten has announced eleven new models of its Comten 3690 communications processor. All models offer increased line and host connectivity through enhanced packaging and design. They are priced thirty-eight per cent below previous models. Leasing prices have been reduced by up to twenty-two per cent, maintenance costs up to forty-four per cent, and memory expansion features by fifty per cent. Models A8 through K8 feature 512K bytes of memory expandable to 4M bytes.

Communications servers, New Product, product announcement, Communications Server, Comten 3690

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Dallas Coke Puts the 'Tele' into Communications

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The Dallas Coca-Cola Bottling Company has expanded its simple in-house communications system to a remote telecommunications network. The network connects Coke's NCR I-9050 mainframe to its remote production center via a data circuit installed by South- western Bell. The circuit is a four-wire telephone line that is used strictly for transferring data from terminal to computer and vice versa. A diagram of the network is included.

Beverage industry, Networks, Telecommunications, Applications, Leased Line, Coca-Cola Bottling, I-9050

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