A high performance switching and multiplexing technology that utilizes fixed length packets to carry different types of traffic.
ATM is A high performance switching and multiplexing technology that utilizes fixed length packets to carry different types of traffic.
Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) is a high-performance, cell-oriented switching and multiplexing technology that utilizes fixed-length packets to carry different types of traffic. ATM is a technology that will enable carriers to capitalize on a number of revenue opportunities through multiple ATM classes of services; voice, video, and future multimedia applications.
Changes in the structure of the telecommunications industry and market conditions have brought new opportunities and challenges for network operators and public service providers. Networks that have been primarily focused on providing better voice services are evolving to meet new multimedia communications challenges and competitive pressures. Services based on asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and synchronous digital hierarchy(SDH)/synchronous optical network (SONET) architectures provide the flexible infrastructure essential for success in this evolving market.
ATM, which was once envisioned as the technology of future public networks, is now a reality, with service providers around the world introducing ATM and ATM based services. The ability to exploit the benefits of ATM technology within the public network successfully will provide strategic competitive advantage to carriers and enterprises alike.