Download or read book Optical Switching and Networking Handbook written by Bates and published by Mcgraw-hill. This book was released on 2001-02-16 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " *Bestselling author Regis ""Bud"" Bates utilizes a market-driven, ""business needs"" approach to optical communications *Provides a concise analysis of systems and options without being overly technical and translates complicated jargon into clear business terms *Includes applications and implementation of technologies, regulatory and standards developments, product photos and descriptions, generic pricing, and business models"