September 1, 2007
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Cover Story 1
Extended study on FLET’S: Analysis – So different in the service and network structure between NTT East and NTT West
FLET'S networks installed by NTT East and NTT West offer broadband services at low cost. The FLET'S networks, however, have internal structures that look superficially similar but greatly different in nature between NTT East and NTT West. This article solves five unexpectedly unknown questions regarding the FLET'S networks and clarifies the whole picture of the networks.
What are features of FLET'S network by NTT East?
How different is FLET'S offered by NTT West from the one by NTT East?
How will NTT upgrade FLET'S networks to NGN?
How long will the limits imposed on the number of connectable terminals of FTTH services remain valid?
Why do FLET'S networks cause more troubles than fixed telephony networks?
Cover Story 2
Free network management tools favored by professionals
On the Internet, many free tools are provided that are useful for managing networks and servers, security measures, etc. Some of such tools can even provide advanced functions that outshine those of commercial products and are regularly used by professionals. This article introduces those tools recommended by professionals and how to effectively use them.
Latest technology that has stimulated enterprises
Overlay multicast
Providing effects similar to those of IP multicast, overlay multicast seeks stable delivery with various implementations
IP multicast is a technology that simultaneously delivers information through an IP network. Overlay multicast easily implements effects comparable to those of IP multicast. An application running on individual personal computers performs a relay process.
Highly technical term you need to know
QoE |
Report
Analysis on responses from 1161 companies reveals FLET’S groups offered by NTT East and NTT West mark a big leap.
KDDI and livedoor adopt Gmail as their brand mail, indicating Gmail starts to overwhelm ISP mail services
Sony is fully deploying NGN trial systems, including multicast delivery of HD video
Targeted attacks become vigorous in U.S. such as false mail saying "we have received complaints from your customers"
Indoor cell phone coverage will be improved with simplified repeater installation through relaxed regulations
IBM provides a new information sharing tool or in-house SNS product that enables flexible project management
Security watch
Set a trap to expose unauthorized access attempts to your Web mail in which danger of peeping is hidden
Telecom watch
With a focus on cell phones, KDDI develops FMS strategy that integrates fixed services into the au brand
Editor-in-Chief's Interview
"Study on next-generation networks has started in U.S., which will give Japan a big chance to take the initiative in a future network market."
Professor Tatsuya Suda, Irvine-extension, University of California
Strategic network study
FUJIFILM Corporation
The company takes a step-by-step approach to client management, developing its own quarantine system and proceeding with vPro introduction as the next target
TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
The company deploys WAN higher-speed equipment between Japan and China to improve throughput