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A systematic approach to understanding the basics of Voice over IP

* Understand the basics of PSTN services and IP signaling protocols, including SS7
* Learn how VoIP can run the same applications as the existing telephony system, but in a more cost-efficient and scalable manner
* Delve into such VoIP topics as jitter,...

There have been significant developments and advances in the field of power plant engineering, computer applications on energy audit and management, environmental audit and management, human development and environment. The authors have been encouraged to write this pioneer book for the benefit of students of engineering and researchers due...

This volume contains the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Machine Intelligence (PReMI-2011) which was held at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow, Russia, during June 27 - July 1, 2011. This was the fourth conference in the series. The first three...

The 1999 conflict between India and Pakistan near the town of Kargil in contested Kashmir was the first military clash between two nuclear-armed powers since the 1969 Sino-Soviet war. Kargil was a landmark event not because of its duration or casualties, but because it contained a very real risk of nuclear escalation. Until the Kargil...

"The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic" is the definitive guide to this beautiful and fascinating place, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions. Discover the Dominican Republic's highlights with stunning photography and information on everything from the country's pine-forested mountain ranges...