ATM is the hottest network in the marketplace because it allows huge packets of data to pass through networks. It covers the latest standards such as the ATM Forum Version 3.1, an invaluable guide to the specification, design, purchase and installation of ATM-based systems. It explains introduction strategies for ATM in the public and private network, both for computer (ATM LAN) as well as consumer (Video-on-Demand) applications. For communications engineers and programmers developing ATM applications and equipment.