
Chapter 3: Local Area, Metropolitan Area, and Wide Area Networks
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distribution, customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain
management (SCM), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) are putting
unprecedented demands on business networks. Gigabit Ethernet can help answer
these demands.
A key question to resolve, however, is whether Gigabit Ethernet systems are
overkill for particular small-medium businesses. Do they pay back in business
value what they cost to implement? Do they deliver more power than could
possibly be tapped? The answer is: It varies. There is no simple formula to apply.
Factors to consider, among others, are the number of ...