ATM

ATM is the abbreviation for "Asynchronous Transfer Mode" and describes a network technology with of the files are divided into equally sized packets. Asynchronous means that the data gets from the server to the user faster than vice versa. The ATM packets all follow the same path on their way from the sender to the recipient. Both voice and data can be transmitted with this technology, which is also suitable for multimedia, Audio, video or video conferencing applies. ATM has good time transparency and scalability. Therefore, variable transfer speeds, network extensions and services with different Goods of service and small, calculable delays can be realized with ATM.