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ATM

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ATM is a packet technology, which means that all the information sent over an ATM network is broken down into discrete packets. In this 8-minute primer, narrated by Ian Lamont and written by the Network World staff, you'll learn how ATM works and what type of networks are best suited for the technology.

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