Enterprise networking for the new millennium
Argyrios C. Milonas · Bell Labs Technical Journal · 2002
The two anniversaries we are celebrating — the turn of the year 2000 and the 75thanniversary of Bell Labs — are a good time to take stock of where we have been and where we are going with regard to enterprise networking. This paper begins with a brief retrospective. It then outlines the business imperatives and technology innovations that will define the future, paints a picture of the landscapes we are creating upon this canvas, describes how businesses can prepare for their unique journey towards this future, and summarizes the down payments we have made to secure our vision.