This memo discusses an extension to the Internet architecture and protocols to provide
"integrated service", i.e., to support real-time as well as best-effort IP service. This
memo outlines a proposed technical framework ...
In this paper, we first discuss the concept of "Bill-and-Keep" whereby the party that receives a
call pays for receiving the call. We explore if this outcome is efficient and consistent with
competitive markets. Following ...
During the past fiscal year, we have worked closely with a number of researchers from around
the world to develop a questionnaire that will provide us with a fuller understanding of the value-chain
issues that surround ...
The International Car Distribution Programme (ICDP) is the worlds largest research study into car
distribution. Supported by 29 companies and organisations, ICDP will complete its first 2 year
investigation into all ...
Program Summary:
One of the key drivers of change in the automotive industry can be summed up by the word
"globalization." Globalization is driving industry consolidation, the expanding role of
suppliers, underbody ...
Changes in shop-floor work organization are a central part of broader changes in industrial
relations in many industries around the world. In the automotive industry, the focus of this paper, international competition, ...
The Internet, a growing network of networks, is an often touted and often misunderstood
technology. It has its own infrastructure complete with service providers, private networks, user
communities, international links, ...
This paper describes the emerging field of Internet
Economics and some of the constituencies which are
shaping it. It defines the motivating factors for
looking at this area, reviews some recent research
results, and ...
Peering and transit are two types of Internet interconnection among ISPs.
Peering has been a core concept to sustain Internet industry. However, for the
past several years, many ISPs broke their peering arrangement because ...
Using preliminary data from Arbitron, MeasureCast and Real Networks, this study
evaluates the role of Internet radio broadcasters according to five criteria intended to
gauge the level of diversity being delivered to ...