rs with many years experience. The second seminar occurred in April 2002 and attracted a remark- ably larger group with mixed backgrounds. No formal survey was taken, but it was easy to discern the group consisted of broadcasters interested in learning about Internet technology and Internet engin- eers wanting to know more about video. INTRODUCTION Preparing the lecture material, presenting it, and working through the sessions with questions and dialog brought clarity to perceptions that were previously vague at best. Two observations were made: Broadcast engineers could benefit from learning about transport- ing content over Telecom and Internet facilities, and Internet counterparts could benefit from learning more about the nature and characteristics of content. Maybe there's a second book in the future. For present purposes though, the scope and focus is broadcast engineering and operations professionals interested in learning about Internet and Telecom technology. The aim of this book is to explain how telecom practices, products, services, and technology can be used effectively in broadcast engin- eering and operations, where operations is taken in the broader con- text of the overall business as defined by enterprise mission and financial statements. Use of the term broadcast is figurative and his- torical. Other professionals will find the publication useful in con- ferencing, education, training, or similar use of audio and video signals. What does the practicing media industry professional need to know about Internet and Telecom? This book will enable you to learn business and technical fundamentals to support your day-to-day work and help you survive over the long-term. The book is struc- tured in two parts. The first part is technical at a network or system level. Around Chapter 6, it begins to move from a purely technical vein into defining applications, specifying equipment and services, budgeting, and long-term planning. Essentially, the second part addresses how to take the technology and fit it in