Rapidly evolving data communications and networking technology are shaping the future of the business world, creating new challenges for both business students and the instructors who must prepare them for future careers. Updated with latest advances in the field, Alan Dennis and Alexandra Durcikova's 11th edition of Fundamentals of Business Data Communications continues to provide the fundamenntals concepts and cutting-edge coverage applications that students need to succeed in this fast-moving field. Highlights to the 11th edition include: (1) Combined coverage of wireless and wired LANs into one chapter; (2) New streamlined and user-friendly format that reflects only current technologies; (3) Expanded labs and real-world activities to reinforce key concepts and illustrate the practical uses of network technology; (4) Updated coverage on routing, Ethernet, and IP services.//yn