Publisher's Synopsis
Protocols related to message handling systems (and application layer communication protocols in general) will continue to enjoy rapid development in the near future. Demonstrations of data communication between different vendors' application systems have become commonplace. A tidal wave of OSI application products and services appears to be cresting now, with the promise of a flood throughout the 1990's. The research papers in this book look at various aspects of this rush of development. The role of security, be it for authentication, validation, provision of privacy, or for the preservation of integrity, is a major focus of interest. Other sections present recent work on implementations and experiences with the operation of MHS and Directory networks, with extensions into new application areas.
