Stands for Automated Teller Machines, which enable consumers to make deposits and withdrawals from their savings and checking accounts electronically 24 hours a day.

Generally known as a self-service, cash or cash point machine.

Automatic teller machine. Sometimes called a cash dispensing machine. Asynchronous Transfer Mode.

Asyncronous Transfer Mode (or Automatic Teller Machine) - the former is another name for cell switched networks. (The latter is another name for Sell Switching Networks)

Automated Teller Machine. An electronic device that, when activated by a STAR Cardholder through use of a magnetic stripe on a plastic card, is capable of automatically dispensing legal currency (of the country in which such device is located) directly from such device and can support the mandatory STAR ATM Transaction Set.

automated teller machine. A specialized computer terminal that enables customers to make deposits, withdraw funds, and transfer funds between accounts without having to interact with a human teller.

abb. automatic teller machine

High Bandwidth packet technology that uses 53 byte fixed sized cells to deliver data, voice and video. A set of telecommunication interfaces defined by ANSI and ITU.

utomated eller achine - an unattended computer terminal that performs basic teller functions when a cardholder inserts a card into the ATM and enters the correct PIN. Typical functions include dispensing cash, accepting deposits and loan payments, and accepting account transfers and inquiries. Also used by credit cardholders for receiving cash advances.

Adobe Type Manager; a software package that enhances the printing and display of some fonts.

(Automatic Teller Machine)

Automated Teller Machine. Computer terminals at which you can make cash withdrawals. Also known as cash machines.

Automated Teller Machine. A computer terminal for user initiated banking transactions.

Short for synchronous ransfer ode, a network technology based on transferringdata in cells or packets of a fixed size. The cell used with ATM is relatively small compared to units used with older technologies. The small, constant cell size allows ATM equipment to transmit video, audio, and computer data over the same network, and assure that no single type of data hogs the line. Current implementations of ATM support data transfer rates of from 25 to 622 Mbps ( megabits per second). This compares to a maximum of 100 Mbps for Ethernet, the current technology used for most LANs. Some people think that ATM holds the answer to the Internet bandwidth problem, but others are skeptical. ATM creates a fixed channel, or route, between two points whenever data transfer begins.

Automated Teller Machine. Machine at a bank branch or other location that enables a customer to perform basic banking activities such as checking one's balance, withdrawing, transferring and can also include depositing funds when the bank is closed.

Adobe Type Manager. Adobe Type Manager (or ATM) is a font utility published by Adobe that allows your computer to use PostScript fonts. There are two versions of ATM, lite (regular) and deluxe. Both versions rasterize the PostScript fonts so that you can view and print them, but the deluxe version acts as a font management utility so you can organize your fonts for easy use. Download your own copy of ATM Light for free by choosing the version appropriate for your operating system below. ATM Light 4.61 for Mac ATM Light 4.1 for Windows 95/98/ME/NT4* * Windows 2000 natively supports PostScript and thus does not require ATM. Visit www.adobe.com to purchase ATM Deluxe.

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A transfer mode that designates bandwidth using a fixed-size packet or cell. Also called a "fast packet".

An international standard for high-speed transport over broadband packet switched networks. ATM is based upon all media (voice, video and data) being transformed into standardized-length (53-byte) cells. Transmission delays and errors are drastically reduced through the use of these fixed-length cells and the cell processing within the ATM hardware.

A standard for high-speed transfer of integrated media types - voice, video, and data - all on the same communications medium. ATM is a connection-oriented technique that requires information to be buffered and then placed in a cell. When there is enough data to fill the cell, the cell is then transported across the network to the destination specified within the cell. ATM cells are much smaller than standard packet-switched networks, which means that less bandwidth is required for signal transmission.

A high-speed networking technology that transfers packets of data to transmit various kinds of information (voice, video, data).

A network technology for high-speed transfer of data. Packets of information are relayed in fixed sizes, enabling smooth transmission. ATM supports real-time voice and video as well as data and can reach speeds of up to 10 Gbps.

ATM is a LAN and WAN networking technology that provides high-speed data transfer. ATM uses fixed-size packets of information called cells. With ATM, a high QoS (Quality of Service) can be guaranteed.

Asynchronous Transfer Model. See Webopedia's definition of ATM.

LAN and WAN scaleable networking technology

Asynchronous Transmission Mode. a type of packet that transmits fixed length unit of data

A high-bandwidth, low-delay, connection-oriented packet-like switching and multi- plexing technique. Usable capacity is segmented into 53-bye fixed-size cells; each cell is presented to the network on a start-stop basis, thus asynchronous.

High speed (up to 155 mbps), high bandwidth, low-delay, transport technol-ogy, integrating multiple data types (voice, video, and data). ITU has selected ATM as the basis for the future broadband network because of its flexibility and suitability for both transmission and switching. May be used in the phone and computer networks of the future.

Super fast data rates from 155 - 625 Mbps. This mode of transmission requires very specialized equipment and is very costly (approximately $6,000 per month, April 1996 estimate.)

A high-speed switching technology that routes voice, data and video at high speeds over the same network.

A data transport technology used to achieve greater speeds and prioritize traffic.

A high-speed network protocol designed to support both voice and data communication. ATM is composed of 53 byte cells having 48 byte payloads, does not involve routing and is especially good for real time voice and video. DSL implementations often use ATM as the underlying data-transport protocol beneath TCP/IP.

A connection-oriented, packet-like switching technology that utilizes virtual channels instead of dedicated circuits to carry data in fixed-length (1 cell = 53 bytes) over a broadband network.

synchronous ransfer ode ATM is a network technology for both LANs and WANs that supports realtime voice and video as well as data. The topology uses switches that establish a logical circuit from end to end, which guarantees a quality of service (QoS) for that transmission. However, unlike telephone switches that dedicate circuits end to end, unused bandwidth in ATM's logical circuits can be appropriated whenever available. TechWeb

A dedicated connection switching technology that organizes and transmits voice, video, or data in fixed 53-byte cells. ATM creates a fixed route between two network points. This differs from IP, where packets can each take a different route to the destination, but ATM, like IP, supports multiple types of traffic service (data, voice, video).

Means Asynchronas transfer mode. It's a networking technology based on how data is transferred in small fixed length blocks or packets and commonly used in DSL broadband systems. This sometimes takes the place of TCP/IP in some segments of a broadband computer network.

There exist various switch architectures, which can be classified according to different aspects(i.e. buffering, switch matrix, interconnection design, division multiplexing).

A network technology based on the transmission of data in cells or packets of 53-bytes. This cell size is relatively small compared to units used in older technologies and allows the transfer of video, audio, and computer data over the same network. Because the cells are of a fixed length they can be processed within hardware, as a result transit delays are reduced. ATM takes advantage of high-speed transmission media such as E3, SONET, and T3.

A high-speed, connection-oriented switching and multiplexing technology for transmitting information across a wide area or local area network. ATM divides information into fixed-length cells capable of transmitting different types of traffic simultaneously, including voice, video, and data.

A self-service machine that dispenses cash and processes deposits.

A high-speed switching technique that transmits voice, data, and video via fixed sized cells - kind of like envelopes that carry the same number of bits. Data is transmitted and received in 53 bytes or octets at a time - 48 customer bytes (payload) and 5 bytes for control and addressing. Cost is lower than many small circuits, and only one adapter is needed to connect everything.

a transmission technology characterised by the ability to effectively transfer voice and other data via a telecommunications network

A network technology that dynamically allocates bandwidth. ATM uses fixed-size data packets and a fixed channel between two points for data transfer. ATM was designed to support multiple services such as voice, graphics, data, and full-motion video. It allows telephone and cable TV companies to dynamically assign bandwidth to individual customers.

An automated customer terminal where money is dispensed or where bank transactions can be processed. Also called a cash dispenser.

Abbreviation for Asyncronous Transfer Mode.

A method for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth using a fixed-size packet (called a cell). ATM is also known as "fast packet". A switched link layer protocol for transporting multimedia data across wide area, campus, backbone and local area networks.

A high speed connection oriented switching and multiplexing technology that uses 53 byte cells (5 byte header, 48 byte payload) to transmit different types of traffic simultaneously, including voice, video and data. It is asynchronous in that information streams can be sent independently without a common clock. Back to the Top

automated ticketing machine. A self-service machine that provides customers with flight information, reservations, tickets, and boarding passes.

Automated Teler Machine. Allows individuals to access their deposit accounts at any time to withdraw cash, make deposits, pay bills or transfer money. Requires a banking card and a valid Personal Identification Number (PIN).

This is a protocol that packs digital information into 53-byte cells which are switched throughout a network over virtual circuits.

Borad bandwith (155Mb), ATM can be implemented either as a backbone solution or as an entire network solution. In the backbone scenario, ATM is used to connect departments, floors, or any part of the organization that is distant from the main server center. In the network scenario, ATM is used as the entire LAN, WAN, MAN. LAN Emulation (LANE) is used in these types of networks to give an Ethernet feel to the network. This emulation is easier to implement than IP emulation over ATM and is much more popular.

A packet switching technique which uses packets, or cells, of fixed length to transmit multiple types of information (voice, video, data). Speeds vary from the 1.5 Mpbs to 622 Mbps and above.

Automated Teller Machine. An unattended, self-service terminal activated by a card and cardholder validation method (CVM) that provides cash withdrawals. It also may perform other functions including basic banking functions such as deposits, account transfers, balance inquiries, etc.

See asynchronous transfer method.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A networking medium which uses a fixed-size packet, called a cell, to transfer data. ATM can handle the "high bandwidth" requirements of multimedia data transmission (video and sound data use an extremely large amount of bits).

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. (1) The CCITT standard for cell relay wherein information for multiple types of services (voice, video, data) is conveyed in small, fixed-size cells. ATM is a connection oriented technology used in both LAN and WAN environments. (2) A fast-packet switching technology allowing free allocation of capacity to each channel. The SONET synchronous payload envelope is a variation of ATM. (3) ATM is an international ISDN high speed, high-volume, packet switching transmission protocol standard. ATM currently accommodates transmission speeds from 64 Kbps to 622 Mbps.

(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) - an ultra-high-speed, cell-based data transmission protocol which may be run over ADSL

A connection-oriented network technology that uses small, fixed-sized cells at the lowest layer. ATM is a very high speed transmission technology. ATM is a high bandwidth, low-delay, connection-oriented, packet-like switching and multiplexing technique. ATM has the potential advantage of being able to support voice, video, and data with a single underlying technology.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. The ITU standard for a cell-relay based communications system encompassing voice, data and video traffic. ATM provides standards for 25Mbps and 155Mbps transmission speeds.

Automated Teller Machines or cash points allow you to access cash with a credit card or other card associated with your bank account. You need to enter your personal identification number (PIN) into the machine to access cash.

1) In the United States, panes of self-adhesive stamps on a liner the approximate size and shape of U.S. currency, designed for dispensing from automatic teller machines. 2) "Automatenmarken," automatic stamps produced individually by a machine; see also Frama.

An international ISDN high-speed, high-volume, packet-switching transmission protocol standard. ATM uses short, uniform, 53-byte cells to divide data into efficient, manageable packets for ultrafast switching through a high-performance communications network. The 53-byte cells contain 5-byte destination address headers and 48 data bytes. ATM is the first packet-switched technology designed from the ground up to support integrated voice, video, and data communication applications. It is well-suited to high-speed WAN transmission bursts. ATM currently accommodates transmission speeds from 64 Kbps to 622 Mbps. ATM may support gigabit speeds in the future.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. An international standard of connection-oriented technology used in both LAN and WAN environments.

Automated Teller Machine. Another term for a cash machine.

A connection-oriented network technology that uses small, fixed-size cells at the lower data-communications protocol layer. ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) promises to provide high-speed network services for voice, video, and data traffic with a single underlying technology.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Network Service is a form of 'fast packet' switching service for high speed networks which require flexible bandwidth, high-performance transport and switching for connectivity between and among widely distributed customer locations. Learn more.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode: a communications network using ATM technology enables multimedia services of all kinds to be delivered at high rates of use.

Acronym for Asynchronous Transfer Mode, a high performance networking technology based on the switching of fixed length, 53 byte cells. ATM switching supports the switching of voice, video, and data; also supports isochronous communication.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. (See TURBOWAYS 100 ATM Adapter.)

An acronym for automated teller machines that enable consumers to make deposits and withdrawals electronically 24 hours a day.

This is an acronym for Asynchronous Transfer Mode. An ATM network packages data into standard size blocks (53 bytes: 48 for the data and 5 for the header) that it can convey efficiently from point to point. ATM is a circuit switched packet network technology oriented towards high speed (multi-megabit) optical networks.

Short for Asynchronous Transfer Mode, a network technology based on transferring data in cells or packets of a fixed size over a dedicated connection. The cell used with ATM is relatively small compared to units used with older technologies. The small, constant cell size allows ATM equipment to transmit video, audio, and computer data over the same network, and assure that no single type of data hogs the line.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode - a telecommunications technology, also known as cell switching, which is based on 553-byte cells. In contrast to frame relay which is based on packets of variable length, this fast networking protocol is based on small, uniform packets. Because all ATM cells are exactly alike, the routing equipment that shuttles them around the world can be designed to be extremely fast, and the transmission delays for a series of cells will be relatively constant. ATM communications are suitable for continuous transfer of large amounts of data, including video streams.

Asynchronous transfer mode. In videoconferencing, a system for transmission and switching of digital signals through the telephone system.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode - International sandard for cell relay in which multiple service types (such as voice, video, or data) are conveyed in fixed-length (53-byte) cells. Fixed-length cells allow cell processing to occur in hardware, thereby reducing transit delays. ATM is designed to take advantage of high-speed transmission media such as E3, SONET, and T3.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A high speed “shared” transport service offered by US West and other phone companies that allows voice, video, and data services to be simultaneously carried over the same physical lines.

Stands for "Asynchronous Transfer Mode." Most people know of ATMs as automated ...

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A high speed packet switching technology used to transmit video, data, voice, etc. via fixed-length cells of 53 bytes.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) - A networking protocol designed to move multimedia data around with high reliability and speed. Some ISPs use ATM as the protocol for their backbones. Asynchronous transfer uses start and stop bits for every bit of data transmitted, making it secure enough for financial transactions. (ATM does not stand for Automatic Teller Machine) Only until higher and faster transmission speeds were capable of handling all the additional security bits did asynchronous transfer become possible. (See also synchronous)

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. is a dedicated-connection switching technology that organizes digital data into 53-byte cell units and transmits them over a physical medium using digital signal technology. Because ATM is designed to be easily implemented by hardware (rather than software), faster processing and switch speeds are possible.

ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) is a networking technology that provides a guaranteed quality of service. Standard Internet connections are based on Frame Relay technology. Frame Relay links can be drastically reduced under certain circumstances, just as a garden hose becomes less effective when stepped on or kinked. However, ATM links are like metal pipes-they always provide the same amount of throughput, regardless of the pressure exerted on them. EGS's hosting facility has direct ATM connections to the major Internet hubs on both the East and West coasts (MAE-East, and MAE-West).

ATM refers to the actual ultra-high-speed data transmission protocol which may be run over ADSL.

Is an Automated Teller Machine. It also refers to an At-the-Money option.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A network technology for both LANs and WANs that supports realtime voice and video as well as data.

Asynchronous transfer mode, a network technology basedon transferring data in packets of a fixed size. The small,constant packet size allows ATM equipment to transmitvideo, audio and computer data over the same network,and prevent any single type of data from occupying all ofthe line

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Broadband ISDN mode similar to asynchronous time division multiplexing. ATM uses small fixed length packets called cells.

A high-speed switching technique that uses fixed size cells to transmit voice, data and video.

A connection-oriented network technology that uses small, fixed-sized cells at layer two. ATM has the potential advantage of being able to support voice, video, and data with a single underlying technology. ATM is the technology of preference in the wide area.

Automated Teller Machine. A computerized cash-dispensing machine that allows you to withdraw cash, transfer funds between accounts, make deposits or loan payments, and find out the balances in your account using an access card issued by the bank, along with a personal identification number (PIN).

Asynchronous transfer mode. A high-bandwidth packet switching and multiplexing technique. Each cell in a stream is presented to the network on a start-stop basis (asynchronously), rather than having a circuit or a regular time slot reserved for the stream.

Asynchronous transfer mode. A transporting and switching method in which information does not occur periodically with respect to some reference such as a frame pattern.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode A transmission protocol that segments user traffic into small, fixed size units called cells, which are transmitted to their destination, where they are reassembled into the original traffic. During transmission, cells from different users may be intermixed asynchronously to maximize utilization of network resources.

(asynchronous transfer mode) A fast packet-switching technology, capable of data transfer rates up to 2.4 Gbit/sec. Likely to be one of the main foundations of the broadband global multimedia network that should grow from the Internet and the world wide web.

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE. Computer controlled terminals located at a bank branch or other location, which enable a customer to perform basic banking activities (such as, withdrawals, deposits, or transferring funds) as they would through a bank teller.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. The cell relay service that transfers mixed traffic types over a common communications medium.

ATM stands for Automated Teller Machines - often called cash machines. ATMs allow you to take out money from your bank or building society account or to get cash advances with a credit card. Before you can draw money out of the machine with a credit card, debit card or ATM card, you must type in your personal identification number (PIN). This number is secret and unique to you. You must not tell anyone your PIN because it is the key to your bank account. Even bank staff do not know the number.

Is Asynchronous Transfer Mode. It often refers to networks.

(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) A scalable high-speed network architecture that organizes data into small "cells". These "cells" can be used to transfer data, video, or voice.

cajero automático (el)—automatic teller machine

Automated Teller Machine. A machine that permits customers to perform various electronic banking transactions.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A cell-switching technique using the cell relay method of transmission; i.e., 53-byte fixed-size cells to provide high-speed (150M bps and higher) local and enterprise-wide WAN transport. ATM is asynchronous in the sense that it is not synchronized in time to establish ownership; rather, a header field is added to each data block to identify ownership.

Acronym for synchronous ransfer ode. A network technology capable of transmitting data, voice, video, and frame relay traffic in real time.

Automated Teller Machine is another name for an ABM. This term is commonly used abroad.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A very high-speed telecom transmission technology, it is a networking and communication protocol designed for the transfer of multimedia data. It is a high-bandwidth, low-delay packet-switching and multiplexing technique (based on a fixed-length 53-byte cell).

Asynchronous Transfer Mode A communication standard defined in 1988 for high-speed communication. ATM technology enables voice, video, and data transmission and is mainly used over wide area networks ( WAN).

(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) This is a special connection-oriented packet-like switching and multiplexing technique (using fixed sized cells), that gives the user high bandwidth and low delay.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A standard which defines high-load, high-speed (1.544Mbps through 1.2Gbps), fixed-size packet (cell) switching with dynamic bandwidth allocation. ATM is also known as "fast packet." [Source: RFC1983

Asynchronous Transfer Mode a new high speed low level networking technology. Also, Automatic Teller Machine] Cashpoint.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A high-speed multiplexing and switching method utilizing fixed-length cells of 53 obtects to support multiple types of traffic. Note: ATM, specified in international standards, is asynchronous in the sense that cells carrying user data need not be periodic.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode - a standard for packaging, multiplexing and switching and end user's digital information using fixed length packets(cells) that are 53 bytes in length

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a method for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth using a fixed-size packet (called a cell). It is asynchronous in the sense that the recurrence of cells containing information from an individual user is not necessarily periodic.

synchronous ransfer ode; a circuit-based cell-switched network of terminals (e.g., computers) and network switches to provide a local or wide area network. Uses copper cables for short-distance connections or fiber optic cable for longer distances. Current LAN implementations operate at 155Mbps.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. a type of switching technology in which the switches are small, fixed-length cells containing data.

Automated Teller Machine. An electronic terminal through which numerous banking functions can be performed. Such usage may result in a fee.

A network technology based on transferring data in cells or packets of a fixed size. The small, constant cell size allows ATM equipment to transmit video, audio, and computer data over the same network, and assure that no single type of data hogs the line. ATM creates a fixed channel, or route, between two points whenever data transfer begins. This differs from TCP/IP, in which messages are divided into packets and each packet can take a different route from source to destination. This difference makes it easier to track and bill data usage across an ATM network, but it makes it less adaptable to sudden surges in network traffic.

an automated teller machine owned by us or somebody else.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode technology – the internationally agreed basis for broadband.

(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) 45Mbps - 622Mbps (45Mbps & 155Mbps are specified in the draft ATM standard). ATM networks are proposed to run at over 2Gbps. Some switches up to 140Mbps are now (4/93) available. They comprise DS3 (T3) WAN, FDDI LAN, Fiber Channel LAN, and SONET LAN linked using SNMP. Data converted into fixed length 53 byte cells (48 byte cell + 5 byte header) facilitating high speed switching. (AAL 3/4 (ATM Adaptive Layer) supports 44 byte cells and AAL 5 supports 48 byte cells.)

Asynchronous Transfer Mode - A method used for transmitting voice, video, and data over high-speed LANs and WANs. ATM uses continuous bursts of fixed-length packets called cells to transmit data. The basic packet consists of 53 bytes, 5 of which are used for control functions and 48 for data. ATM is a connection-oriented protocol, and two kinds of connections are possible: Permanent virtual circuits (PVCs), in which connections are created manually witched virtual circuits (SVCs), in which connections are made automatically Speeds of up to 2.488Gbps have been achieved in testing. ATM will find wide acceptance in the LAN and WAN arenas as a solution to integrating disparate networks over large geographical distances. Also known as cell relay.(Ref: Dyson, Dictionary of Networking)

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A 53-byte cell switching technology well suited for carrying voice, data, and video traffic on the same infrastructure. It is inherently scalable in throughput and was designed to provide Quality of Service (QoS).

Asynchronous Transfer Mode - A connection oriented transmission protocol based on fixed length cells (packets) of 53 bytes (including a 5-byte cell header) in length. The ATM concept was defined by ANSI and ITU (formerly CCITT) for carrying a complete range of user traffic, including voice, data and video signals, on any User-To-Network Interface (UNI).

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A cell- based data transfer technique in which channel demand determines packet allocation. ATM offers fast packet technology, real time, demand led switching for efficient use of network resources. It is also the generic term adopted by ANSI and the ITU-TS to classify cell relay technology within the realm of broadband WANs, specifically B-ISDN. In ATM, units of data are not time related to each other and, as part of the B-ISDN standard, is specified for digital transmission speeds from 34Mbit/s to 622Mbit/s. IBM currently offers ATM at a non standard 25Mbit/s format. ATM will be the high band width networking standard of the decade.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A method of sending audio, visual and computer data at the same time over one high-speed digital line.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A term used for a specialized data transfer protocol.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A modern, fast and efficient Wide Area Network (WAN) protocol used primarily between long-distance 'core' routers on the Internet and in large corporate networks.

Asynchronous transfer mode. "Asynchronous" is a fancy word for "same." ATM is a switching technology that allows voice, data and video information to be moved over the same (asynchronous) communications network.

Abbreviation for Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM is a technology based on high-speed packet switching. It is an ideal protocol for supporting professional video/audio and other complex multimedia applications. ATM is capable of data rates of up to 622 Mbits/s.

ASYNCHRONOUS TRANSFER MODE. A high-speed, connection-oriented, data transmission technology thattransmits fixed-size cells rather than variable-length packets.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode; a high speed form of digital communications increasingly used for on the Internet

Asynchronous Transfer Mode.  A specific technique for switching and transmitting data over a high-speed network.  ATM is a high-speed, connection-oriented, packet-like switching and multiplexing technique.

Stands for 'Automated Teller Machine', or, more colloquially, simply as cash machine. You can withdraw money from an ATM with your credit card, although you will need a PIN (personal identification number) in order to access your account.

Acronym for automated teller machine.

Automated Teller Machine. An electronic device through which customers may perform various banking transactions, including withdrawals and deposits.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A transport protocol based on fast switching of 53 byte cells. With its high-speed operation, fast switching, and guaranteed delay times, ATM can transmit voice, data, and video efficiently along the same transmission path. Conventional data access methods, such as Ethernet and Token-Ring, are supported by LAN Emulation (LANE), in order to compensate for their longer packet lengths. ATM is implemented on a variety of transmission media and at a variety of speeds. It may be used for both backbone and primary workstation connections.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode.Under ATM, multiple traffic types (such as voice, video, or data) are conveyed in fixed-length cells (rather than the random-length "packets" moved by technologies such as Ethernet and Fiber Distributed Data Interface [FDDI]). This enables very high speeds, making ATM popular for demanding network backbones. With networking equipment that has recently become available, ATM will also support WAN transmissions. This feature makes ATM valuable for large, dispersed organizations.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A networking protocol designed to move multimedia data around with high reliability and speed. Some Internet Service Providers (ISP) use ATM as the protocol for their backbones.

Asychronous Transfer Mode. A high bandwidth, low-delay, connection-oriented, packet-like switching and multiplexing technique.

ASYNCHRONOUS TRANSFER MODE. A transmission protocol which routes data in packets (or cells) of fixed 53 byte length. Each packet may take a different route over the network, arrive at irregular time intervals, but is ultimately reassembled, buffered, and output as the original data stream at the receiving end. (This sounds crude, but it is a really rich, and fast way to transmit data. Remember, only one stream of data can occupy a link at any given time - and everyone shares links. Each ATM packet, instead of waiting for its turn on a fixed link, takes any route it can find to get to its destination. There are always empty links somewhere - so why wait? While everyone else plays burst - wait - burst, ATM just keeps cooking!)

Asynchronous Transfer Mode - This high speed network protocol is composed of 53 byte "cells" having 5 byte headers and 48 byte payloads. Because of its short packet length, it is especially good for real time voice and video.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A network protocol that transmits data at a speed of 155 Mbps and higher. It is most often used to interconnect two or more local area networks.

An automatic teller machine (ATM) service (or card).

ATM stands for Asynchronous Transfer Mode and is a method that is taking the telecom industry by storm for splitting digital audio, video or data signals into little data packets, which can all be fed together into ginormous bitstreams and, with luck, reach their right addresses and can be put back together in the right order.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A standardized format for cell relay, with 53-byte cells including a five byte header and 48 bytes of data. Also, the layer in the protocol stack that translates the cells to the physical media.

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE. a machine that is able to process a variety of monetary related transactions between a customer and a depository institution.

A broadband switching and transmission technique for use over local and wide area networks in real time, using a fixed-size packet. Capable of handling audio, data and video.

An information transfer standard for routing high-speed, high-bandwidth traffic such as real-time voice and video, as well as general data bits.

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Automated Teller Machine. A machine that allows a customer to perform common teller transactions. Transactions may include cash withdrawals and transfers. ATMs are generally accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (Merchants and Farmers Bank does not accept deposits at ATMs.)

A common Internet protocol for transferring data across the Internet.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Cell switched technology. Uses 53 byte cells to transmit information (Voice or Data) across the ATM network.

ATM stands for Asynchronous Transfer Mode, and is a type of high-speed switching technology used in telephone and high-speed Internet services. Speeds on ATM networks typically range between 155Mbps and 10Gbps (10 Gigabits per second)

A transfer method that dynamically allocates bandwidth using a fixed-size packet, or cell.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM is a high-bandwidth low-delay switching and multiplexing technology. It is a data link layer protocol. This means that it is a protocol-independent transport mechanism. ATM allows integration of real-time voice and video as well as data. ATM allows very high speed data transfer rates at up to 155 Mbit/s.

Automated teller machine. A 24-hour, stand-alone mini-bank, located outside branch bank offices or in public places like shopping malls. Through ATMs, clients can make deposits, withdrawals, account inquiries and transfers. Typically, the ATM network is comprised of two spheres: a proprietary sphere, in which the bank manages the transactions of its clients, and the public or shared domain, in which a client of one financial institution can use another's ATMs.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode; a multiplexed information transfer and switching method in which the data is organised into fixed length 53-octet cells and transmitted according to each application's instantaneous need AUC

High-speed packet switching technology. Information is organized into standard 53 byte cells. Data are sent character by character with a start and stop pulse for each one. These factors allow very efficient and extremely high throughput levels. Additionally, this high-speed information transfer allows dynamic allocation of bandwidth to meet the changing requirements of the user's applications automatically.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM is a switching and transmission mode for high-speed networks based on dividing the bits stream into cells of a fixed length (a given number of bits). An ATM-based network can carry both voice, data and video.

The CCITT standard for cell relay in which information for multiple services (voice, data, video) is conveyed in small, fixed-size cells. There is a great deal of excitement about the new ATM technology. Still largely unproven, ATM may provide the high-bandwidth, reliable solution so many are looking for to meet ever increasing network and telecommunications demands. ATM technology is in use in MREN, the high speed network connecting the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Network Engineering is also exploring the possible use of ATM in other areas of the University, particularly in the Medical Center.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A technology for broadband transmission of voice, data and video transmission of telecom signals in large amounts. In addition to high capacity signal transmission, ATM provides considerable flexibility, since the individual subscriber is able to adapt the capacity of a switched connection to current requirements

Asynchronous Transfer Mode - a communications protocol which divides a stream of digital data into discrete packets, each of which consists of information plus an address. ATM can be used to transmit mixed voice, data and video information at varying rates.

asynchronous transfer mode; a form of fast short packet switching and multiplexing

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A communications protocol defined for high-speed data communications.

'Asynchronous transfer mode', a way of carrying digital voice, data or video information as a series of fixed lengths, called 'cells', each containing a few bytes of control information, plus the data to be carried.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode, or ATM switching. This is a type of packet switching that makes it possible to transmit data at high speeds over a network. It also allows dynamic allocation of bandwidth, meaning users get only the bandwidth they need and are charged accordingly.

A programme that improves your screen display by imaging fonts directly from their Type I PostScript language font files. ATM is recommended for Windows 98 and ME. Not required in Windows 2000 and XP, as they both have built-in support for Type 1 fonts.

Asynchronous transfer mode. A cell-switching, connection-oriented technology. In ATM networks, end stations attach to the network using dedicated full duplex connections.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode is a standard for high-speed digital backbone networks.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Cell-based network technology capable of transmitting data, voice, video, and frame-relay traffic.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode - is a broadband cell relay networking technology enabling a network to provide appropriate services for data, voice and video streams through a number of complimentary sub-services. Originally ATM was expected to be installed widely in LAN s and WAN s, but the emergence of fast ethernet and gigabit ethernet has pushed ATM away from desktop connections.

The acronym for Asynchronous Transfer Mode, a packet-based, switched point-to-point data transmission protocol capable of transmitting data, voice, video, and audio simultaneously at very high speeds. Atomic Level Data – Data elements that represent the lowest level of detail. For example, in a daily sales report, the individual items sold would be atomic data, while rollups such as invoice and summary totals from invoices are aggregate data.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode, a digital transmission network technology using 53-byte packets or cells plus packet- and circuit-switched technologies. ATM may be used for high-speed LANs and WANs.

ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) technologies are traditionally used to construct Layer 2 point-to-point networks. ATM networks feature fixed-length cells, rather than variable length frames, giving them particular strengths in traffic engineering and simultaneous handling of voice, video, and data traffic.

synchronous ransfer ode) A technology wich allows high-speed (1.544Mbps through 1.2Gbps), fixed-size packet (cell) switching with dynamic bandwidth allocation. To know more: ATM Dictionary.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. (1) High bandwidth, low-delay packet switching and multiplexing technique used to transfer voice, video, images and character-based data. (2) Method of formatting, multiplexing, cross-connecting and switching information in 53 byte cells. (3) Transmission method that operates over various physical media, including Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) and digital cross-connect (DCS) systems.

A networking protocol initially designed to move multimedia data around with high reliability and speed. It uses small, fixed-size cells of data that can...

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A component of ISDN. A switching technology that organizes digital data in 53 byte packets and transmits them using digital signal technology.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode – a high speed data interface used with fiber optics

automated teller machine. An electronic banking system that uses cash/credit cards to process customer's transactions, such as a deposit or withdrawal from a bank account.

A means of digital communications that is capable of very high speeds; suitable for transmission of images or voice or video as well as data; "ATM is used for both LAN and WAN". Source: Dictionary.com

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. High Bandwidth packet technology that uses 53 byte fixed sized cells to deliver data, voice and video.

See: Automated Teller Machine

Automated Teller Machine. A money dispensing cash machine typically abbreviated to ATM. A cardholder withdraws funds from his bank account by inserting his plastic card into the machine and entering a PIN (Personal Identification Number).

A high-speed connection-oriented switching technology that uses 53-byte cells (packets) to simultaneously transmit different types of data, including video and voice. ATM is an attractive technology because it provides dedicated bandwidth at speeds ranging from 25Mbps to 655Mbps.

A very fast, cell switching technology used by telephone companies. Speeds available from 25 Mbps through to 600 Mbps.

a technology that enables all types of information (data, voice and video in any combination) to be transported by a single network.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode, the means by which data get transferred fast on the fiber-optic network itself, at a speed of 155 Mbps or higher. This is the very-high-volume data stream or "water main" that local networks will tap into via the IDF's (Intermediate Distribution Frames, aka "telephone closets") and ADF's (Area Distribution Frames, the large-scale network nodes that form the backbone system). Highly touted at the beginning of the UCDavis Network 21 infrastructure improvement project, ATM turns out to be an expensive and possibly unworkable solution to campus backbone problems.

An ATM is a cash machine found at banks, stores and many other places that allows you to get your cash benefits.

Asynchronous transfer mode. A method of transporting voice and data in the electronic domain, using commonly sized 53-byte cells. This was used over fiber infrastructure by carriers in the 1990s, but was never popular with end users, since it required the displacement of existing Ethernet networks. Subsumed by standard IP, or Internet Protocol, packets.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode A high bandwidth, High speed (up to 155 Mbps), controlled-delay fixed-size packet switching and transmission system integrating multiple data types (voice, video, and data). Uses fixed-size packets also known as "cells" (ATM is often referred to as "cell relay").

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A network protocol which enables the operation of networks that allow high-speed data transfer. ATM is capable of transmitting digital high quality video or extremely large files.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A packet-based communication protocol that provides the high bandwidth transmission rates required for multimedia communication. See also: Packet-switched network, Circuit-switched network

Asynchronous transfer mode. A switching technology that allows for the high-speed movement of voice, data and video information over a common data communications network.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Digital switched network, transfers in fixed length 53 byte cells.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A connection-type transmission system carrying information in the form of headers followed by information blocks. Recurrence of blocks depends on instantaneous bandw idth requirements.

A communications standard for combining data, voice and video on high speed data channels. Data is sent in packets of 53 bytes, comprising 48 data bytes and a five byte header. ATM is likely to be the main protocol used on Internet backbone channels in future. Channel speeds of 155, 625 and 2,540 Mbps are being planned by telecommunications operators.

These letters stand for Automatic Teller Machine. This is an electronic banking station that enables people to take care of banking business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can deposit and withdraw money, pay loans, etc., at most ATMs.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode - protocol for data transfer across networks (also indicates Automatic Teller Machine, or ‘hole in the wall’)

Automated Teller Machine. Allows customers to perform banking transactions anywhere and at anytime. By using a debit or ATM card at an ATM, you can withdraw cash from cheque or savings accounts, make a deposit, transfer money from one account to another or perform other functions. You can also get cash advances using a credit card at an ATM. You should be aware that many banks charge transaction fees for using another bank's ATM.

At The Moment; Automated Teller Machine; Asynchronous Transfer Mode

Automated Teller Machine is a cash-dispensing machine, which you find in many places including banks, shopping centres and railway stations. In order to be able to use an ATM you need a cash withdrawal card and a Personal Identification Number (PIN). People often refer to ATM's as a 'hole in the wall'.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. This is a networking protocol which can support multimedia (i.e. Voice, data, video, text etc.) communications. It was initially developed as a wide area protocol for use by the major public carriers (e.g. BT Mercury etc.). However, it is now commonly used as a local area backbone protocol in private networks. ATM will ultimately provide connectivity right to the desktop.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A very high speed network utilizing SONET optical transmission methods through the public telecommunications system.

a high-speed, fixed-packet data transport standard that interoperates with the switched circuit telephony network. Although providing valuable QoS features, ATM is being supplanted by less-expensive, IP-based standards that better interoperate with LANs and MANs.

asynchronous transfer mode; a network architecture that divides messages into fixed-size units (cells) and establishes a switched connection between the originating and receiving stations; enables transmission of various types of data (video, audio, etc.) over the same line without one data type dominating the transmission.

(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) - Is the International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunications Standards Section (ITU-T) standard for cell relay.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode An international standard for cell relay in which multiple service types (such as voice, video, or data) are carried in fixed-length (53-byte) cells. The fixed-length cells allow cell processing to occur in hardware rather than software, in order to increase transmit speed. ATM is designed to take advantage of high-speed transmission media such as T3.

Asynchronous transfer mode. A transmission mode in which information is organized in cells (packets). It is asynchronous in the sense that the recurrence of cells depends upon the required or instantaneous bit rate.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode is a technology for switched, connection-oriented transmission of voice, data and video. It makes high-speed dedicated connections possible between a theoretically unlimited number of network users and also to servers. As a switching system (Cell Relay) it is to be used in broadband ISDN (B-ISDN) and also in the Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS networks). ATM is also becoming increasingly popular in the LAN area in the form of ATM-LAN emulations. ATM is based on high-speed cell switching (packets of fixed size: 48+5 bytes) that makes it possible to vary bit rates (according to requirements). In connection with ATM one speaks of message blocks or message cells rather than message packets.

Not the money machine! This is an international CCITT standard for high-speed [broadband] packet-switched networks that operates at digital transmission speeds above 1.544 Mbps. Based on frame packets not cell packets. This communications protocol specifies how diverse kinds of traffic are transformed into standardized packets which can be managed uniformly within the network.

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Automated teller machine, a machine that bank customers use to make transactions without a human teller.

asynchronous transfer mode. A wide area network design that uses high-speed switching devices to route messages.

(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) A connection oriented protocol using fixed sized frames for efficient use of hardware. Frequently used for backbones and other high bandwidth and long distance connections.

An abbreviation for asynchronous transfer mode. Learn more about ATM...

n. Acronym for Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A network technology capable of transmitting data, voice, video, and frame relay traffic in real time. Data, including frame relay data, is broken into packets containing 53 bytes each, which are switched between any two nodes in the system at rates ranging from 1.5 Mbps to 622 Mbps. ATM is defined in the broadband ISDN protocol at the levels corresponding to levels 1 and 2 of the ISO/OSI model. It is currently used in local area networks involving workstations and personal computers, but it is expected to be adopted by the telephone companies, which will be able to charge customers for the data they transmit rather than for their connect time. See also broadband, ISDN, ISO/OSI model. See Adobe Type Manager.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A high-bandwidth, low-delay, standard for digital backbone networks.

Asynchronous Transmission Mode. A method of sending data in irregular time intervals using a code such as ASCII. ATM allows most modern computers to communicate with one another easily.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode: cell-based transmission protocol. Independent of the medium, it can be run over ADSL. Can contain any type of information (voice, video, data).

Asynchronous Transfer Mode is a switching technology potentially capable of switching all types of telecommunications traffic.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode – up to 2 Gbit/s.

A high-speed multiplexing and switching method utilizing fixed-length cells to transmit voice, data and video.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A network switching protocol that is based on fixed size cells for transporting data and voice packets across the campus network.

ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) A networking technology that provides a guaranteed quality of service. Standard Internet connections are based on Frame Relay technology. The throughput of Frame Relay links can be drastically reduced under certain circumstances, just as a hose becomes less effective when stepped on or kinked. However, ATM links are like metal pipes -- they always provide the same amount of throughput, regardless of the pressure exerted upon them. PenTeleData's hosting facility has direct ATM connections to the major Internet hubs. Additionally, PenTeleData's infrastructure and network, Network Genesis, were created using ATM technology.

Automated Teller Machine. Electronic terminals located on bank premises or elsewhere, through which customers of financial institutions may make deposits, withdrawals, or other transactions as they would through a bank teller

(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) a new communications standard that is currently in the later stages of development. ATM is designed to transfer voice, video, and other multimedia data that requires short bursts of large quantities of data that can survive small losses but must be broadcast in real time.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A network system that allows signals to be transferred in an erratic (not synchronous) manner. This allows the network to dynamically allocate capacity from one signal to another. This reduces waste thereby increasing capacity.

Automatic Teller Machine. A machine that can do many of the same things a bank teller can. If you have an ATM card and your personal identification number, you can deposit or withdraw cash, check your account balance, and do many other things.

An acronym for Asynchronous Transfer Mode, which is a packet-switching protocol that enables voice, video, and data transmission over networks originally built for voice transmission. Internet Protocol, or IP, performs similar functions for data networks. Fool scribe George Runkle penned an excellent description of the differences between ATM and IP for the Drip Portfolio.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A method for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth using a fixed- size packet (called a cell). ATM is also known as "fast packet".

See: Asynchronous Transfer Mode

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A type of high-speed wide area network.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Asynchronous Transfer Mode is a low delay, broad-bandwidth, packet-like (cell relay) multiplexing and switching technique. Essentially it is connection oriented, although its evisioned to support all services. ATM networks either accept or reject connections dependent on a given user's average and peak bandwidth requirements. This provides both an efficient and flexible service for compressed video, LAN-to-LAN and other applications involving variable bit rate traffic.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. This is an emerging high speed digital packet switch technology which many believe will become the de facto standard for interactive and multimedia services. Unlike conventional packet switching, ATM divides information up into standard length packets of 53 bits for transmission. This makes it easier to reassemble the signal at the destination point and thus allow for full interactive services such as video telephony, video-conferencing and two-way voice. It is a platform for a wide variety of digital services which use standard protocols, such as IP/TCP, Frame Relay and X25.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A switching technology first adopted by the telecommunications industry to support high-speed switching requirements inexpensively. ATM will be able to support multi-gigabyte backbones without using a shared medium, thus reducing high-speed backbone costs. A transport and switching technology chosen for broadband ISDN. The transport technology defines the means where packets are segmented into fixed-sized cells of 53 bytes that are transmitted across the network and reassembled into packets at the destination. Much of today's emphasis on ATM is focused on "packet data" communications.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A switching architecture that provides high-bandwidth capacity using cell relay technology. The CCITT has selected ATM as the basis for the future broadband networks. ATM provides a universal transport method for both LANs and WANs. ATM accommodates high bandwidth applications, such as those used in multimedia, image and videoconferencing.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. 53 bytes per packet. scalable to 2-gig per second, full duplex Adobe Type Manager. Software from Adobe Systems for Mac and PC's that eliminates jagged edges on screen fonts and allows inexpensive laser printers to reproduce postscript fonts accurately and clearly.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (mode de transfert asynchrone)

or Asynchronous Transfer Mode A networking protocol that is able to transfer information at a very high speed because it has broken the data down into small segments. ATM allows voice, video and data to be simultaneously transported over one line. (Not to be confused with ATMs or Automatic Teller Machines, which are used for banking.)

The acronym for Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM is a connection-oriented switching technology, which uses fixed-length cells. It is common for phone companies to use ATM to transfer data over the Internet.

Automated Teller Machine. An electronic facility, usually located inside or apart from a financial services institution. It dispenses cash, allows deposits, accepts payments to loans and credit cards, and allows transfers. The transaction selection varies from ATM to ATM.

Abbreviation for Adobe Type Manager.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM is a packet-switched technique. With ATM, all packets have the same size (53 bytes), and packets related to a connection follow a predetermined path through an ATM network. ATM is used in transmission networks for transfer of broadband data services. In backbone networks, speeds of 155 Mbit/s, 622 Mbit/s and up to 10 Gbit/s are normally used.

(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) A protocol that packs digital information into 53-byte cells (5-byte header and 48-byte payload) that are switched throughout a network over virtual circuits. Its ability to accommodate multiple types of media (voice, video, data) makes it a likely player for full service networks based on ADSL and VDSL.

An automated teller machine at which cash may be withdrawn or deposits made or other banking-related transactions completed.

An international packet-switching standard that uses a cell-based approach, in which each packet of information features a uniform cell size of 53 bytes. ATM is a high-bandwidth, fast packet-switching and multiplexing technique that allows the seamless end-to-end transmission of voice, data, image, and video traffic. It's a high-capacity, low-latency switching fabric that's adaptable for multiservice and multirate connections and offers an architected approach to Quality of Service.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A method of transferring data in fixed packets or cells which are 53 bytes long (48 bytes for data). Speeds of up to 2 Gbps can be reached. Information in the cells can be data, voice, image, etc, and therefore an ATM channel can carry all three forms of information simultaneously. Note that this is not an asynchronous transmission protocol as such: the term asynchronous refers to the arrival rate of the various cells themselves. Will be of increasing importance in the next ten years.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A form of digital transmission based on the transfer of units of information known as cells. It is suitable for the transmission of image, voice, video, and data.

(asynchronous transfer mode): A high-speed, high-bandwidth transmission technology. It features low-delay, connection-oriented switching and multiplexing capabilities.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode, a circuit switched data transfer method

utomated eller achine that dispenses cash from an account via a debit card.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode is a virtual circuit, fast packet technology. Traffic of all kinds (data, voice, video) is divided into 53-byte cells and conducted over very high speed media.

An acronym, which stands for Automatic Teller Machine. It's a fully automatic electronic machine providing some banking services (i.e. cash withdrawal) to the owners of credit and debit Cards. See information regarding Anonymous Debit Card to be used worldwide with ATMs in Bank Cards.

Also known as a cash machine or cash dispenser. A computerised self-service machine permitting the holders of an appropriate card and personal identification number (PIN) to withdraw cash from their account and access other banking services.

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE. A machine that provides many of the same services as a financial institution. Many financial institutions own ATMs to provide convenient services to their customers. Various fees are sometimes attached to using an ATM for financial transactions.

Automatic cash dispensers, allowing holders of a credit/debit card to make cash withdrawals, as well as to obtain information about the status of their account. Increasingly, the ATM's are also used for utility payments, statement printing and other banking services.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A high-speed long-distance networking protocol.

A technology for broadband transmission of high-capacity telecommunications signals.

A device that can be placed in a public place allowing cardholders to conduct basic banking operations including cash withdrawal.

(Automated Teller Machine) An unmanned electronic device that performs basic teller functions, such as accepting deposits, cash withdrawals, and account balance inquiries.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A set of network protocols designed for multimedia transmission. Data is partitioned into cells (53 bytes each) and passed along a virtual circuit. ATM allows for building very high speed networks.

The asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) is a network technology based on transferring data in cells or packets of a fixed size.

an automatic machine that dispenses cash and is activated by a card and a Personal Identity Number (PIN).

Commonly known as a cash machine or 'hole in the wall', this does many of the tasks previously only done inside bank branches during working hours.

Asynchronous Transport Mode

automated teller machine. An electronic machine that allows customers to withdraw funds from their accounts, and sometimes make deposits or loan payments.

Automatic teller machine. See automated banking machine.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode, a protocol for transferring high-speed data in sequential envelopes called cells, each cell consisting of 53 eight-bit characters. Cells can be made to represent a voice conversation, a data transmission, or a compressed video stream.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode is a relatively new protocol based on an architecture switching of small 53 byte cells. It supports data networking at high speeds (OC3, OC12, OC48, etc.) Inherently designed to carry voice and video while maintaining high quality over a single facility. ATM uses the same technology and protocols in the LAN and WAN.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. High bandwidth, low-delay, connection-oriented, packet-like switching and multiplexing technique requiring 53-byte fixed-sized cells.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A very high speed transmission technology consisting of high bandwidth, low-delay packet-like switching and multiplexing technique. Usable capacity is segmented into fixed-size cells, consisting of header and information fields, allocated to services on demand. The statewide data network will be ATM based as it allows for better control and setting of higher priorities for time sensitive data types such as voice and video.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode or Automatic Teller Machine

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM is a broad-bandwidth, low delay, packet-like (cell relay) switching and multiplexing technique. It is essentially connection oriented, although it is envisioned to support all services. ATM networks will accept or reject connections based on user's average and peak bandwidth requirements providing flexible and efficient service for LAN-to-LAN, compressed video and other applications that involve variable bit rate (VBR) traffic.

automatic teller machine. a special-purpose transaction terminal used to provide remote banking services

An Automated Teller Machine, more commonly known as a cash machine, which enables cardholders to withdraw cash from their bank or card account.

Automated teller machine. ATM s offer consumers convenient access to fund withdrawals, deposits, transfers and balance inquiries. Some banks charge ATM fees, depending on where the funds are drawn. Some ATM transactions involve fees from more than one bank.

automated teller machine. An interactive input/output device for banking where customers gain access to the machine by means of a PIN (personal identification number). Normally they can then make deposits, withdraw money, and get other information about their accounts.

Automatic Teller Machine. More commonly referred to as a Cash Machine or Cash Point. It allows a bank's customers to make cash withdrawals and check their account balances at any time without the need for a human teller

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM refers to the protocol which uses fixed length packets called cells to transfer information.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode; also, Atmosphere (1 ATM = 760 mmHg)

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A packet switching model for fast long distance communications that uses fixed packet size and allows for intelligent decisions on routing, handling, prioritization, and costing. This allows for special handling and routing for data that must be reassembled quickly and accurately, such as live Video. See differentiated service.

(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) - Protocol that packs digital information into 53-byte cells. The cells switch throughout a network over virtual circuits.

Asynchronous transfer mode. A form of packet transmission using fixed-size packets,called cells. ATM is the data transfer interface for broadband ISDN.

a switching/transmission technique where data is transmitted in small, fixed sized cells (5 byte header, 48 byte payload). The cells lend themselves both to the time-division-multiplexing characteristics of the transmission media, and the packet switching characteristics desired of data networks. At each switching node, the ATM header identifies a virtual path or virtual circuit that the cell contains data for, enabling the switch to forward the cell to the correct next-hop trunk. The virtual path is set up through the involved switches when two endpoints wish to communicate.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) is a dedicated-connection switching technology that organizes digital data into 53-byte cell units and transmits them over a physical medium using digital signal technology.

Cell-switching and multiplexing technology designed to combine the benefits of circuit switching (constant transmission delay and guaranteed capacity) with those of packet switching (flexibility and efficiency for intermittent traffic) through the use of small, fixed-length cells (53 bytes). For wide area networking, Asynchronous Transfer Mode is currently being standardised for use in Broadband Integrated Services Digital Networks (BISDN) by the ITU (International Telecommunications Union) and ANSI(American National Standards Institute). Unlike X.25, Asynchronous Transfer Mode does not provide error control and flow control mechanisms.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode - provides high-speed packet switching from 155 Mbps to (currently) 2Gbps. Used to provide backbone switching for the Internet, and by many telcos since it can carry both voice and data. This is a common transport protocol for many telco DSL networks.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode Automated Teller Machine

asynchronous transfer mode. Dedicated-connection switching technology that organizes digital data into 53 -byte cell units and transmits them over a physical medium using digital signal technology. Individually, a cell is processed asynchronously relative to other related cells and is queued before being multiplexed over the transmission path.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. New technology for digital transmission using fixed length 53 byte cells. These cells can carry voice, video and data at a very high speed, thus increasing the network bandwidth and allowing multiple new applications.

Asynchronous Trasfer Mode. 53 byte fixed length packets, independent of transfer rates. Sets up end to end virtual circuits and negotiates a quality of service during connection setup.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode A network technology capable of carrying all types of telecommunications traffic. In effect, ATM combines circuit- and packet-switching technologies, synthesising the simplicity of the former with the flexibility of the latter, permitting high-speed transmission comparable with circuit switching.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM was heralded as the network to end all networks because it is flexible enough to be used as a LAN RAN or a WAN, with scaleable speed. In practice it turned out to be too complex, and therefore too expensive to be of great practical value. ATM is now used by some research sections of the University.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode, Mode for data transfer in LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network) Typically 25 and 155 Mbps, with 600 Mbps coming soon.

or Asynchronous Transfer Mode, a high-speed packet-switching technology used in Internet and corporate network backbones.

Automated Teller Machine. Unmanned equipment used by a member to obtain financial services, activated by a plastic card, push buttons, and a personal identification number (PIN) for each user.

automated teller machine. Computer-controlled terminals located on the premises of financial institutions or elsewhere, through which customers may make deposits, withdrawals, or other transactions as they would through a bank teller. Other terms sometimes used to describe such terminals are customer-bank communications terminal (CBC) and remote service unit (RSU). Groups of banks sometimes share ATM networks located throughout a region of the country that may include portions of several states.

asynchronous transfer mode. A fast packet-switching technology for carrying large volumes of data of different types (such as voice, video, fax and computer data) on wide-area networks.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A cell-based data transfer technique in which channel demand determines packet allocation. ATM offers fast packet technology, real-time, demand led switching for efficient use of network resources. It is also the generic term adopted by ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and the ITU-TS (International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication Standardization Sector) to classify cell relay technology within the realm of broadband WANs, specifically B-ISDN. In ATM, units of data are not time related to each other and, as part of the B-ISDN standard, are specified for digital transmission speeds from 34Mbps to 622Mbps. IBM currently offers ATM at a non-standard 25Mbps format.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM is a technology used to pass information in "cells" (small frames) across a network. An ATM network consists of multiple ATM switches that forward each individual cell to its final destination. ATM can provide transport services for audio, data, and video.

Asynchronous Transfer mode. A technique used to transmit data in cells of 53 bytes

Asynchronous Transfer Mode bit; binary digit

Automatic Teller Machine is simply another name for a .

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A high bandwidth, controlled-delay, fixed size packet switching and transmission system. Uses fixed size packets, also known as "cells"; ATM is often referred to as "cell relay". ATM will provide the basis for the future broadband ISDN standards.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Communication technology that uses high-bandwidth, low-delay transport technology, and multiplexing techniques. Through dedicated media connections it provides simultaneous transport of voice, video, and data signals more than 50 times faster than current technology. May be used in phone and computer networks of the future.

automated teller machine. a machine that allows you to do banking transactions by inserting an electronic card; also called an automated banking machine (ABM)

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A very high-speed (megahertz to gigahertz) connection-oriented bit-serial protocol for transmitting data and real-time voice and video in fixed-length packets (48-byte payload, 5-byte header).

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A connection oriented service that transmits voice, data, and video traffic in fixed cell lengths at high speeds into the gigabit range. A high bandwidth packet-based network technology.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A wide-area network technology ; a transfer mode for switching and transmission that efficiently and flexibly organises information into cells. It is asynchronous in the sense that the recurrence of cells depends on the required or instantaneous bit rate. Thus, empty cells do not go unutilised when data is waiting. ATM's powerful flexibility lies in its ability to provide a high-capacity, low-latency switching fabric---for all types of information, including data, video, image and voice --- that is protocol , speed and distance independent. Of the plethora of benefits ATM will accrue to its users, probably the most significant is that it represents an enduring, architectural approach due to its inherent scalability. It scales well from small to large systems, from very low to very high transmission speeds (more than 100 Mbps), and from local-area, through metropolitan-area, to wide-area networking environments. This promising technology is not anticipated to be widely used until 1998.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode, or ATM for short, is a cell relay network protocol which encodes data traffic into small fixed sized (53 byte) cells instead of variable sized packets as in packet-switched networks (such as the Internet Protocol or Ethernet)

synchronous ransfer ode is a technology that may reach widespread use for carrying high speed data and voice on large telecommunications infrastructure. Seen as a possible solution to combining Voice, Vision and Data on one medium in the so called "Information Super Highway".

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A high speed, connection-oriented switching and multiplexing technology for transmitting information across a wide area or local area network in units called cells. ATM divides information up into fixed-length cells capable of transmitting several different types of traffic simultaneously. It is asynchronous in that information streams can be sent independently, without a common clock. ATM can be described in three planes: The user plane coordinates the interface between protocols and ATM; The management place coordinates the layers of the ATM stack; and the control plan coordinates signaling, setting up and tearing down virtual circuits.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A high-speed, connection-oriented switching and multiplexing technology that uses 53-byte cells (5-byte header, 48-byte payload) to transmit different types of simultaneous traffic, including voice, video, and data.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. a packet switching method based on fixed length packets called cells having a 5 byte header and a 48 byte payload, giving high bandwidths and low delays required for a multiservice network.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. LAN/WAN technology using 53-byte fixed size cell relay transport technology, running at speeds of 150 Mbps and up. Particularly suited to sending video and audio information, as well as text.

An acronym for Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A method of transmitting bytes across communications links.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM is a high speed, (155 Mbps and over) cell relay, switching, and transport technology for either local or wide area environments.

(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) is a network protocol that transfers data in cells or packets of a small fixed size. The small, fixed size of ATM allows data such as video, voice and data to be transferred over the same network.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A high-speed method for transferring voice, video and data.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode, a data transfer protocol (also called cell switching) which features dynamic bandwidth allocation and a fixed cell length.

An automated teller machine [ATM] is a machine in which a customer can use their card along with PIN to get cash, information and other services.

Automated Teller Machine. A machine that allows the customer to perform some of the more common teller transactions, such as cash withdrawals, deposits and transfers. ATMs are generally accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Automated Teller Machine. Allows customers to perform banking transactions anywhere and at anytime. By using a debit or ATM card at an ATM, individuals can withdraw cash from checking or savings accounts, make a deposit, or transfer money from one account to another. You can also get cash advances using a credit card at an ATM. Individuals should also be aware that card issuers and ATM owners charge transaction fees – ranging from $0.50 cents to $3 per transaction – for using another bank's ATM.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) is a packet data and switching technique that transfers information by using fixed length 53 by cells. The ATM system uses high-speed transmission (155 Mbps) and is a connection-based system. When an ATM circuit is established, a patch through multiple switches is set up and remains in place until the connection is completed. ATM service was developed to allow one communication media (high speed packet data) to provide for voice, data and video service.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. High bandwidth technology of information transfer using multiplexing and cell switching.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. The SONET standard for a packet switching technique which uses packets (cells) of fixed length.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode: a broadband switching technology which allows voice, data, audio, video and other kinds of telecoms traffic to be carried on the same network.

Automated Teller Machine which is a cash withdrawal machine often referred to as "the hole in the wall"

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM is designed to transfer voice, video, and other multimedia data that requires short bursts of large quantities of data that can survive small losses but must be broadcast in real time. ATM uses uniform 53-byte cells. (Each cell has a 5-byte address header and 48 bytes of data.) These short, standardized cells can be processed through a digital ATM switch very quickly, allowing for data transmission speeds surpassing 600 mbps. It also allows telephone and cable TV companies to dynamically assign bandwidth to individual customers.

Automatic Teller Machine – a machine that can be used to withdraw money from your account, check your account balance, or transfer money between your checking and savings accounts. You must have an ATM card in order to use the machine to get to your account.

Automatic Teller Machine- you can withdrawal money from this machine with your checking card.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A networking protocol designed to move multimedia data around with high reliability and speed. Some ISPs use ATM as the protocol for their backbones. Unlike Ethernet, which supports speeds of up to 100 Mbps, ATM allows a bandwidth of 25 Mbps to 622 Mbps.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A network technology capable of transmitting data, voice, video, and frame relay traffic in real time. Data, including frame relay data, is broken into packets containing 53 bytes each, which are switched between any two nodes in the system at rates ranging from 1.5 to 622 Mbps. ATM is defined in the broadband ISDN protocol at the levels corresponding to levels 1 and 2 of the ISO/OSI model. It is currently used in local area networks involving workstations and personal computers. See also Integrated Services Digital Network; International Organization for Standardization Open Systems Interconnection model.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode is a high speed telecommunications network, using a terminal or bureau service for voice communications involving more than two locations.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode - communication protocol for broadband transmission of voice, data and video that uses fixed-length packets or cells to switch traffic over the local- and wide-area network.

Cell relay. Very high-speed digital transmission technology

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A cell-based switching technology that organizes and transmits data using digital signal technology.

Automated Teller Machine: A computerised self-service device permitting the holder of an appropriate card and Personal Identification Number (PIN) to withdraw cash from their account and access other banking services

automatic teller machine; machine where you can withdraw money from and deposit money to your checking and/or savings account(s)

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Networking technology and standard frequently used for implementing high-speed Wide Area Networks over fiber optic cables.

"Asynchronous Transfer Mode". A up-and-coming standard for modems that receives faster than it transmits. Ideal for squeezing the last drop of bandwidth out of a home telephone line.

Automated Teller Machine Cash dispenser

(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) A cell-based networking protocol for high-speed switched Internet Links.

(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) -- An international networking standard in which multiple service types (such as voice, video, or data) are conveyed in fixed-length (53-byte) cells.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. An international standard for high-speed broadband packet-switched networks operating at broadband digital transmission speeds. The technology is based on fixed-length, 53-byte cells. ATM includes protocols that specify how diverse kinds of traffic are transformed into standardized packets whose transport can be managed uniformly within the network.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. An emerging networking method that can be used for carrying voice, video and data simultaneously over low speed (T1 - 1.5 Mbps) or very high speed (622 Mbps) networks.

Asynchronous transfer mode. A high-speed dedicated-connection switching technology that organizes digital data into 53-byte cell units to support multiple types of traffic. ATM is designed to be easily implemented by hardware (rather than software) to enable faster processing and switching speeds. ATM, specified in international standards, is asynchronous in the sense that cells carrying user data need not be periodic.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. is a global industry standard for broadband communications that uses high-speed switching capabilities to carry two digital signals of varying bandwidth.

asynchronous transfer mode. a multiplexing or switching technique in which information is organized into fixed-length cells with each cell consisting of an identification header field and an information field; the transfer mode

(2003-02-03) Chris Limb The term Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) strictly speaking refers to a generic mode of data transfer in which units of data are not time related to each other. ATM has now he come closely identified with a fast packet switching technology called 'cell relay' in which information is handled in fixed length cells of 53 octets.

Asynchronous transfer mode. A digital communication technique which uses packet switching for transmitting data over a network, usually using fibre-optic cable. Its benefits include high speed and high bandwidth, allowing transmission of video data.

Automated teller machine. A device for conducting business at your credit union or other financial institution without a teller's help even when it's closed. With an ATM card , you can typically withdraw cash, transfer money between two accounts, or check your account balances.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A very high speed network connection.

A developing technological advance in communications switching. This technology uses hardware switches to create a temporary direct path between two destinations so data can be exchanged at a higher rate.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A method of data multiplexing that can provide large, instantaneous bandwidths for busy traffic while permitting slow traffic to use that bandwidth between bursts. Very short, fixed-length packets or cells are used to transmit information. Its basic cell is 53 bytes long.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A standard (ITU) implementation of cell relay, which is a packet switching technique using packets (cells) of a fixed length. It is asynchronous in the sense that the recurrence of cells containing information from an individual user is not periodic.

Automated teller machine. A machine that gives you the money you have in your credit union account. You insert your ATM card, use the keypad to enter your secret password and how much of your savings you want in cash, and the ATM gives you the money. ATMs also let you move money between your accounts and check their balances.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode, a new telecommunications technology, also known as cell switching, which is based on 53 byte cells

A telecommunications method for relaying images, sound and text simultaneously at very high speeds.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A switched network transmission technology that is highly scalable and provides typical speeds of up to 644 Mbps.  ATM services are highly reliable and commonly include Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees.  See also Frame Relay, Dedicated Leased Line.

Automatic Teller Machine — also known as a cash machine or a cash point

Asynchronous Transfer Mode: a probable successor to TCP/IP

Automated Teller Machine. An interactive terminal that allows customers with valid accounts from either a banking or other financial institution to conduct various transactions including money withdrawals, deposits, bill payments, and transfers. Customers require a magnetically encoded card and P.I.N. (personal identification number) to use the terminal and may be subject to a surcharge. These terminals are interconnected to allow customers access to their accounts from anywhere in the world.

An electronic terminal through which a consumer may make deposits, withdrawals, cash advances, and other transactions with the use of a debit card or credit card.

Automated Teller Machine, commonly referred to as a ‘cash machine’.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode A special packet-switch based method of transferring data. The data can be pure data, or digitized video or audio.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A high-bandwidth, low- connection-oriented switching and multiplexing technique using fixed-sized cells.

Automated Teller Machine. Computer-controlled terminals located on the prem ises of financial institutions or elsewhere, through which consumers may make deposits, withdrawals, or other transactions as they would through a teller. Also known as a money machine or cash machine.

Automatic Teller Machine. An ATM is an electronic banking terminal that allows you to perform everyday financial transactions such as withdrawing cash, transferring funds between accounts, checking balances, and making deposits, through the use of a Check/ATM Card and a personal identification number. ertificate of Deposit (CD) A Certificate of Deposit is an investment account that must remain on deposit for a specific period of time. A request for early withdrawal may be subject to penalty. Certificates of Deposit are insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and offer a generally higher dividend rate than savings and money market accounts. The dividend rate is guaranteed until the maturity date (unless specified otherwise).

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. An international standard for cell relay established by the ITU-I. Multiple service types (voice, data, video) are conveyed in small, fixed-sized cells.

Automated Teller Machine - An unattended computer terminal that performs basic teller functions: dispensing cash, accepting deposits and loan payments and enabling a bank customer to order transfers among accounts and make account inquiries.

Acronym for asynchronous transfer mode - a broadband switching technology for transferring large volumes of digital data.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A very fast data transmission technology.

Typically used in hole-in-the-wall banking systems, offering automatic cash dispensing to customers. More sophisticated ATMs offer more extended self-banking services such as transfer between accounts and payment initiation.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode - a method of encapsulation which is capable of many virtual circuits. With these, providers (ISP's) can split an ATM connection (155Mbit or 622Mbit) up into many connections. ATM isn't just used for DSL but in the case of DSL it's used to provision each customer.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. The transfer mode in which the information is organized into cells. It is asynchronous in the sense that the recurrence of cells containing information from an individual user is not necessarily periodic. Or a protocol for the transmission of a variety of digital signals using uniform 53-byte cells.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode; a network service that accommodates network traffic. ATM combines time-sensitive information such as voice and video with normal data traffic using packets of a fixed size, ensuring that no one type of data disproportionately ties up the line.

synchronous transfer mode. A set of standard telecommunication interfaces defined by T1, the ATM Forum, and ITU. A switched, connection-oriented, fixed-length cell-based transmission method specifically designed to run at high data rates and to carry a complete range of user traffic, including voice, data, and video signals over long and short distances. ATM uses dedicated media connections running in parallel, allowing simultaneous multiple connections through a single switch device at very high speeds.

A complex of hardware and software that makes it possible for the holder of a payment card to perform the following self-service operations upon entering the correct PIN number: • withdraw cash • deposit cash to be credited to a corresponding account • receive information about the status of the account • change the PIN number, and • perform a series of other operations stipulated by the functionality of an ATM.

See Automatic Teller Machine.

Automatic Teller Machine. A machine placed in supermarkets, outside banks and other public places that can be used to withdraw money from your account. Some ATMs accept cash deposits and cheques, provide current account balances, transfer money between your accounts and repay credit cards. Many ATMs can be accessed 24 hours a day.

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An electronic hardware device designated by an Acquirer to accept Cards that, when activated by a Cardholder through use of a Magnetic Stripe on a Card, is capable of automatically dispensing U.S. currency directly from such device and responding to Balance Inquiries.

Asycronous Transfer Mode. Not to be confused with banking machines. Ultra high speed line for use with speeds up to 400,000,000 baud. Asynchronous Transfer Mode. ATM is a high bandwidth, low-delay, packet-like switching and multiplexing technique. Usable capacity is segmented into fixed-sized cells, consisting of header and information fields, allocated to services on demand. ATM will be the basis for the future broadband network in view of its flexibility and suitability for both transmission and switching.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A standard for cell relay that uses fixed length cells of 53 bytes, 5 bytes of which are headers. Can support multiple services including voice, video and data.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A transmission standard widely used by the telecom industry. A digital transmission switching format with cells containing 5 bytes of header information followed by 48 data bytes. Part of the B-ISDN standard.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A high-speed connection-oriented protocol used to transport many different types of network traffic. ATM packages data in a 53-byte, fixed-length cell that can be switched quickly between logical connections on a network. See also: protocol

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Automated Teller Machine. An unattended, magnetic stripe-reading terminal that dispenses cash; accepts deposits and loan payments; enables a bank customer to order transfers among accounts and make account inquiries.

( asynchronous transfer mode) A networking technology that breaks data into fixed-length cells, enabling high transfer speeds. ATM is widely used for the backbone, or core, of the Internet.

ATM (ATM Turbo) is a ZX Spectrum clone, developed in Moscow, in 1991, by two firms, MicroArt and ATM. It has Z80 at 7 MHz, 1024k RAM, 128k ROM, AY-8910 (two ones in upgraded models), 8-bit DAC, 8-bit 8-channel ADC, RS-232, Centronics, Beta Disk Interface, IDE interface, AT/XT keyboard, text mode (80x25, 16 colors, 8x8 pattern), and 3 graphics modes.

A measurement of pressure called an atmosphere. An atmospheric measure is the amount of air pressure at sea level that a watch can withstand. (1ATM = 1BAR = 10m = 33.3ft).

atmosphere. A measure of pressure. One atmosphere (14.7psi/1.013 bar) represents the weight of the Earth's atmosphere at sea level. The weight (pressure) of 33 feet (10 m) of salt water or 34 feet (10 m) of fresh water = 1 atmosphere.

A unit of air pressure that approximates the pressure exerted by the atmosphere at sea level.