Design patterns in communications software

"Until now, no single book has focused on patterns and pattern languages for mission-critical communication systems, such as telecommunications systems with 24x7 high-availability requirements or real-time middleware that can provide stringent end-to-end latency and jitter guarantees to applications. The material in this book exemplifies the maturation of the patterns community and is major contribution to the study of patterns and pattern languages for communication systems. By learning this material you'll be able to better design and implement communication systems. By learning this material you'll be able to better design and implement communication systems that can't be bought off the shelf, thereby staying ahead of your competition.