Ironically, as one kind of chip enables the creation of huge volumes of data, other smart chips are needed to help increase the speed of the system and direct the flow of that data.

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In fact, they are intrinsically at odds, because investigating and second-guessing the system involves stepping back from the daily flow of data.

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So Efficient is developing software that manages the flow of DSL data through the phone system, especially as telcos bring out services such as video on demand that require more bandwidth.

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These types of solutions require real-time QOS decisions, perhaps based on distributed charging models, requiring an online dialogue when the system detects a problem or opportunity to offer better QOS. Service data flow detection could also help determine the value of a particular service at a particular instant.

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