Protocol Converter. An application-specific node that connects
otherwise incompatible networks. Converts data codes and
transmission
protocols to enable interoperability.
(Contrast Bridge)
Geocode
Geographic location code used by the Vertex
taxing system.
GMT
Greenwich (England) Mean Time - Zulu
Time
GMT is 6 hours later than Central Standard Time (CST in the
northern hemisphere Winter) and 5 hours later than Central
Daylight-Savings Time (CDT in the northern hemisphere Summer). GMT
(Zulu Time) is always the same
worldwide. Communication network
switches are typically coordinated on
GMT.
