Teleworking through Optical Networks, Wireless Links, and PBX TechnologiesTeleworking through Optical Networks, Wireless Links, and PBX Technologies Πλήρης Δημοσίευση σε Συνέδριο Conference Full Paper 2015-10-292005enhe development of teleworking relies heavily on telecommunications infrastructure. In particular, fiber optic networks for high speed networking and various wireless standards (IEEE 802.1x) lead to extensions of fixed networks. Moreover, Private Branch Exchanges (PBXs) with the introduction of IP technology are being transformed to universal access platforms for corporations and organizations. In this paper, an overview of these emerging telecommunication technologies and their deployment in Greece is presented. Emphasis is given to the implementation plans for the island of Crete, like the Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) exploiting fiber optics and wireless communications, or the wireless hotspots for the tourism sector. These implementations’ implications on teleworking development in Crete, is examined along with other issues, such as regional development, prevention of out-migration from rural areas, and provision of telematic services. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/290-294International Conference on Telecommunications and Informatics4th WSEAS International Conference on Telecommunications and Informatics (TELE-INFO'05) Liodakis Georgios Λιοδακης Γεωργιος Ioannis Vardiambasis Zacharopoulos, V. Ioannis Kaliakatsos HAP systems (Telecommunication) HAPS (Telecommunication) High altitude stratospheric platforms (Telecommunication) Platform systems, High altitude (Telecommunication) Stratospheric platforms, High altitude (Telecommunication) high altitude platform systems telecommunication hap systems telecommunication haps telecommunication high altitude stratospheric platforms telecommunication platform systems high altitude telecommunication stratospheric platforms high altitude telecommunication