The book "Multimedia Technology" provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals and systems of multimedia data processing. It covers both digital storage and the communication, processing, and representation of continuous (such as audio and video) and discrete media data (such as graphics and text). The third edition of the work has been revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in technology. Key topics include compression methods, optical storage, media servers, as well as aspects of quality of service and security in multimedia systems. This textbook is aimed at students and professionals in the fields of engineering and IT who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the complex interrelationships of multimedia technology.