Traffic grooming is the process of taking telecommunications traffic and sorting it into the most efficient arrangement possible. This process includes considering the topology of the network and the different routes in use. This is especially useful when dealing with mesh networks. Telecommunication is the extension of communication over a distance. ... Topology (Greek topos, place and logos, study) is a branch of mathematics concerned with spatial properties preserved under bicontinuous deformation (stretching without tearing or gluing); these are the topological invariants. ... Mesh networking is a way to route data, voice and instructions between nodes. ...