Network Convergence

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The present information age is enabled by telecommunications andinformation technology and the continued convergence of theirservices, technologies and business models. Withintelecommunications, the historic separations between fixednetworks, mobile telephone networks and data communications arediminishing. Similarly, information technology and enterprisecommunications show convergence with telecommunications. Thesesynergies are captured in the concept of Next Generation Networksthat result from evolution to new technologies, enabling newservices and applications. Network Convergence creates a framework to aid theunderstanding of Next Generation Networks, their potential forsupporting new and enhanced applications and their relationshipswith legacy networks. The book identifies and explains the conceptsand principles underlying standards for networks, services andapplications. Network Convergence: * Gives comprehensive coverage of packet multimedia, enterprisenetworks, third generation mobile communications, OSA/Parlay anddevelopments in fixed networks. * Gives an integrated view of diverse information andcommunications systems and technology through a common NGNFramework. * Delves into protocols, APIs and software processes forsupporting services and applications in advanced networks. * Discusses a variety of applications of telecommunicationssupporting IT and IT enhanced by communications. * Follows developments in operations support systems standardsand links these to next generation networks. * Includes a wealth of examples, use cases, tables andillustrations that help reinforce the material for students andpractitioners. * Features an accompanying website with PowerPoint presentations,glossary, web references, tutorial problems, and 'learn more'pages. This essential reference guide will prove invaluable to advancedundergraduate and graduate students, academics and researchers. Itwill also be of interest to professionals working fortelecommunications network operators, equipment vendors, telecomsregulators, and engineers who wish to further their knowledge ofnext generation networks.

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Hu Hanrahan

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