{"product_id":"network-convergence-9780470024416","title":"Network Convergence","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present information age is enabled by telecommunications and information technology and the continued convergence of their services, technologies and business models. Within telecommunications, the historic separations between fixed networks, mobile telephone networks and data communications are diminishing. Similarly, information technology and enterprise communications show convergence with telecommunications. These synergies are captured in the concept of Next Generation Networks that result from evolution to new technologies, enabling new services and applications.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNetwork Convergence\u003c\/i\u003e creates a framework to aid the understanding of Next Generation Networks, their potential for supporting new and enhanced applications and their relationships with legacy networks. The book identifies and explains the concepts and principles underlying standards for networks, services and applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNetwork Convergence:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives comprehensive coverage of packe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConventions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompanion Website.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrincipal Graphic Symbols.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Setting the Context for Evolution and Convergence of Networks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Historical Background to Present Networks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Defining Present State Using Reference Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Evolution and Convergence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 The Next GenerationNetwork Concept.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 A Framework for Examining Next Generation Networks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Characteristics of Evolving Networks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Dealing with Complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Framework for EvolvingNetworks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Examples of Application of Framework.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Software Methodologies for Converged Networks and Services.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Development of Software Methodologies for ICT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Software Processes in the NGN Framework.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 High-level Analysis and DesignMethods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Enterprise and Business Modelling Notation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Object and Data Definition Languages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Dynamic Modelling Notations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Component and Interface Notations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Distributed Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Creating a Unified Framework.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 An NGN: the Managed Voice over IP Network.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Development of Packet Multimedia Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Requirements on a Managed Voice Network.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Properties of Packetised Voice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 General Concepts of Multimedia Communications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Signalling Plane for Packet Multimedia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 The H.323 Suite.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Media Gateway Functions and Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Multimedia Communications Based on SIP.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Supplementary Services in Packet Telephony.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 ITU-T Evolutionary Protocols: BICC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11 Voice on the Internet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.12 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Integrated Enterprise ICT Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Drivers and Requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Contributions to Convergence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Network Level Convergence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Application and Service Level Convergence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Legacies and Lessons: Broadband ISDN, TINA and TIPHON.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Learning from History.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 The Broadband ISDN.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 TINA Architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Business Model and Reference Points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 TINA Service Architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Network Resource Architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Lessons from TINA for NGNs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 TIPHON.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Important NGNs: Third Generation Mobile Communication Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Architectural Concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Mobile Communication System Evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Services in the CS Domain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Packet-switched Domain: GPRS-based Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 IP Multimedia Subsystem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Opening the Network using Application Programming Interfaces.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Closed Network Evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Opening the Network.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 The OSA\/Parlay Architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Framework Interfaces and Use Cases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 The OSA\/Parlay Gateway.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Communication-orientatedUse Cases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 ParlayXWeb Services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 OSA\/Parlay API Implementation Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Other Approaches to Open Networks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Operations Support Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Relationship of OSS\/BSS to ICT Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Evolution of OSS\/BSS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 The Telecommunications Operations Map.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Enhancement of the TOM: eTOM.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 New Generation OSS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Migration from Legacy to Next Generation Networks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Retrospect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Reflecting on Evolution and Convergence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 TechnologyMigration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Is There a Target NGN?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Managing Complexity: Avoiding Pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 A Last Word.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReferences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default 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