| Description |
1 online resource (xxvi, 461 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Cover -- Network Convergence -- TOC36;Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Conventions -- Companion Website -- Abbreviations -- Principal Graphic Symbols -- CH36;1 Setting the Context for Evolution and Convergence of Networks -- 146;1 Historical Background to Present Networks -- 146;2 Defining Present State Using Reference Models -- 146;246;1 Silo Model for Vertically Integrated Networks -- 146;246;2 Present State58; Fixed and Mobile Networks with IN Overlay -- 146;246;3 Present State58; Data Service in Mobile Networks -- 146;246;4 Present State58; The Internet -- 146;246;5 Present State58; Enterprise Networking -- 146;246;6 Present State58; Switched and Leased45;line Services -- 146;3 Evolution and Convergence -- 146;346;1 Initial Convergence Examples -- 146;346;2 Features of Convergence -- 146;4 The Next Generation Network Concept -- 146;5 Conclusion -- CH36;2 A Framework for Examining Next Generation Networks -- 246;1 Characteristics of Evolving Networks -- 246;146;1 Proliferation of Terminals and Access Networks -- 246;146;2 Core Network Types -- 246;146;3 Evolution of Service Architectures -- 246;2 Dealing with Complexity -- 246;3 Framework for Evolving Networks -- 246;346;1 Layering -- 246;346;2 Domains -- 246;346;3 Planes -- 246;346;4 Summary of the NGN Framework -- 246;4 Examples of Application of Framework -- 246;446;1 Legacy Networks Elements in the Framework -- 246;446;2 From Circuit Switch to Softswitch -- 246;446;3 Conceptualising Convergence in Layered Model -- 246;446;4 Drawing the Boundary of the Regulated Domains -- 246;446;5 Digital Video Broadcasting in the Framework -- 246;5 Conclusion -- CH36;3 Software Methodologies for Converged Networks and Services -- 346;1 Development of Software Methodologies for ICT -- 346;2 Software Processes in the NGN Framework -- 346;246;1 Software Analysis and Design Requirements -- 346;246;2 Functional Entities as Software Elements -- 346;246;3 Physical Entities in the Framework -- 346;246;4 Specification and Description Requirements -- 346;246;5 Modelling -- 346;3 High45;level Analysis and Design Methods -- 346;346;1 The Reference Model of Open Distributed Processing -- 346;346;2 Model Driven Architecture -- 346;346;3 SDL and MSC -- 346;346;4 A Legacy System Method58; UFM -- 346;346;5 Generalising High45;level Methods -- 346;346;6 Role of Software Architectures -- 346;346;7 Software Modelling Notations -- 346;4 Enterprise and Business Modelling Notation -- 346;446;1 Enterprise Language -- 346;446;2 UML Use Case Diagrams -- 346;5 Object and Data Definition Languages -- 346;546;1 UML Class and Object Diagrams -- 346;546;2 Abstract Syntax Notation One -- 346;546;3 Interface Definition Language -- 346;546;4 Classical Telecommunications Protocols -- 346;546;5 Method Calls as Application Protocols -- 346;546;6 IETF Text45;based Protocols -- 346;546;7 Hypertext Markup Language -- 346;546;8 Extensible Markup Language -- 346;6 Dynamic Modelling Notations -- 346;646;1 Activity44; Communication and Robustness Diagrams -- 346;646;2 Message Sequence Charts -- 346;646;3 State Diagrams -- 346;646;4 Connection Models -- 346;7 Component and Interface Notations -- 346;8 Distributed Systems -- 346;846;1 Netw |
| Summary |
The 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 431-445) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Convergence (Telecommunication)
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Internetworking (Telecommunication)
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Wireless communication systems.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Wiley InterScience (Online service)
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| ISBN |
0470024429 (electronic bk.) |
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0470024437 |
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1280838566 |
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9780470024423 (electronic bk.) |
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9780470024430 |
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9781280838569 |
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(cloth ; alk. paper) |
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(cloth ; alk. paper) |
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