Network Convergence: Services, Applications, Transport and Operations Support  (English, Paperback, Hu Hanrahan)

The book 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 approach is analytical rather than descriptive. Telecommunications systems must be based on standards. The book analyses and explains the concepts and principles of standards for networks, services and applications. The analytical approach supports assessing, designing, integrating and operating technologies in NGNs. This understanding also informs research and development leading to new technologies.