Next Generation Networks and the migration towards convergence
White Papers Next Generation Networks (NGNs), which combine data, voice and other applications onto a single platform are driving this change. The benefits of converged data and voice networks have been on the horizon for some time, but it is only now that they...
[January 19, 2009, 11:14]
A Protocol Reference Model for Next-Generation Networks
White Papers This paper describes a generic protocol "Reference model" for the Next-Generation Network (NGN) functional architecture that clarifies the relationship of the proposed protocols to the NGN functional blocks.
[August 14, 2009, 4:50]
Designing High-Performance Next-Generation Wireless Networks
White Papers It reviews key deployment scenarios for next-generation wireless, including strategies for managing challenging RF environments, bandwidth-intensive applications, and mixed-client device support. This webcast discovers how new standards and...
[March 24, 2008, 0:02]
Race for next-generation networks heats up
News Carphone Warehouse’s fixed-line business will beat BT to the punch on implementing a next-generation telephone network (NGN) across the UK, the system’s chief architect has claimed. We’re the first incumbent in the world to switch off the PSTN on a...
[June 27, 2006, 17:30]
Services Over IP: Delivering New Value Through Next-Generation Networks
White Papers Providers from different technologies and backgrounds all focus on the same future - integrated service offerings for next-generation customers. To telecom SPs, IP brings unprecedented changes beyond what is considered an ongoing evolution, in...
[March 24, 2006, 0:01]
How Next Generation Networks Are Producing a "Techcom" Revolution
White Papers Next Generation Networks deliver voice calls, video streams, website visits and more through the same device on a transparent network. This white paper considers what the evolution to Next Generation Networks (NGN) may mean to the marketplace.
[November 30, 2005, 0:00]
Alcatel Distributed Mobile Switching Center Solutions: The Next-Generation Solution for Today's Networks
White Papers At the same time, they will position themselves for an evolution to next-generation networks without compromising quality and reliability. Meanwhile, the push toward 2.5G and 3G technologies means carriers will have to make extensive capital...
[November 29, 2006, 0:00]
Virtualization 2.0: Opportunities and Challenges for Next-Generation Datacenter Networks
White Papers In addition, challenges for organizations adopting the next generation of virtualization are discussed as is how network virtualization .another form of virtualization can help meet these challenges. Server virtualization is now widely accepted as...
[January 22, 2009, 0:00]
Alcatel Vision for Secured Next Generation Networks
White Papers This paper addresses mid-technical managers in charge of security at operators deploying Next Generation Network solutions. Planning and rollout of NGN services and infrastructure are gaining significant global momentum, led by VoIP and Video...
[October 11, 2005, 3:00]
Cisco CRS-1, Cisco 7600 Series Routers, and the Cisco IP Next-Generation Network: A Winning Combination for Cable Networks
White Papers The Cisco Cable IP Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) architecture utilizes technology and innovation to enable the transition from a broadband service provider to an experience provider. The Cisco IP NGN unifies separate network, service, and...
[April 11, 2008, 1:02]
Next-Generation Carrier Networks Demand New Security Measures (Executive Summary)
White Papers As their network infrastructure migrates from distinct, proprietary networks to converged networks based on Internet Protocol (IP), they are at increased risk from cyberthreats. Network Service Providers (NSPs), as critical infrastructure providers...
[October 5, 2009, 0:00]
Integrating SIP Trunks in Enterprise Networks for Next-Generation Unified Communications
White Papers The adoption of Unified Communications within the enterprise is well underway. The major benefits of this transformation include gains in both employee productivity and operational efficiencies. This paper is the first in a three-part series that...
[June 13, 2008, 1:01]
Back-to-Back User Agent (B2BUA) SIP Servers Powering Next Generation Networks
White Papers SIP Back-to-Back User Agent (B2BUA) Servers are probably one of the most important and powerful types of SIP Servers. B2BUA servers are commonly used to develop and offer value added features. The difference between Proxy server and B2BUA server is...
[March 14, 2009, 0:18]
Downlink Multicell MIMO-OFDM: An Architecture for Next Generation Wireless Networks
White Papers Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is a multi-carrier transmission scheme that is well-recognized for it's potential for attaining high rate transmission over frequency selective channels.
[July 26, 2005, 0:00]
Next-Generation Transport Cores for Mobile Networks
White Papers This webinar will address the steps that operators are taking to upgrade their transport networks. The webinar will also address some of the new L2 and L3 technology options designed to bring a lower cost base and greater flexibility to managing...
[June 16, 2006, 0:00]
A Dynamic TCP-Aware Call Admission Control Scheme for Generic Next Generation Packet-Switched Wireless Networks
White Papers This is especially true when the TCP-type of elastic applications are running over such packet-switched wireless networks, as the elasticity of TCP applications has more tolerance toward the throughput/delay variation than non-elastic traffic does.
[October 31, 2007, 0:00]
Leveraging SOA and SIP to Deliver Next-Generation Services Over Fixed and Wireless Networks
White Papers It also discusses how BEA Systems, the industry's premier developer of Web application services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) infrastructure, and Cantata Technology, the leading provider of real-time, any-to-any communications, enabling...
[March 29, 2007, 1:00]
Next generation enterprise wireless
News That will be the generation after this one: for now, proper buttoned-down enterprise wireless is almost ready to play. As well as major players such as Cisco and Extreme Networks, a host of start-ups are decloaking: expect companies like Trapeze...
[April 16, 2003, 13:49]
GPRS: Next generation mobile system comes to Britain
News Mobile network providers are under enormous pressure to successfully roll out GPRS and see it widely adopted, because they have invested huge amounts in technology and licences for third-generation systems, called Universal Mobile...
[July 7, 2000, 15:17]
BT nails down contracts for next-generation network
News Through 21CN, BT will replace a complicated set-up of circuit-based networks with a single IP-based one. BT has finally completed its negotiations with several major telecoms equipment manufacturers over the technology that will power a forthcoming...
[March 7, 2006, 15:55]



