Convergence Technologies for 3G Networks

The merging of voice and data on a single network opens powerful new possibilities in communications. Only a fundamental understanding of both technologies will ensure you are equipped to maximise their full potential.  <p><i>Convergence Technologies for 3G Networks</i> describes the evolution from cellular to a converged network that integrates traditional telecommunications and the technology of the Internet.  In particular, the authors address the application of both IP and ATM technologies to a cellular environment, including IP telephony protocols, the use of ATM/AAL2 and the new AAL2 signalling protocol for voice/multimedia and data transport as well as the future of the UMTS network in UMTS Release 5/6 All-IP architecture.</p> <p><i>Convergence Technologies for 3G Networks</i>:</p> <ul> <li>Explains the operation and integration of GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, CDMA2000, IP, and ATM.</li> <li>Provides practical examples of 3G connection scenarios.</li> <li>Describes signalling flows and protocol stacks.</li> <li>Covers IP and ATM as used in a 3G context.</li> <li>Addresses issues of QoS and real-time application support.</li> <li>Includes IP/SS7 internetworking and IP softswitching.</li> <li>Outlines the architecture of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) for UMTS.</li> </ul> <p><i>Convergence Technologies for 3G Networks</i> is suited for professionals from the telecommunications, data communications and computer networking industries..</p>