Telecommunications Internetworking: Delivering Services Across The Networks,Used

Manage service across 'networks of networks'Telecommunications Internetworking delivers the information you need to be a player in today's and tomorrow's internetworked telecom the quickly evolving field, where technology and economics are inextricably linked. This unique, firstofitskind resource gives you both indepth technical explanations and prescient business forecasts, in everyday language. Writing with the expertise of both an electrical engineer and a communications industry executive, author P. J. Louis explains the technology behind networks, from the intricate technical steps involved in a common landline phone call to the practicalities of linking all types of systems. Along with an understanding of PCS/cellular, paging, satellite, Internet/LANs/WANs, SS7, and cabling technologies, youll gain the insight and confidence you need to:* Design telecom networks of enduring value Base business decisions on a savvy overview of technologies, their interrelationships, and their futures* Position your network advantageously for connectivity, access, seamlessness, convergence, and artificial intelligence* Link networks using the most farsighted technical options* Evaluate networks' potentials and roles as telecom providers* Discover moneymaking services that networks can provide not only to consumers, but also to each other* Gain a farsighted view of intelligent networking and other emerging technologies* Anticipate technical changes that will affect future network success