Here's an outstanding introduction to intelligent network (IN) concepts, technology, and applications for use in mobile communications networks. It helps assure your success in bringing new services to market by clearly explaining the technology, relevant standards, marketability concerns, product development issues, and even evolutionary trends. This book is extremely useful in helping service developers understand the real-world issues involved with bringing new services to market, and equally valuable in educating ex-wireline professionals and non-technical executives on IN mobile networking issues and technology. If you're new to the business, you'll appreciate the discussions of wireless IN standards, recommended business strategies, and applications. More experienced readers will learn more about the technology behind roaming, and the convergence of wireless and Internet communications. Distinguishing this book from others in the field, and of particular value to more advanced readers, is the coverage of SS7, INAP, GSM, CAMEL, ANSI-41, WIN, ISUP loopback signaling, and proprietary IN technologies. All readers will find the book a superb reference with clear descriptions, helpful diagrams, and an extensive glossary covering everything from basic mobile concepts to a detailed overview of the IN Conceptual Model.
Foreword.Preface. Part One -Introduction to Mobile Communications, Network Signaling, and Intelligent Networking. Fundamentals of Mobile Communications. Mobile Communications Standards. Wireless Signaling and Intelligent Networking. Part Two - Evolution of Wireless Intelligent Networking Technology. Evolution of Wireless Intelligent Networking. Wireless Intelligent Networking Capabilities. Part Three - Mobile Communications Business Issues. Mobile Market Environment and Trends. Creating Market and Product/Service Value Part Four - Leveraging Intelligence for Improved Network Capabilities and Advanced Services. Evolution of Mobile Services: From Emulation to Differentiation. Evolution of WIN Architecture: Rapidly Evolving to Include Wireless Data. Appendices. Bibliography. Glossary. Index.
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Gerald Christensen
Gerry Christensen is director of product management at the SignalSoft Corporation. He received his B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Florida and his MBA from Auburn University. He is a Registered Professional Engineer.
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Robert Duncan
Robert Duncan is Director of Network Planning at QWEST Wireless, LLC. He holds an MS in Computer, Information, and Communications Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and is a Certified Quality Engineer (American Society of Quality Control).
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Paul G. Florack
Paul G. Florack is vice president of network services at Illuminet, Inc. He received his B.A. in Mathematics from Potsdam College, his B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Clarkson University, and his MBA from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester.