Title :
The future of the intelligent network
Author :
Finkelstein, Mark ; Garrahan, Jim ; Shrader, David ; Weber, Geri
Author_Institution :
Telcordia Technol., USA
fDate :
6/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This article examines the role the intelligent network (IN) can play as carriers move to next-generation networks. It discusses possible transition scenarios and examines how the IN could interwork with the Internet and packet-based networks to produce new hybrid services. The article presents a view of a fully converged network, and concludes that IN will continue have a vital role in voice and data services
Keywords :
Internet; data communication; intelligent networks; internetworking; packet switching; voice communication; IN; ITU-T; Internet; VoP services; data services; hybrid services; intelligent network; interworking; next-generation networks; packet-based networks; voice services; Asynchronous transfer mode; Centralized control; Circuits; IP networks; Intelligent networks; Next generation networking; Streaming media; Telephony; Web and internet services; Wireless networks;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
