Title :
Advanced techniques for managing telecommunications networks
Author :
Wolf, Richard B.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Lab., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The advanced techniques presently used by AT&T to manage traffic flow in its Worldwide Intelligent Network are described. The role of traffic network management strategies is reviewed, and the scope and routing plan of the AT&T Worldwide Intelligent Network are characterized. Three examples of modern protective controls are considered: selective trunk reservation, hard-to-reach process, and selective dynamic overload control. Advanced network management expansive controls and AT&T´s traffic network management support systems are examined. Dynamic graphical analysis of network data, interactive training of network managers, and future trends impacting traffic network management are discussed.<>
Keywords :
circuit switching; intelligent networks; switching networks; telecommunication network management; telecommunication traffic; telecommunications computer control; AT&T; Worldwide Intelligent Network; advanced expansive controls; dynamic graphical analysis; hard-to-reach process; interactive training; network data; protective controls; routing plan; selective dynamic overload control; selective trunk reservation; support systems; telecommunications networks; traffic flow; traffic network management strategies; Automatic control; Communication system control; Communication system traffic control; Control systems; Data communication; Displays; Manuals; Routing; Telecommunication network management; Telecommunication traffic;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
