Title :
Dynamic routing in the AT&T network-improved service quality at lower cost
Author :
Ash, Gerald R. ; Oberer, Eric
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Lab., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The introduction of dynamic nonhierarchical routing (DNHR) into the AT&T switched network was completed in 1987. It has resulted in a marked improvement in AT&T network connection availability while simultaneously reducing network costs. The concept of dynamic routing and its implementation in the network over a several-year period by a multiorganizational team with AT&T are described. Dynamic routing has dramatically improved network service and robustness, particularly in responding to abnormal traffic or failure conditions. DNHR performance, systems engineering and development, and operation are discussed
Keywords :
electronic switching systems; intelligent networks; switched networks; telecommunication network management; AT&T switched network; DNHR performance; connection availability; dynamic nonhierarchical routing; network costs-reduction; systems engineering; Ash; Cities and towns; Computer networks; Control systems; Costs; ISDN; Intelligent networks; Robustness; Routing; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference and Exhibition 'Communications Technology for the 1990s and Beyond' (GLOBECOM), 1989. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1989.63986
