Title :
ORCHESTRA: an experimental agent-based service control architecture for broadband multimedia networks
Author :
Limongiello, A. ; Melen, R. ; Rocuzzo, M. ; Scalisi, A. ; Trecordi, V. ; Wojtowciz, J.
Author_Institution :
TELECOM Italia Headquarters, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
This paper deals with the development of a prototype software architecture, named ORCHESTRA, aimed at the provision of advanced multimedia services in broadband networks, and supporting by both Internet and ATM signaling protocols. The focus is an experimental service control architecture capable of fulfilling the major requirements of emerging broadband multimedia services. The key points of the implementation are: (1) the use of software agents to enhance the architecture´s flexibility, autonomy and distribution, and (2) the use of global service brokers for orchestrating services among terminals, servers and network elements, and for the control and management of network resources
Keywords :
asynchronous transfer mode; broadband networks; multimedia communication; software agents; software engineering; telecommunication computing; telecommunication control; telecommunication network management; telecommunication signalling; transport protocols; ATM signaling protocols; Internet protocols; ORCHESTRA; broadband multimedia networks; experimental agent-based service control architecture; global service brokers; multimedia services; network elements; network resources control; network resources management; prototype software architecture; servers; software agents; terminals; Broadband communication; Computer architecture; IP networks; Network servers; Protocols; Resource management; Software agents; Software architecture; Software prototyping; Web and internet services;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1996. GLOBECOM '96. 'Communications: The Key to Global Prosperity
Conference_Location :
London
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3336-5
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1996.586105
