Why Converged Networks Made Sense: VoIP a First Step

July 26, 2006
Length: 65 minutes

Overview:

• Legacy Network Topologies

• Converged Networks Architectures

• Why Converged Networks?

  • Needs and Expected Benefits

  • Deployment Concerns

• Three Network Architecture Models

  • Greenfield carriers using VOIP from the start

  • Legacy Network Carriers deploying Next Generation VoIP (Hybrids)

  • VOIP Networks operating as IP-Enabled Service (not licensed / regulated in the same way as legacy voice carriers)

• The Issues Facing Network Managers

  • Reciprocal Compensation

  • Who Pays?

  • Equipment and Vendor Interoperability

Who Should Attend?

• Telecom Professionals interested in converged networks

• Network Assurance Managers

• Network Planners and Engineers

• Revenue Assurance Managers

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Download Part 1 - 15:23 - slides 1-7 - Overview, Terminology, and Why Converged Networks

Download Part 2 - 37:14 - slides 8-10 - Progression from PSTN to a Converged Network

Download Part 3 - 13:09 - slides 11-15 - Transition Concerns, Revenue Assurance Issues