By the year 2000, as much as 30 percent of telephone company business may be handled by Intelligent Networks (INs), also known as Advanced Intelligent Networks. An IN is designed to be service-independent, standardizing procedures and protocols so that all callers can interact independently. In The Intelligent Network, Uyless Black uses his classic, no-nonsense style to spell out the key concepts behind this key technology. History, specifications, architecture, and future directions are all covered. In particular, this book discusses the goals of Intelligent Network developments. It describes the specifics of the Bellcore and ITU-T models for IN, and details how INs utilize SS7 protocols in combination with other technologies. Special sections focus on tools for particular applications and an overview is given of what a complete commercial IN would look like. Appendices provide advanced details on SS7, OSI, and the basics of Presentation Layers. With its easy-to-read style and worldwide applicability, The Intelligent Network is a must for today's telecommunications specialists.
- ISBN10 0137930194
- ISBN13 9780137930197
- Publish Date 21 April 1998
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 31 October 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Prentice Hall
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 224
- Language English