Telecom Convergence, 2/e

by Steven Shepard

Published 19 February 2002
This volume examines the three components of the convergence phenomenon - technologies, companies and services - in order to help the reader understand how the fundamentals of customer service are created.

Wimax Crash Course

by Steven Shepard

Published 2 June 2006

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The how and why of WiMAX-the"last mile" technology that'srevolutionizing wireless broadband

WiMAX Crash Course offers an accessibleoverview of the revolutionary solution forwireless delivery of broadband services. Using real-world examples,the book explains how WiMAX works and discussesthe business and economic implications of this groundbreakingtechnology.

WiMAX is emerging rapidly, andthis book will get you up to speed quickly. The book gives you the ability to ask theright questions of their providers before making infrastructureand service delivery decisions. Soon,WiMAXwill be everywhere. By reading this book, you will be readyto take full advantage of everything this innovativetechnology has to offer.


IMS Crash Course

by Steven Shepard

Published 16 May 2006

An Introduction to This Innovative and Revolutionary Next-Generation Communication Solution

The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is a powerful, emerging technology that will change the way we live, work, and communicate. Through convergence of fixed and wireless networks, IMS delivers seamless roaming to multimedia devices regardless of location or access modality. This much-needed resource gives you an easy-to-understand overview of the development, evolving standards, and excitingly imminent future of IMS.

Expand Your Understanding of IMS

Written by a renowned professional author and educator with 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, IMS Crash Course gives you a broad perspective on why IMS evolved, how the technology works, its system requirements, and potential regulatory issues—all in one convenient package. If you are looking to make sense of this breakthrough technology, its benefits, and its real-world implementations, read this book first.

Full coverage of IMS including:

  • An early history of IMS
  • Converging wireless and wireline
  • Network, software, and signaling requirements
  • IMS regulatory issues
  • IMS’s future