IP Network Transformation Forum 2008

Objectives:

Next-Generation Networks (NGN) have the promise for subscribers to intelligently receive services for a rich experience. The network operators are willing to make the investment to build an intelligent network because of the potential to significantly increase revenues. The intelligent network has a number of characteristics that include service brokering, policy control and enforcement, resource monitoring, and dynamic resource utilization on a per-subscriber and per-session basis. The goal of any network implementation is to have the subscriber realize personalization of services. The network architectures to achieve intelligent service delivery will vary as operators choose whether to build network intelligence at the edge or in the core and whether to distribute signalling and media. This workshop will examine these network architectures and the impact to the subscriber experience.

• Defining an intelligent network: What constitutes an IP/NGN?
• Reviewing the features of an intelligent network and understanding the potential to generate revenue
• Unlocking the power of the network: Distribution of signalling and media
• Making the right network choice: Building network intelligence at the edge VS moving intelligence to the core
• Service and customer-aware functionalities to streamline control over next-generation voice, video and data
• How to make “personalization of services” a reality for the subscriber

About NextPoint Networks:

NextPoint is a leading provider of secure and intelligent IP-based connectivity solutions that connect devices to networks, and networks to networks, enabling high quality voice, data, and video sessions to flow, efficiently, securely and reliably. NextPoint offers an access-edge-topeering- edge solution for fixed/mobile operators. NextPoint enables operators to build IPbased networks today, and continue building on that same foundation tomorrow, without trading off either performance or cost. NextPoint serves wireless, wireline and blended operators, and works with the world's largest systems integrators and network equipment providers to ensure interoperability and integration with traditional and next-generation platforms - providing immediate value today, while remaining ready for the future with fully IMS-ready technologies. NextPoint's solutions - incorporating session border controllers, integrated border gateways, femtocell gateways and wireless gateways - enable operators to increase their revenues (by delivering more services to their subscribers), control costs (by dramatically simplifying their network elements and management), and easily extend their capabilities through flexible software and equipment upgrades.

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