Converged Networks and Services: Internetworking IP and the PSTN [Paperback]

Lawrence Gabuzda (Author), Hui-Lan Lu (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0471356441 | ISBN-13: 978-0471356448 | Publication Date: July 17, 2000 | Edition: 1

A much-needed guide through the thicket of conflicting IP telephony technologies.-Scott Bradner Convergence of the Internet and the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) makes possible a wide range of new telecommunications services. Written by the industry leaders at Bell Laboratories, this book puts the future of convergence in perspective and helps you make decisions that leverage its power. The authors describe the network infrastructure, then explain how the PSTN and

Internet are being modified to work with each other. They also define and explore three aspects of the convergence: 1) interworking with VoIP, 2) IP-based service control,

and 3) remote access to IP networks. With this book, you'll get an insider's

perspective of key technologies, an in-depth review of the relevant standards, and a detailed survey of emerging applications and products.You'll also learn how to determine which products and services are right for your organization. Wiley Networking Council Books put technology into perspective for decision-makers who need an implementation strategy, a vendor and outsourcing strategy, and a product and design strategy. The Council of series advisors is composed of three of the the most influential leaders of the networking community:Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/

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A much-needed guide through the thicket of conflicting IP telephony technologies.-Scott Bradner Convergence of the Internet and the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) makes possible a wide range of new telecommunications services. Written by the industry leaders at Bell Laboratories, this book puts the future of convergence in perspective and helps you make decisions that leverage its power. The authors describe the network infrastructure, then explain how the PSTN and

Internet are being modified to work with each other. They also define and explore three aspects of the convergence: 1) interworking with VoIP, 2) IP-based service control,

and 3) remote access to IP networks. With this book, you'll get an insider's

perspective of key technologies, an in-depth review of the relevant standards, and a detailed survey of emerging applications and products.You'll also learn how to determine which products and services are right for your organization. Wiley Networking Council Books put technology into perspective for decision-makers who need an implementation strategy, a vendor and outsourcing strategy, and a product and design strategy. The Council of series advisors is composed of three of the the most influential leaders of the networking community:Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/

Visit the Networking Council Web site at www.wiley.com/networking council

About the Author

IGOR FAYNBERG, LAWRENCE GABUZDA, and HUI-LAN LU all work at Bell Labs. They are responsible for strategizing the integration of the Internet with the PSTN. Faynberg chairs the IETF pint Working Group.Gabuzda serves on the boards of directors of the MSF and TINA-C. Lu is an editor in pint and spirits working groups and their liaison to ITU-T, where she also chairs the question on Future Network Architectures. LYMAN CHAPIN-Chief Scientist at BBN Technologies, CTO for GTE Technology Organization, and founding trustee of the Internet SocietySCOTT BRADNER-Senior Consultant for Harvard University, Transport Area Director of IETF, trustee of the Internet Society, and ISOC VP of Standards VINTON CERF-Senior Vice President for Internet Architecture and Technology at MCI WorldCom, founding President of the Internet Society, and coinventor of TCP/IP

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (July 17, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471356441
• ISBN-13: 978-0471356448
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,770,465 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Introduction, June 29, 2001

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This review is from: Converged Networks and Services: Internetworking IP and the PSTN (Paperback)

This book proved to be an excellent introduction to IP Telephony for bell-heads. The book provides a foundation for more in depth learning (e.g. standards groups).

As a second book, I'd recommend Carrier Grade Voice Over IP by Collins.

15 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING, September 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Converged Networks and Services: Internetworking IP and the PSTN (Paperback)

IT BLEW ME AWAY. I find most technical writing dry and boring but this really was a PAGE TURNER!!! This is a MUST READ for anybody working with voice and data network convergence. This new and fresh perspective of an industry expert does wonders to this often confused subject. I HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS BOOK!