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4G wireless network planning: A guide for network operators
This 4G wireless network planning guide helps network operators determine what moving to 4G means for network design and traffic handling practices, and how to adapt as necessary. Tutorial
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Deep Packet Inspection primer
This deep packet inspection primer looks at how network operators use DPI for traffic management and analysis, and how net neutrality principles have made its use controversial. Tutorial
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Optical-electrical network convergence primer
Optical-electrical network convergence will collapse network layers, lower capex and opex, and cut management complexity for next-generation IP services. Our primer has the basics. Tutorial
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HotSeat video: ACG Research explores Juniper's new PTX MPLS switch
In this video, Ray Mota of ACG Research puts Juniper Networks' Mike Marcellin on the "HotSeat" about Juniper's recently announced PTX Series Packet Transport Switch. HotSeat Video
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Telecom tutorials
SearchTelecom.com's tutorials offer expert insight, technical tips and best practices on core and access networks, IPTV, fixed mobile convergence, VoIP, WiFi/WiMax, wireless and mobile devices, MPLS, service areas, network operations and more. Tutorial
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Guide to MPLS VPN/Ethernet VPLS edge networking services
Ethernet VPLS and MPLS VPN services can play a key role in edge networking design. Our guide looks at deploying these services, their strengths and weaknesses, handling customer expectations and more. Telecom Insights
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Network traffic management: Easing broadband congestion
Operators face complex network traffic management challenges posed by multiple services running over the same network with different class-of-service requirements. They must find rational solutions to manage congested broadband networks. Slideshow
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Revolutionary changes in telecom network outsourcing and procurement processes
The reality of managing telecom infrastructure planning and operations for next-generation networks has left service providers scrambling, and the many new challenges have led some to consider telecom network outsourcing as a strategy. Slideshow
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Telecom industry 2009 -- The top five game-changers
For the telecom industry, 2009 was a year of massive changes. We've analyzed which telecom topics most appealed to SearchTelecom.com enthusiasts over the last 12 months, identifying reliable telecom trends and some new game-changers. Slideshow
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Outsourcing strategies for next-generation network operations
Telecom service providers are implementing outsourcing strategies for network operations to deal with increasingly complex next-generation network infrastructure, fast-paced service deployment and a shortage of engineers with cutting-edge skills. Telecom Insights
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Cisco ASR 9000 edge router upgrades introduce network virtualization
Cisco is upgrading and expanding its ASR 9000 Series with edge router and aggregation network solutions that introduce network virtualization to ease management and operations. News | 08 Jun 2011
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Verizon LTE rollout: CTO talks outage, AT&T/T-Mobile, Wi-Fi offload
Verizon CTO Tony Melone told reporters at TIA 2011: Inside the Network that Verizon's LTE rollout will handle whatever subscribers throw at the network. Q&A | 26 May 2011
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How to convert IPv4 to IPv6: A network architect’s view
Deciding when and how to convert IPv4 to IPv6, service providers face numerous technical and business issues; find out what matters most in this Q&A. News | 05 May 2011
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Service providers must optimize IPv6 performance for service parity
There isn't anything inherent to IPv6 that makes its transport slower than IPv4. But the reality of IPv6 performance for service providers is more complicated than that. News | 31 Mar 2011
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ISP simplifies acquisition consolidation with network discovery tool
A wholesale ISP that has grown by acquisition has deployed a network discovery tool to simplify network mapping for its hodgepodge of inherited network devices. News | 17 Mar 2011
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DDoS remains top telecom security threat, firewalls and IPS targeted
In addition to escalating DDoS attacks, hackers have turned some of the very devices designed for telecom security into attack vectors, according to a recent survey. News | 03 Feb 2011
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Next-gen telecom testing tools evolve for NGN services, IMS networks
NGN services will require next-generation telecom testing tools that are flexible, customizable and focus on applications rather than the bits underneath them. News | 27 Jan 2011
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Telecom outsourcing for cloud infrastructure build-out, management
For service providers that need help in the cloud, telecom outsourcing can cover day-to-day management or design and development services with pre-packaged turnkey cloud infrastructure. News | 12 Jan 2011
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Video, telecom network management still challenge fixed line operators
Qwest CTO Pieter Poll sheds light on the telecom network management challenges that rapid broadband traffic growth and streaming video present for fixed line operators. News | 02 Dec 2010
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Telecom GIS tools assess behavior, demographics for network planning
Legacy telecom geographic information systems (GIS) keep track of operators' physical plant. But smaller, more database-centric telecom network planning tools that evaluate demographics, usage behavior and local bylaws enable carriers to be smarter a... Article | 12 Aug 2010
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New service needs drive changes to telecom data center architecture
The need to deliver content, mobile and cloud services and compete with OTT providers is driving a three-phase change to telecom data center architecture for network operators. Tip
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How to build a scalable IaaS cloud network infrastructure
Attempts to scale Infrastructure as a Service cloud network infrastructure often involves workarounds, but providers should look to IP-over-IP transport and invest in design. Tip
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OSS/BSS shifts to XML-based quality of experience model
The role of operations and business support systems (OSS/BSS) is moving toward a software-based XML customer experience model that focuses on the user’s quality of experience. Tip
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TM Forum/CableLabs partnership promotes telecom/cable industry sharing
With its new TM Forum partnership with CableLabs, the Forum hopes to leverage best practices, expertise and standards between the telecom industry and the cable industry, to the benefit of both. Column
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2011 top telecom trends: ACG Research high on mobility, cloud and 4G
Which telecom trends should service providers be tracking in 2011? ACG Research details how mobility, cloud computing, managed services and 4G will shape the market this year. Tip
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Content delivery networks: Video, mobility shape operators' CDN plans
Network operators want to link content delivery networks (CDNs) with their content monetization plans to take advantage of major opportunities in the video and mobility markets. Tip
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Minimizing the impact of 4G wireless on network operations
The impact of 4G wireless on network operations can be eased by advanced infrastructure and deployment planning in the radio network, backhaul, service interconnection and content management. Tip
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Video content tops wireless services in consumer quadruple play study
A recent Stratecast study expected to find wireless services leading consumers' perception of quadruple play value, but found video content in the lead instead, which means wireless operators need to rethink their value assumptions. Tip
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Rise of packet voice to key next-generation voice services evolution
Packet voice is expected to replace TDM voice, which would have a major impact on the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Learn what's driving the shift and what factors could influence the evolution of next-generation voice services. Tip
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Service layer architecture: 4 main network operator requirements
A recent survey revealed service layer architectures will have to meet four main network operator requirements to enable carriers to differentiate themselves effectively from over-the-top (OTT) services and act on new market opportunities. Tip
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How do Infrastructure as a Service and multi-tenant services differ?
Telecom networking expert Ivan Pepelnjak details the similarities and differences between Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and multi-tenant services. Answer
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I am designing an underground outside plant (OSP) Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network. What kind of con
Fiber expert David Hashman compares polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) as conduit for underground outside plant (OSP) Fiber to the Home (FTTH) networks. Ask the Expert
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CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access)
CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) refers to any of several protocols used in so-called second-generation (2G) and third-generation (3G) wireless communications...(Continued) Definition
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traffic engineering
Traffic engineering is a method of optimizing the performance of a telecommunications network by dynamically analyzing, predicting and regulating the behavior of data transmitted over that network... (Continued) Definition
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network convergence
Network convergence is the efficient coexistence of telephone, video and data communication within a single network. The use of multiple communication modes in a single network offers convenience and flexibility not possible with separate infrastruct... Definition
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caller ID spoofing
Caller ID spoofing is a service that allows a caller to masquerade as someone else by falsifying the number that appears on the recipient's caller ID display... (Continued) Definition
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Hayes command set
Hayes command set is a specific programming language originally developed for the Hayes Smartmodem 300 baud modem during the late 1970s... (Continued) Definition
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comfort noise generator (CNG)
A comfort noise generator (CNG) is a program used to generate background noise artificially for voice communications during periods of silence that occur during the course of conversation... (Continued) Definition
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Ethernet as a service (EaaS)
Ethernet as a service (EaaS) is the use of high-bandwidth, fiber optic media such as Packet over SONET (PoS) to deliver 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or even 1000 Mbps Ethernet service to one or more customers across a common bidirectional broadband infrastruct... Definition
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multichassis multilink PPP (MMP)
Multichassis multilink PPP (MMP) is an extension of multilink PPP (MP) in which the subscriber can consist of more than one computer... (Continued) Definition
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multilink PPP
Multilink PPP is a communications protocol that enables a personal computer (PC) to use two PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) communications ports as if they were a single port of greater bandwidth... (Continued) Definition
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operational support system (OSS)
An operational support system (OSS) is a set of programs that help a communications service provider monitor, control, analyze and manage a telephone or computer network. Definition
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4G wireless network planning: A guide for network operators
This 4G wireless network planning guide helps network operators determine what moving to 4G means for network design and traffic handling practices, and how to adapt as necessary. Tutorial
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New service needs drive changes to telecom data center architecture
The need to deliver content, mobile and cloud services and compete with OTT providers is driving a three-phase change to telecom data center architecture for network operators. Tip
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Cisco ASR 9000 edge router upgrades introduce network virtualization
Cisco is upgrading and expanding its ASR 9000 Series with edge router and aggregation network solutions that introduce network virtualization to ease management and operations. News
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Verizon LTE rollout: CTO talks outage, AT&T/T-Mobile, Wi-Fi offload
Verizon CTO Tony Melone told reporters at TIA 2011: Inside the Network that Verizon's LTE rollout will handle whatever subscribers throw at the network. Q&A
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How to build a scalable IaaS cloud network infrastructure
Attempts to scale Infrastructure as a Service cloud network infrastructure often involves workarounds, but providers should look to IP-over-IP transport and invest in design. Tip
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Deep Packet Inspection primer
This deep packet inspection primer looks at how network operators use DPI for traffic management and analysis, and how net neutrality principles have made its use controversial. Tutorial
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Optical-electrical network convergence primer
Optical-electrical network convergence will collapse network layers, lower capex and opex, and cut management complexity for next-generation IP services. Our primer has the basics. Tutorial
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How to convert IPv4 to IPv6: A network architect’s view
Deciding when and how to convert IPv4 to IPv6, service providers face numerous technical and business issues; find out what matters most in this Q&A. News
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How do Infrastructure as a Service and multi-tenant services differ?
Telecom networking expert Ivan Pepelnjak details the similarities and differences between Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and multi-tenant services. Answer
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OSS/BSS shifts to XML-based quality of experience model
The role of operations and business support systems (OSS/BSS) is moving toward a software-based XML customer experience model that focuses on the user’s quality of experience. Tip
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Telecom network management and monitoring is an important yet mysterious part of running service provider networks. Here you'll find resources on end-to-end network management, service-level management, next-generation network management and best practices.