Focusing on the current forward momentum of IP applications and services, this practical resource offers a varied range of perspectives on the current status and future directions of IP communications.

Im Mittelpunkt der Diskussion stehen hier existierende und neue Technologien für die Vermittlung von Sprachverkehr über das Internet Protocol (IP). - bis vor kurzem stammte der Datenverkehr über Kommunikationsnetzwerke größtenteils aus herkömmlich vermittelten Telefonverbindungen - zukünftig wird dieser Sprachverkehr durch ein riesiges Volumen paketvermittelter Daten (Text- und Audiodateien, Streaming Video usw.) weit in den Schatten gestellt; Telefongespräche werden dann über Internetprotokolle vermittelt - hier erhalten Sie eine detaillierte Einführung in den Aufbau eines effizienten VoIP-Netzwerkes - erläutert Prototyping und Leistungsmessung in solchen Netzwerken - besprochen werden auch Aspekte des Quality-of-Service (QoS)

An indispensable volume for both specialists and field professionals, this guide looks into the world of IP communications and the societal impacts it will have. From corporate perspectives to voice over IP to quality of service, the authors share their distinct perspectives, making it a diverse study of the field.

Analyzing the new technology of Smartphones in great detail, this guide discusses relevant reference solutions, the role of middleware on related operating systems, and how cell phone vendors consequently confront this growing challenge. A very detailed and cogent perspective on the world of Smartphones, the report examines its vast feature sets, reveals its impact on other leading technologies and companies, and supplies extensive case studies on how Smartphones enhance user productivity and encourage deployment of user applications.

An in-depth piece that focuses on how companies can migrate their traditional networks to broadband—yet support new services without sacrificing the quality or profitability of either—this guide discusses which technology should be deployed and what the network impact of delivering such emerging services is.

One of the most popular offerings telecom companies now provide is the triple play, which consists of voice, video, and data, all from one company and with one bill. This book addresses the challenges and benefits of offering converged services and looks at how the new technology is affecting companies and customers.