Gabuzda, Lawrence, Lu, Hui-Lan
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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 Te
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lephone 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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