Global - VoIP - Convergence, Applications

Synopsis

Archived report. This report was archived in 2008 and has not been updated since. The moves towards converging data and voice have found that ATM switching is inadequate for today’s networks, and has been replaced with NGN IP and MPLS technology that allows users to develop much more innovative products and services. This increased flexibility has already allowed the development of such services as data centres and MASPs and other forms of computer outsourcing. This report describes other developments including where IP might take us next.

Table of Contents

• 1. Synopsis
• 2. NGNs: converging networks
  • 2.1 Dedicated voice and dedicated data networks
  • 2.2 Changes driven by IP
  • 2.3 Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
  • 2.4 Next Generation packet Networks (NGN)
  • 2.5 IP objectives
  • 2.6 NGN standards
  • 2.7 IMS forum
• 3. IP=IT
  • 3.1 From VoIP to triple play
  • 3.2 The future of VoIP lies in videoconferencing
  • 3.3 From basic services to value added applications
• 4. IP - enhanced services
• 5. IP is making data market redundant
• 6. IP is upsetting the telcos
  • 6.1 Mobile VoIP
• 7. Technology and communication
• 8. Related reports

• Exhibit 1 – ITU-T definition of a Next Generation Network
• Exhibit 2 – IP based enhanced services
• Exhibit 3 – Top ten technologies that will impact communication