SIGNALING IN EMERGING TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND DATA-NETWORKS

This paper discusses the evolution of signaling in modem telecommunica tions and delta networks. It discusses the new capabilities introduced in recent years in both narrow-band and broad-band networks and their implications. This paper contrasts work being done in the telecommuni cations sector of the international Telecommunications Union, ATM Foru m, and Internet Engineering Task Force and the motivations for differe nt efforts in each group. The emerging network technologies and servic es pose a number of challenges in traffic characterization and analysi s; these are also highlighted.