Camel - Intelligent Networks for GSM, GPRS and UMTS Network (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)

This is a new and updated edition of this practical guide on how to transfer the intelligent network concept to the mobile network. "CAMEL: Intelligent Networks for GSM, GPRS and UMTS Network, Second Edition" is an in depth reference on CAMEL, taking the reader through the history and development of Intelligent Networks, and the essential principles of CAMEL, to the future of the technology. This new edition builds on the success of its predecessor, providing comprehensively expanded content. It includes a new in depth chapter exploring the migration of CAMEL to IMS, focusing on: CAMEL control of IMS, coupling of GSM and IMS networks, GSM IMS integration, GSM IMS overlay, and IMS centralised services. New additions also include: sections on Voice Call Continuity and Unlicensed Mobile Access; updated material on Signaling over IP (Sigtran), Video telephony, Location services and Voice XML for User Interaction.Its accessible overview gives practical hints on implementing CAMEL technology and its applications. New features of the book include: two new chapters discussing in detail the migration from GSM/CAMEL to IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) - one of the hot topics of next generation networks; new sections on Voice Call Continuity, and Unlicensed Mobile Access(UMA); Extra material on Signaling over IP (Sigtran), Video telephony, Location services and Voice XML for User Interaction. Now fully revised and updated this continues to be the primary resource for all IN service logic designers, service network designers, network engineers, GSM/UMTS network designers and implementers, and advanced students on courses such as Intelligent Networks, Value Added Services, and Service Networks.