Convergence in Communications Networks
End-User Requirements, Technology Enablers, Industry Challenges & Business Opportunities
(Sprache: Englisch)
Convergence: User Expectations, Communications Enablers and Business Opportunities offers a user-centric and business-oriented analysis of the rapidly changing communications industry. Clear summaries of key technology areas provide the backdrop for an...
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Convergence: User Expectations, Communications Enablers and Business Opportunities offers a user-centric and business-oriented analysis of the rapidly changing communications industry. Clear summaries of key technology areas provide the backdrop for an extensive analysis of the expectations set by users and the challenges and opportunities this presents to companies.The process of convergence is characterized by complex interactions between different technical fields, business areas and end-user relations, where traditional telecommunications services, internet-based services and media broadcast services are blending into a continuum of rich new offerings. With these changes the existing hardwired links between user services and specific industry segments are rapidly dissolving.
* Presents guide to end-user market trends and expectations
* Includes models and analysis of new industry structures and dynamics
* Contains comprehensive discussion of innovation as a business driver
* Provides wide range of references to reflect the cross-disciplinary scope of convergence
* Offers motivation and suggestions for refocus of key business strategies
Convergence bridges the fields of business, economics, technology and social studies and analyses business models and practices from across a range of industry segments. the wide scope makes the book an ideal text for technically-minded executives, business-oriented engineers and anyone with an interest in the intricacies of the convergence triggered market changes.
Convergence: User Expectations, Communications Enablers and Business Opportunities offers a user-centric and business-oriented analysis of the rapidly changing communications industry. Clear summaries of key technology areas provide the backdrop for an extensive analysis of the expectations set by users and the challenges and opportunities this presents to companies.
The process of convergence is characterised by complex interactions between different technical fields, business areas and end-user relations, where traditional telecommunications services, internet-based services and media broadcast services are blending into a continuum of rich new offerings. With these changes the existing hardwired links between user services and specific industry segments are rapidly dissolving.
- Presents guide to end-user market trends and expectations
- Includes models and analysis of new industry structures and dynamics
- Contains comprehensive discussion of innovation as a business driver
- Provides wide range of references to reflect the cross-disciplinary scope of convergence
- Offers motivation and suggestions for refocus of key business strategies
Convergence bridges the fields of business, economics, technology and social studies and analyses business models and practices from across a range of industry segments. The wide scope makes the book an ideal text for technically-minded executives, business-oriented engineers and anyone with an interest in the intricacies of the convergence triggered market changes.
The process of convergence is characterised by complex interactions between different technical fields, business areas and end-user relations, where traditional telecommunications services, internet-based services and media broadcast services are blending into a continuum of rich new offerings. With these changes the existing hardwired links between user services and specific industry segments are rapidly dissolving.
- Presents guide to end-user market trends and expectations
- Includes models and analysis of new industry structures and dynamics
- Contains comprehensive discussion of innovation as a business driver
- Provides wide range of references to reflect the cross-disciplinary scope of convergence
- Offers motivation and suggestions for refocus of key business strategies
Convergence bridges the fields of business, economics, technology and social studies and analyses business models and practices from across a range of industry segments. The wide scope makes the book an ideal text for technically-minded executives, business-oriented engineers and anyone with an interest in the intricacies of the convergence triggered market changes.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Convergence in Communications Networks “
IntroductionList of Abbreviations
PART I: EXPERIENCE OF THE END-USER
Chapter 1: Communications in a User Perspective
1.1 History of the Communications Services Users
1.2 The 'Long Tail'
1.3 A Fragmented User Community
1.4 Knowledge: A Human Resource
1.5 Summary
1.6 References
Chapter 2: The Convergence Culture Square
2.1 Different Dimensions to Convergence
2.2 Social Changes
2.3 Convergence in Thinking
2.4 Change Management Challenges
2.5 Value Perception
2.6 Summary
2.7 References
PART II: CONVERGENT BUSINESS MODELS
Chapter 3: Market Trends and Predictions
3.1 Towards End-User Focus
3.2 Changing Patterns in the Communications Industry
3.3 Important Market Characteristics
3.4 Value Systems in the Communications Industry
3.5 Value Grid in the Communications Industry
3.6 Summary
3.7 References
Chapter 4: Structures and Strategies
4.1 The Competitive Environment
4.2 Diminishing Control
4.3 Web 2.0-Driven Business Models
4.4 The Sphere of Influence
4.5 User Expectations
4.6 Advertising
4.7 Summary
4.8 References
Chapter 5: Strategic Opportunities
5.1 Generic Business Strategies
5.2 Quality Versus Cost: A Trade-Off
5.3 'Lean Operator' and Beyond
5.4 Summary
5.5 References
PART III: TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES
Chapter 6: Enabling Technologies
6.1 Core Network Technologies and Systems
6.2 Access Network Technologies and Systems
6.3 Consumer Products
6.4 Summary
6.5 References
Chapter 7: Convergent Services and Systems
7.1 Services on Mobile Terminals
7.2 Television and Video Services
7.3 Other Convergent Services
7.4 Fixed-Mobile Convergence
7.5 Summary
7.6 References
PART IV: BUSINESS PROCESSES IN CONVERGENT COMMUNICATIONS MARKETS
Chapter 8: Management of Convergent Services
8.1 Enterprise Software Environment
8.2 Enterprise System Integration Challenges
8.3 Enterprise Process Optimization
8.4
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Methodologies for Business Process Optimization
8.5 Summary
8.6 References
Chapter 9: New Business Opportunities
9.1 The Network - a Managed Dynamic Business Asset
9.2 Knowledge Based Organisations
9.3 Opportunities in Outsourcing
9.4 Summary
9.5 References
Chapter 10: Management of User Expectations
10.1 Mobile Terminals and Convergence of Services
10.2 Control of End-User QoE
10.3 Terminal Characteristics and User Preferences
10.4 CSP Crossroads
10.5 Summary
10.6 References
Chapter 11: Billing and Convergent Charging
11.1 Convergent Charging System Architecture
11.2 Standardized Charging and Billing Frameworks
11.3 Data Sources in Charging and Billing Systems
11.4 Summary
11.5 References
PART V: CONVERGENCE AND BEYOND
Chapter 12: Innovation and New Opportunities
12.1 Categories of Innovation
12.2 Methods to Facilitate Innovation
12.3 Innovation Frameworks
12.4 Convergence of Experience
12.5 Future Trends
12.6 Summary
12.7 References
Chapter 13: The Future of Communications
13.1 A Different Paradigm
13.2 The New Challenges
13.3 The New Horizons
13.4 Summary
13.5 References
Index.
8.5 Summary
8.6 References
Chapter 9: New Business Opportunities
9.1 The Network - a Managed Dynamic Business Asset
9.2 Knowledge Based Organisations
9.3 Opportunities in Outsourcing
9.4 Summary
9.5 References
Chapter 10: Management of User Expectations
10.1 Mobile Terminals and Convergence of Services
10.2 Control of End-User QoE
10.3 Terminal Characteristics and User Preferences
10.4 CSP Crossroads
10.5 Summary
10.6 References
Chapter 11: Billing and Convergent Charging
11.1 Convergent Charging System Architecture
11.2 Standardized Charging and Billing Frameworks
11.3 Data Sources in Charging and Billing Systems
11.4 Summary
11.5 References
PART V: CONVERGENCE AND BEYOND
Chapter 12: Innovation and New Opportunities
12.1 Categories of Innovation
12.2 Methods to Facilitate Innovation
12.3 Innovation Frameworks
12.4 Convergence of Experience
12.5 Future Trends
12.6 Summary
12.7 References
Chapter 13: The Future of Communications
13.1 A Different Paradigm
13.2 The New Challenges
13.3 The New Horizons
13.4 Summary
13.5 References
Index.
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Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Christian Saxtoft
- 2008, 1. Auflage, 232 Seiten, Maße: 23,6 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 047072708X
- ISBN-13: 9780470727089
- Erscheinungsdatum: 14.04.2008
Sprache:
Englisch
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