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Private Telecommunication Networks

By: Bruce R. Elbert

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Hardcover | 1 December 1989

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Preface	p. xv
Introduction	p. 1
Overview of Corporate Telecommunication	p. 2
The New Digital Infrastructure	p. 5
Digitization of Long-Distance Networks	p. 7
Rapid Growth of Data Communication Applications	p. 13
Integration of Voice and Data	p. 15
New Attractiveness of Satellite Networks	p. 16
Age of Deregulation	p. 21
ATandT Divestiture	p. 21
Local Telephone Service in the US	p. 24
Long-Distance Companies	p. 27
Private Network Suppliers	p. 30
International Services	p. 32
Deregulation in Other Countries	p. 36
Growth of Private Networks and Bypass	p. 36
Meeting Specialized Requirements	p. 37
Achieving Economy of Scale	p. 38
Single Vendor Solutions	p. 39
Regaining Control	p. 40
Example of a Business Network	p. 42
Cross-Reference of Facilities and Applications	p. 46
General Classes of Public Telecommunication Networks	p. 49
Public Telephone Networks	p. 49
Local Telephone Service	p. 50
Basic Local Telephone Service	p. 51
Other Telco Offerings	p. 56
Local ISDN Services	p. 58
Open Network Architecture	p. 59
Long-Distance Services	p. 61
Evaluation of Long-Distance Services	p. 62
Service Arrangements	p. 63
The Long-Distance Marketplace	p. 65
Private Lines	p. 67
Virtual Private Networks	p. 68
Information Networks	p. 68
Videotex and Teletext	p. 69
Electronic Library Services	p. 72
Satellite Networks	p. 73
International Satellite Communication	p. 75
Early Domestic Satellite Systems	p. 79
Canada	p. 79
U.S. Domestic Systems	p. 81
The SBS Experience	p. 81
Modern Domestic Satellite Systems	p. 85
Benefits of Satellite Communication	p. 85
Telex Networks	p. 89
Public Data Networks	p. 91
Electronic Mail Services	p. 94
Miscellaneous Networks	p. 97
Paging	p. 97
Radio Common Carriers	p. 98
Position Location and Data Acquisition Services	p. 99
Cellular Mobile Telephone Service	p. 101
Business Applications	p. 105
Private Business Communication	p. 105
Satisfying Administrative Needs	p. 106
Satisfying Strategic Needs	p. 106
Distinction from Public Networks	p. 107
Voice Communication	p. 108
Telephone Subscriber Equipment	p. 109
Switching within a Building or Facility	p. 110
Key Systems	p. 112
Private Branch Exchange (PBX)	p. 116
CENTREX Service	p. 121
Voice Mail	p. 123
Speech Recognition and Voice Response	p. 124
Autodialers	p. 126
Private Line Usage	p. 126
Tie Lines between Locations	p. 127
Foreign Exchange Lines	p. 129
Private Trunks	p. 129
Special Access Provisions	p. 130
Telemarketing	p. 131
Use of WATS	p. 132
Automatic Call Distribution	p. 132
Audio Signal Distribution	p. 135
Hoot and Holler	p. 135
Private Audio Broadcasting	p. 136
Voice Cipher	p. 137
Data Communication	p. 139
Generic Applications	p. 140
Time-Sharing	p. 141
Batch Mode	p. 142
Database	p. 143
Inquiry-Response	p. 143
Electronic Mail	p. 144
Data Communication Environments	p. 149
Open System Interconnection (OSI)	p. 154
System Architecture	p. 156
IBM (SNA)	p. 157
DEC (DNA, DECnet)	p. 162
Application Layer Protocols	p. 164
Business Video Communication	p. 169
Private Video Broadcasting	p. 170
Interactive Video Training	p. 171
Teleconferencing (Meeting)	p. 172
Digital Integration of Networks	p. 177
Digital Technologies	p. 178
Signal Processing of Voice, Data, and Video	p. 180
Source Encoding	p. 180
Compression	p. 183
Encryption	p. 185
Switching and Multiplexing	p. 187
Network Access	p. 187
Circuit Switching	p. 189
Packet Switching	p. 191
Time Division Multiplexing	p. 196
Statistical Multiplexing	p. 201
Digital Access and Cross-Connect System	p. 203
High-Level Multiplexing	p. 205
Fast Packet Switching	p. 209
Channel Coding and Modulation	p. 213
Error Correction	p. 213
Digital Modulation Systems	p. 216
Terrestrial Transmission Systems	p. 218
Coaxial Cable	p. 218
Fiber Optic Cable	p. 220
Microwave Systems	p. 222
Satellite Communication Networks	p. 224
Service Capabilities	p. 225
Thick Route T1	p. 225
Thin Route Data and Voice (VSAT)	p. 228
INTELSAT Business Service (IBS)	p. 232
Satellite Access Methods	p. 235
Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)	p. 235
Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)	p. 240
Packet Satellite Access	p. 243
Demand Assignment Multiple Access (DAMA)	p. 248
Network Management	p. 253
Definition of Network Management	p. 253
Monitor and Control (MandC) Capabilities	p. 255
Switch	p. 255
Transmission Link	p. 257
Network Monitoring and Control (NMandC)	p. 259
Equipment MandC Interfaces	p. 260
NMandC Networking	p. 262
Alarm Monitoring	p. 268
Network Operations Center	p. 270
Network Reconfiguration	p. 274
Administrative Operations (AO)	p. 275
Service Orders	p. 276
Facilities Management	p. 277
Inventory	p. 277
Customer-User Directory	p. 278
Billing	p. 279
Repair Administration	p. 279
Integrated Network Management Systems	p. 280
GTE Network Management Control Center	p. 280
NMCC Overview	p. 281
Common Database Approach	p. 281
Network Control Subsystems	p. 283
Administrative Subsystems	p. 285
IBM NetView and NetView/PC	p. 287
Other Integrated Management Systems	p. 289
NEC ISDN Network Management	p. 289
ATandT Unified Network Management Architecture	p. 290
OSI Management Standards	p. 293
Network Design and Economics	p. 295
Objectives of Economic Studies	p. 295
Review of Economic Concepts	p. 296
Investment Cost	p. 297
Annual Cost	p. 297
Depreciation	p. 297
Cost of Money	p. 298
Present Value	p. 298
Apples to Apples Comparison	p. 299
Evaluation of Deltas	p. 299
Planning for the Future	p. 300
Integration of Uses	p. 301
Break-Even Points	p. 301
Business Development Leverage	p. 302
Defining the Network	p. 302
Estimating Demand	p. 302
Using Surveys	p. 304
Network Engineering	p. 305
Circuit Switched Traffic Analysis	p. 306
Packet Switched Traffic Analysis	p. 312
Network Topology	p. 318
Inventorying What You Have	p. 319
Selecting Nodes and Technology	p. 320
Applying VSATs	p. 321
Including Per-Call Services	p. 323
Estimating Network Investment Cost	p. 323
Configuration Diagrams	p. 324
Investment Cost Elements	p. 326
Use of Spread-Sheet Model	p. 328
Estimating Annual Cost	p. 330
Components of Annual Cost	p. 330
Depreciation of Equipment and Facilities	p. 331
Cost of Money	p. 331
Taxes and Insurance	p. 332
Operations and Maintenance	p. 333
Long-Term Leases and Service Contracts	p. 335
Per-Call Charges	p. 336
Specialized Network Analysis Software	p. 340
General Classes of Software	p. 341
Communication Network Simulation (COMNET)	p. 342
Modular Interactive Network Designer (MIND)	p. 344
Mind DATA	p. 345
Mind Voice	p. 345
Mind Pricer	p. 346
Mind Packet	p. 346
Particular Economic Studies	p. 347
Lease versus Buy	p. 347
Bulk Commitment versus Piecemeal	p. 348
Reconfiguration of the Network	p. 348
Retiring a Network	p. 349
Switching Costs	p. 350
Buying Hardware and Services	p. 351
Management of Implementation and Operation	p. 351
Implementation and Operation	p. 351
Operations and Maintenance	p. 354
Sources of Equipment for Purchase	p. 356
Major Corporations	p. 357
Large Manufacturers	p. 360
Established Suppliers	p. 362
Start-Up Ventures	p. 363
Obtaining Telecommunication Services	p. 364
Reasons for Obtaining Services	p. 364
Contracting with Manufacturers and Carriers	p. 367
Generation of System Specifications	p. 368
Statement of Work	p. 372
Contractual Terms and Conditions	p. 372
RFP Release to Industry	p. 374
Evaluation of Proposals	p. 375
Negotiating the Contract	p. 376
Mitigating Risks	p. 378
Schedule Delay	p. 378
New Technology	p. 380
Acts of God	p. 382
Inadequate Maintenance or Network Management	p. 382
Strategies for Networks	p. 385
Competitive Strategy in Business	p. 386
Value Chain	p. 387
Versions of Competition	p. 389
Rival Firms	p. 390
Substitute Products	p. 391
Suppliers	p. 391
Buyers	p. 392
Potential New Entrants	p. 392
Business Strategy	p. 393
Basic Network Strategy	p. 395
Controlling Your Own Destiny	p. 396
Reselling	p. 398
Foster Dependence among Customers	p. 399
Strategic Use of Public Network Services	p. 401
Case Studies	p. 402
Corporate Digital Backbone	p. 402
VSAT Transaction Network	p. 405
Reseller of Excess Capacity	p. 406
Directions for Telecommunication Strategy	p. 407
Conclusion	p. 409
What Are the Key Factors?	p. 409
Understanding Technology Trends	p. 410
Understanding the Requirements	p. 411
Performing the Trade-offs	p. 412
Management Must Manage	p. 413
Working with Vendors and Consultants	p. 414
Where Are We Going?	p. 415
The Digital Environment	p. 419
Advanced Network Management Concepts	p. 422
Mobile Communication	p. 423
Regulatory Change	p. 424
Better Educated Telecommunication Management	p. 426
University Programs	p. 426
Industrial Training Courses	p. 428
Seminars and Home Study Courses	p. 429
Future Education Trends	p. 430
Toward the New Telecommunication	p. 430
Glossary	p. 433
Bibliography	p. 441
Index	p. 443
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