The Wireless Revolution
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Content by: Eric Larsson, Vice President of Marketing, Converged IP Communications, ComverseFMC has become a buzz word in telecommunications as end users demand transparent services across fixed and wireless environments. Enterprises in particular are attracted by FMC benefits such as cost-optimization and increased productivity. Professional FMC applications include converged IP Centrex, mobile Centrex, converged virtual private networks (VPNs), dual-mode wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi)/cellular handsets, and messaging across fixed and mobile devices.
This article describes operator strategies for deploying profitable enterprise FMC services according to the type of service already in use at the target company.
Media SpotlightContent Provided by: Connect WorldAs the uptake of 3G services continues to spur the rollout of broadband networks, a key question arises: what is to become of the fixed-line network?Fibre-to-the-home is well suited to deliver next-generation triple-play services such as HDTV. But with the further development of wireless broadband technologies such as femtocells, some have questioned whether the mobile broadband network will supplant the fixed-line network entirely.
Web ProForumTutorials featuring the latest technical and business issuesThis tutorial addresses the basics of radio telephony systems, including both analog and digital systems. Upon completion of this tutorial, you should be able to describe the basic components of a cellular system and identify digital wireless technologies. Analyst CornerPerspectives from leading information industry experts
Pat Calhoun, Cisco SystemsInterview Summary
Pat Calhoun, CTO of Cisco Systems, is interviewed by David Dunphy on the transformations driven by high-speed mobile data and video services on service providers' networks, mobile flat rate adoptions, the driver for the success of mobile TV applications, and the role that vendors, particularly Cisco Systems, will have to play in order to differentiate themselves in the market.
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