Table of Contents:

Definition and Overview

1. Driving Forces behind the Intelligent Network

2. Overview of the Intelligent Network Architecture

3. Capability Sets: Standards for Intelligent Networks

4. Future Trends for IN

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Definition
In an intelligent network (IN), the logic for controlling telecommunications services migrates from traditional switching points to computer-based, service-independent platforms. This provides network operators an open platform provisioned with generic service components that can interoperate with elements from different vendors, based on published, open-interface standards. This platform can be used to develop new and different services.

Overview
This tutorial addresses the evolution and direction of the IN based on International Telecommunications Union–Telecommunications Standardization Sector (ITU–T) and European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) standards development.