Next Generation Mobile Communications Ecosystem: Technology Management for Mobile Communications

Provides end–to–end coverage of NGMN – from radio access to end–user sen/ices
Next Generation Mobile Networks Ecosystem: Technology Management of NGMN introduces the reader to two key next generation OFDM–based radio technologies. EPS (Evolved Packet Systems) and WiMAX, as well as discussing EVDO and MBWA. These four wireless radio access systems are examined through their associated core network architectures, mobile devices and network–based services. These include IMS and radio technology perspectives, as well as transport network, Core, OSS and other services. OFDM/OFDMA is introduced and the benefits and challenges of it are discussed with a number of key applications, associated technologies and standards being examined. Finally, the outlook for the future is presented.
< span style="mso–list: Ignore;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A single resource detailing all major components of the NGMN value chain from Radio Access, transmission, Core and OSS, to devices and services
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Focuses on OFDM–based radio technologies such as LTE &amp; WiMAX as well as &nbsp;WBWA (Mobile Broadband Wireless Access)
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Discusses the issues faced by operators switching to 3G and NGMN
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Covers technology management methods
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Discussion of backhaul technologies and alternatives.