Effective management of a communications network can be a difficult and costly activity, and even more so when the network crosses international borders. International
network managers face a number of issues that are crucial to strategic decision-making, including the varying telecommunications regulations, operators, and services found within-as well as between-different countries. Focusing on these issues, Management of International Networks clears the way for network managers to make informed, strategic decisions. The author describes each of these issues in detail and develops models-illustrated by actual case studies-that allow a quantified analysis of each. With the ability to quantitatively assess these
factors, managers can forecast the potential of cost-effectively managing a network within a given country and make decisions, such as: Where to place hubs for traffic in an international network In what country to expand the network What services to obtain from which operator to ensure a cost-effective network The strong increase in demand for international network services combined with the rapid changes in the telecommunications environment in many countries necessitate a
closer examination of international networks and the development of new models and tools that will facilitate management decisions. Management of International Networks fulfills this demand. Network managers, planners, and operators along with consultants, telecommunications lawyers-virtually anyone working with international networks-will find this book an
invaluable tool and guide to this dynamic, evolving arena.
By:
Floris van den Broek
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 472g
ISBN: 9780849307393
ISBN 10: 0849307392
Pages: 198
Publication Date: 28 September 1999
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Management of International Networks. Theoretical Development. Regulatory Environment. Telecommunications Services Offering. Cost-Effective Management. Explorative Case. The Cost-Effective Management Model. Description of the Test Cases. Results of the Statisticall Analysis of the Cases. Conclusions,Practical Recommendations,Cost-Effective Strategies,and Future Steps. NTI/Sales Copy
