ABCNetworks.pptVIP

Always Best Connected Networks An overview Agenda Motivation ABC concept ABC scenario ABC actors ABC reference model Solution components Conclusions Global Connectivity Over the last few years, we have experienced a variety of access technologies being deployed 2G ? 3G cellular systems Worldwide coverage Wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions have been extensively deployed to provide hot spots access Airports, hotels, conference centers High-bandwidth Internet access Fixed access tied to WLAN in office and home environments DSL + Bluetooth + WLAN + Cellular + ... Connectivity (almost) everywhere Environments of multiple access technologies The ABC concept Always Best Connected (ABC) refers to Being not only always connected But also being connected in the best possible way at all times ABC Networks concept allows a personalized connectivity to the devices and access technologies that best suit his or her needs Example: Combining worldwide coverage of GSM with high bandwidth of WLAN hot spots Depending on the application and user preferences, a user can be connected over multiple accesses in parallel ABC concept include all types of access technologies: Fixed and wireless Existing and future technologies What is Best Connected ? The definition of Best depends on different aspects Personal preferences Size and capabilities of the device Application requirements Security Operator or corporate policies Available network resources Networks coverage Price (Other ?) Challenges When realizing the ABC scenario Relationships and agreements between access operators and service providers The user experience of the ABC Technical solutions for network and terminal ABC Scenario ABC Scenario ABC Scenario ABC Scenario ABC Scenario ABC Actors A number of people and organizations are involved in providing ABC service ABC user Access operator ABC service provider Application service provider The corporation the user works (allowing corporate access to the user) One corporation can play