This book addresses the needs of technical staff as well as account managers, consultants, technical sales staff, product- and project managers who need to get familiar with advanced developments in the field of wireline and wireless communication technologies. The book is an annual update with the focus on business, service and technical perspective of selected new technologies on the radar screen of design teams or close to implementation. This latest version covers technological evolutions in the areas of 3GSM networks, WiMAX- and WLAN-networks, fixed telecom networks and in the applications domain. Opposed to previous releases, this book emphasizes and highlights business related threats and chances of technical developments and technologies. Very interesting: the book discusses the changing value chain in telecommunication and it highlights potential applications of tomorrow. Serious consideration is given to the discussion of the various ongoing trends like mobile TV, WiMAX-network rollout or the Android-system. With respect to 3GSM-networks, the book emphasizes the latest extensions like HSPA+ and the so called GERAN-evolution. Focus is also on the introduction of LTE and SAE. Another chapter deals with the latest developments in the area of WiMAX- and WLAN-networks. Example: What are the amendments with WiMAX 2.0? This part of the book concludes with a comparison of these technologies and we also consider implementation options like Femto-cells or the home hot spot. The book also highlights the latest developments in the area of NGN's and MNGN's, with special focus on the IMS.weiterlesen