Risks of Migration to IMS and a Way to their Mitigation

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2009

Authors

Fernando Almeida (Author) FEUP; José Oliveira (Author) FEP; José Cruz (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings National

Title: 7th Conference on Telecommunication

7th Conference on Telecommunication-Confele 2009

Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, 3-5 May, 2009

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineering

Other information

Resumo (PT): IMS solutions represent a significant element of the shift to NGN, and bring some important benefits in terms of interoperability, flexibility and lower costs of developing, introducing and maintaining services. However, at the same time, the embracement of IMS is not without its risks, adding new management challenges to the NGN service management mix. In this paper we will propose the use of a Service Delivery Platform (SDP) to reduce OPEX and CAPEX expenditures for the operators’ community and decrease the risks of their customers churning.

Abstract (EN): IMS solutions represent a significant element of the shift to NGN, and bring some important benefits in terms of interoperability, flexibility and lower costs of developing, introducing and maintaining services. However, at the same time, the embracement of IMS is not without its risks, adding new management challenges to the NGN service management mix. In this paper we will propose the use of a Service Delivery Platform (SDP) to reduce OPEX and CAPEX expenditures for the operators’ community and decrease the risks of their customers churning.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific