The Intelligent Network: Customizing Telecommunication Networks and Services

By the year 2000, as much as 30 percent of telephone company business may be handled by Intelligent Networks (INs), also known as Advanced Intelligent Networks. An IN is designed to be service-independent, standardizing procedures and protocols so that all callers can interact independently. In The Intelligent Network, Uyless Black uses his classic, no-nonsense style to spell out the key concepts behind this key technology. History, specifications, architecture, and future directions are all covered. In particular, this book discusses the goals of Intelligent Network developments. It describes the specifics of the Bellcore and ITU-T models for IN, and details how INs utilize SS7 protocols in combination with other technologies. Special sections focus on tools for particular applications and an overview is given of what a complete commercial IN would look like. Appendices provide advanced details on SS7, OSI, and the basics of Presentation Layers. With its easy-to-read style and worldwide applicability, The Intelligent Network is a must for today's telecommunications specialists.