Title :
Common channel signaling: the nexus of an advanced communications network
Author :
Boyles, Stephanie M. ; Corn, Randall L. ; Moseley, Lornia R.
fDate :
7/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An overview of BellSouth´s current and future common channel signaling (CCS) network is presented. The current network and its architecture are described. Network element testing and network interconnection in a multivendor, multinetwork environment are discussed. Services offered by BellSouth via the existing network are summarized. Future plans for the CSS network are outlined. These include the establishment of a target architecture that will permit the rapid introduction of a wide range of communications services in a manner consistent with the probable evolution of the market and the regulatory environment. The introduction of two BellSouth programmable nodes-the local service control point (SCP) and the ISDN service node-is described. Advanced services are highlighted.<>
Keywords :
ISDN; computer networks; signalling (telecommunication networks); telecommunication services; BellSouth programmable nodes; ISDN service node; common channel signaling; communications services; local service control point; network element testing; network interconnection; Carbon capture and storage; Communication networks; Communication switching; Communication system control; Distributed databases; ISDN; Intserv networks; Switches; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
