TMN and new network architectures

The impact of telecommunication management network (TMN) concepts when applied to the management of newly emerging network architectures is illustrated using the example of intelligent networks (INs). An in-depth comparison of TMN and IN architectural aspects leads to a number of conclusions showing a significant degree of commonality between the two networks. The IN is analyzed as a telecommunication network architecture aimed at reducing service creation and modification development costs and delays. This approach unifies the processing techniques for a number of highly diversified network services. Similarly, the TMN, which covers a wide range of management resources organized into a unique architecture, tends to unify operation, administration, and maintenance (OAM) for complex and evolving communication networks, despite their highly diverse network components.<>