Title :
The intelligent network in France
Author :
Collet, Patrice ; Kung, Roberto
Author_Institution :
CNET, Lannion, France
Abstract :
The introduction of an intelligent network (IN) architecture in France by France Telecom is described. Two main technical issues of present IN architecture are discussed: the programming interface to be used for service creation and the control-resource interface such as the SSP/SCP interface. The long-term evolution of IN, including the application to networks other than public switched telephone networks (PSTN) and the development of operating systems to handle IN-supported services, is outlined. Major technical problems in implementing a global IN architecture are also discussed.<>
Keywords :
intelligent networks; network operating systems; telecommunications computer control; France Telecom; IN architecture; SSP/SCP interface; control-resource interface; global network; intelligent network; operating systems; programming interface; service creation; B-ISDN; Costs; Intelligent networks; Laboratories; Logic; Magnetic heads; Personal communication networks; Project management; Protocols; Telecommunications;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
