Service Delivery Platforms: Developing and Deploying Converged Multimedia Services [Paperback]

It is becoming increasingly important for telecom operators to be able to provide service delivery platforms (SDP) quickly and efficiently in order to improve the time-to-revenue of value-added services. Presenting a rapid architecture solution to meet this challenge, Service Delivery Platforms: Developing and Deploying Converged Multimedia Services supplies a comprehensive overview of the technical aspects of service and content delivery platforms.

Leading experts walk you through the entire user experienceincluding requirements for the user terminal, SDP, networks, and support systems. Youll start by examining content and media in modern networks. Evaluating basic functions and feasibility, youll learn the fundamental requirements of service delivery platforms and various types of applications and formats. Youll also cover various delivery mechanisms including SRP, WAP, messaging, streaming, and broadcast. The book also:

• Introduces the Unified Service Model (USM), a holistic approach to creating effective designs for a range of services



• Proposes a self-adaptive service provisioning middleware framework (ASPF) that enables seamless omnipresent service provisioning to mobile users



• Presents a general policy framework for web services, including policy generation, enforcement, publication, negotiation, and evolution



• Unveils an SOA-based enterprise application integration platform composed of a basic integration platform, a supported platform, administration tool, and development tools

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