Ambient Networks defines a new kind of network architecture, which
embeds support for co operation and competition between diverse network
types within a common control layer. This unified networking concept can
adapt to the heterogeneous environments of different radio technologies
and service and network environments. Special focus is placed on
facilitating both competition and co-operation of various market
players, by defining interfaces which allow the instant negotiation of
cooperation agreements. The Ambient Networking concept has been
developed in the framework of the Ambient Networks project, which is
co-sponsored by the European Union under the Information Society
Technology (IST) priority of the 6th Framework Programme. The Ambient
Networks project mobilised the work of researchers from over forty
different organisations, both major industrial corporations and leading
academic institutions, from Europe and worldwide. This book offers a
complete and detailed overview of the Ambient Networking concept and its
core technologies. The authors explain the problems with current mobile
IP networks and the need for a new mobility-aware IP-based control
architecture, before presenting the Ambient Networking concept itself
and the business opportunities that it offers. The architecture,
components, features and challenges of Ambient Networking are covered in
depth, with comprehensive discussions of multi-radio access, generic
Ambient Network signalling, mobility support, context and network
management and built-in media delivery overlay control. Ambient
Networks: Co-operative Mobile Networking for the Wireless World
- Explains the need for Ambient Networking, discussing the limitations
of today's proposed architectures, and explaining the business potential
of edge networks and network co-operation.
- Describes Ambient Networking technology in detail, and addresses the
technical challenges for implementation.
- Includes practical user scenarios which are fully analysed and
assessed through simulation studies. Including a complete examination of
the research and technologies arising from the Ambient Networks concept,
Ambient Networks will be invaluable for research and development teams
in networking and communications technology, as well as advanced
students in electrical engineering and computer science faculties.
Standardisation specialists, research departments, and
telecommunications analysts will also find this a helpful resource.

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