MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS; Edition 1 by Unknown instant download

MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS; Edition 1 by Unknown instant download

Effective management of a communications network can be a difficult and costly activity–even more so when the network crosses international borders. International network managers face a number of issues that are crucial to strategic decision-making, including the varying telecommunications regulations, operators, and services found within–as well as between–different countries. Focusing on these issues, Management of International Networks clears the way for network managers to make informed, strategic decisions. The author describes each of these topics in detail and develops models–illustrated by actual case studies–that allow a quantified analysis of each. With the ability to quantitatively assess these factors, managers can forecast the potential of cost-effectively managing a network within a given country and make decisions such as: • What is special about managing an international network–including checklists • Where to place hubs for traffic in an international network • In what country to expand the network • What services to obtain from which operator to ensure a cost-effective network The strong increase in demand for international network services combined with the rapid changes in the telecommunications environment in many countries demands a closer examination of international networks and the development of new models and tools that will facilitate management decisions. This book provides the answers you need for working in this dynamic, evolving arena.