(Ebook) UMTS Networks: Architecture, Mobility and Services, Second Edition by Heikki Kaaranen, Ari Ahtiainen, Lauri Laitinen, Siamäk Naghian, Valtteri Niemi ISBN 9780470011034, 9780470011058, 0470011033, 047001105X

(Ebook) UMTS Networks: Architecture, Mobility and Services, Second Edition by Heikki Kaaranen, Ari Ahtiainen, Lauri Laitinen, Siamäk Naghian, Valtteri Niemi ISBN 9780470011034, 9780470011058, 0470011033, 047001105X

Building on the success of the first edition, UMTS Networks second edition allows readers to continue their journey through UMTS up to the latest 3GPP standardization phase, Release 5. Containing revised, updated and brand new material, it provides a comprehensive view on the UMTS network architecture and its latest developments. Accompanied by numerous illustrations, the practical approach of the book benefits from the authors’ pioneering research and training in this field. Provides a broad yet detailed overview of the latest worldwide developments in UMTS technology. Includes  brand new sections on the IP Multimedia Subsystem and High Speed Downlink Packet Access according to 3GPP Release 5 specifications. Contains heavily revised sections on the evolution from GSM to UMTS Multi-access, the UMTS Radio Access Network, the UMTS Core Network and services. Includes updated versions on services in the UMTS environment, security in the UMTS environment and UMTS protocols. Illustrates all points with cutting-edge practical examples gleaned from the authors’ research and training at the forefront of UMTS. The illustrative, hands-on approach will appeal to operators, equipment vendors, systems designers, developers and marketing professionals who require comprehensive, practical information on the latest developments in UMTS. This second edition will also benefit students and researchers in the field of mobile networking.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–14): Ari Ahtianen, Heikki Kaaranen and Siamak NaghianChapter 2 Evolution from GSM to UMTS Multi?Access (pages 15–27): Heikki KaaranenChapter 3 The Key Challenges Facing the Mobile Network Architecture (pages 29–57): Siamak Naghian and Heikki KaaranenChapter 4 Overview of UMTS Radio Access Technologies (pages 59–98): Siamak Naghian and Heikki KaaranenChapter 5 UMTS Radio Access Network (pages 99–142): Siamak Naghian and Heikki KaaranenChapter 6 UMTS Core Network (pages 143–194): Heikki Kaaranen and Miikka PoikselkaChapter 7 The UMTS Terminal (pages 195–206): Lauri LaitinenChapter 8 Services in the UMTS Environment (pages 207–251): Heikki Kaaranen, Siamak Naghian and Jan KallChapter 9 Security in the UMTS Environment (pages 253–283): Valtteri Niemi and Heikki KaaranenChapter 10 UMTS Protocols (pages 285–349): Ari AhtiainenChapter 11 Procedure Examples (pages 351–385): Heikki Kaaranen, Ari Ahtiainen and Siamak Naghian