System Engineering for IMS Networks

The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), wireless-enabled PDAs, PCs, and so on, delivering multimedia content (audio, video, text, etc.) over all types of networks. It is essential for network engineers / administrators and telecommunications engineers. This book will contain a pragmatic information on IMS networks. IMS "I play" in the real world.

* Describes the convergence of wireless IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) with other networks, including wireline and cable
* Discusses building interfaces for end users and IMS applications servers
* Explores network management issues with IMS

1 Introduction to IMS
2 Basics of Wireless Networks
3 Basics of IP Networks
4 The IMS related protocols
5 Principles of Operation
6 Putting it all together
7 Services delivered by IMS
8 The Promise of Convergence
9 Implementing IMS Functional Elements
10 Future Directions for IMS
Appendix A: Performance of IMS Networks
References and Further Reading