OSS for Telecom Networks: An Introduction to Network Management

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 302 pages
• Published by: Springer
• Edition: 1st Edition June 29, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1852338083
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1852338084
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 1 pounds

Product Review


From the reviews:

"This strategic book will teach you the knowledge that is needed now in the advanced telecom network management field, as well as what will happen during the next few years. … The material in the book is well organized and structured. It represents a complete introduction and guide … . The book contains many pictures and software screen shots, of high quality … . The book also contains explanatory tables and commented blueprints, all of which are very helpful … ." (Mihail Sadeanu, Computing Reviews, April, 2005)

Product Description


Modern telecom networks are automated, and are run by OSS software or "operational support systems”. These manage modern telecom networks and provide the data that is needed in the day-to-day running of a telecom network. OSS software is also responsible for issuing commands to the network infrastructure to activate new service offerings, commence services for new customers, and detect and correct network faults.

The capabilities of OSS software are central to the service features that can be offered by telecom service providers. On the other hand, the limitations of OSS software translate into limitations on service offerings. It is important for telecom consultants, sales people and managers to understand OSS software. This book introduces those systems to non-technical readers, and will be essential reading for telecommunications professionals who need an easy-to-read overview of OSS systems, and also for those taking advanced undergraduate, postgraduate, and other courses in telecommunications.

Reader Reviews
I work in B2B field sales at a UK 3rd generation mobile phone provider, so I know about the latest telecom services. I have been vaguely aware for the last 12 months of how critical the OSS software to enable the services that we're rolling out now. Both Hutchison ("3") and Voda (I won't say which one I work with) have pretty solid service offerings now and it's the OSS software that makes it all possible - along, of course, with 3G infrastructure itself. In fact, it's also largely the OSS software that differentiates Hutch and Voda - though the consumer would of course never know that ! I was referred to Kundan's book by a colleague who said that I need to know OSS if I'm going to see the future of 3G and make the really big sales by convincing the big buyers. I can say now that that's the best career advice I've ever received. Kundan gives a clear overview of OSS software and explains how it fits in the day-to-day business of telecom. I feel that I understand the big picture now and can give rousing sales presentations, free of technical language but big on insight. I've wowed several potential customers who then became my customers solely on the basis of my OSS software knowledge and the insights that stemmed from that. I would say that I'm pretty unique in my sales team, as being up on OSS software. But my colleagues are beginning to see the difference that the knowledge makes to my effectiveness in the field. I would recommend Kundan's book to anyone in telecom sales or anyone at a professional management level in the telecom industry.