The Synchronisation of TDM and NGN Networks

Customer demands are driving modern telecommunications towards multi-service platforms. Multimedia and data services require converged network infrastructures. Packet-based Next Generation Networks are being deployed rapidly. The expected ubiquity of telecom services is also asking for seamless integration of fixed and mobile offerings. Deregulation has brought more competition. The quality of service (QoS) expected by the end-user has become one of the most important factors in this competition.

The QoS provided by modern technologies can only be guaranteed, if the networks are well synchronised.This applies not only to legacy TDM networks, but even more so to NGN networks, particularly in the access domain.

Content

Oscilloquartz is holding a training course on network synchronisation concepts and planning methods. The course is divided into three parts. Participants may register for the entire course or individual parts only.

1. TUTORIAL

Introduction to Network Synchronisation

This half-day tutorial session gives a basic introduction to the problem of network synchronisation. The session is aimed at participants who are not yet familiar with synchronisation. The tutorial covers the fundamental questions:

• Why do networks require synchronisation?
• How is synchronisation being specified and measured?
• What are the techniques used to distribute synchronisation in telecom networks.
  

2. SEMINAR

Synchronization of Fixed and Mobile Networks

This two-day seminar goes into the details of synchronisation in both legacy TDM networks and in converged NGN networks. The seminar is aimed at participants who are familiar with synchronisation basics. The pre-requisites may be acquired by attending the TUTORIAL session.

On the first day of the seminar, participants learn how to design synchronisation networks using TDM networks as distribution vectors.

The second day is devoted to technologies other than SDH/SONET. Besides ATM and OTN, the synchronisation of 2/3G and WiMax mobile networks are covered. A special session is devoted to the synchronisation of NGN networks, covering the distribution of synchronisation over packet and Ethernet networks (in particular over edge, access and backhaul networks), and the distribution of time-of-day.

3. WORKSHOP

Applications and Demonstrations

This one-day workshop addresses practical issues related the operation and maintenance of synchronisation sytems.

Based on demonstrations of Oscilloquartz equipment and management systems, the operation and maintenance aspects are addressed. The workshop also covers aspects of synchronisation quality measurements.

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Attendees

The SyncSeminar™ are tailored for personnel within the Telecom area that want a deeper understanding of the synchronisation issue. These includes: 

• Network managers
• Network planning engineers
• O&M engineers
• Transport network engineers
• Mobile network engineers
• Switching network engineers
• ATM network engineers
• Engineering managers
• Project managers
• System engineers
• Operations and Maintenance Managers