Equip Your Network For Next Gen Technologies Date:   Tuesday , December 10, 2013 Reichle & De-Massari (R&M) develops and manufactures passive cabling solutions for communication networks, through its subsidiaries. The company was founded in 1964 and is based in Wetzikon, Switzerland. The Internet is becoming increasingly popular. We can see people are always available online in today\\\\\\\'s world. All over in IP, Flexible VPN, and many more. these buzzwords point out that once again the extensive changes are emerging in the field of telecommunication networks. The megatrend of convergence is aiming for new heights. The Next Generation Networks (NGN) concept is gaining importance and presents a new challenge and not only to that of network operators. Vision: IP Based Multi-Service Networks Today, the vision to make voice, data and video services available via a single convergent network is omnipresent. Such a network is easier to operate and maintain and noticeably saves operating costs. The configuration of a single multi-service network requires considerably lower investments than the implementation of several networks with individual services, consisting of various platforms. The vision of a single network has been implemented with the Next Generation Networks (NGN). One of the most decisive driving powers for this new network type is the mushrooming data traffic increase. The reason for this increase is the provision of broadband services. Such services are necessary for supporting an increasing number of IP-based bandwidth intensive applications,a concrete example is the voice over IP telephony. A mass market (telephony) must be operated via a completely different network technology than one used previously. The answer to this challenge is new, specific NGN system architectures. Another important factor is cost. It is expected with NGN to be able to revert to already installed IP-technology, which might be more cost effective than the modernization and development of conventional switching systems. The previously installed TDM infrastructures are optimized for voice traffic and thus inappropriate for the transmission of packet-based IP services. However, a convergent Next Generation Network is packet- based and provides an appropriate mechanism for handling telephony, video and data services. Therefore, the NGN expansion up to the access area seems the best solution for providing all services. Currently, this is a hotly debated topic regarding the future of telecommunications. The topics range from standardization to network technologies to new business models, services and security for users. Meanwhile, the industry has accepted the architecture as well as the technologies to be used in NGNs and standardized both. A New System Architecture A significant NGN characteristic is the division of switch-based functions into various layers and units. Independent servers make applications and services available. Soft switches (as Media Gateway controllers, also designated as call servers) are used for controlling routing functions of calls in the Network. The transmission of the services is performed by the transport layer. Based on today\\\\\\\'s perceptions, an NGN is characterized with a system architecture, which basically consists of the following components: 1.Media Gateways- physically connect the individual networks and provide information transmissions including format and data conversions and 2.Soft switches - control Media Gateways for example establish and terminate connections across all network limits. Convergence: Services Merge The up-to-now separate media worlds (telephone, TV, Internet, video, E-business, mobile and niche applications) want to merge and so they should in the long run. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) for companies should be used with greater flexibility. Therefore, the communication network requirements are newly defined. They must be capable of more than just providing bandwidth. The need for technical overall solutions and development of network designs increases. Diversified access paths must end. Probably the Internet Protocol (IP) will be the key for merging all the different media. Transporting telephone calls and Internet data via the same line has often led to reduced quality. In the future this will no longer be acceptable. The data networks of the future will be able to transmit simultaneously telephone calls and Internet data. Only one common solution is needed for both. This can reduce costs considerably. Next Generation Networks take into consideration the requirements recognized today and must provide sufficient openness for the integration of future service. Content: Next Generation Media To consider Next Generation Networks simply as a technology would be an incorrect over simplification. In fact, network operators are forced to introduce new infrastructure architectures and service provider\\\\\\\'s new business models. NGN means that enterprises must contemplate how to introduce new technology and how they migrate from conventional business models to NGN business models. The Next Generation Networks service range will be significantly broader than that of conventional telecommunications network as New or additional added value possibilities emerge. The NGN has open and standardized interfaces, quick implementation and incorporation of new functions and services is possible. The user can do this directly without having to know the network architecture. These are some of the goals. With the Next Generation Media there are no more limitations as to which terminal device, and from where, interactive and multimedia content is accessed. - Serve and send E-mails using the television - Play the latest feature films and current hits on demand via the TV set, PC or HiFi system, - Games and applications use regionalized and personalized content. Solutions: Greater Security, Greater Quality, Greater Performance The connection to the outside world is established via the broadband infrastructure. In this context, the importance of powerful broadband communications networks and innovative services cannot be rated high enough. Experiences from the first field tests show this. Broadband Internet accelerates the exchange of data, information and knowledge. A well configured broadband infrastructure helps to maintain international competitiveness. With the increasing number of broadband connections, more and more people will have access to the advantage of broadband applications and content in the future. The high NGN expectations also have an effect on the technology of the passive network infrastructure. High bandwidths must be reliably transmitted. The connection quality and availability of distribution systems must once more be enhanced. When expanding networks, the interaction between passive and active layers must be looked at more closely. First the Concepts-followed by Architecture and Secure Systems Equipment and knowhow for Next Generation Networks are already available in the market. Still missing is the availability and investments of network operators. The necessary connection and distribution technology for the future is available. The vendors need to tackle the NGN challenges and has look ahead to the development of fiber optic as well as copper distribution systems. They need to provide innovative overall solutions in co-operation with partners from the active component sector. Fiber Optic Management System (FOM), xDSL and Triple Play solutions particularly stand out in the network operators\\\\\\\' portfolio. With FOM installations, network operators particularly gain a significant advantage regarding convenience and security in distribution systems for fiber optic networks. Handling and Management of the connections is considerably simplified, so that a network can be equipped very quickly and effectively for new challenges and choices and thus become more profitable.