DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL METHODS AND TOOLS FOR ENHANCEMENT OF PERFORMANCES, NETWORK AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF NEXT GENERATION NETWORKS

Important features of next generation networks (NGNs) are: independence of service-related functions from underlying transport technologies, unrestricted access by users to different service providers and support of generalized mobility, which allows consistent service provisioning, irrespective of changes of the location or technical environment. The scope of this project is development of new methods and tools that would contribute to enhancement of performances, network and economic efficiency of NGNs. The following research areas will be addressed: (1) development of novel business models in NGN that include pricing quality of service and interconnection of network operators and service providers; (2) development of new methods for service forecasting; (3) development of functional model for end-to-end (E2E) quality of service negotiation; (4) novel methods and tools for performance optimization in NGN and (5) development of management system that supports generalized mobility. Research methods will involve mathematical analysis, simulation and advanced techniques of software development. Transfer of results is possible to a wide range of customers like telecom operators, Internet service providers and corporate systems. Improvement of the ICT infrastructure of small and medium enterprises will be particularly addressed. The proposed project comprises several multidisciplinary topics, which should contribute to continuing professional development of the research team.