ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt to facilitate Global, Strategic and Innovative Next Generation Networks, Platforms and Solutions

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt Presented by : Hans-Karl Pfyffer Telscom GMBH Berne, Switzerland

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt Overview Mission and Objectives Topics Expected Results Membership Methodology Funding Events

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt A consortium of representatives from leading industries, operators and academia The first European open environment for strategic discussions on topics & issues of NGN. A Project of the IST programme What is the NGN-Initiative ? (NGN-I)

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt Mission Facilitate and support smooth evolution of and transition to next generation networks Resolve issues that create barriers for NGN deployment Encourage clustering of activities Create open environment for discussions on trends of technology Create awareness among the actors

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt Objectives Assess the technologies and their significance for NGN Achieve interoperability for seamless services through harmonised standards Achieve compatibility and essential commonality between solutions and products Identify new opportunities e.g. for convergence etc.

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt Topics Internet infrastructure Mobile and Wireless Optical Networks Home Networks Edge Devices Network Management Interworking, Interoperability –further topics may be added later

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt Expected Results Co-ordinated / collective contributions to standards Technology Benchmarking Technology Roadmaps Collective awareness – results are open

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt Membership of NGN-I NGN-I Membership –Founding Members –Contributing Members –General Members –Sponsoring Members Any organisation (world-wide) active in the field of NGN can join NGN-I

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt Principal roles of Members Founding Members –Overall responsibility for NGN-I Contributing Members –Take responsibility for specific tasks General Members –Contribute to content and substance Sponsoring Members –Support activities financially

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt How does NGN-I operate ? Topic oriented: Collective Awareness & Dissemination Liaison with -IETF -ETSI -ITU -UMTS -3GPP -EURESCOM -IPv6 --etc Input & Feedback Projects IST Others Standards Roadmaps Benchmarking Reports NGN-I Results

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt Benefits to Members Active role in shaping the next generation networks Access to relevant information Participation in NGN projects Embedded in a network Publicity

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt Methodology Setting up of Topic Working Groups (TWG) on specific areas Provide input to Benchmarking Reports and Roadmaps Achieve understanding/ consensus/ co-ordination on standards contributions Hold /attend workshops, conferences, cluster meetings

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt Funding Being an IST project, funding is available for 2 years for infrastructure and logistics. Contributing Members (in EU Countries) get paid for certain work done. General Members: free for 2 years Sponsoring Members : Anticipated Fee: Euro 1500 p.a. –After 2 years NGN-I is expected to be run through membership contributions

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt Time Frame NGN-I as an IST Project –1st January st December 2002 From 2003 onwards –self-funding structure

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt NGN-I Events Annual NGN-I Congress Workshops Concertation Meetings Partner Conferences

ITU-T Workshop April 2001 : IP Networking and MEDIACOM 2004 Telscom / HKP ngni-itu-april01.ppt NGN-I: Website and address