Softswitch is the new technology that will replace the existing class 4 and 5 infrastructures. This course introduces the technology and business issues of Softswitch, IP telephony, market participants, and products, and explains how they all fit together to form the new converged network. The course is designed for engineers, IT and marketing professionals, executives in hardware manufacturing, and service providers who need an overview of this emerging technology. The course provides an early understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and changes involved in reengineering the world's communication infrastructure.
Enrollment is limited and advance enrollment is required.
BEN TSAO, B.S., is founder and chair of GIWA Communications Group, a network protocol consulting company in Palo Alto. He specializes in network protocols and network design. He has taught advanced data communication courses in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and China. He brings 21 years of teaching and real-world experience to the classroom. Prior to joining Lumenare, he was a cofounder of Pathfinder Research and a director for Dataquest.