Next Generation Mobile Communications Ecosystem: Technology Management for Mobile Communications (2010)

About the Author. Preface. 1 Introduction. 1.1 Mobile Communications Ecosystem. 1.2 Book Overview. Reference. 2 OFDMandOFDMA. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Technical Background. 2.3 Principles of OFDM. 2.4 OFDM Advantages. 2.5 OFDM Impairments and Potential Remedies. 2.6 Multi Access Scheme OFDMA. 2.7 Why OFDMA for NGMN. 2.8 Summary Insights. References. 3 3GPP Evolved Packet System (EPS). 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 3GPP Releases. 3.3 3GPP LTE. 3.3.1 Key Aspects of Release 8 24 3.4 LTE Air Interface. 3.5 PHY Layer (Layer 1). 3.6 Layer 2. 3.7 RRC (sublayer of Layer 3). 3.8 EPS Architecture. 3.9 Key Attributes of E-UTRA. 3.10 LTE Performance. 3.11 3GPP Roadmap Evolution. 3.12 Industry Outlook. 3.13 Summary Insights. References. 4 IEEEWiMAX. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Air Interface. 4.3 Advanced Features of Mobile WiMAX. 4.4 Network Architecture. 4.5 Performance. 4.6 WiMAX Certification. 4.7 Industry Outlook. 4.8 Next Steps/Evolution. 4.9 Summary Insights. References. 5 3GPP2 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 1xEV-DO (Revisions 0 and A). 5.3 EV-DO Revision B. 5.4 UMB (EV-DO Revision C). 5.5 CDMA450. 5.6 EV-DO Network Architecture. 5.7 EV-DO Revisions Comparison. 5.8 CDMA2000 Evolution and Migration to 3GPP LTE. 5.9 Industry Outlook. 5.10 Summary Insights. References. 6 IEEE 802.20 Mobile-Fi. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 MBWA Requirements and Characteristics. 6.3 The 802.20 Standard. 6.4 Air Interface - Wideband Mode. 6.5 Physical Layer Specifications - Wideband Mode. 6.6 625k-MC (625kiloHertz-spaced MultiCarrier) Mode. 6.7 802.20 Network Architecture. 6.8 Performance. 6.9 Industry Outlook. 6.10 Summary Insights. References. 7 Transmission Networks. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Market Drivers and Challenges. 7.3 Backhaul Network. 7.4 Metro Regional and Aggregation Transport Networks. 7.5 Backbone Transport Network. 7.6 Transport Network Evolution. 7.7 Industry Outlook. 7.8 Summary Insights. References. 8 Core Networks and Operations Support Systems. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Core Network. 8.3 Operation Support Systems (OSS). 8.4 Industry Outlook. 8.5 Summary Insights. References. 9 IMS, Services and Applications. 9.1 Introduction . 9.2 What is IMS? 9.3 3GPP IMS. 9.4 3GPP IMS and WiMAX. 9.5 3GPP2 Multi Media Domain (MMD). 9.6 IMS in Other Standard Bodies. 9.7 Common IMS. 9.8 Protocols. 9.9 Services and Applications. 9.10 Challenges. 9.11 IMS Absence in Existing 3G Networks. 9.12 Advance Services and Applications. 9.13 Mobile Content Development. 9.14 Key SDOs and Forums. 9.15 Industry Outlook. 9.16 Summary Insights. References. 10 Smart Wireless Devices. 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 3G Wireless Devices' Components. 10.3 Mobile Software Platform. 10.4 RF and Processors. 10.5 Signal Processing. 10.6 User Interface. 10.7 Power Supply. 10.8 Mobile Device Management. 10.9 Mobile Performance Enhancement Techniques. 10.10 Device Development Organizations. 10.11 Devices (3GPP, 3GPP2, and WiMAX). 10.12 Industry Outlook. 10.13 Summary Insights. References. 11 E2E Network Architecture and Mobility Management. 11.1 Introduction. 11.2 E2E EPS Architecture. 11.3 E2E WiMAX Architecture. 11.4 Mobility Management. 11.5 EPS and WiMAX Interworking. 11.6 EPS and EV-DO (HRPD) Interworking. 11.7 WiMAX and EV-DO Interworking. 11.8 Key Interoperability Challenges. 11.9 Fixed Mobile Convergence. 11.10 Industry Outlook. 11.11 Summary Insights. References. 12 Technology Management. 12.1 Introduction. 12.2 Technology Strategy. 12.3 Technology Development. 12.4 New Product Development (NPD). 12.5 Innovation Management. 12.6 Knowledge Management. 12.7 Cultural Management. 12.8 Technology Foresight. 12.9 Technology Roadmapping. 12.10 Technology Commercialization. 12.11 Managed Services. 12.12 Hypothetical Case. 12.13 Industry Outlook. 12.14 Summary Insights. References. 13 Recap and Future Outlook. 13.1 Chapter Recap. 13.2 Formalization of TM for Mobile Communications Ecosystem. 13.3 4G. 13.4 Mobile Network Infrastructure Sharing. 13.5 Connecting the Next Billion Users. 13.6 Green Power for Mobile. 13.7 Media and Telecom Convergence. 13.8 Future Outlook. References. Index.