Management of International Networks: Cost-Effective Strategies for the New Telecom Regulations and Services

by Floris van den Broek

Overview

Effective management of a communications network can be a difficult and costly activity, and even more so when the network crosses international borders. International network managers face a number of issues that are crucial to strategic decision-making, including the varying telecommunications regulations, operators, and services found within-as well as between-different countries.
Focusing on these issues, Management of International Networks clears the way for network managers to make informed, strategic decisions. The author describes each of these issues in detail and develops models-illustrated by actual case studies-that allow a quantified analysis of each. With the ability to quantitatively assess these factors, managers can forecast the potential of cost-effectively managing a network within a given country and make decisions, such as:

Where to place hubs for traffic in an international network

In what country to expand the network

What services to obtain from which operator to ensure a cost-effective network
The strong increase in demand for international network services combined with the rapid changes in the telecommunications environment in many countries necessitate a closer examination of international networks and the development of new models and tools that will facilitate management decisions. Management of International Networks fulfills this demand. Network managers, planners, and operators along with consultants, telecommunications lawyers-virtually anyone working with international networks-will find this book an invaluable tool and guide to this dynamic, evolving arena.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420074444
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	09/28/1999
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	2 MB

Table of Contents

MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS
Introduction
International Networks
Reasons for the Research (Why?)
A Model for Management of International Networks
Research Question (What?)
Research Approach (How?)
Network Management: Current Literature
Summary
THEORETICAL DEVELOPMENT
General Theories: Telecommunications Management Network
Theories for Input Parameter Regulatory Environment
Theories for Input Parameter Telecommunications Services Offering
Theories for Output Parameter Cost-Effective Management
Crossing International Borders
Legal Implications of Crossing International Borders
Summary
REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
Legal Framework for Competition
Regulatory Body
Competition Active
Overview of the Regulatory Environment
New Developments in Regulatory Environments
Summary
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES OFFERING
Telecommunications Services
Economic of Services Crossing International Borders
International Organizations and Telecommunications Services
Developing a Telecommunications Services Offering Matrix
Summary
COST-EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT
Overview of Cost-Effective Management
Cost Relative to Size of the Network
Performance of the Network
Calculating the Cost-Effective Management of the Network
Summary
EXPLORATIVE CASE
Lucent Technologies
International Particularities in Practice
Summary and Conclusions from the Explorative Case
THE COST-EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT MODEL
Requirements for a Cost-Effective Management Model
Propositions for the Cost-Effective Management Model
Propositions Explained with Heuristics
Propositions Tested with Statistics in the Cases
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST CASES
Requirements Activities, and Description of the Cases
Case 1: Calvin Klein Cosmetics Company (CKCC)
Case 2: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Summary and Conclusions
RESULTS OF THE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CASES
Statistical Analysis Methods and Statistical Indicators
Results of the Statistical Analysis for the CKCC Case
Results of the Statistical Analysis for the UNDP Case
Summary
CONCLUSIONS, PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS, COST-EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES, AND FUTURE STEPS
Conclusions: Research Results
Recommendations
Cost-Effective Strategies for Management of International Networks: A Checklist
Further Research
Summary
APPENDIX: NETWORK MANAGER SURVEY
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
REFERENCES
INDEX