>> 10th International Telecommunication
Network Strategy and
Planning Symposium
June 23 28, 2002
Hilton München Park, Munich, Germany
http://www.networks2002.de
Call for Papers
"Global Worldwide Networks"
June 23 28, 2002
Hilton München Park, Munich, Germany
Greetings from the Chairman
Networks 2002 offers all network operators,
universities, systems and software manufac-
turers, service providers, system integrators
and computer providers inestimable added
value, with presentations and discussions by
international experts of the latest research
findings as well as up-to-date experiences in
the fields of network strategy, planning,
management and optimization.
The worldwide demand for information will continue to rise
sharply, in both the professional and the private world. Network
strategy, planning, management and optimization are becoming
ever more important for managing the resulting enormous
growth in traffic in the global telecommunications networks.
All over the world, at any time, with any wireless and wireline
terminal equipment people want to use voice, multimedia or
data services. This requires the worldwide interconnection and
interoperability of networks owned by different providers. Wrong
decisions made in these areas have a great influence on the
competitiveness of the network operators concerned. A net-
work operator's value creation can be increased manifold with
suitable network optimization measures. The aim is to increase
the traffic capacity while keeping investment and maintenance
efforts low without any loss of quality. The minimization of ope-
rational costs is a decisive factor in the companies' success.
Networks 2002 provides an excellent forum for an exchange of
experience and the best possible source of information for all
the individuals and companies working in this field.
Wolfgang Gross
Symposium Schedule
Date
June 23 28, 2002
Venue
Hilton München Park, Munich, Germany
Language
The official language of the symposium is English.
Plenary Sessions
The Plenary Sessions of the Symposium feature presentations
and debates by some of the foremost figures in the telecommu-
nications industry, leading the symposium into its exploration of
Global Worldwide Networks.
The opening speech will be held by Gerd Tenzer, Member of the
Board of Deutsche Telekom and President of the VDE, the Ger-
man Association for Electric, Electronic and Information Techno-
logies and Erwin Huber, State Minister, Head of Bavarian State
Chancellery.
Technical programme
The symposium will feature over 100 technical presentations on
Network planning. In addition, Networks 2002 will also include
tutorial sessions.
Tutorials
These sessions provide immediate education on various topics
in networks strategy, planning and design.
Delegates and sponsors are invited to participate in the Tutorial
Programme. To propose a topic to the Organizing Committee,
please submit an abstract and the key points (500 words) to:
VDE Conference Organization
Stresemannallee 15
D-60596 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: + 49-69-6308 -202 / 275 / 229 / 477
Fax: + 49-69-9631-5213
Email: vde-conferences@vde.com
Tool demonstration
A tool demonstration is planned to give companies the opportu-
nity to present latest developments in hard- and software.
Please send your request on booth area to the organizers as to
the above given address.
An exhibitor's kit will be sent to you in reply.
Topics
Authors are requested to submit papers on network solutions
and future concepts taking into account advanced technologies
and emerging applications. Topics addressed include, but are
not limited to, the following network technologies:
>> access networks: XDSL, Cable, Powerline, PMP, wireless,
optical etc.
>> core networks: switch/router networks (PSTN, ATM, IP) and trans-
mission networks (SONET/SDH, optical (WDM, ASON)) etc.
>> mobile/wireless networks: CDMA, GSM/GPRS, UMTS, all IP
(4th generation)
1 Network Planning
General: new planning methods (e.g. network extension, optical
elements); new dimensioning methods (e.g. for multiservice, QoS
enabled IP networks); algorithms, tools
Architectural Issues: network structure, new network concepts
Routing: rerouting, automatic routing, QoS routing
Reliability issues: protection, resilience
Multimedia/ISP/ASP (server) plattform planning issues
2 Network/Service Management and Quality Aspects
Service platforms, service provisioning, service level agreements
Network and service performance: data analysis, demand forecast,
traffic models for different services, measurement and monitoring
Performance optimization, IP traffic engineering
Billing, number portability
3 Network Economics and Strategy
General: new tools; models for economical evaluation of communication
networks; business models and strategies of operators and carriers
Cost models (CAPEX, OPEX), cost evaluation of network platforms,
services and products (LRIC); evaluation of technology alternatives
Revenue potential of new services; business case and life cycle cost
studies; actual market studies
Regulatory/Interconnection issues
4 Network Migration/Evolution
Voice/data convergence
Convergence of broadcast/data/switching networks
Fixed/mobile networks
Evolution of 2G to UMTS
Evolution towards multiservice IP networks
IP core network evolution in the UMTS era
The following matrix will assist in classifying and categorizing
the papers submitted:
The authors should also indicate to which category or catego-
ries of the matrix their papers are to be assigned. (For example,
a paper entitled "The Change from Ring to Mesh Architectures
with the help of Optical Switching" is in category 1A. A paper
with the title "Comparing Broadband Wireless Access with Fixed
Access Technologies" could be assigned to category 3A, ano-
ther one entitled "A Carrier's View to SLAs and QoS" concerns
category 2C, and "VoIP and Mobile-IP: Advantages and Pro-
blems" is in category 4C. "Building scalable multiservice net-
works using softswitch solutions" could be in category 1B or
4B, depending on the focus of the paper.)
A Fixed and Mobile B Control C Applications
Infrastructure and Intelligence and Services
Access Interoperability End-end service quality
Core Interworking Virtual ISP or ASP, third
Optical and wireless Advanced intelligent party service providers
technologies, etc. networking VPN
Edge vs. Core intelligence Application programming
etc. interface (API)
Internet and Web-based
services, etc.
1 A 1 B 1 C
2 A 2 B 2 C
3 A 3 B 3 C
4 A 4 B 4 C
Submission instructions
for papers
Each paper should clearly and concisely state the problem
addressed, the methodology used, and the central conclusions.
The title of the paper should clearly convey the essence of the
work. Please use the following compulsory guidelines for the
preparation of the papers:
>> Title of the paper.
>> Complete information regarding the (presenting) author,
affiliation, address, phone, fax, e-mail.
>> Indicate corresponding author (first author assumed unless
otherwise noted).
>> Indicate preferred topic areas, using the matrix.
>> Limit to 6 pages including authors information and graphics.
>> All papers will be subject to international peer review and will
be evaluated for technical content and merit, innovative con-
tribution, clarity, and relevance to the symposium's theme.
Submit the paper latest by Dec 17, 2001 in plain ASCII text or
as an attachment in Word 6.0, Word 97/2000 or PDF format.
Please send your paper to :
VDE Conference Organization
Stresemannallee 15
60596 Frankfurt/Main
Germany
Phone: +49-69-6308-202 / 275 / 2 29 / 477
Fax: +49-69-9631-5213
Email: conference-papers@vde.com
Notification of authors
Authors will be notified of acceptance of their paper by February
15, 2002. Detailed instructions for preparation of the final
paper will be given with the notification.
Language
Papers must be written in English.
For any assistance please contact our hotline
+ 49-69-6308-202 / 275 / 229 / 477
or send us an e-mail to: vde-conferences@vde.com
For additional information on the conference:
http://www.networks2002.de
Conference fee
The conference fee (early bird fee) will be approx. 850,.
Paper Timeline
>> December 17, 2001
Deadline for receipt of paper submission. (Note: This is firm.
No papers will be accepted after this date).
>> February 15, 2002
Notification sent to authors of selected papers.
>> March 15, 2002
Publication of Preliminary Programme.
>> April 19, 2002
Deadline for receipt of final paper copy. Final papers received
after this date will not be included in the Conference Procee-
dings.
Additional Information
For the latest information on the Special Events, Accompanying
Persons Programme booking accommodation and transportation
information, please visit our web site regularly at
www.networks2002.de to view the latest program develop-
ments as they come out (March 2002).
Conference Venue
Munich (München) is the Bavarian mother lode. It's the capital
of the state of Bavaria, home of its finest museums, dotted
with castles, uniquely combining Italian charm and Greek
classicism and it is one of Germany's most prosperous cities.
Since reunification it has become the nation's most popular
destination after Berlin.
Munich has been the capital of Bavaria since 1503. It really
achieved prominence under the turbulent times of the last
century, which has been particularly rough. WW I and WW II
practically starved the city twice to death. Whether you see the
city during the tourist-packed summer, the madness of Oktober-
fest or the cold stillness of a February afternoon, Munich offers
the chance to see Bavarians and the values and attitudes that
so dominate the exported image of Germany. More details on
Munich may be seen on http://www.muenchen.de
Response Form
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Organizing and
sponsoring societies
Networks is organized by:
ITG Informationstechnische Gesellschaft im VDE
(Information Technology Society of VDE)
VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik
(Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Tech-
nologies)
Sponsoring Societies
Networks 2002 gratefully acknowledges the contributions and
support of the following sponsors.
Members of the current IMSC
Wolfgang Gross, (Chairman) Deutsche Telekom, Germany
Roch Charbonneau, Nortel Networks, Canada
Michael Donohoe, Eircom, Ireland
Oscar Gonzalez-Soto, Alcatel Telecom, France
Bernard Jarry-Lacombe, France Telecom, France
Sang-Baeg Kim, Corea Telecom, Corea
Pietro Parente, Telecom Italia Mobile, Italy
Lawrence Paratz, Telstra Corporation, Australia
Rati C. Thanawala, Lucent Technologies, USA
Andy Valdar, University College London, UK
Hisao Yamamoto, NTT, Japan
Joachim Gross, Arcor, Germany
Robert R. Phillips, Genuity, USA
Andreas Neuherz, CISCO, Austria
Gyula Sallai, Information &
Radiocommunications
Authority, Hungary
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