Dramatic changes in technology, services, and competitive pressures are driving the definition and implementation of next generation network architectures and network elements all across the globe.

This course will provide the participants with a clear understanding and appreciation of the forces that move existing networks toward next generation converged networks and the immense strategic and business benefits of such convergence. The course will then present Lucent Technologies’ Network Vision with a focus on packet-based networking, including network architecture, planning, high-speed transport, intelligent packet switching, packet voice and fax, quality of service, virtual private networks, and network and service management.

The course will provide a right balance of the technological as well as the practical issues of the topics. The course is designed to provide a stimulating learning environment where participants will be encouraged to explore creative ways of applying the information and knowledge gained to best improve their own networking scenarios.

Participants will be able to understand and describe