Next Generation Network Enabled by ZTE's Softswitch Technology

Softswitch technology integrates the su-periorities of both an intelligence net-work and the Internet, which embodiesits maturity and advancement. With ahierarchical network model, it effectivelysolves problems of evolution and convergenceof current communication networks. It also fol-

Strategic Thinking on Next Generation Network

It is noted that the revolutionary development of technologies,fundamental change of traffic composition,trend of network convergence as well as market opening and competition have become the driving forces to develop Next Generation Networks (NGN).After introducing the concepts and characteristics of NGN,the paper details its 5 strategic development directions:evolution to softswitch-based next generation switching network, evolution to next generation mobile communication network represented by 3G,evolution to IPv6-based next generation Internet,evolution to diversified broadband access network,and evolution to next generation transport network based on optical networking.Finally,it briefs the strategic thinking on NGN of China Telecom,the largest fixed network carrier in the world.

Next Generation Network Service Provision Mode and Its Developing Trend

The provision mode of the telecommunication service has experienced an evolving process, and showing the developing trend from distributed to centralized, from integrated to separated, and from closed to open. To suit this trend, there will be three provision modes as Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server, Open Service Access (OSA) application server and intelligent network(IN) in Next Generation Network (NGN), provides all kinds of services and applications to the subscribers. With the popularity of broadband access and Internet, the NGN will provide single telecommunication service and act as the important national infrastructure to offer various information services to the subscribers. The service provision mode will be more open, diversified, and individualized.

Service Convergence in Next Generation Network

The convergence of communication services becomes a focus in the industry along with the requirement for full-service operation and technical development. Service convergence includes two aspects: The convergence of the fixed and mobile networks; and the convergence of traditional communications and Internet services. This requires balancing the conflicts between the openness and operationability of terminal capability and network convergence. Unified authentication and authorization are the basis for service convergence in terms of operationability. Modular network and open terminal are technical solutions for the service convergence.

Wavelet Neural Network Based Traffic Prediction for Next Generation Network

By using netflow traffic collecting technology, some traffic data for analysis are collected from a next generation network （NGN） operator. To build a wavelet basis neural network （NN）, the Sigmoid function is replaced with the wavelet in NN. Then the wavelet multiresolution analysis method is used to decompose the traffic signal, and the decomposed component sequences are employed to train the NN. By using the methods, an NGN traffic prediction model is built to predict one day＇s traffic. The experimental results show that the traffic prediction method of wavelet NN is more accurate than that without using wavelet in the NGN traffic forecasting.

Next Generation Network

Next Generation Network(NGN)is not a single architecture but a set of architectures with a common set of principles and hence varies by service provider history,target applications and assets.The paper introduces NGN functional requirements,NGN services and NGN architectural features.It also discusses why NGN is needed,when NGN is targeted,NGN trends and NGN deployment.It concludes that it is no longer a case whether NGN is needed but rather when and at what speed of the evolution.

Telecom Regulation of Next Generation Network in China

The advent of the Next Generation Network (NGN), a new service-driven network, urges the telecom service operators to consider transforming from single-service providers to full-service providers. During the transformation, they should be concerned about the network user number and the network quality as well as the value added network information. The low threshold for service provision brings a new breed of service providers, which impacts upon the current regulation policy. To adapt to the development of the NGN, it is a necessity to improve the regulation policy in terms of service operators management, user management, Quality of Service (QoS) assurance, service monitoring, charging, and settlement. Meanwhile, regulatory authorities should establish a new body as quickly as possible to meet the trend of the NGN convergence. The new regulatory body would be responsible for regulating operators who will be awarded full-service licenses, and managing new service providers effectively to guarantee the user’s interests.

Quality of Service in Next Generation Networks

To guarantee the Quality of Service (QoS) is one of the key objectives of the next generation network.Based on the introduction of the Next Generation Network(NGN) and the definition of QoS,various aspects of QoS are analyzed in this article,with emphasis on different approaches and business models.It is noted that QoS concerns the parametric network performance parameters and the application “satisfaction” level.

A new forwarding address for next generation networks

The forwarding address plays an important role in constructing a communication network. In this paper, a new forwarding address suitable for next generation networks named the vector address （VA） is proposed which is different from the forwarding address coding methods of current networks. The characteristics of the VA are analyzed. Complex network theory and a theoretical analysis method are introduced to study the average address length of the VA when used to construct a global network Simulation experiments in a practical network topology model are carried out to validate the results. The results show that not only can the VA construct a simpler, more secure, and more scalable network, but it also can accommodate many more users than an Internet Protocol （IP） network with the same address length.

A Research on MPLS-Based Transition Technology of Next-Generation Internet

With the continuous advancement of Intemet technology, Intemet is penetrating to various sectors of the society and every comer of life, which spawned a variety of needs. Therefore. the development of the Interact should ahvays meet the needs of customers. How the next generation of the lntemet will develop？ How the technology will get the breakthrough？ How to use MPLS technology to make the transition of the lntemet more practical and more scientific？ And so on. These questions need network technical staff give full play of the technical expertise to promote Interact technology＇ continues moving forward. This paper first introduces MPLS technology, and then analyzes the overall architecture of the next generation Interact and the service quality required by the next generation lntemet, and at last study how to make the MPLS-based transition technology of next-generation more perfect.

Current scenario of the genetic testing for rare neurological disorders exploiting next generation sequencing

Next generation sequencing is currently a cornerstone of genetic testing in routine diagnostics,allowing for the detection of sequence variants with so far unprecedented large scale,mainly in genetically heterogenous diseases,such as neurological disorders.It is a fast-moving field,where new wet enrichment protocols and bioinformatics tools are constantly being developed to overcome initial limitations.Despite the as yet undiscussed advantages,however,there are still some challenges in data analysis and the interpretation of variants.In this review,we address the current state of next generation sequencing diagnostic testing for inherited human disorders,particularly giving an overview of the available high-throughput sequencing approaches;including targeted,whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing;and discussing the main critical aspects of the bioinformatic process,from raw data analysis to molecular diagnosis.

Next Generation Transcriptome Sequencing and Quantitative Real-Time PCR Technologies for Characterisation of the Bemisia tabaci Asia 1 mtCOI Phylogenetic Clade

A programme of functional genomics research is underway at the University of Greenwich,UK,to develop and apply genomics technologies to characterise an economically-important but under-researched Bemisia tabaci（Hemiptera：Aleyrodidae）,the Asia 1 mtCOI phylogenetic group.A comparison of this putative species from India with other important B.tabaci populations and insect species may provide targets for the development of more effective whitefly control strategies.As a first step,next-generation sequencing（NGS）has been used to survey the transcriptome of adult female whitefly,with high quality RNA preparations being used to generate cDNA libraries for NGS using the Roche 454 Titanium DNA sequencing platform.Contig assemblies constructed from the resultant sequences（301 094 reads）using the software program CLC Genomics Workbench generated 3 821 core contigs.Comparison of a selection of these contigs with related sequences from other B.tabaci genetic groups has revealed good alignment for some genes（e.g.,HSP90）but misassemblies in other datasets（e.g.,the vitellogenin gene family）,highlighting the need for manual curation as well as collaborative international efforts to obtain accurate assemblies from the existing next generation sequence datasets.Nevertheless,data emerging from the NGS has facilitated the development of accurate and reliable methods for analysing gene expression based on quantitative real-time RT-PCR,illustrating the power of this approach to enable rapid expression analyses in an organism for which a complete genome sequence is currently lacking.

Trusted Next Generation Internetand Its Development

The ongoing research on secure and trustworthy issues in next generation Internet technology is still insufficient. China has achieved some progress in the field of the trusted next generation Internet. Under the support of the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program), Tsinghua University and other units have completed the program named 'Research on Critical Technologies and Demonstration Applications of the Trusted Next Generation Internet', which targets the secure and trustworthy problems existing in the current Internet. With focus on tackling the technical problem of authentic address access in the Internet, a prototype system for trusted Internet infrastructure, security service and typical applications are designed and implemented. It is expected that the trusted next generation Internet will support the trusted computer network, trusted telecom network and trusted broadcast & TV network applications.

Next Generation Sequencing in Oncological Diagnostics: Hype or Hope?

The understanding of how genetic and epigenetic factors influence tumorigenesis, progression and invasion, is vastly growing since new technologies allow the analysis of the functional genome namely the exome, the transcriptome and the epigenome, besides enabling genome-wide assessment of genetic variations. With the advent of new drugs that are indicated tissue agnostic, depending on certain mutations, there is a growing demand for fast and cost-effective genetic diagnosis. The method in focus that already became an indispensable tool in viral diagnosis is next-generation sequencing (NGS). This approach allows sequencing of literally every DNA molecule in the sample and can either be used to assess numerous genetic markers of one patient at a time, or to assess fewer markers of many patients in parallel, which reduces costs. We submitted 23 samples of different tumor entities to four diagnostic companies with different analysis profiles. The results as disclosed and discussed in this report indicate that so far, the main application of NGS is rather in cancer research than in diagnosis, as none of the reports had a real impact on the therapeutic scheme. We are perfectly aware that such a small cohort cannot be generalized, but considering the costs vs. benefits, NGS should be engaged upon a very stringent evaluation only. However, in cases where obtaining a tissue biopsy is impossible or unfavorable, analysis of liquid biopsy by NGS provides a vital alternative.

Universal Intelligent Small Cell （UnISCell） for next generation cellular networks

Exploring innovative cellular architectures to achieve enhanced system capacity and good coverage has become a critical issue towards realizing the next generation of wireless communications. In this context, this paper proposes a novel concept of Universal Intelligent Small Cell （UnISCell） for enabling the densification of the next generation of cellular networks. The proposed novel concept envisions an integrated platform of providing a strong linkage between different stakeholders such as street lighting networks, landline telephone networks and future wireless networks, and is universal in nature being independent of the operating frequency bands and traffic types. The main motivating factors for the proposed small cell concept are the need of public infrastructure re-engineering, and the recent advances in several enabling technologies. First, we highlight the main concepts of the proposed UnISCell platform. Subsequently, we present two deployment scenarios for the proposed UnISCell concept considering infrastructure sharing and service sharing as important aspects. We then describe the key future technologies for enabling the proposed UnISCell concept and present a use case example with the help of numerical results. Finally, we conclude this article by providing some interesting future recommendations.

Development of IPv6 Capabilities for Next Generation Internet

The IPv6-powered Internet will cover not only its data communication market, but also the voice-service-dominant fixed-line and mobile markets. The fresh markets of video communication for recreational/educational purposes and information household appliance networking are also on the horizon. In other words, IPv6 means new revenue resources for telecom carriers.

Next Generation Mobile Video Networking

HWANG Jenq-Neng received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Southern California, USA. In the summer of 1989, Dr. HWANG joined the De- partment of Electrical Engineering of the Universi- ty of Washington in Seattle, USA, where he has been promoted to Full Professor since 1999. He served as the Associate Chair for Research fi＇om 2003 to 2005, and from 2011-2015. He is current- ly the Associate Chair for Global Affairs and Inter- national Development in the EE Depamnent. Hehas written more than 330 journal papers, conference papers and book chapters in the areas of machine learning, muhimedia signal processing, and muhimedia system integration and networking, including an au- thored textbook on ＂Multimedia Networking： from Theory to Practice,＂ published by Cambridge University Press. Dr. HWANG has close work- ing relationship with the industry on muhimedia signal processing and nmltimedia networking.

ZTE's Solution to China Next Generation Internet (CNGI)

Today IPv6 is the hottest topic worldwide. Many countries are positively impelling the research and application of the Next Generation Internet (NGI). China launched a large scale IPv6 backbone network project: China Next Generation Internet (CNGI). This article introduces the birth of IPv6 and CNGI, then discusses ZTE's solution to CNGI in detail.

ZTE Unveils Next Generation iCTN Transport Network Solution and Flagship Product ZXONE 5800 at MWC Barcelona 2009

ZTE Corporation (ZTE),a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions,shined at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2009 by rolling out its next generation intelligent Converged Transport