The Application of Advanced Information Processing to TMN

Terry Turner, Broadcom
James Callaghan, BT Laboratories, Ipswich, U.K.

An approach to the application and integration of Advanced Information Processing (AIP) techniques to TMN is presented. The work described was conducted within the framework of the European collaborative RACE programme The paper initially introduces TMN, outlines the rationale for applying AIP techniques and highlights some of the benefits that the use of AIP techniques can bring to TMN (Telecommunication Management Network). A brief overview of the projects involved in this work is presented, together with the framework which was used to co-ordinate the various activities of these projects and which endeavoured to achieve consistency and harmonisation of concepts across the projects. The key results achieved are highlighted. The paper concludes by highlighting some open issues and suggestions for further reading.