TONEX Telecom Course Catalog

Telecom Basics: 100 - Telecommunications for Non-Engineers

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course provides an introduction to the landscape and fundamental technologies of the telecommunications marketplace. Designed with the non-technical professional in mind, this course provides day-to-day examples of the intricacies and competitive landscape of the industry.

Most importantly, telecom fundamentals for non-engineers provides crucial insights into fast-changing and dynamic competitive landscape, regulations and impact of new technologies.

Prerequisites: This is an introductory course with no prerequisites.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/100/

Telecom Basics: 101 - Telecommunications Fundamentals Level I

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

An overview of the telecom industry, buzzwords., technologies, concepts, and trends. Explore the telecom landscape from standards and protocols to premise, access, transport and convergence technologies. Students will understand telecom protocols, basic telephony, premises technologies, access and transport technologies, voice and data convergence, Voice over IP (VoIP), Softswitch, wireless and opticalnetworking.

Objectives:

After successfully completing this course the attendees will:

Understand the communications industry structure, how it is changing, and how it affects competition
Comprehend the basics of voice and data communications technologies
Understand the differences between analog and digital transmission
Understand the components of voice networks
Understand private voice and data network design alternatives
Understand basics of voice traffic engineering
Understand the basics of local and wide area networks (LANs, WANs)
Understand technologies such as frame relay, ATM, Ethernet and TCP/IP
Understand xDSL, cable modems, and wireless technologies
Understand what is happening in voice/data/multimedia convergence
Understand voice over IP, cable, DSL, Frame Relay, and ATM
Explore optical networking and wireless technologies

Prerequisites: This is an introductory course with no prerequisites.

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/101/

Telecom Basics: 308 - PBX Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

A Private Branch Exchange (PBX) or a Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX - which is out of fashion since all modern day PBXs are automatic), is a phone switch serving a business or organization and is usually located on the organization's premises. The PBX provides phone services including internal calling, and access to the public switched telephone network. It allows a small number of outside lines to be shared among all of the people of the organization. Advanced PBX phone switches sometimes provide auto-attendant, voice-mail, and ACD (automatic call distribution) services for the organization.

Objectives:

Private Branch Exchange (PBX) and Key Telephone System (KTS) overview
Understanding PBX Systems and Technology
Private Branch Exchange (PBX) and Key Telephone System (KTS) markets
PBX market overview and descriptions
Highlights and trends
The transformation in PBX and KTS/Hybrid systems
Traditional circuit-switched designs
Packet-switched technology
Major innovations, including the shift from analog to digital transmission and switching, the introduction of stored program-controlled PBX systems, and advances in KTS/Hybrid systems
Residual value assessment for VoIP equipment
Centrex services
and more ...

Prerequisites: This is an introductory course with no prerequisites.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/308/

Telecom Basics: 8312 - Product Safety Engineer

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

According to the sample survey of 1000 NARTE certified Engineers and Technicians taken from NARTE files, NARTE members work at all levels from full professional level to management.

4.8% operate their own companies
(as President, CEO or Principal).
10.5% are in “upper management”
(General Manager, Operations Manager, Vice-President, Regional or National Manager).
24.0% are in “local” management
(Plant Manager, Site Manager, Department Head, Chief Engineer or Administrator).
37.6% are in Operations
(OSP, CO, ISP, Field Engineer or Technician, Construction Engineer, Design or R & D).
9.3% are in Sales and Service
(Installer, Repair and Maintenance, Bench Technician, Service Manager or Sales Representative).
8.7% are Consultants
(not listed above as owners or consulting firms).
1.7% are in Education
(College Professor, Teacher, Instructor, or In-House Training Specialist).
19.4% are Civilian, Military or Government EMC Engineers or Technicians
3.4% are Unclassifiable
(Military, Student, Unemployed, Retired or Unknown).

Objectives: PS Engineer Certification Preparation

Hazard Analysis Fundamentals
Safety in design, manufacture, installation and operational Fundamentals
Product Safety Engineering Fundamentals
Introduction to UL, CE, CSA, cUL
Design Verification Testing Fundamentals
Project Management Fundamentals
Quality System Engineering Fundamentals
Quality System Auditing Fundamentals
21CFR820, ISO 9001, ISO 46001, ISO 13485 Fundamentals

Prerequisites: Hazard Analysis FundamentalsSafety in design, manufacture, installation and operational FundamentalsProduct Safety Engineering FundamentalsIntroduction to UL, CE, CSA, cULDesign Verification Testing FundamentalsProject Management FundamentalsQuality System Engineering FundamentalsQuality System Auditing Fundamentals21CFR820, ISO 9001, ISO 46001, ISO 13485 Fundamentals

Cost: $5999, Duration: 5 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/8312/

Telecom Basics: 9101 - Telecom Audit Workshop

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

TONEX presents Telecom Audit workshop designed to give telecom and non-telecom professionals the nuts-and-bolts of telecom audit. This course provides an overview of today's telecom auditing, bill processing and reporting.

The telecom audit allows you to gain a better understanding of your telecommunications expenditures (CAPEX), processes (OPEX), reduce your current telecommunications expenses and provides key information to assist you with your future technology investments.

Objectives:

Audit processes
Telecom auditing & optimization
Telecommunications in organization's OPEX and CAPEX
Efficiency of your telecommunications expenditures
Analysis of SBC, Qwest, Bellsouth, and Verizon
RBOC's rates
AT&T, Sprint, and MCI rates
Telecom services
Voice, video and data services
Local, long distance, and wireless
Leased lines
Frame relay and ATM
Retroactive telecom audit
Analyze your telecom usage
Telecommunications invoices and verification
Services not requested, but being billed
Discontinued phone and data services still being billed
Unused or underused circuits and services
Variations between contractual terms and actual billing rates
Improper long distance selection
Local and long distance, 800, cellular, pager and network services
Per-minute charges vs. contractual agreements
Access and capacity inventory
Charges for non-contracted services
Miscellaneous surcharges and taxes
Equipment rental and leasing charges
Directory and Advertising charges
New laws, taxes, tariffs and plans
Federal, state, local, and franchise taxes
Combination of rates and services
Audit of calling area and patterns
Analyzing your current rate plans and network infrastructure design,
Possible savings on all of your telecom charges
Consolidation of services
Renegotiation of current pricing contracts with existing vendors
Migration of services to more cost-effective vendors
Negotiation of better contracts with vendors, inventory management and data control
Principals of rating, billing and tariffing
Invoice processing and workflow
Cost center allocation
General ledger and accounts payable
Service and exception reporting
Cost center, location, service type, vendor, general ledger accounts
Inventory and contract management

Cost: $1599, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/9101/

Telecom Basics: 9102 - Telecom Rate & Tariff Workshop

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course provides an overview of today's telecom rate & tariffs.

Objectives:

State and federal tariff filings
Regulations issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Regulatory Service provider's network
Price changes, and product change
Long Distance Requirements
Interconnection Agreements
Telecom services
Voice and data Voice over PSTN and VoIP Voice Services
Local Dial Tone
Long Distance
800 Number Service
Custom Calling Cards
Broadband Services
DSL connections
Small Business
Medium Business
Enterprise & Large Business
Government & Education
Wholesale
Wireless
Conferencing, OSS, broadband, ILEC, CLEC and satellite
T1 an T3
High speed OC-3, OC-12, OC-48 and OC-192
SONET connections
Telecom tariffs
Rate and Pricing tools
Tariff-extracted rating data
Regulatory documents filed with the FCC, or PUCs/PSCs
ILECs, CLECs and IXCs tariff structures
Organization of a tariff Residential and Business Tariff Guide
Correct rating jurisdictions
Local calling areas and plans, extracted right out of a tariff
Tariffs and public disclosure documents
Negotiated agreements

Cost: $1599, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/9102/

Advanced Telecom: 102 - Telecommunications Fundamentals Level II

2007-09-02T17:21:26+00:00

Telecommunications Fundamentals Level II provides a thorough technical overview of modern telecom, data and convergent networks by utilizing Tonex Roadmaps ™ . Participants will acquire an understanding of how current advancements will fit into today's networks to build the next generation of telecommunication services.

Objectives:

After successfully completing the course attendees will:

Understand the details of telecom networks and technologies
Understand advanced data communications concepts
Understand IP Networking
Understand cellular networking (TDMA, GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS, CDMA, CDMA2000 and W-CDMA)
Understand optical networking
Explore SS7, Intelligent Networks (IN) and Advanced Intelligent Networks (AIN)
Understand DSL, ATM, and Frame Relay Networks
Understand Voice over IP (VoIP)

Prerequisites: This is an advanced course with Telecommunications for Beginners as a prerequisite.

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/102/

Advanced Telecom: 103 - SS7 Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

The dramatic increase in Internet traffic is driving the need to standardize strategies for offloading data from the circuit-switched network and optimizing the performance of IP-centric next generation networks. The PSTN is expected to continue providing the vast majority of residential users with access to the Internet and other data services. SS7 Fundamentals provides a thorough introduction to SS7. Signaling System #7 Fundamentals training is the hands-down choice for engineers and network managers everywhere. It gives you a bedrock understanding of the signaling network, its architecture, and the protocols used to communicate through it.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will have a through understanding of:

SS7 (Signaling System 7) Network Architecture
SS7 Protocol Stack
Signaling Network Elements: SSPs, STPs and SCPs
Signaling Network Structures
SS7 Signal Units
Signaling Links
SS7 ProtocolS
Message Transfer Part (MTP) Level 1-3
SCCP, TCAP and ISUP
SS7 in Mobile Networks
MAP, CAMEL and CAP
SS7 in Next-Generation Networks
SS7 and VoIP
SS7 Enabling Products
SS7 Troubleshooting, Configuration and Testing Scenarios

Prerequisites: This is an introductory course with no prerequisites.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/103/

Advanced Telecom: 104 - VoIP Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Voice over IP (VoIP), which integrates voice and data transmission, is quickly becoming an important factor in network communications. It promises lower operational costs, greater flexibility, and a variety of enhanced applications. VoIP Fundamentals provides a thorough introduction to this new technology to help experts in both the data and telephone industries plan for the new networks. The hands-on labs are very useful methods to understand the A-Z of VoIP.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Explain the basics of telephony and TCP/IP
Understand the engineering tools and procedures required for a voice network and the current technologies leading to the integration of voice and data networks
Explain the basics of Voice over IP (VoIP)
Understand existing and emerging standards for VoIP and network architectures to support VoIP
Understanding Carrier Grade VoIP Technologies
Describe the protocols that support VoIP calls and explain how IP works with the PSTN
Identify some of the challenges VoIP faces in today's networks to demonstrate a good understanding of its capabilities
Explore the latest enabling technologies
Explain Softswicth/MGC, Media Gateways, SIP, Megaco, and MGCP
Voice characteristics, compression standa Mean Opinion Scores (MOS)
Learn about the functional components involved in using gateways to deploy VoIP networks
Explain the concepts of quality of service enforcement techniques
Explain performance and voice quality considerations
Discuss VoIP OSS/BSS
Review transitioning to the All-VoIP PSTN and VoIP Taxation
Explore project planning process of VoIP
Review successful VoIP deployments for wireline, wireless, and cable operators
Discuss successful and unsuccessful VoIP deployments
Step through a practical process for managing a VoIP deployment project
Explore the current and future market trends
Discuss Video Services Over IP

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of telephony and TCP/IP is recommended.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/104/

Advanced Telecom: 105 - CAMEL Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This practical course provides an extremely comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand treatment of CAMEL (Customised Applications for Mobile network Enhanced Logic).

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Understand the basics of SS7 (Architecture and protocols, MTP, SCCP, TCAP, MAP and CAP)
Understand the basics behind GSM, GPRS and IMS Procedures
Understand the basics behind SMS and USSD
Learn the basic GSM, GPRS and UMTS Service Architecture
Understand the basics of IN Services Applied to Mobile
Understand and Basic Concepts behind IN Service Creation
Explain Basic IN and AIN
Explain Basic CAMEL Architecture
Learn how CAMEL applies to GSM, GPRS, and IMS

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $1999, Duration: 3 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/105/

Advanced Telecom: 106 - Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

CTI or Computer Telephony Integration, involves integrating computer systems with telephony resources to augment the capabilities of a call center The CTI Fundamentals explains the concepts and ideas behind the CTI and its applications. The course covers CTI concept, technology, architecture, design, deployment and tools.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/106/

Advanced Telecom: 107 - Traffic Engineering Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will:

Have a technical undertanding on the state of the Telecommunications industry, the new and emerging technologies, the regulatory environment or the direction of the industry?
Have a thorough understanding of the telcom traffic engineering

Prerequisites: A basic understanding of telecom.

Cost: $1999, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/107/

Advanced Telecom: 108 - Softswitch Planning, Design and Implementation

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Softswitch are software products that can replace very expensive hardware in VoIP systems. Having completed this course the participants will be able to understand carrier-grade softswitch concepts and how softswitch is implemented, deployed and managed in today's networks. This comprehensive course which explores softswitch applications, protocols and platforms, gives the attendees an inside look at the software.

Aimed at network planners and system integrators at carriers and service providers, softswitch vendors, and at developers of high-value services, this course aims to demystify the rationale behind softswitching and clearly explains what makes it tick, what are the drawbacks, where's the hype, and whose claims can we believe? It sets out to help attendees understand how softswitch will affect their systems, services and vendors, and it explores how to get hardware-style quality, salability and signaling from a softswitch. The course is about the definition, need and scope of the softswitch from both a technical and service perspective.

If you want to know more about softswitch and its role in the next generation voice, broadband, and wireless networks, you should attend this excellent course on softswitch technology as the enabling platform for next-generation packet communications.

The course does an outstanding job of showing how softswitch technology and applications enable global service providers and carriers to optimize their networks and generate new revenue streams with new services and applications. In other words, the course explores how softswitch technology disrupts incumbent service providers and their vendors. The course helps to identify some of the success and technological challenges of the industry based on the softswitch.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Explain the basics of VoIP
Understand the engineering tools and procedures required for a voice network
Understand existing and emerging standards for VoIP
Explain the concepts of carrier-grade VoIP
Explore Softswitch Technologies
Understand Regulatory Compliance
Explain Softswitch Network Features
Review Subscriber Features Supported by Softswitch
Discuss Softswitch Interworking
Review Softswitch Operations, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting (OAM&P)
Explain performance and voice quality considerations
Explore project planning process of Softswitch
Review successful VoIP deployments for wireline, wireless, and cable operators
Discuss successful and unsuccessful Softswitch deployments (VoIP, ATM and PSTN)
Step through a practical process for managing a Softswitch deployment project
Explore the current and future market trends

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of the PSTN, SS7 and IP is recommended.

Cost: $3999, Duration: 4 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/108/

Advanced Telecom: 109 - Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

SIP, the Session Initiation Protocol, is a signaling protocol for conferencing, telephony, presence, events notification and instant messaging.

It is an application-layer control (signaling) protocol for creating, modifying and terminating sessions with one or more participants. These sessions include Internet multimedia conferences, Internet telephone calls and multimedia distribution. Members in a session can communicate via multicast or via a mesh of unicast relations, or a combination of these. Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) builds on the IP communications foundation by providing a standards-based approach to enabling IP communications with numerous devices and applications.

SIP invitations used to create sessions carry session descriptions which allow participants to agree on a set of compatible media types. SIP supports user mobility by proxying and redirecting requests to the user's current location. Users can register their current location. SIP is not tied to any particular conference control protocol. SIP is designed to be independent of the lower-layer transport protocol and can be extended with additional capabilities. Session controllers promise to enable the same ubiquity, quality, and security for VoIP that the PSTN offers today, only in the more flexible, efficient, and economical manner that IP makes possible.

The SIP fundamentals course provides an overview of SIP, its components, and how it works. It covers data networking principles to telco engineers and signaling principles to IP engineers. It also outlines SIP implementations on the market in the form of single-line gateways, proxy servers, media gateways, Java toolkits, encoders/decoders and session authenticators.

Individuals who wish to develop a basic knowledge of SIP. Essential course for anyone involved in the development and operation of voice or data networks, wireless communications protocol, mobility technologies, and instant messaging.

Objectives:

After successfully completing the course the attendees will:

Understand basics of VoIP
Explore Where, why, and how SIP is used
Comprehend the basics of SIP
Understand the architect and components of SIP
Understand the differences between SIP and H.323
Understand H.323-SIP-SS7 Interworking
Review SIP-T concept and architecture
Understand how to size up and choose from available SIP products

Prerequisites: This is an introductory course with no prerequisites.

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/109/

Advanced Telecom: 110 - Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

The 2-day training course: "Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) Fundamentals" provides in-depth coverage of VoIP and MGCP.

Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) is a protocol used for controlling Voice over IP (VoIP) Gateways from external call control elements. MGCP is the emerging protocol that is receiving wide interest from both the voice and data industries.

MGCP and Megaco / H.248 are control protocols designed to be used between a Media Gateway Controller (MGC) or call agent and a media gateway (MG).

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Explain the basics of MGCP
Review of Session Description Protocol (SDP)
Explore MGCP Commands
Explore MGCP Messages and Parameters
Understand differences and similarities between MGCP and Megaco/H.248

Prerequisites: Professionals and managers who are interested in MGCP

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/110/

Advanced Telecom: 112 - Next Generation Networks (NGN) Training Boot Camp

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This unique course goes beyond all the next generation networks. The NGN boot camp is one of the premier training courses in networking and IT/communications technologies, bringing together industry expert instructors and pioneering participants to explore, discuss and learn about the technologies, business opportunities and new applications for advanced networks.

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $4999, Duration: 5 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/112/

Telecom Core Network: 151 - ATM Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course provides the concepts you need to understand Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) in both practice and potential. This class lays the foundation for ATM by explaining all the basics from formats and headers to virtual circuits and connections. We also explore the evolution to an ATM network from a non-ATM network. You will gain a business perspective on how ATM compares with alternative technologies, review the many interfaces, and examine the protocol. In addition to an ATM overview, specific topics featured in this course include: congestion control, the adaptation layer, carrier services, ATM backbones, IP over ATM, voice and video over ATM, Private Network-to-Network Interface (PNNI), MPLS and ATM standard interfaces.

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/151/

Telecom Core Network: 152 - VoIP Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Explain the basics of telephony and TCP/IP
Understand the engineering tools and procedures required for a voice network and the current technologies leading to the integration of voice and data networks
Explain the basics of Voice over IP (VoIP)
Understand existing and emerging standards for VoIP and network architectures to support VoIP
Understanding Carrier Grade VoIP Technologies
Describe the protocols that support VoIP calls and explain how IP works with the PSTN
Identify some of the challenges VoIP faces in today's networks to demonstrate a good understanding of its capabilities
Explore the latest enabling technologies
Explain Softswicth/MGC, Media Gateways, SIP, Megaco, and MGCP
Voice characteristics, compression standa Mean Opinion Scores (MOS)
Learn about the functional components involved in using gateways to deploy VoIP networks
Explain the concepts of quality of service enforcement techniques
Explain performance and voice quality considerations
Discuss VoIP OSS/BSS
Review transitioning to the All-VoIP PSTN and VoIP Taxation
Explore project planning process of VoIP
Review successful VoIP deployments for wireline, wireless, and cable operators
Discuss successful and unsuccessful VoIP deployments
Step through a practical process for managing a VoIP deployment project
Explore the current and future market trends
Discuss Video Services Over IP

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of telephony and TCP/IP is recommended.

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/152/

Telecom Core Network: 153 - SS7 Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will have a through understanding of:

SS7 (Signaling System 7) Network Architecture
SS7 Protocol Stack
Signaling Network Elements: SSPs, STPs and SCPs
Signaling Network Structures
SS7 Signal Units
Signaling Links
SS7 ProtocolS
Message Transfer Part (MTP) Level 1-3
SCCP, TCAP and ISUP
SS7 in Mobile Networks
MAP, CAMEL and CAP
SS7 in Next-Generation Networks
SS7 and VoIP
SS7 Enabling Products
SS7 Troubleshooting, Configuration and Testing Scenarios

Prerequisites: This is an introductory course with no prerequisites.

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/153/

Telecom Core Network: 154 - MPLS Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

MPLS stands for "Multiprotocol Label Switching". In an MPLS network, incoming packets are assigned a "label" by a "label edge router (LER)". Packets are forwarded along a "label switch path (LSP)" where each "label switch router (LSR)" makes forwarding decisions based solely on the contents of the label. At each hop, the LSR strips off the existing label and applies a new label which tells the next hop how to forward the packet.

Label Switch Paths (LSPs) are established by network operators for a variety of purposes, such as to guarantee a certain level of performance, to route around network congestion, or to create IP tunnels for network-based virtual private networks. In many ways, LSPs are no different than circuit-switched paths in ATM or Frame Relay networks, except that they are not dependent on a particular Layer 2 technology.

An LSP can be established that crosses multiple Layer 2 transports such as ATM, Frame Relay or Ethernet. Thus, one of the true promises of MPLS is the ability to create end-to-end circuits, with specific performance characteristics, across any type of transport medium, eliminating the need for overlay networks or Layer 2 only control mechanisms

Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) is one of the central elements of next generation networks. It provides an IP-compatible, QoS-capable infrastructure that enables the convergence of voice, IP, ATM, Ethernet, and Frame Relay onto the same backbone network. MPLS can combine the intelligence and salability of routing with the reliability and manageability of traditional carrier networks. It is the key to scalable virtual private networks (VPNs) and end-to-end quality of service (QoS).

This course provides an in-depth study of MPLS technology, including MPLS theory and configuration, network design issues, case studies, operations, VPN, Traffic Engineering and GMPLS (Generalized MPLS).

Objectives:

After successfully completing this course, attendees will:

List the features, functions and benefits of MPLS
Identify suitable applications for MPLS
Describe the underlying concepts of MPLS
Describe the frame-mode MPLS and cell-mode MPLS
Describe the concept of MPLS labels, label stack and different label formats
Describe the label distribution process between LSRs
Describe the loop detection and prevention mechanisms in MPLS
Explore the future trends of MPLS

Prerequisites: General understanding of data networking concepts is recommended

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/154/

Telecom Core Network: 155 - VPN Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

A VPN is a communications environment in which access is controlled to permit peer connections only within a defined community of interest, and is constructed though some form of partitioning of a common underlying communications medium, where this underlying communications medium provides services to the network on a non-exclusive basis.

Virtual private networks have become an essential part of today's business networks, as they provide a cost-effective means of assuring private internal and external communications over the shared Internet infrastructure. Virtual Private Networks: Technologies and Solutions is a comprehensive, practical guide to VPNs.

VPN Fundamentals includes VPN concepts and architectures,an in-depth examination of advanced features and functions such as tunneling, authentication, access control, VPN gateways, VPN clients, and VPN network and service management.

This course presents the various technology components, concrete solutions, and best practices you need to deploy and manage a highly successful VPN.

Objectives:

After completing this course, attendees will be able to:

Understand IPsec, featuring the Authentication Header, Encapsulating Security Payload, Internet Key
Exchange, and implementation details
Understand PPTP, L2F, L2TP, and MPLS as VPN tunneling protocols
Review Two-party and three-party authentication, including RADIUS and Kerberos
Explore Public key infrastructure (PKI) concept and its integration into VPN solutions
Understand Access control policies, mechanisms, and management, and their application to VPNs
Review VPN gateway functions, including site-to-site intranet, remote access, and extranet
Review Gateway configuration, provisioning, monitoring, and accounting
Explore Gateway interaction with firewalls and routers
Understand VPN client implementation issues, including interaction with operating systems
Understand Client operation issues, including working with NAT, DNS, and link MTU limits
Explore VPN service and network management architectures and tunnel and security management
Review successful VPN deployments
Discuss successful and unsuccessful VPN deployments
Step through a practical process for managing a VPN deployment project
Explore the current and future market trends

Prerequisites: Basic Knowledge of TCP/IP and Networkin

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/155/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 201 - The Telecommunications Management Network (TMN) Fundamentals (Level I)

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course provides an overview of Telecommunications Management Network (TMN) standards including principles, architectures, information modeling techniques, protocols, management services, and functions. Describes OSI systems management concepts and CORBA, the relationship between the two, since they are the foundations for TMN implementation.

This course provides a summary of TMN implementation issues including TMN/TMF/NGOSS/TOM/eTOM/ANSI/ETSI/3GPP/T1M1/ECIC/OBF/Telcordia, applicability of NMS/OSS platforms and productivity tools, and outlook to the future of TMN including influences from other emerging concepts such as COBRA, Java, XML, and TINA-C.

Objectives:

This course provides you with a comprehensive foundation of TMN

Introduction To Service And Network Management Principles, and Techniques
Introduction To TMN Principles, Layers, Interfaces, Techniques, and Benefits
Introduction To OSI and CORBA Principles, Techniques, Benefits
Introduction To OSI System Management Communications: CMISE/CMIP/ROSE
Introduction To CORBA
Introduction To TMN Physical Architecture
Introduction To TMN Functional Architecture
and more....

Prerequisites: General telecom concepts

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/201/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 202 - Advanced TMN (Level II)

2007-09-07T07:24:12+00:00

This course will benefit all individuals involved in TMN Implementation and Deployment, including TMN Applications Managers, Developers and Testers.

Objectives:

MIB Architecture And Design
TMN Applications Development
Overview Of Latest Technologies For TMN Implementation And Deployment
Using ASN.1/GDMO and CORBA Toolkits
Next Generation OSS Development
An Overview Of The International Standard Bodies Involved In The TMN Effort
An Overview Of The Techniques, Tools, Products Associated With TMN
An Overview Of TMN Migration IssuesÃ‚Â· An Overview Of TMN And CORBA Integration
Roles Of CORBA Standards In TMN Implementation
Overview Of Migration Strategies To Move From Legacy Service And
Network Management OSS To TMN Compliant OSS TMN++ API Overview
and more..

Prerequisites: We recommend that you take TMN Level I course prior to this course or having equivalent knowledge of TMN to take advantage of this course.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/202/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 203 - Network Operations and Maintenance (O&M)

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Cost: $2199, Duration: 3 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/203/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 205 - Practical Mobile Networks O & M

2007-09-07T07:19:57+00:00

Cost: $2199, Duration: 3 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/205/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 206 - SNMPv3 Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course introduces the fundamentals of network management, SNMP, SNMPv2, SNMPv3 and RMON 1, and RMON 2. It details the technology fundamentals of SNMP, SNMPv2, SNMPv3, and RMON 1 and 2 by explaining what's behind this family of popular networking standards.

Objectives: After completing this course, the attendees will be able to:
Specify the motivation for SNMPv3 protocol
Discuss the status of SNMPv3, related standards and key players
Sketch SNMPv3 architecture and components
Discuss key features of SNMPv3 such as Authentication, Privacy Services and Access Control
List key concepts and operations of SNMPv3
Devise a strategy for deploying SNMPv3
Examine the key differences between SNMPv1, 2 and 3 technologies

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of network management

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/206/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 207 - BSS/OSS Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course introduces the fundamentals of Business Support Systems (BSS) and Operation Support Systems (OSS), the information technology infrastructure that gives carriers and service providers the ability to create, deploy, manage, and maintain network-based services and applications. This course covers the details of BSS/OSS for current and next generation applications, services and networks.

Objectives:

This course provides attendees with a comprehensive business and technical foundation in BSS and OSS . Upon completion of this course, the participants will:

Understand what OSS and BSS are
Explore OSS/BSS requirements for service providers
Understand what different solutions can be used to enable service providers to maximize their profit, minimizing their costs and creating and managing their services and networks smoothly, and the benefits and limitations of each solution.
Understand what automated and optimized end-to-end telco processes look like and how they could be implemented

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $2,499, Duration: 4 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/207/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 209 - CALEA Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) is about access, not authority. CALEA does not expand Law Enforcement's fundamental statutory authority to conduct electronic surveillance. It simply seeks to ensure that after Law Enforcement obtains the appropriate legal authority, telecommunications carriers will have the necessary capability, and sufficient capacity, to assist Law Enforcement regardless of their specific systems or services.

The objective of CALEA implementation is to preserve Law Enforcement's ability to conduct lawfully-authorized electronic surveillance while preserving public safety, the public's right to privacy, and the telecommunications industry's competitiveness. CALEA implementation responsibilities are delegated to the Federal Bureau of Investigation by the Attorney General at 28 C.F.R. § 0.85(o).

Prerequisites: Telecom background and a general knowledge of PSTN.

Cost: Call for Details, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/209/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 210 - Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This two-day course provides a solid grounding in the fundamental principles of Enterprise Application Integration (EAI). The course offers a wide-ranging perspective on the challenges facing EAI, as well as the strategies and technologies that can help it succeed. It presents an unbiased overview of the different technologies, architectures, and approaches available for enterprise application integration (EAI) implementation, offering pros and cons, clear explanations of concepts, and guidance on how to choose the best EAI strategy your organization.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Understand the business and application integration
Understand enterprise integration
Learn all about middleware, EAI and Web services
Review EAI architecture and interoperability of legacy, stovepipe, COTS, client-server and modern technology applications
Review the implementation technologies, including CORBA/MDA, EJB/J2EE, DCOM/.NET and Web services
Understand how EAI can be used to seamlessly to integrate back-end applications and Web
Explore project planning process of EAI
Review successful EAI deployments
Step through a practical process for managing a EAI project

Prerequisites: None.

Cost: $1999, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/210/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 212 - NGOSS/eTOM/SID Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This training provides attendees with an introduction to the TeleManagement Forum's the New Generation Operations Systems and Software program (NGOSS), enhanced Telecom Operations Map (eTOM), and Shared Information and Data Model (SID).

Objectives:

TM Forum Strategic Direction
The NGOSS Business Process Map
The Service-Oriented Approach to System Design and Development of NGOSS
Enhanced Telecom Operations Map (eTOM)
Neutral Reference Points: internal process reengineering needs, partnerships, alliances, and general working agreements with other providers
The NGOSS Information Model
Shared Information and Data Model (SID)
SID business-oriented perspective of the information and data
Enterprise Architecture using the eTOM and SID
Integrating the eTOM and SID
eTOM and SID/SIM in real world projects UML Class Models
The NGOSS Architecture Guidelines
Technology Neutral Architecture (TNA) and Contract Interface
The NGOSS Conformance Criteria
Compliance Tests

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/212/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 213 - OSS/J Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Cost: $1999, Duration: 3 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/213/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 214 - Open Services Architecture (OSA)/Parlay Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

The OSA (Open Services Architecture) / Parlay APIs allow the Internet service model to be introduced into the telecom networks. Parlay is an open multi-vendor consortium formed to develop open technology independent APIs enabling ISVs, network device vendors, software developers, service providers, ASPs and enterprises to create applications that will run across multiple carrier networks.

This course provides an introduction to OSA/Parlay and related open network APIs. It introduces the drivers towards such APIs and their relationships, provides an overview of the API structure and functionalities, and explains the their realisation in different network environments.

Parlay/OSA concept, market trends and requirements, who is using Parlay, what they are using Parlay for, and how it is deployed are discussed.

Objectives:

Open network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) from 3GPP (OSA), Parlay and the Java APIs for integrated Networks (JAIN)
What is Open Service Architecture (OSA)?
What is Virtual Home Environment (VHE)?
The OSA Applications
The OSA Framework
Service Capability Servers (SCSs)
What is Parlay?
What is JAIN?
Telecommunication Information Networking Architecture (TINA) framework
3GPP Customized Applications for Mobile enhanced Logic (CAMEL)
Parlay enabled business models
What is the Parlay API?
How does Parlay relate to other APIs (3GPP OSA, ETSI, JAIN)
Enabling IT Middleware technologies (CORBA, Java, web services, etc.)
Parlay relation to other standards (IN, CAMEL, OMA, etc.)
Service Architectures - API Structure (Framework vs. Service Interfaces)
Detailed explanation of the API (Framework Interfaces)
Detailed explanation of the API (Service Interfaces)
Parlay future roadmap Parlay players and products
Parlay service examples
Parlay deployment issues
Migration to Parlay
Parlay introduction strategies
Reuse of Parlay on top emerging networks, such as 3GPP IMS
Mapping of Parlay to the underlying network infrastructure (IN, CAMEL, 3GPP IMS)
Comparison of Parlay to other specific service environments (CAMEL, SIP AS, etc.)

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $2999, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/214/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 217 - OSS-J Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

The OSS through Java Initiative ("OSS" stands for "Operations Support Systems") course provides an overview of Java Technology-based APIs to jump-start the implementation of end-to-end services on next-generation wireless networks, and leverage the convergence of telecommunications and Internet-based solutions.

Objectives:

Upon completing the course, the attendees will have a good understanding on:

Overview of the OSS/J Initiative
J2EE Based OSS Integration
Challenges in OSS/J Adoption

Prerequisites: General telecom and OSS concepts

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/217/

OSS: Operations Support Systems: 1502 - Advanced Data Mining

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Advanced data mining presents data mining processes at a functional level. Attendees will participate in demonstrations and hands-on exercises. This course includes 5 hands-on application labs, 3 workshop and 4 case studies (including fraud and CRM)

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will:

Have a thorough understanding of data mining process and implementation
Explore data visualization
Explore various data mining methods and algorithms
Understand advanced model building techniques

Prerequisites: Data Mining Fundamentals or equvalent is recommended

Cost: $1990, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/1502/

Transmission & Transport: 401 - ATM Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/401/

Transmission & Transport: 402 - SONET/SDH/DWDM Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course provides an overview of the SONET/SDH and /DWDM networking elements, and their technologies, required to build evolving transport networks. It provides you with a comprehensive business and technical foundation in optical networks, services and applications development.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the attendees will be able to:

Understand SONET/SDH Technology
Understand SONET/SDH Transmission Hierarchy
Explore SONET/SDH Architectures & Services
Understand Digital Signal Synchronization
Understand SONET/SDH Network Elements
Develope SONEt/SDH network architecture and configuration using Terminal Multiplexe, Regenerator, Add/Drop Multiplexer (ADMs), Digital Cross-Connects and Digital Loop Carrier
Understand Protection Switching

Prerequisites: This is an introductory course with no prerequisites.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/402/

Transmission & Transport: 403 - Frame Relay Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course provides an overview of the concepts and features of Frame Relay technology, applications and services. This course will give you a good understanding of the Frame Relay environment and how it fits into today's networking requirements.

Objectives:

Review basics of data communications to include the OSI- Open Systems Interconnect Layers.
LAN/WAN technologies, internetworking; historical perspective of WAN networking solutions.
Comparing frame relay to X.25.
Why frame relay has been so successful
The basic components of a frame relay network, describes benefits and limitations of the technology, and compares frame relay to other networking technologies in use today .Overview of the equipment it uses to provide services to customers, and Frame Relay interoperability with other protocols.
and more ...

Prerequisites: A fundamental understanding of communications is preferred.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/403/

Transmission & Transport: 412 - T1/T3 Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Understand how to select, integrate, and configure T1 and T3 services. Explore tariffs and service options before making a purchase decision, and learn about frame formats and how data is transmitted over T1/T3. Understand the marketplace and vendor choices. Master the fundamentals of T1, T3, and SONET.

Objectives:

Understand fractional T1 applications, implementation and operation and evaluate T1 voice and data interface options, applications and performance criteria.

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/412/

Telco Business Analysis: 800 - Introduction to Telecom Business Trends and Analysis

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

The course provides strategic analysis of key regulatory, technical, and financial trends impacting the established and new entrant service providers. It analyzes the technology trends underlying many of strategies and the principles the executives are applying as they attempt to build new businesses .A hands-on, applications-based workshop for analytically oriented planners and managers. Drawing heavily on examples and recent forecasts from the telecom industry, this seminar provides the participant with an excellent overview of trends in the telecom industry.

Objectives:

Telecom Business Trends and Analysis graduates understand:

Business & Technology Strategy Analysis in Communications
Emerging Telecom Markets and Technologies for Multimedia, Data and Voice (including both wireline and wireless)
A broad perspective on changes affecting all aspects of telecommunications
Service Portfolio and Strategy
Sustainable Competitive Advantages
Near-Term and Long-Term Vulnerabilities
Core Business Strategy and Key Alliances
Business and Operation Support Systems (OSS/BSS)
Telecom Business Processes Global Outsourcing
Role of Executives, Financial Standing, Core Technologies, Target Markets/Geographic and Markets Served

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/800/

Telco Business Analysis: 801 - U.S. Telecommunication Regulation Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

As in many other industries, regulators of the telecommunications industry have aimed to bring affordable products and services to the general public, while at the same time allowing participating companies to make adequate profits.

Over the last few years, there has been a step change in digital communications, which have had a dramatic effect on the way people live their lives and conduct business. Broadband technologies are becoming the base upon which people and IT systems are enabled to communicate electronically ubiquitously, rapidly and cheaply, resulting in a high level of innovation and a wide range of economic and social benefits.

Regulation is fundamental to the realization of the networked economy, as it plays a central role in setting a vision for the evolution of the telecoms market including, crucially, the types of market structure that will emerge. This is particularly the case with broadband telecoms, as first, in these early stages of deployment, the market needs structures that encourage the widest availability of cheap broadband as rapidly as possible, and second, market structures determine the extent of innovation within the telecoms industry itself, for example in applications and services, a key ingredient in achieving the networked economy.

As the EU and USA consider new regulatory approaches to electronic communications, this course explains what the new legislation means for the evolution of the telecoms industry, both now and in the future. The course aims to question some aspects of conventional regulatory approaches, on the grounds that they risk losing some of the full benefits of the networked economy, and considers the big regulatory challenges that lie ahead.

The course makes some important contributions in the area of our economic understanding of the empirical results of U.S. and global telecommunications markets.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the attendees will have a good understanding of:

Telecom Act of 1996
Role of ILECs/IXCs/Wireless Operators/Cable MSOs/CLECs
Broadcasting and Cable Regulations
Digital Terrestrial Television Regulations
Interconnection Issues
Internet Regulations
Local Loop Unbundling Regulations
VoIP Regulations
What the economic benefits of the networked economy are
What the regulators' role is in developing market structures that ensure the full benefits of broadband are delivered
What the key aims of regulation in the networked economy are
How well suited new regulation in the EU and the USA is to supporting the necessary broadband market structures and to achieving innovation in infrastructure, services and applications
What the new legislation mean for the longer-term development of the networked economy
What issues will future regulatory reviews need to address

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/801/

Telco Business Analysis: 802 - International Telecommunication Regulation Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/802/

Telco Business Analysis: 804 - CALEA Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Prerequisites: Telecom background and a general knowledge of PSTN.

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/804/

Telco Business Analysis: 806 - Telecommunications Deregulation Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course provides a typology that maps social goals concerning marketplace activities to the regulatory interventions, if any, necessary to accomplish those goals, focusing on universal service policies. There is general agreement that, at a minimum, the fundamental goal of universal service in the United States is access for all Americans to basic analog voice-grade service at affordable rates.

Objectives:

Global telecom markets - Exploring new opportunities
Recognize the importance of telecom deregulation in different part of the world
How do service providers compete? What are the factors?
Liberating the Internet
Overview of Telecommunications Act of 1996
Understand the role and globalization in the telecom domain
Merger and Acquisitions (M&A) in telecom
and more

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/806/

Telecom Billing: 2090 - Telecom Billing Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course is the guide to telecommunications billing. The outline encompasses the entire end-to-end billing processes, with major focus on the interfaces with OSSs, BSS, network management, finance, marketing, pricing and customer support.

Objectives:

Overview of the modern telecommunications industry
Industry trends in software, hardware and services
Challenges facing new entrants
How the perception of the billing system is changing
Examples & illustrations of various types of call completion and how usage data is captured

Prerequisites: This is an introductory course with no prerequisites.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/2090/

Telecom Billing: 2200 - IP Billing Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Converged telecommunication billing services stand on the verge of radical change. The old rules of circuit switched networks do not apply in the Internet Protocol (IP) world. With the advent of more complex types of applications and services, the usage details required to bill activity must therefore be more dynamic.

Objectives:

This course looks into the question of which methods to use in managing and exchanging those measures and uncovers the issues, challenges and opportunities burgeoning IP services bring to our existing billing systems.

Prerequisites: The students should have some knowledge of the end-to-end billing process.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/2200/

Telecom Billing: 2201 - Interconnect Billing Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

The end of traditional monopolies and the explosive growth in the number of carriers means that Interconnect billing is beginning to supplant the old, inflexible and costly Accounting Rate System. For carriers new and old alike, Interconnect is a crucially important element of the revenue stream. This expert 2-day seminar gives a real insider's view of how to bill this, one of the fastest growing segments of the market.

Objectives:

Grasp the principles of Interconnect and its billing
Differentiate the various Interconnect billing models
Identify the main Interconnect call scenarios

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/2201/

Telecom Billing: 2202 - GPRS and UMTS Billing Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

GPRS and UMTS IP-based billing is derived from Internet usage records (IURs), which are similar to the call detail records (CDRs) of circuit switched billing. The IUR utilizes fields and functions from the traditional CDR and extends it to monitor a broader range of parameters encompassing:

Session length,
Packet,
Transaction,
Service level, or
CPU usage.

This course covers the fundamentals of IP billing applied to GPRS, EDGE and UMTS.

Objectives:

Upon compeletion of this course, the attendees will have a good understanding of:

GPRS, EDGE and UMTS billing and customer care
GPRS, EDGE and UMTS billing process
GPRS, EDGE and UMTS billing functions and architecture
GPRS, EDGE and UMTS customer relationship management (CRM)
GPRS, EDGE and UMTS Billing standards
Exmple GPRS, EDGE and UMTS billing systems
The future of GPRS, EDGE and UMTS billing and customer care

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/2202/

Telecom Billing: 2203 - Revenue Assurance Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

We examine the root causes of billing errors and their potential impact. Tried and tested techniques are described for assessing current performance levels, setting appropriate performance targets, and managing the technology and business processes to achieve an optimal level of revenue assurance. The business case for implementing and maintaining a revenue assurance function is examined and examples of current regulation and the obligations placed on operators are described. In sessions, leaders will combine formal classroom presentation with case studies and attendee involvement through TONEX Roadmaps ®. Participants will walk away with a series of tangible mindset to immediately apply optimized Revenue Assurance implementation strategies.

Objectives:

To learn approaches to Revenue Assurance implementation including methodology and process
To learn how to optimize end-to-end Revenue Assurance strategies
To learn how to outwit fraud by subscribers and distributors
To discover the importance of cost-effective product definition and service provisioning
To understand how the mediation system can be helpful as a revenue assurance tool
To understand the impact of copyright issues
and more ....

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $2999, Duration: 3 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/2203/

Telecom Billing: 2205 - Billing Mediation Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

In a telecommunications network environment, various Network Elements like telephone switches encode and store accounting data, known as Call Detail Records (CDRs), in different formats. The mediation Platforms collect this data, converts it into a normalized output format, and then distributes it to third-party applications such as billing, traffic analysis, fraud management systems etc.

These platform enable service providers to tie in multiple types of network elements into a homogenous architecture. It can handle multiple switches with wide variety of network interface options. It is scalable, open, flexible and highly manageable and is available as a simple low-cost platform to high-end high-availability clustering platform.

This course is the guide to telecommunications billing mediation. The outline encompasses the entire billing mediation processes end-to-end, with major focus on the interfaces with OSSs, BSS, network management, and CRM.

Prerequisites: This is an introductory course with no prerequisites.

Cost: $1599, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/2205/

Telecom Billing: 2206 - Telecom Fraud Management

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

"Telecommunications fraud is one of the largest causes of revenue loss for service providers," said Mr. Idelson. "With the advent of new services such as 2.5G, 3G and VoIP, and as telecom fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, this problem will only become compounded. To combat this, service providers will need advanced systems that can detect all types of fraud. Failure to do so may result in substantial revenue loss, and no operator can afford that today."

Objectives:

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $2999, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/2206/

Optical Networking: 4010 - Synchronization Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Timing and synchronization are critical in converging IP and legacy SONET/SDH/ATM/TDM networks. This course provides a technical overview of the synchronization and introduces several key concepts in network synchronization.

In the Synchronization Fundamentals course, the underlying principles are reviewed along with common solutions and best practices. Our newly upgraded synchronization series includes examples, implementation and tradeoffs. Hours of real-life case studies are used to demonstrate key concepts. This course provides the rock-solid foundation of synchronization.

The course addresses the essential drivers of a synchronous network and the fundamental mechanisms and techniques that are invoked to understand, design, and operate a synchronous network. The "building blocks" of principles and best practices of synchronization in the telecom network are discussed in details.

Objectives:

This course provides you with a comprehensive foundation in synchronization. After completing this course, students will be able to:

Understand Synchronous Networks
Review Fundamentals of Synchronization
Understand Voice and Data Synchronization Needs
Explore Synchronization Needs in Wireline and Wireless Networks
Explore Convergence of Data and Voice Networks
Describe Buffers, Slips, and Pointers
Review Synchronous Aspects of SONET/SDH
Review Synchronous Aspects of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and VoIP

Prerequisites: Basic principles of SONET/SDH/ATM transmission systems.

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/4010/

Optical Networking: 4011 - Wireline Synchronization

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

Timing and synchronization are critical in the telecom networks such as PSTN, SONET/SDH, DWDM, ATM, and VoIP. This course provides a technical overview of the synchronization.

Objectives:

This course provides you with a comprehensive foundation in wireline synchronization

Prerequisites: Course 4010 (Synchronization Fundamentals) or equivalent knowledge is recommended.

Cost: $999, Duration: 1 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/4011/

Optical Networking: 4020 - SONET/SDH and DWDM Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course provides an overview of the SONET/SDH and DWDM network architecture, networking elements and components, and technologies, required to build evolving transport networks. The course is presented at a level suitable for individuals comfortable with basic telecom and transport networks concepts who want to gain familiarity with all aspects of SONET/SDH and DWDM networks. The student will gain a good understanding of architecture, services and applications commonly deployed in SONET/SDH and DWDM networks. This course is completed with a view of current optical networking solutions.Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the attendees will be able to:

Understand SONET/SDH Technology
Understand SONET/SDH Transmission Hierarchy
Explore SONET/SDH Architectures & Services
Understand Digital Signal Synchronization
Understand SONET/SDH Network Elements
Develop SONEt/SDH network architecture and configuration using Terminal Multiplexe, Regenerator, Add/Drop Multiplexer (ADMs), Digital Cross-Connects and Digital Loop Carrier
Understand Protection Switching
Understand the basics of DWDM
Explain basic DWDM Network Designs and Engineering
Learn how to utilize different parameters in DWDM networks and optical systems

Prerequisites: This is an introductory course with no prerequisites.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/4020/

Optical Networking: 4021 - DWDM Fundamentals

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course provides an overview of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM).

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Understand the basics of optical communications
Understand the basics of DWDM
Explain basic DWDM Network Designs and Engineering
Identify various optical communication principles as well as communication methodologies in an optical fiber
Learn how to analyze optical links based on power budget
Classify and design DWDM networks based on size and performance
Understand and basic design nodal architectures for different classification of DWDM networks
Learn how to utilize different parameters in DWDM networks and optical systems

Cost: $1499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/4021/

Optical Networking: 4030 - Advanced SONET/SDH

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course provides advanced SONET/SDH and DWDM topics.

Objectives:

This course provides you with a comprehensive technical details in SONET/SDH and DWDM. Upon completion of this course, the attendees will be able to:

Understand Digital Voice and Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH)
Understand Transmission Hierarchies
Understand Digital Network Synchronization
Explore Benefits and Features of SONET/SDH
Compare and Contrast STS-1 SPE and AU-3
Understand Automatic Protection Switching (APS)
Understand Add/Drop Multiplexers (ADMs)
Understand Digital Cross-Connects (DCCs)
Explore the evolution of Timing and Synchronization
Understand SDH and Tributary Multiplexing

Prerequisites: SONET/SDH/DWDM Fundamentals is recommended

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/4030/

Optical Networking: 4040 - Advanced DWDM

2008-05-10T01:26:30+00:00

This course provides an advanced technical overview of DWDM and optical networking concepts One of the major issues in the networking industry today is tremendous demand for more and more bandwidth. With the development of optical networks and the use of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology, a new and probably, a very crucial milestone is being reached in network evolution.

In this course we will discuss various advanced concepts that are integral to the development of the All-Optical Network. Various new technologies available in a DWDM system will be introduced. Issues such as Network Design, Network Control and Network Management will also be discussed.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Understand advanced optical communications topics
Explain advanced DWDM Network Designs and Engineering
Design and evaluate optical components in a DWDM network
Learn about the effects of noise in signal propagation, especially from OSNR and BER perspectives
Design optical amplifier-based links
Learn how to design optical links based on power budget, dispersion and non-linearties Design optical links based on OSNR
Classify and design DWDM networks based on size and performance
Learn how to test and measure different parameters in DWDM networks and optical systems

Prerequisites: This is an advanced program covering all the details of DWDM components and networks. Course 402, 404 or similar courses are recommended.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/4040/

Optical Networking: 4050 - Optical Networking Fundamentals

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This course provides a technical overview of optical networking. It gives students a solid understanding of optical networking field principles and practice.

Underlying principles are reviewed along with common optical solutions and practices. Our newly upgraded Optical Networking Series includes Examples, Implementation and Trade-offs. It explains and provides practical tips on how to design and implement Networks for Optimum Performance. Hours of Real-life case studies are used to demonstrate key concepts. The optical networking seminar provide the Rock-Solid foundation of optical systems. We present and explain SONET/SDH and DWDM implementation.

Objectives:

This course provides you with a comprehensive business and technical foundation in optical networking and its services and applications development.

Prerequisites: This is an introductory course. Students are expected to be familiar with basic principles of transmission systems.

Cost: $1,499, Duration: 2 Day(s)

For detailed information: http://www.tonex.com/Courses/4050/