Centralized network intelligence vs. decentralized network intelligence
Josef Ferchenbauer · 2000
Often operators and vendors have to decide whether a new service shall be introduced into the network via centralized or decentralized service logic. This paper shows the points that have to be considered in such cases. It works out the advantages and disadvantages of a centralized and decentralized network intelligence approach on an example. As an example an existing service, the private line service offered via an ATM network, is taken. The example is used to picture and verify the results, but the results are universally applicable. In cases where they are not it is stated explicitly.