Intelligent Network (IN) and Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN)

Recommendations/Standards

1. See section on "ITU-T Q-Series Recommendations" for ITU-T recommendations on the Intelligent Network, including:

            Q.1200: Q.120x recommendations structure
            Q.1201: Principles of IN architecture (= I.312)
            Q.1202: Service plane architecture (= I.328)
            Q.1203: Global functional plane architecture (= I.329)
            Q.1204: Distributed functional plane architecture
            Q.1205: Physical plane architecture
            Q.1208: General aspects of IN application protocol
            Q.1210: Q.121x recommendations structure
            Q.1211: Introduction to CS-1
            Q.1213: Global functional plane for CS-1
            Q.1214: Distributed functional plane for CS-1
            Q.1215: Physical plane for CS-1
            Q.1218: Interface Recommendation for CS-1
            Q.1219: User's Guide for CS-1
            Q.1220: Q.122x recommendations structure
            Q.1221: Introduction to CS-2
            Q.1223: Global functional plane for CS-2
            Q.1224: Distributed functional plane for CS-2
            Q.1225: Physical plane for CS-2
            Q.1228: Interface Recommendation for CS-2
            Q.1229: User's Guide for CS-2
            Q.1290: Glossary of terms
   

2. See section on "Telcordia Technologies (formerly Bellcore) Documents" for Bellcore documents on the Advanced Intelligent Network, including:

            TR-NWT-001127: AIN Adjunct
            GR-1129-CORE:  Switch-Intelligent Peripheral Interface (IPI)
            GR-1280-CORE:  AIN SCP
            GR-1298-CORE:  AIN Switching Systems
            GR-1299-CORE:  AIN Switch-SCP/Adjunct Interface
            GR-2802-CORE:  AIN 0.X Generic Requirements
   

Books

1. Intelligent Broadband Networks; edited by Iakovos Venieris and Heinrich Hussmann; John Wiley & Sons, 1998.
    
2. The Intelligent Network: Customizing Telecommunication Networks and Services; Uyless Black; Prentice Hall, 1998.
    
3. The Intelligent Network Standards: Their Application to Services; Igor Faynberg, Lawerence R. Gabuzda, Marc P. Kaplan, and Nitin J. Shah; McGraw-Hill, 1997; ISBN 0-07-021422-0.
    
4. Intelligent Networks; Jan Thorner; Artech House, 1994.
    
5. ISDN and SS7: Architectures for Digital Signaling Networks; Uyless Black; Prentice Hall, 1997 (Chapter 15: Intelligent Networks").

Periodical Articles and Conference Papers

1. "Introducing the Intelligent Network", Bellcore Exchange Jul/Aug 1986 pgs 3-7.
    
2. "Intelligent Network/2", NCF'86 pgs 945-951.
    
3. "Common Channel Signaling: Keystone of the Intelligent Network", GTC'86 paper 50.1.
    
4. "Intelligent Network/2: The Architecture, The Technical Challenges, The Opportunities", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 8-11, 63.
    
5. "Working With the Industry to Shape Intelligent Network Requirements", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 12-15.
    
6. "Intelligent Network: A Distributed System", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 16-20, 63.
    
7. "Management of the Intelligent Network", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 21-24.
    
8. "Impact of the Intelligent Network on the Capacity of Network Elements", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 25-30.
    
9. "Designing Service-Independent Capabilities for Intelligent Networks", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 31-41.
    
10. "Methods of Addressing the Interactions of Intelligent Network Services With Embedded Switch Services", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 42-46, 70.
     
11. "Intelligent Network Feature Transaction Interface", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 47-52.
     
12. "Service Creation: A Telephone Company Perspective", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 53-58.
     
13. "Intelligent Network Evolution Issues", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 59-63.
     
14. "The Intelligent Network and Forward-Looking Technology", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 64-69.
     
15. "Intelligent Network/2", TNAE 21:1 Jan 1987 pgs 66-75.
     
16. "Intelligent Network/2: A Network Architecture Concept for the 1990s", ISS'87 paper A12.1.
     
17. "Intelligent Network/2: - The Architecture, - The Technical Challenges, - The Opportunities", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 8-11, 63.
     
18. "Working With the Industry to Shape Intelligent Network Requirements", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 12-15.
     
19. "Intelligent Network: A Distributed System", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 16-20, 63.
     
20. "Management of the Intelligent Network", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 21-24.
     
21. "Impact of the Intelligent Network on the Capacity of Network Elements", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 25-30.
     
22. "Designing Service-Independent Capabilities for Intelligent Networks", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 31-41.
     
23. "Methods of Addressing the Interactions of Intelligent Network Services With Embedded Switch Services", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 42-46, 70.
     
24. "Intelligent Network Feature Transaction Interface", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 47-52.
     
25. "Service Creation: a Telephone Company Perspective", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 53-58.
     
26. "Intelligent Network Evolution Issues", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 59-63.
     
27. "The Intelligent Network and Forward-Looking Technology", ICM 26:12 Dec 1988 pgs 64-68.
     
28. "Architecture for Intelligent Networks", ER 66:1 1989 pgs 13-22.
     
29. "BOCs Tighten Plans for Network Overhaul", BCR 19:7 Jul 1989 pgs 38-41.
     
30. "CCITT No. 7 Network as the Basis for Advanced Public Network Services", EC 63:4 1989 pgs 306-313.
     
31. "General Characteristics of Intelligent Networks", EC 63:4 1989 pgs 314-320.
     
32. "Intelligent Network Products", EC 63:4 1989 pgs 321-330.
     
33. "Services Offered by Intelligent Networks", EC 63:4 1989 pgs 331-336.
     
34. "Implementation of the Intelligent Network in France", EC 63:4 1989 pgs 337-344.
     
35. "Intelligent Network Software Factory for Service Creation and Modification", EC 63:4 1989 pgs 345-355.
     
36. "ISDN Professional Service", EC 63:4 1989 pgs 366-373.
     
37. "Ameritech Plans 1991 AIN Launch", Telephony 217:16 Oct 9 1989 pgs 9, 12.
     
38. "Intelligent Networks: A Modular Approach", Telephony 217:18 Oct 23 1989 pgs 48-51.
     
39. "Intelligent Network Advances New Schedule", Telephony 217:23B Nov 1989 Telephony's Transmission Special pgs 34-37.
     
40. "The Long Road to SS7 and the Intelligent Network", BCR 19:12 Dec 1989 pgs 42-44.
     
41. "Service Script Interpreter: An Advanced Intelligent Network Platform", ER 67:1 1990 pgs 12-22.
     
42. "A Service Management System for the Intelligent Network", ER 67:1 1990 pgs 32-42.
     
43. "Mix 'Em Both Together and What Da Ya Get?", TE&M 94:5 Mar 1 1990 pgs 50-54.
     
44. "What Does the Corporate World Want from the Intelligent Network?", Telephony 219:13 Sep 17 1990 pgs 34-38.
     
45. "A Marriage in the Intelligent Network", TE&M 94:22 Nov 15 1990 pgs 35-38.
     
46. "The Intelligent Network - Changing the Face of Telecommunications", ICM 29:1 Jan 1991 pgs 7-20.
     
47. "The Intelligent Network - Changing the Face of Telecommunications", PIEEE 79:1 Jan 1991 pgs 7-20.
     
48. "Intelligent Networks: Dedicated to Services", EC 65:1 1991 pgs 38-43.
     
49. "Who Builds It? Who Pays For It? Who Needs It?", TE&M 95:1 Jan 1 1991 pgs 64-67.
     
50. "The Pathway to Freedom", Telephony 220:15 Apr 15 1991 pgs 30-36.
     
51. "Intelligent Network Directions", ATTJ 70:3-4 Summer 1991 pgs 2-10.
     
52. "The Evolution of Global Intelligent Network Architecture", ATTJ 70:3-4 Summer 1991 pgs 11-25.
     
53. "Intelligent Network Platforms in the U.S.", ATTJ 70:3-4 Summer 1991 pgs 26-43.
     
54. "International Applications of AT&T's Intelligent Network Platforms", ATTJ 70:3-4 Summer 1991 pgs 44-57.
     
55. "Service Creation Technologies for the Intelligent Network", ATTJ 70:3-4 Summer 1991 pgs 58-71.
     
56. "The AT&T Service Circuit Node: A New Element For Providing Intelligent Network Services", ATTJ 70:3-4 Summer 1991 pgs 72-84.
     
57. "Intelligent Network OAM&P Capabilities and Evolutions for Network Elements", ATTJ 70:3-4 Summer 1991 pgs 85-98.
     
58. "Service Net-2000: An Intelligent Network Evolution", ATTJ 70:3-4 Summer 1991 pgs 99-110.
     
59. "What's the Aim of the AIN?", TE&M 95:16 Aug 15 1991 pgs 35-36.
     
60. "Specialized Services in An Instant", TE&M 95:16 Aug 15 1991 pgs 37-40.
     
61. "Intelligent Networks: Dedicated to Services", EC 65:1 Oct 1991 pgs 38-43.
     
62. "AIN 101", TE&M 95:21 Nov 1 1991 pgs 63-64.
     
63. "AIN Standards: Controversy or Evolution?", Telephony 221:26 Dec 23 1991 pgs 14-16.
     
64. "Mixing Wireless Access with AIN", Telephony 221:26 Dec 23 1991 pgs 18-21.
     
65. "Intelligent Networks: Toward Implementation in Fixed and Mobile Networks", ICM 30:2 Feb 1992 pgs 9-10.
     
66. "Perspectives on the AIN Architecture", ICM 30:2 Feb 1992 pgs 27-32.
     
67. "International Standards for Intelligent Networks", ICM 30:2 Feb 1992 pgs 34-42.
     
68. "Managing Run-Time Interactions Between Call Processing Features", ICM 30:2 Feb 1992 pgs 44-50.
     
69. "Handling Switch-Detected Application Level Errors in AIN", ICM 30:2 Feb 1992 pgs 52-57.
     
70. "Operations Issues for Advanced Intelligent Networks", ICM 30:2 Feb 1992 pgs 58-63.
     
71. "Intelligent Network Concepts in Mobile Communications", ICM 30:2 Feb 1992 pgs 64-69.
     
72. "Intelligent Network Requirements for Personal Communications Services", ICM 30:2 Feb 1992 pgs 70-76.
     
73. "Service-Creation Environments for Intelligent Networks", ICM 30:2 Feb 1992 pgs 78-81.
     
74. "The Intelligent Network in France", ICM 30:2 Feb 1992 pgs 82-89.
     
75. "The Deutsche Bundespost Telekom Implements IN", ICM 30:2 Feb 1992 pgs 90-96.
     
76. "A Framework Architecture for Multimedia Information Networks" [Bellcore INA], ICM 30:2 Feb 1992 pgs 97-104.
     
77. "Bell Atlantic Prepares to Launch First RHC Intelligent Services", Telephony 222:11 Mar 16 1992 pg 8.
     
78. "Service Creation and the AIN", Telephony 222:20 May 18 1992 pgs 28-32.
     
79. "If We Have an Intelligent Network, Why Can't I Phone Home?", Telephony 222:22 Jun 1 1992 pgs 38-41.
     
80. "Globalization of Intelligent Network Services", ATTJ 71:5 Sep/Oct 1992 pgs 6-12.
     
81. "AT&T's Global Intelligent Network Architecture", ATTJ 71:5 Sep/Oct 1992 pgs 30-35.
     
82. "MCI's Intelligent Network", advertising supplement to BCR Jan 1993.
     
83. "Bring Harmony to Intelligent Networks", TE&M 97:1 Jan 1 1993 pgs 48-51.
     
84. "AIN Services Get New Life in 1993", Telephony Jan 11 1993 pgs 27-32.
     
85. "Intelligent Network Overview", ICM 31:3 Mar 1993 pgs 30-36.
     
86. "IN Rollout in Europe", ICM 31:3 Mar 1993 pgs 38-47.
     
87. "IN Rollout in Japan", ICM 31:3 Mar 1993 pgs 48-55.
     
88. "IN Rollout in the United States", ICM 31:3 Mar 1993 pgs 56-63.
     
89. "A Feature-Interaction Benchmark for IN and Beyond", ICM 31:3 Mar 1993 pgs 64-69.
     
90. "Intelligent Networking for the Global Marketplace", ICM 31:3 Mar 1993 pgs 86-92.
     
91. "Globalizing IN for the New Age", ICM 31:4 Apr 1993 pgs 54-60.
     
92. "Applications Driving the Intelligent Network", TRI 16:4 Jul/Aug 1993 pgs 6-9.
     
93. "Planning Services for the Intelligent Network" [GTE IN], TE&M 97:16 Aug 15 1993 pgs 40-44.
     
94. "An Overview of the Progress in the Intelligent Network", NTT Review 5:5 1993 pgs 32-37.
     
95. "A Prototype Demonstrating User Mobility and Flexible Service Profiles", ER 71:1 1994 pgs 14-22.
     
96. "IN Architectures for Implementing Universal Personal Telecommunications", IEEE Network 8:2 Mar/Apr 1994 pgs 6-16.
     
97. "A-I-Net Products Bring New Services to Life", ATTT 9:1 Spring 1994 pgs 10-11.
     
98. "AIN: Building Blocks for Future Service", AN 98:12 Jun 15 1994 pgs 50-54.
     
99. "Standardization of Network Technologies and Services", ICM 32:7 Jul 1994 pgs 86-91.
     
100. "Service Processing Systems for AT&T's Intelligent Network", ATTJ 73:6 Nov/Dec 1994 pgs 39-46.
      
101. "The Advanced Intelligent Network: An Overview of Markets and Applications", TAE 28:12 Dec 1994 pgs 51-54.
      
102. "Overview of IN and TMN Harmonization", ICM 33:3 Mar 1995 pgs 62-66.
      
103. "IN Value Added", TRI 18 Apr 1995 Special Presentations for ISS'95 pgs 29-33.
      
104. "Intelligent Area Wide Centrex", TRI 18 Apr 1995 Special Presentations for ISS'95 pgs 34-38.
      
105. "Customers Are In the Driver's Seat" TRI 18 Apr 1995 Special Presentations for ISS'95 pgs 39-41.
      
106. "Intelligent Networks and Service Creation", ATR Special Issue for Telecom 95 pgs 19-22.
      
107. "What's Economical for the Operator is Attractive for the Customer", TRI 18:5 Sep/Oct 1995 pgs 39-42.
      
108. "Intelligent Network Phase 1: Intelligence in the Core Network", BTE 14:3 Oct 1995 pgs 202-208.
      
109. "Staying as the Supplier-of-Choice", ATR 1Q 1996 pgs 2-3.
      
110. "Intelligent Networks: Looking Beyond the Boundaries of the Product", ATR 1Q 1996 pgs 4-13.
      
111. "Intelligent Networks: The Key to New Services", ATR 1Q 1996 pgs 14-21.
      
112. "IN Platforms and Software Technologies", ATR 1Q 1996 pgs 22-29.
      
113. "The Service Creation Environment for Intelligent Networks", ATR 1Q 1996 pgs 30-36.
      
114. "IN-Based Solution for Cordless Terminal Mobility", ATR 1Q 1996 pgs 37-47.
      
115. "Intelligent Networks and Multimedia", ATR 1Q 1996 pgs 53-61.
      
116. "Alcatel Worldwide Intelligent Networks - An Overview of Supplied Systems and Services", ATR 1Q 1996 pgs 68-78.
      
117. "The Development of the Wireless Intelligent Network (WIN) and Its Relation to the International Intelligent Network Standards", BLTJ 2:3 Summer 1997 pgs 57-80.
      
118. "Intelligence in the Network", ATR 1Q 1998 pgs 13-21.
      
119. "Supporting Applications with Network Intelligence and B-ISDN", BTTJ 16:2 Apr 1998 pgs 178-190.
      
120. "Wireless Intelligent Networks -- The Flexible Future", ER 75:2 1998 pgs 78-82.
      
121. "Call Party Handling Using the Connection View State Approach: A Foundation for Intelligent Control of Multiparty Calls", ICM 36:6 Jun 1998 pgs 60-66.
      
122. "Voice Services in Next-Generation Networks: The Evolution of the Intelligent Network and Its Role in Generating New Revenue Opportunities", BLTJ 3:4 Oct-Dec 1998 pgs 124-143.