Empirical Study on Network Monitoring System of Summit Communications Limited

Abstract

Interconnection is one of the most important areas which may emerge as a problem with the increase in number of operators with open market conditions. With the increase of number of operators in different services, the number of interconnecting links between operators increase in multiples and will be very soon unmanageable. Incumbents' networks generally in all developing countries do not have adequate interconnection facilities for new entrants. As a result investments made by new entrants are required to wait for the availability of interconnect facilities. It leads to higher cost of service, inefficient handling of call, sub-optimal utilization of network and serious increase of CAPEX and OPEX. The concept of "Interconnection Exchange (ICX)" can be a solution to the above mentioned problem. ICX is a step towards creation of a modern and efficient telecommunications infrastructure. With the introduction of ICX, operators can combine their services in the most flexible way. This paper represents the empirical study on Network Monitoring system of a renowned ICX, summit communication Ltd.