A methodical approach is necessary to establish a sound foundation for the study and management of QoS. The rewards would be great: much greater synergy from the various studies, less resources spent to attain a resolution and the corresponding benefits being passed on to the equipment manufacturers and the customers. The benefits of an architectural framework for the study and management of QoS should become more apparent when it is put to use. The benefits resulting from the investment of resources for the development of a framework and its subsequent adoption for further studies must be considered before further resources are expended on quality issues. Since more sophisticated service applications and issues regarding optimum economic levels of quality are likely to become more pertinent in the future, the time is considered ripe now for the development and adoption of an effective architectural framework.

Inspec keywords: telecommunication network management; quality of service

Other keywords: optimum economic levels; architectural framework; telecommunication quality of service management

Subjects: Network management