Pricing Communication Networks

Author : Costas Courcoubetis,Richard Weber
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003-07-25
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780470864241

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Pricing Communication Networks by Costas Courcoubetis,Richard Weber Pdf

Traditionally engineers devised communication services without reference to how they should be priced. In today's environment pricing is a very complex subject and in practice depends on many parameters of the actual market - including amount of traffic, architecture of the network, technology, and cost. The challenge is to provide a generic service model which accurately captures aspects such as quality and performance, and can be used to derive optimal pricing strategies. Recent technology advances, combined with the deregulation of the telecommunication market and the proliferation of the internet, have created a highly competitive environment for communication service prividers. Pricing is no longer as simple as picking an appropriate model for a particular contract. There is a real need for a book that explains the provision of new services, the relation between pricing and resource allocation in networks; and the emergence of the internet and how to price it. Pricing Communication Networks provides a framework of mathematical models for pricing these multidimensional contracts, and includes background in network services and contracts, network techonology, basic economics, and pricing strategy. It can be used by economists to fill in the gaps in their knowledge of network services and technology, and for engineers and operational researchers to gain the background in economics required to price communication services effectively. * Provides a broad overview of network services and contracts * Includes a primer on modern network technology and the economic concepts relevant to pricing and competition * Includes discussion of mathematical models of traffic flow to help describe network capability and derive pricing strategies * Includes coverage of specialist topics, such as regulation, multicasting, and auctions * Illustrated throughout by detailed real examples * Suitable for anyone with an understanding of basic calculus and probability Primarily aimed at graduate students, researchers and practitioners from electrical engineering, computer science, economics and operations research Pricing Communication Networks will also appeal to telecomms engineers working in industry.

Author : Jianwei Huang,Lin Gao
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781608459766

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Wireless Network Pricing by Jianwei Huang,Lin Gao Pdf

Today's wireless communications and networking practices are tightly coupled with economic considerations, to the extent that it is almost impossible to make a sound technology choice without understanding the corresponding economic implications. This book aims at providing a foundational introduction on how microeconomics, and pricing theory in particular, can help us to understand and build better wireless networks. The book can be used as lecture notes for a course in the field of network economics, or a reference book for wireless engineers and applied economists to understand how pricing mechanisms influence the fast growing modern wireless industry. This book first covers the basics of wireless communication technologies and microeconomics, before going in-depth about several pricing models and their wireless applications. The pricing models include social optimal pricing, monopoly pricing, price differentiation, oligopoly pricing, and network externalities, supported by introductory discussions of convex optimization and game theory. The wireless applications include wireless video streaming, service provider competitions, cellular usage-based pricing, network partial price differentiation, wireless spectrum leasing, distributed power control, and cellular technology upgrade. More information related to the book (including references, slides, and videos) can be found at ncel.ie.cuhk.edu.hk/content/wireless-network-pricing.

Author : S. Raghavan,G. Anandalingam
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-03-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780387292342

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Telecommunications Planning by S. Raghavan,G. Anandalingam Pdf

This edited book serves as a companion volume to the Seventh INFORMS Telecommunications Conference held in Boca Raton, Florida, March 7-10, 2004. The 18 papers in this book were carefully selected after a thorough re view process. The research presented within these articles focuses on the latest methodological developments in three key areas—pricing of telecommunica tions services, network design, and resource allocation—that are most relevant to current telecommunications planning. With the global deregulation of the telecommunications industry, effective pricing and revenue management, as well as an understanding of competi tive pressures are key factors that will improve revenue in telecommunica tions companies. Chapters 1-5 address these topics by focusing on pricing of telecommunications services. They present some novel ideas related to pricing (including auction-based pricing of network bandwidth) and modeling compe tition in the industry. The successful telecommunications companies of the future will likely be the ones that can minimize their costs while meeting customer expectations. In this context the optimal design/provisioning of telecommunication networks plays an important role. Chapters 6-12 address these topics by focusing on net work design for a wide range of technologies including SONET, SDH, WDM, and MPLS. They include the latest research developments related to the mod eling and solving of network design problems. Day-to-day management/control of telecommunications networks is depen dent upon the optimal allocation of resources. Chapters 13-18 provide insight ful solutions to several intriguing resource allocation problems.

Author : Eyad H. Abed
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780817644093

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Advances in Control, Communication Networks, and Transportation Systems by Eyad H. Abed Pdf

This unified volume is a collection of invited articles on topics presented at the Symposium on Systems, Control, and Networks, held in Berkeley June 5–7, 2005, in honor of Pravin Varaiya on his 65th birthday. Varaiya is an eminent faculty member of the University of California at Berkeley, widely known for his seminal contributions in areas as diverse as stochastic systems, nonlinear and hybrid systems, distributed systems, communication networks, transportation systems, power networks, economics, optimization, and systems education. The book will serve as an excellent resource for practicing and research engineers, applied mathematicians, and graduate students working in such areas as communication networks, sensor networks, transportation systems, control theory, hybrid systems, and applications.

Author : Antonis M. Hadjiantonis,Burkhard Stiller
Publisher : Springer
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642303821

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Telecommunication Economics by Antonis M. Hadjiantonis,Burkhard Stiller Pdf

This book constitutes a collaborative and selected documentation of the scientific outcome of the European COST Action IS0605 Econ@Tel "A Telecommunications Economics COST Network" which run from October 2007 to October 2011. Involving experts from around 20 European countries, the goal of Econ@Tel was to develop a strategic research and training network among key people and organizations in order to enhance Europe's competence in the field of telecommunications economics. Reflecting the organization of the COST Action IS0605 Econ@Tel in working groups the following four major research areas are addressed: - evolution and regulation of communication ecosystems; - social and policy implications of communication technologies; - economics and governance of future networks; - future networks management architectures and mechanisms.

Author : Jean Walrand,Pravin Pratap Varaiya
Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781558605749

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High-performance Communication Networks by Jean Walrand,Pravin Pratap Varaiya Pdf

Retaining the first edition's technology-centred perspective, this book gives readers a sound understanding of packed-switched, circuit-switched and ATM networks, and techniques for controlling them.

Author : D.J. Songhurst
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1999-06-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780080528960

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Charging Communication Networks by D.J. Songhurst Pdf

This book proposes that usage-based charging schemes are essential to generate the incentives necessary for efficient operation of multiservice networks. The rapid development of network technology is enabling sophisticated new services and applications which demand new charging models. The same technology provides the means to operate the right charging schemes.Some of the work done in the European collaborative project CA$hMAN (Charging and Accounting Schemes in Multiservice ATM Networks). This project combined performance and economic models of network resource usage and cutomer utility to construct simple but effective charging schemes which were implemented and trialled in an advanced management platform.

Author : Zhu Han,Dusit Niyato,Walid Saad,Tamer Başar,Are Hjørungnes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521196963

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Game Theory in Wireless and Communication Networks by Zhu Han,Dusit Niyato,Walid Saad,Tamer Başar,Are Hjørungnes Pdf

This unified 2001 treatment of game theory focuses on finding state-of-the-art solutions to issues surrounding the next generation of wireless and communications networks. The key results and tools of game theory are covered, as are various real-world technologies and a wide range of techniques for modeling, design and analysis.

Author : Alberto Leon-Garcia,Indra Widjaja
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Computer Networks Architectures
ISBN : 0071257098

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Communication Networks by Alberto Leon-Garcia,Indra Widjaja Pdf

. This book is designed for introductory one-semester or one-year courses in communications networks in upper-level undergraduate programs. The second half of the book can be used in more advanced courses. As pre-requisites the book assumes a general knowledge of computer systems and programming, and elementary calculus. The second edition expands on the success of the first edition by updating on technological changes in networks and responding to comprehensive market feedback..

Author : Guy Pujolle,Harry Perros,Serge Fdida,Ulf Körner,Ioannis Stavrakakis
Publisher : Springer
Page : 984 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2003-06-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783540455516

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NETWORKING 2000. Broadband Communications, High Performance Networking, and Performance of Communication Networks by Guy Pujolle,Harry Perros,Serge Fdida,Ulf Körner,Ioannis Stavrakakis Pdf

This was the first conference jointly organized by the IFIP Working Groups 6. 2, 6. 3, and 6. 4. Each of these three Working Groups has its own established series of conferences. Working Group 6. 2 sponsors the Broadband Communications series of conferences (Paris 1995, Montreal 1996, Lisboa 1997, Stuttgart 1998, and Hong-Kong 1999). Working Group 6. 3 sponsors the Performance of Communication Systems series of conferences (Paris 1981, Zürich 1984, Rio de Janeiro 1987, Barcelona 1990, Raleigh 1993, Istanbul 1995, and Lund 1998). Working Group 6. 4 sponsors the High Performance Networking series of conferences (Aaren 1987, Liège 1988, Berlin 1990, Liège 1992, Grenoble 1994, Palma 1995, New York 1997, Vienna 1998). It is expected that this new joint conference will take place every two years. In view of the three sponsoring Working Groups, there were three separate tracks, one per Working Group. Each track was handled by a different co chairman. Specifically, the track of Working Group 6. 2 was handled by Ulf Körner, the track of Working Group 6. 3 was handled by Ioanis Stavrakakis, and the track of Working Group 6. 4 was handled by Serge Fdida. The overall program committee chairman was Harry Perros, and the general conference chairman was Guy Pujolle. A total of 209 papers were submitted to the conference of which 82 were accepted. Each paper was submitted to one of the three tracks.

Author : John T. Musacchio
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:C3501044

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Pricing and Flow Control in Communications Networks by John T. Musacchio Pdf

Author : Soumya Sen,Carlee Joe-Wong,Sangtae Ha,Mung Chiang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118611661

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Smart Data Pricing by Soumya Sen,Carlee Joe-Wong,Sangtae Ha,Mung Chiang Pdf

A comprehensive text addressing the high demand for network, cloud, and content services through cutting-edge research on data pricing and business strategies Smart Data Pricing tackles the timely issue of surging demand for network, cloud, and content services and corresponding innovations in pricing these services to benefit consumers, operators, and content providers. The pricing of data traffic and other services is central to the core challenges of network monetization, growth sustainability, and bridging the digital divide. In this book, experts from both academia and industry discuss all aspects of smart data pricing research and development, including economic analyses, system development, user behavior evaluation, and business strategies. Smart Data Pricing: • Presents the analysis of leading researchers from industry and academia surrounding the pricing of network services and content. • Discusses current trends in mobile and wired data usage and their economic implications for content providers, network operators, end users, government regulators, and other players in the Internet ecosystem. • Includes new concepts and background technical knowledge that will help researchers and managers effectively monetize their networks and improve user quality-of-experience. • Provides cutting-edge research on business strategies and initiatives through a diverse collection of perspectives. • Combines academic and industry expertise from multiple disciplines and business organizations. The ideas and background of the technologies and economic principles discussed within these chapters are of real value to practitioners, researchers, and managers in identifying trends and deploying new pricing and network management technologies, and will help support managers in identifying new business directions and innovating solutions to challenging business problems.

Author : Daniel Battu
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119361428

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Communication Networks Economy by Daniel Battu Pdf

In an increasingly interconnected world, "Communication Networks Economy" provides the rational understanding necessary to provide universal access to communication means in an efficient way. This book presents the principal elements of the economics of a network as it stands today, taking into account experiences of technicians in the field. The author gives a simplified picture of the current situation in terms of structures and architecture of a network, bearing in mind the necessary quality of service and the profitability of investments, accompanied by references to recent economic works. An overview is given on the general themes of regulation and tariff principles, and the relations between supply and demand, from the perspectives of professional and residential users and network operators. Different aspects of the present situations of networks and the incidence of the Internet on the economy are also presented. In conclusion, the reader will obtain an overview of the most significant issues likely to influence the economics of communications networks as they are today.

Author : Arie Koster,Xavier Muñoz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642022500

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Graphs and Algorithms in Communication Networks by Arie Koster,Xavier Muñoz Pdf

Algorithmic discrete mathematics plays a key role in the development of information and communication technologies, and methods that arise in computer science, mathematics and operations research – in particular in algorithms, computational complexity, distributed computing and optimization – are vital to modern services such as mobile telephony, online banking and VoIP. This book examines communication networking from a mathematical viewpoint. The contributing authors took part in the European COST action 293 – a four-year program of multidisciplinary research on this subject. In this book they offer introductory overviews and state-of-the-art assessments of current and future research in the fields of broadband, optical, wireless and ad hoc networks. Particular topics of interest are design, optimization, robustness and energy consumption. The book will be of interest to graduate students, researchers and practitioners in the areas of networking, theoretical computer science, operations research, distributed computing and mathematics.

Author : Shrisha Rao,Mainak Chatterjee,Prasad Jayanti,C. Siva Ram Murthy,Sanjoy Kumar Saha
Publisher : Springer
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783540774440

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Distributed Computing and Networking by Shrisha Rao,Mainak Chatterjee,Prasad Jayanti,C. Siva Ram Murthy,Sanjoy Kumar Saha Pdf

This book constitutes the fully refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking, ICDCN 2008 - formerly known as IWDC (International Workshop on Distributed Computing), held in Kolkata, India, in January 2008. The 30 revised full papers and 27 revised short papers presented together with 3 keynote talks and 1 invited lecture were carefully reviewed and selected from 185 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections.