Towards adaptability in 3G service provision

The evolution of mobile networks and systems to 3 generation and beyond is expected to create a telecommunication service provision model that differs considerably from existing paradigms. A new environment is envisioned, where a plethora of advanced, customisable applications, developed by multiple co-operating entities, will be ubiquitously accessible via diverse terminals and networks. In this context, where service management and provision will become substantially more complex, the need is emerging for intelligent service deployment and management platforms that are able to undertake the necessary inter-domain co-ordination and mediation. Moreover, the requirement for service provision adaptability becomes critical, since applications should be seamlessly delivered and executed in a large variety of environments. In this paper we provide a brief overview of a proposed 3G service provision platform and describe the mechanisms it uses to achieve a high level of adaptability and flexibility.