Abstract:

DTF1.9 part A provides a top-level description of the GSB architecture for a multi-service access network that provides service connectivity between end-user terminals and edge nodes. It summarises the main recommendations that result from the MUSE research on business models, secure forwarding models, AAA, and QoS. It also discusses additional capabilities for improved delivery of multimedia services and prepares the fixed access network for convergence with mobile services.

DTF1.9 part B reports on recent results of a selection of network architectural studies conducted in the last year of MUSE and related activities in standardisation.  General topics addressed are IP sessions, monitoring by means of truncated packet inspection, flows, and enhanced network security. Specifically for the support of SME services in a MUSE architecture, the deliverable addresses multi-party VoIP and VPN.