Convergence through Next Generation Cloud and Service Oriented Networks in the Indian Scenario

Abstract

Cloud and Service Oriented Networks are integral part of the convergence strategy laid out by Government of India through the National Telecom Policy 2012. This paper describes the key requirements for converged cloud and services infrastructure framework and architecture that have impact on standardization. The requirements not only include perspectives of Indian challenges for the infrastructure but also include the challenges imposed by innovative applications and services that are to be delivered through the Next Generation of Cloud and Service Oriented Networks.