2.00    Access Layer Synchronisation Solutions
             Hartmut Roth - Datum EMEA
             Deregulation means many interconnection points & islands.
             Network evolution from PDH to SDH & ATM, packet based
             infrastructure means that traditional synchronisation layer
             routes are disrupted or destroyed. This paper will examine 
             how synchronisation QoS can be maintained within this 
             changed environment.

             .Synchronisation within the network evolution
             .Sync sources such as Cesium, GPS, CDMA, Loran C &
              Longwave
             .Secure/insecure synchronisation transport layer
             .Solutions for delivering sync at the access layer Corporate
              GSM (Voice over IP) application
             .Corporate Cordless DECT PBX application (DECT Sync Port
              per ETS 300 175-2)
             .PMP local loop application
             .Use of GPS with & without SA

 2.30    Questions

 2.45    Tea Break

             SESSION 6 - Complementary Disciplines: Time
             transfer, Network Management & Planning
             Chairman - Chris Roberts, Alcatel
             Apart from good synchronisation, telecom networks also rely
             upon some complementary disciplines in order to deliver the
             requisite quality of service. Time of day is becoming a more
             frequent requirement, but how can one implement this when
             network transport layer technology is incompatible with
             constant or minimal traffic delay? The last two papers cover the
             topics of network synchronisation management and planning
             which are essential to efficient and cost-effective operation.

 3.00    Time of Day Transport in Telecom Networks
             Dr John Laverty - National Physical Laboratory
             Accurate Time of Day (ToD)rather than synchronisation is
             becoming just as important within telecom networks. The
             migration to packet based transmission systems means that
             cell delay will compromise time transfer accuracy. How can
             these problems be overcome,what accuracy's are needed?
             This paper will clarify the fundamentals and explore
             traceability issues.

             .What is UTC?
             .GPS UTC time transfer & traceability
             .Uncertainties &accreditation
             .What is NTP?
             .Internet Time Servers, are they accurate enough?
             .NTP, effect of packet based transmission & switching,
              accuracy needed
             .NTP in the context of the other mechanisms for distributing
              the ToD & time interval around the world.
             .Requirements for billing & other application accuracy's
              within telecom networks
             .What follows GPS?

 3.30    Synchronisation Network Management
             Francis Loke - Symmetricom Inc.
             Deploying synchronisation hardware is only part of the story.
             Carriers need to know how it is working and what the sync
             quality is at network region boundaries in order to deliver the
             QoS commitments required by the Standards.
             This paper examines how a management platform will work
             both from an element perspective and northbound
             to more comprehensive network management platforms.

             .Benefits of deploying a synchronisation management system
             .Interfacing to elements
             .Interfacing to other NMS systems
             .Data communications requirements
             .Multi platform synchronisation management
             .Built in test functionality
             . What is managed & controlled
             .Alarm reporting

 4.00    Synchronisation Network Planning
             Dominik Schneuwly - Oscilloquartz
             Synchronisation network planning is becoming more complex
             due to ever increasing size of transport networks, and the fact
             that they evolve rapidly, forcing network planners to constantly
             adapt their sync layer. Although some computer aided sync
             design tools are beginning to emerge,the actual design is still
             mostly done "by hand" with some empirical methods.
             Experience still seems to be the most important teacher for the
             planning process. This paper presents a new design approach
             based on so-called "subnetwork patterns". The method differs
             from the one described in the new ITU-T Recommendation
             G.803. It is a step-by-step method:

             .Determination of synchronisation areas
             .How to choose PRC locations
             .How to determine SSU/SASE locations
             .Interconnecting all PRCs, SSU/SASEs, &equipment
              clocks using subnetwork patterns
             .How to verify the soundness of the design
             .Design requirements for intra-node distribution
             .How to establish configuration sheets for all clocks

 4.30    Questions
             ITSF Steering Group Members led by Charles Curry
             This also represents a chance for delegates to table questions
             to the Steering Group on the future plans for the ITSF.
             All suggestions, recommendations will be gratefully received.
             Anyone wishing to participate within the ITSF Steering Group
             help to co-ordinate the programme for next year 's conference
             and should step forward at this point.

 4.45    Review of Key Issues Learned
             ITSF Steering Group Members led by Charles Curry
             For those who have stayed to the end, there will be a brief 
             review of some of the key issues and observations from the 
             ITSF Steering Group's perspective. Lesson's learned. Messages 
             to manufacturers and users and ideas to take on board for 
             next year's event.

 5.00    Close