T, TDM) Terminal Circuit mode Packet mode IP terminal Dotted ring = Service network Figure 3.23 The collision with media industry, network convergence and FP convergence Further, the service network develops into a key enabling part for new or enhanced applications, with service enablers as a main component. (Service enablers are service- supporting elements in terminals and/or service network such as positioning functions.) See also next section in this chapter and Chapters 5, 8 and 9. Understanding Changing Telecommunications - Building a Successful Telecom Business 3.7 A TECHNO-ECONOMIC VIEW OF THE CONVERGENCE 3.7.1 NEW COMMUNICATION PATTERNS A service network appears in the communication path between person and content. The development requires a new terminology for communication patterns: peer-to-peer (P2P), person-to-content (P2C), person-to-person (also P2P), mobile media, wireless Internet. The Overall Picture of Convergence Figure 3.24 illustrates the development within P2P and P2C. P2C is most dynamic and the continuous development requires more and more support. The support is concentrated in four areas: Support to end-user services beyond traditional voice and plain data communication. Example: positioning (service enabler). Support to enterprises and content and application providers or any other external actor in a B2B or B2C relationship. Example: suitable interfaces and e-commerce functions. Support for the operator business processes, such as billing. Access to functions in the core and access networks The P2C support materializes into a service layer with a service framework as a core. See Figure 3.24. = non-telecom solutions Person Person Content source Books Media Content Radio consumer +supplementary services. Applications with enablers Application support 1980s +IN services +Internet browser "channel" Mail order, client Server B2C/B2B Possibly MVNO as support Solutions Positioning new sales MP3 support migrating to channel MMS support Today architecture support = Bit pipe provision Cooperati