Service strategies for next-generation computer networks

Service strategies of the next-generation computer network GMN-CL are discussed in the expanding environment of internet and multimedia applications. Firstly, GMN-CL service packages for mass-user, business-user, and business-to-mass-user are derived from the study of the foreseen multimedia services and their configurations. Secondly, the initial set of GMN-CL services to be provided as a combination of service packages is summarized. Thirdly, NTT's higher-layer application services located in real-time streaming, information retrieval, and groupware are characterized. The advantages of using GMN-CL services for these applications are studied.