Enabling adaptive service access management for next generation multi-service networks

This paper describes the Living Systems Adaptive Service Management, LS/ASM, Suite, an innovative and comprehensive middleware solution that assists operators with effectively delivering next-generation converged services by dynamically combining end-users and service-centric requirements with network facing management and control functionality. The main goal is to discuss how a comprehensive policy-driven and autonomic solution such as the LS/ASM Suite, spanning basic infrastructures and end-user devices and building adaptive control functionality directly into the corresponding elements, enables the shift of focus from technology to value-added services.