Realtime network management support systems at NTT

This paper describes realtime network management support systems which have been developed forntt’s telephone network. In particular, the advanced traffic observation and management information collecting system referred to as Atomics and the traffic congestion control system referred to astcs are presented. The purpose of the development, concept, functions and capabilities of each system are explained. Examples of powerful realtime network management supported by Atomics andTSC are also presented.