It is possible that the term "Converged Information Network" as well as "Converged IP" relates to NGN (Next Generation Network) or ALL-IP technology.
NGN is currently an emerging technology trend which has not yet stabilized sufficiently to provide a concise definition. Projected growth trend is 5 to 10 years.
A converged information network would be a network which provides transparent packet transport for voice, data, information, AND video using the IP (internet Protocol), independent of hardware or transport formatting.
Network convergence is the efficient coexistence of telephone, video and data communication within a single network. The use of multiple communication modes in a single network offers convenience and flexibility not possible with separate infrastructures. Network convergence is also called media convergence.
The capability for delivering traffic with different requirements, within a network with the same use of network infrastructure.
Converged Network
The routers in the network are operating with consistent routing knowledge.
One can purchase wireless network adapters from stores that sell computer related products. Examples of such stores would be Best Buy, Walmart, and Future Shop. One can also purchase wireless network adapters online at websites like eBay and Amazon.
Classified information is entered onto an unclassified network.
Computers that collect information from all the clients on a network have configuration management software installed. An administrator of a computer network would also be able to collect all information from clients.
A network is converged immediately after a topology change has occurred. A network is converged when all routers flush the unreachable networks from their routing tables. A network is converged after all routers share the same information, calculate best paths, and update their routing tables.
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The HP Nexus Converged Network 5020 provides better reliability than the Storageworks 2408.
Converged Network
The routers in the network are operating with consistent routing knowledge.
Routers may make incorrect forwarding decisions until the network is converged.
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A Converged network is used to carry all three.
Quality of Service implementation and legacy equipment
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Traditional telephones are used mainly to connect calls between two or more people; on the other hand, converged networks offer a variety of communication services (video, calls, internet, or sms)