Migrating customers to next-generation IP-based network and services is a "daedalian" project spanning several years. The complexity, cost, and time-critical nature of such a project demand detailed planning and strong, industrialized processes. Ensuring flawless execution requires in-depth knowledge of the steps involved, the supporting infrastructure, and the operational interdependencies. In short, thorough understanding of every aspect of the migration is vital if the objectives are to be met.

This whitepaper outlines the distinct challenges of designing processes to execute migration of services to a next-generation IP network. It characterizes the key issu...