The key issues involved in developing on-device network management systems for carrier-grade enterprise and operator networks are the same for any other networked resource, only with more complexity and built-in restrictions due to the limited space and processing capabilities inherent to these types of devices.
The requirements for on-device network management systems will be reviewed in the context of the business and technical expectations of network operators that drive these requirements and their ever changing network environmental demands. Increasing levels of complexity and converging industry requirements are the key factors that are continuing to shape this unique industry segment.