An encoded representation used to identify interface elements located at a Point Of Termination (POT), which may also be known as a Point of Interface (POI).

(NCI is a registered trademark of iconectiv, LLC. )

The field in the U. S. signaling point code structure that identifies groups of signaling points and individual STPs (signaling transfer points) of a signaling network. [T1.110-1987]

1. Synonym thin client.
2. Any computer connected to a network.

The topological description of a network that specifies, in terms of circuit termination locations and quantities, the interconnection of the transmission nodes.

In a switch or network node, software designed to store and forward frames between nodes.
Note: An NCP may be used in local area networks or larger networks.

The ability to deliver consistent services from an IP infrastructure across a diversity of access networks. The IP infrastructure also supports session and policy control, applications and service capability, and Operations, Administration, Maintenance and Provisioning (OAM&P). While network convergence is not necessary for service convergence it can simplify its implementation.

Data that are specific to the functionality of the network. [T1.667-1999]

In integrated services digital networks, a piece of telecommunications equipment that provides support or services to the user.

A functional block that communicates with a telecommunications management network (TMN) for the purpose of being monitored, or controlled, or both. [T1.210-1993]

A building (such as a central office) or nonbuilding location housing NEs. Communication within an NE location may be accomplished with minimal attention to such factors as noise, lightning protection, or the cost of bandwidth; communication outside an NE location uses suitable modems and uses conventional communications services or an EOC (embedded operations channel). [T1.204-1992]