Summary

This Supplement summarizes packages that have been standardized in the time-frame from June 2000 to April 2006. It identifies packages that meet H.248.x sub-series requirements for package definition and are for general use by the wider standards community.

H.248.x sub-series packages guide � Release 8 provides for the:

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Implementers are encouraged to review the packages in this Supplement before proposing new packages.

Release 8 contains new packages defined in ITU-T Recs H.248.19 Amendment 1, H.248.38, H.248.40, H.248.41, H.248.42, H.248.44 and H.248.45. It also contains references to new work items: H.248.GM, H.248.CCC, H.248.SCR and H.248.QHR.