The IMS builds on the success of the first two editions to provide comprehensive coverage of IMS: its concepts, architecture, protocols and functionalities. It has been completely revised to include a number of new chapters which replace superseded topics, while remaining chapters are updated. In part 1, more information on TISPAN, I-WLAN, Cable is included and chapters are added on subjects such as IMS transit, Communication Continuity (VCC / PS-2-PS Handover) and IMS interconnection. Part 2 contains two new chapters on Multimedia Telephony and SMS over IMS while part 3 is completely updated with chapters added on Interworking and Voice Call Continuity. Part IV Protocols, of the previous edition will be added to a new companion website.