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E2	Wednesday, March 27, 2002 · 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm

Management of Multivendor/Technology Networks This session will present industry views on the rapid evolution in telecommunication network infrastructure and operational requirements, and the impact these changes are having on network-management solutions. Specific topics of interest that will be addressed include service-level management, flow-through provisioning, and the integration of network management with other BSSs and OSSs. Particular attention will be given to the issues associated with network management in networks that are growing through industry consolidation (i.e., mergers and acquisitions). Network-Management Issues and Challenges Evolution of SNMP in Telecom Networks Tightening Integration between Service-Fulfillment and Assurance Solutions

CHAIRPERSON: Frank Bourne, Vice President, Marketing and Technology, Harris Corporation, is responsible for communications business and product-development strategies. An 18-year veteran, Dr. Bourne has experience in satellite-systems engineering, advanced programs, and strategic planning through working with U.S. government agencies to develop large-scale, remote-sensing, information-processing, and communications system architectures and products. SPEAKERS: Frank Bourne, Vice President, Marketing and Technology, Harris Corporation Jimmy Wang, Vice President, Solutions Architecture and Integration, MetaSolv, has cross-functional expertise in management, large-scale systems development, network planning, engineering, and operations. Mike Clinger, Senior Solutions Marketing Manager, Hewlett-Packard, is responsible for marketing software solutions to service providers. He spent eight years in research and development (R&D) as a software design engineer.