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T02A	Tuesday, January 22 · 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Migration from Circuit-Switched to Next-Generation Networks Today's TDM switches are still in use and still being deployed, but softswitches are seeing real use in core networks in tandem and data-offload applications. There are also service providers who have begun to deploy softswitches for Class 5 switch replacements. The advent of packet and next-generation networks is putting a world of distributed, intelligent applications within reach of the smallest providers. The first step in making these applications accessible is the evolution of circuit-based to packet-based networks. This panel will cover some of the major topics surrounding the evolution of today's networks to tomorrow's networks. Architectures Protocols Features and services PSTN interworking

CHAIRPERSON: Ravi Ravishankar, Director, Advanced Technology, Tekelec, has more than 19 years of telecom and network experience in Europe, North America, and Asia. He has an M.S. in electrical engineering, holds several patents, and is a contributor to the book Wireless Intelligent Networking. SPEAKERS: Scott Wharton, Vice President of Marketing, Broadsoft, has extensive product-management and marketing experience as well as a track record of success in the communications industry. Ali Kafel, Vice President of Marketing, Telica, has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Telica, he has held various positions at Lucent Technologies, Ascend Communications, Bay Networks (now Nortel Networks), Stratus Computer, and Wang Laboratories. Alistair Woodman, Director, Voice Technology Center, Cisco Systems, has been working in the communications industry for over 10 years. Robert Leithman, Chief Technology Officer, NewSouth Communications