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T13B	Tuesday, January 22 · 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Migrating from Legacy Networks to IP: Adding Customer Value The migration from legacy to IP–based networks makes absolute sense in terms of infrastructure requirements and economics. Advances in technology have made it possible to provide seamless integration with both traditional and IP networks and give next-generation service providers a competitive, efficient and low-cost option to offer enhanced services to their customers. This session will address the following: The effectiveness of multiservice platforms for converged voice and data services, evaluating how to maximize revenue potential The importance of using next-generation networks to integrate enhanced voice and data service offerings at low prices Identify the various new IP–telephony applications that will drive corporate acceptance of IP telephony

CHAIRPERSON: John Vargo, Vice President, Business Development, CyberPath, oversees the company's commercial and business-development activities. He has over 20 years of experience in creating and directing high-growth telecommunications companies in fields such as telephony, satellite communications, wireless networks and Internet, as well as telemetry transport. SPEAKERS: John Vargo, Vice President, Business Development, CyberPath Jim Zeitlin, Chief Technology Officer, Vpacket Communications, has built an exceptional record of achievement in the telecommunications industry. Fred Kemmerer, Vice President and General Manager, IP Services, Integrated Network Solutions, Lucent Technologies, currently manages all aspects of the development, marketing and support of a broad line of IP services routers, switches and security products.