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Migrating, Evolving, Transitioning, and Converging IP Networks
The strategy for introducing IP technology into a service provider's network is based on a number of factors. This TecForum will discuss the current legislative and regulatory environment affecting the introduction of IP technology as well as present unique perspectives on our industry. An enterprise customer will share IP-based applications under consideration. A cross-section of service providers will present real-world examples of the introduction of IP technologies. Leading technology companies will present alternatives strategies for introducing IP into a service-provider network.
9:30 am - 9:45 am
Opening Remarks
Roger Jensen, Director, Lucent Technologies
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Legislative and Regulatory Overview
This talk will review the telecommunications regulatory and legislative environment and how it impacts network architecture.
Christin Flynn, Director, The Yankee Group
10:30 am - 10:45 am
IP-Based Applications for Enterprise Customers
This presentation will discuss next-generation IP applications and the emergence of VoIP technologies in the enterprise network environment. It will review how enterprise customers and service providers are partnering to introduce next-generation applications. It will also review on-demand service models and the implications for enterprise and service providers.
Roman Gawur, Business-Development Executive, IBM
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Networking Break
11:00 am - 11:15
Industry Analyst/Enterprise Question and Answer Session
11:15 am - Noon
A representative from SBC
Noon - 1:00 pm
TecForum Luncheon
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
BellSouth Data Network Evolution: IP Convergence Roadmap
This talk will present BellSouth's network evolution strategy and discuss how IP technologies play an instrumental role in delivering innovative services and operational efficiencies in BellSouth's network transformation.
Alan Blackburn, Research Director, BellSouth
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Service-Provider Question and Answer Session
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Networking Break
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
The Value of Service Migration Partnerships
A close examination of interoperability requirements can lead to the successful implementation of next-generation services. The speaker will present the latest examples of the successful partnership between the service provider and vendor partner in supporting the evolution of a service-provider network.
Stef Van Aarle, Vice President, Lucent Technologies
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Adopting IP-Based Service Platforms for Immediate Revenue Generation
Network operators and service providers are under increased pressure to generate new revenue streams, increase ARPU, and reduce churn. To achieve these goals, operators must create and deploy new services while increasing subscriber-base loyalty and stickiness. One promising path is the migration to IP multimedia services being defined for 3G networks. However, network upgrades for IP multimedia services may take years, during which time operators are missing out on critical opportunities to generate immediate revenue.
Brough Turner, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, NMS Communications
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Vendor Question and Answer Session
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
TecForum Panel Discussion
4:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Closing Remarks
CHAIRPERSON
Roger Jensen, Director, Lucent Technologies, has overall responsibility for the conceptualization, development, testing, and implementation of INS cross-product offers targeted at the evolution of customers' circuit-switched networks. Previously, Mr. Jensen was global product marketing offers director for the Lucent Switching Solutions business group, where he had overall responsibility for the creation of switching offers and related product solutions, including the 7R/E product line, 5ESS switch, Lucent Softswitch, and network access vehicles for Lucent customers globally.
SPEAKERS
Stef Van Aarle, Vice President, Business Development, Lucent Technologies, is responsible for INS marketing, solutions management, product integration and product operations, and field solutions.
Alan Blackburn, Research Director, BellSouth, is responsible for systems engineering, architecture, and emerging technologies for Bellsouth's data and optical networks
Christin Flynn, Director, The Yankee Group, leads all research and consulting activities focused on carrier-grade hardware and technologies.
Roman Gawur, Business Development Executive, Telecommunications Industry Group, IBM, was previously the vice president of network service deployment at Bell Canada.
Brough Turner, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, and Co-Founder, NMS Communications, has more than 20 years of telecommunications experience, principally focused on enhanced services and enhanced service platforms.
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