IEC Broadband World Forum Americas 2006

Microsoft executive tells providers to prepare for fundamental shift in viewing habits that will alter traditional revenue models.

DSL Forum introduces blueprint for broadband

New access and management platform is aimed to increase interoperability and ease transition to next-generation broadband service.

Verizon CTO cautious about IPTV

Carrier depending on alternative technology for near-term delivery of video over broadband.

Telcos and MSOs finalize broadband battle plans

Cable companies embrace new DOCSIS standard to counteract carriers' fiber rollout efforts

"I will show attendees how carriers can create subscription games services and sell electronic versions of games with as little effort as creating a web link."

— Stephen Ackroyd, President, Yummy Interactive

"The transition from broadcast TV to IPTV will change content, communications, and community in unexpected and fascinating ways."

— Peter Barrett, Chief Technology Officer and General Manager, Microsoft Corporation

"I am a believer in the RG as a key enabler of WEB 2.0 style personalization of content delivery. This view always generates debate about the "walled garden" approach favored by many operators versus the melding of commercial content and user produced content."

— Tom Flanagan, Director, Technical Strategy, Digital Signal Processing Systems, Texas Instruments

"Attendees will learn about technology and applications and how to target specific consumer segments."

— Ronald J. Zimmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, CABA

"HDTV and time-shifted viewing are creating a renewed excitement about television, the path to NGN is now clear, and telco IPTV deployments are happening today, not tomorrow."

— Robert McIntyre, Chief Technology Officer, Scientific-Atlanta

"Expanded broadband access helps EA SPORTS further open a whole new world of possibilities for gamers around the globe."

— Pauline Moller, Vice President and Executive Producer, Electronics Arts (Canada)

"I look forward to discussing how the broadband experience allows for the personalization of the TV and video experience, as well as the roll out of the sustainable business models that will support the vast array of content available in the broadband space."

— David Purdy, Vice President and General Manager, Television Services, Rogers Cable Communications

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