We all know the differences between IP video via the Internet and IPTV via a service provider. They will co-exist and can be complimentary or competitive. This session aims to bring both sides of the story forward and discuss the market drivers for the content community as well as the service provider. The consumer electronics industry has a vested stake in both being a success, and we will also investigate this angle. The panel will consist of representatives from all parts of the value chain, including content, consumer electronics, service, and infrastructure.

Matthew Marnik Vice President, Marketing Broadband Services Forum Director, Marketing and Business Development Nortel Networks

Mr. Marnik brings a wealth of broadband experience to the Broadband Services Forum, for which he serves on the Board of Directors. With Nortel, he launched the industry's first optical Ethernet solution, introduced Nortel's Ethernet switching portfolio to the service provider market, and developed the enterprise market for broadband IP services. Prior to his work at Nortel Networks, Mr. Marnik was a management consultant with Price Waterhouse.

Richard Brand Director, IPTV Solutions Architecture and Applications Nortel Networks

Mr. Brand is responsible for establishing new IPTV-focused standards and applications. He serves with Verizon as the vice chair of the ATIS IPTV Interoperability Forum, which has been established by ATIS to develop standards and related technical activities that enable the interoperability, interconnection, and implementation of IPTV systems and services, including VoD and interactive TV services. Mr. Brand has a background in voice, video, and data communication networking and management and has been an active member and participant in the IEEE 802.3 Working Group for Ethernet standards since the '80s.

Nash Parker Director, Strategic Alliances, Strategic Solutions Group Alcatel North America

Mr. Parker has an integral role in supporting both IPTV and mobile initiatives. He is engaged in strategic partner development activities and analyst relations and is also Alcatel's primary liaison with the content and advertising community; including film, television, and gaming. Mr. Parker has held previous positions as the manager of business development for Sony Computer Entertainment America (PlayStation) and with General Motors Corporation in advertising and sales and marketing.

Gary Southwell General Manager, IPTV Solution Juniper Networks

Mr. Southwell is a 20-year networking industry veteran. He is responsible for the overall business, which claims significant deployments in the top two, and five of the top 10, IPTV production networks to date. Prior to Juniper, Mr. Southwell was vice president of solutions development at Ciena, responsible for driving solutions in the enterprise and service provider markets, including developing and launching Ciena's IPTV solution. Mr. Southwell came to Ciena via its acquisition of Internet Photonics, where he served as vice president of marketing and product development.