Users are striving for one single personalized device with seamless user experience. But using wireless services at home is still a challenge due to 3G indoor coverage constraints, which can be overcome only with high-network CAPEX. Femto cells connected to home access networks are a new alternative solution to realize a fully convergent wireless service, while the operator retains full control on the service. The session explains the concept and architecture of femto cell technology, discusses the value proposition for the customers and the business case for operators, and outlines possible deployment scenarios.

Robert Stumpf Partner Accenture

Mr. Stumpf has more than 10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry with a focus on the wireless and broadband segment. He is experienced in leading and delivering complex projects in functional and process space. Mr. Stumpf worked for two years in network operations of Deutsche Telekom Systemlösungen GmbH and joined Accenture's communication and high-tech practice in 1998. He holds a university degree in physics of the Technical University Munich.

Philippe Chauffard Senior Executive, ELA CHT Network Service Line Accenture

Over the last 10 years, Mr. Chauffard has focused on the telecommunications industry. He was responsible for creating and developing Accenture's Network Service Line in the Communications industry group in EMEA and Latin America. This specialized resource group helps Accenture clients transform their services and operations to achieve high performance as the industry in general continues to evolve toward next-generation IP networks and broadband services.

Mathijs Dijkhuizen Director Professional Services EMEA, Connected Home Division Motorola

Mr. Dijkhuizen is involved in femtocell business and product development, particularly aspects related to remote management of femtocell access points. He previously worked for Accenture as a technical and management consultant in wireless and wireline telecommunications for more than eight years before joining Motorola. Mr. Dijkhuizen has deep experience in both IT system integration and network service design and platform integration (cellular and broadband networks).

Markus Dillinger Head of Wireless Access Networks Nokia Siemens Networks

In his current role, Mr. Dillinger heads the division taking care of femto cells. He was previously responsible for the WiMAX portfolio strategy for Siemens COM. Since January 2000 Mr. Dillinger has been the project leader of the European research project TRUST and the follow-up project SCOUT for SDR. Further, he led the SDR research activities within the Siemens network division. He joined Siemens in 1991 after receiving his degree from the University of Kaiserslautern in Germany.

Tilo Heckmann Technology Strategy Manager, Architecture and Strategy O2

In his current position as technology strategy manager for O2 (Germany), Mr. Heckmann is evaluating strategic technology and business impacts of femto nodes to O2 in Germany. In that role he is providing strategic decision proposals for future alternative technologies for mobile and fixed networks as well as service architectures. Mr. Heckmann joined O2 (Germany) (formally known as VIAG Interkom) in 1997 and held various management functions in technology design and development.

Thomas Langer Executive Director, Equity Research WestLB

Mr. Langer joined the WestLB Group in 1997 as a technology analyst after one year's experience in the public sector consulting with Kienbaum Unternehmensberatung. Since then he has been responsible for building up research on the wireless sector. Mr. Langer has pioneered research on the global supplier chain for large wireless equipment companies such as Nokia and Ericsson.