The ISP pipeline can bring a new distribution channel for content and services to the residential market. Service providers, especially large incumbents, can leverage their broadband access market into new markets such as IPTV, VoD, entertainment, and voice communication. Controlling the network and providing these services gives a springboard into the home device market such as for DVRs, networking equipment, and fixed-mobile convergence systems. A key question for service provider is to what extent they should venture into the device market. This will have impacts on marketing, service and support, sourcing, and the need for end-to-end logistics. The further service providers venture into the device market, the more they will compete more head-on with the likes of Apple and Sony. On the other hand, are there market opportunities in partnering with the consumer electronics industry or other established players in the device market?

Carl Gressum Senior Analyst, Connected Home Ovum

Mr. Gressum specializes in the impact of broadband services on consumer electronics, and the market challenges presented by networked homes. He is the lead analyst in Ovum's ConnectedHome@Ovum advisory service, and contributes with forecasts, reports, and market comments. Prior to joining Ovum, Mr. Gressum worked for Canalys, where he joined to launch and develop its new digital home analysis service, which focused on the market convergence of the consumer electronics, IT, and entertainment markets.

Fernando Garcia Manager, Digital Home Services Telefónica, Investigación y Desarrollo

Mr. Garcia has been in his current position since November 2006. He runs several innovation projects to address new opportunities and identify trends in surrounding ecosystem in the digital home scenario. Mr. Garcia also helps make strategic technology decisions. Previously, he was manager, broadband services and platforms from 2002-2006. Mr. Garcia developed real-time flexible ratings for ADSL access services for Telefonica LATAM: one solution that fits all the countries, as well as streaming network services for third parties.

Patrick Lelorieux Vice President, Linksys EMEA Cisco

Mr. Lelorieux brings 25 years of general management and strong technical experience to his position. He leads the strategy, execution, and expansion of Linksys in EMEA. Mr. Lelorieux presides over all sales operations throughout the regions, focusing his teams on retail, distribution, VAR program deployment, and the implementation of go-to-market plans with service providers. Mr. Lelorieux's primary objective is to maximize growth opportunities and achieve and exceed objectives in order to position Linksys as the clear premium brand in EMEA.

Paolo Pastorino Chief Technology Officer Home Gateway Initiative

Mr. Pastorino is currently on leave from Telecom Italia to cover the challenging role of chief technology officer and chief business officer of the Home Gateway Initiative. For his current activity he relies on his experience ranging from the design of optoelectronic devices to the design of broadband access network architectures and advanced residential/SOHO broadband networking and service solutions. Mr. Pastorino managed several national and international projects in the broadband home networking domain and is the author of several papers on the subject.

Michael Philpott Practice Leader, Consumer Practice Ovum

Mr. Philpott is a principal analyst specializing in broadband access strategy and technology. He is also manager of Ovum's Broadband and ConnectedHome teams and is responsible for all of Ovum's consumer broadband research. Mr. Philpott's contribution to this research includes reports in areas of broadband technology, operator strategy, and broadband markets, as well as detailed broadband network cost modeling and service-demand forecasting. He is well known on the conference circuit, providing his analytical view on broadband markets and technologies on behalf of Ovum or its clients.

Hans Werner Bitzer Project Manager, Laboratories Deutsche Telekom

Mr. Werner Bitzer is currently the technical manager of the FP6 project IP Daidalos. He also represented Deutsche Telekom in standardization groups such as ISO MHEG, DAVIC, and DVB, and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the OSGi Alliance. Mr. Werner Bitzer has worked in EU programs such as DELTA, ESPRIT, and RACE. He was previously head of section for Smart Home Solutions/eHome since 1999 and until recently had been technical manager of Deutsche Telekom's TeleHome Platform project.