The evolution of IMS enables operators and service providers to bridge legacy and next-generation rich-media communications, with a converged service delivery network. IMS networks can also be leveraged to rapidly deliver a set of bundled offerings for the consumer and enterprise customer.

Advanced personalized and interactive services such as EPG for mobile TV, shared video applications and personal content delivery services positively impact subscriber acquisition, retention, and ARPU. Visual contact centers and video communities and moderated chats are just some examples that represent today's trends in the voice, video, data, and mobile convergence.

The session will cover multiple perspectives of 3G mobile and next-generation networks video communications, discussing the latest trends, technologies, and business considerations.

The session will address issues of service delivery now versus waiting for IMS. Personalization of services and user-generated content and their importance will also be stressed.

Yossi Saad Vice President, Product Management and Product Marketing, Mobility and Service Provider Business Unit RADVISION

Mr. Saad is currently leading the product strategy, definition, implementation, and deployment activities in the mobility and service provider business unit of RADVISION. Prior to joining the company in 2007, he served as vice president of marketing and product management in Actelis Networks, where he led its product line growth from a technological demonstration to a multimillion-dollar product line. Prior to that, Mr. Saad served as vice president of marketing and product management for ADC Teledata and also worked for Telrad Telecommunications, where he was the director of marketing for the access division.

Stefan Holzer Lead of Real-Time Media Delivery Hutchison 3 Austria

Mr. Holzer has vast experience in the telecommunications business, focusing on value-added services and applications. He is a graduate of the Technical University of Vienna, and has expertise in video streaming, DVBH, mobile TV, and a variety of telecom applications and services.

Chris McEvilly IPTV Architect Nortel

Mr. McEvilly joined Nortel in June 2006 as an IPTV architect with a specific remit to cover Europe, the Middle East, and Africa opportunities for Nortel. Since then, he has played a key role in the success of a number of IPTV activities, including new business development, internal and external IPTV promotions, and working as IPTV architect for Nortel's next-generation platforms. Mr. McEvilly is a "veteran" of the IPTV market, commencing his IPTV career in 1998 with Newbridge Networks' early IPTV deployments. In 2000 he moved on to co-found the Alcatel and Oracle joint venture Thirdspace Limited in the United Kingdom, where he was responsible for product lifecycle management.

Stefan Unger IPTV Product Manager Nokia Siemens Networks

Mr. Unger joined the Communications division of Siemens in 1988. For the last four years, his focus was on value-added services and applications in broadband networks with emphasis on IPTV-centric middleware and applications. Mr. Unger was involved in the definition of the Siemens IPTV solution as one of the key system architects. He recently joined his current division.

Willem Verbiest Managing Vice President, Multimedia Service Practice, Europe and APAC Alcatel-Lucent

Mr. Verbiest joined Alcatel in 1982. He has been a pioneer in DSL and FTTH, working in research in the late '80s. Since then he has held marketing and product line management positions and more recently the management of Alcatel's Access business unit. Mr. Verbiest also worked in research, where he worked on video coding for ATM networks, multimedia services, and video on demand activities at the Central Research division. He holds several patents relating to video and broadband access technology.