This session examines recent advances in DSL and how these will impact service providers' networks. What are the challenges of ADSL2+ and VDSL2 coexistence, and how can they be overcome? What about xDSL technologies beyond VDSL2? Developments in DSM technology are holding out the promise of gigabit-per-second transmission speeds for subscribers over legacy copper plant. What exactly is the reality versus hype here? What should be the investment strategy for service providers looking to exploit such advances to the fullest? Are these developments making FTTH less appealing?

The audience for this session will learn about the current state and future prospects for VDSL2 technologies — and other coming DSL advances — especially in regards to delivering successful triple-play services. We will closely examine the real-world experiences to date of carriers such as SBC, DT, and Telefonica in using the copper plant to deliver next-gen services.

Danny Berko Director, Solutions Marketing, Broadband Access ECI Telecom

Mr. Berko is responsible for ECI's broadband solutions architectures and transport services, including networking, services-enabling solution,s and build-up of a service-rich eco-system to support IPTV, NG-voice, and mobile and home environment. He has more than 10 years of extensive experience in the telecommunications and networking industries. In prior positions, Mr. Berko has served as sales and marketing engineer, product line manager, and director of marketing.

Marco Burzio Head of Wireline Access Infrastructure Innovation Telecom Italia

Mr. Burzio is responsible for providing innovative solutions for the Telecom Italia fixed access network. His focus is on architectural, technological, and infrastructural issues, covering all the relevant aspects for the exploitation of copper-based and fiber-based technologies and systems. Mr. Burzio joined Telecom Italia in 2001 with responsibility for CPE and related remote management systems in both residential and business applications.

Eduardo Mascarenhas Senior Solutions Engineer for Global Markets NEC, Australia

Mr. Mascarenhas is responsible for developing MSAN and GPON solutions to the European and Asian markets. He has worked on strategic projects for Brasil Telecom, Telemar, Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, VIVO, CEF, and the Brazilian Federal Police. His areas of expertise cover IP networks; broadband access networks; and value-added applications such as video over IP, IP telephony, and videoconferencing. In 2005 He was awarded with the prestigious research scholarship at National ICT Australia, NICTA. Mr. Mascarenhas holds a Master of Engineering Science at the University of Adelaide, Australia, and a bachelor in electronics engineering at the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil.

Roberto Shigueo Suzuki Manager, Wireline Solutions - IPTV Motorola Home & Networks Mobility - Latin America and Caribbean

Mr. Suzuki is involved in the ultra broadband arena with technologies such as FTTN, FTTH, and DOCSIS 3.0. He also has a special focus on the emerging IPTV market and advanced solutions such as TR-069 and fixed-mobile convergence. Previously, he was responsible for the development of the retail modem portfolio as well as corporate VoIP routers. Before that, at IBM, his focus was the client server solutions based on RISC/Unix platforms. He is a native of Brazil and holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of São Paulo and an M.B.A. from the University of Florida.