This session will consider some of the latest technology innovations and techniques that will enable a mixture of legacy services and new packet-based services to be supported on a converging NGN of the future as follows:

• Impacts of converged services over Ethernet in the transport and switching network.
• Network requirements for transport, switching, and delivery of converged services over Ethernet.
• Issues in the network comparing VLAN stacking and the use of PBT, PBB, and MAC.
• Service delivery technologies such as point-to-point fiber, PON (Ethernet PON, GPON, etc.), VDSL, ADSL 2/2+, 2 Base TL, etc.
• QoS impacts on legacy services when over Ethernet (POTS, TDM leased lines) and the need for synchronization over Ethernet.
• The ability to carry legacy and new services over the NGN and the impacts on operations and support systems.
• The use of QoS in the network to differentiate services.
• The challenge of PSTN migration, including residential and business services.
• Impacts on operators, OSS, support systems, operations, etc.

Ian Masson Chief Architect Fujitsu Telecommunications

Mr. Masson's role encompasses many facets of Fujitsu's business in Europe, including strategic sales, marketing, product life cycle, and product planning activities. He joined FTEL in 1992 and was instrumental in the transfer of technology from Fujitsu Japan to Europe, initially carrying out the system design role for two of Fujitsu's SDH products, leading to the system architecture design of Fujitsu's next-generation multiservice access platform. Prior to Fujitsu, Mr. Masson worked for Pilkington Communications, designing FDDI and fiber extender products. Prior to Pilkington Communications, he was in the Royal Airforce, specializing in air communications and air radar systems.

Matt Beal Director, 21CN Converged Core BT Wholesale

Mr. Beal is responsible for the implementation of BT's 21CN vision to create a single IP-based network to replace multiple legacy networks. In delivering this network transformation, which represents a £10 billion capital investment for BT, he is in charge of setting new standards for innovation, workflow, and customer automation. Before joining BT from WilTel Communications—where he served as chief network architect focusing on network efficiency and optimization—Mr. Beal led a variety of network consolidation and evolution projects.

Ken Davison Vice President, Marketing Meriton Networks

Mr. Davison has more than 25 years of experience in the telecom industry. For the past 15 years, he has held numerous senior management roles in marketing, sales, product management, and business development, with responsibility for corporate worldwide activities. Prior to joining Meriton Networks, Mr. Davison held senior positions at Siemens AG (Unisphere Networks); Newbridge Networks, and several telecom start-ups, including DragonWave and Critical Telecom.

Yossi Saad Vice President, Marketing Actelis Networks

Prior to joining Actelis Networks in 2001, Mr. Saad was vice president of marketing and product management for ADC Teledata, a leading supplier of advanced access systems. There he led the company in product definition, strategic planning, and marketing. Earlier, Mr. Saad worked for Telrad Telecommunications as the director of marketing and sales for the access division. Prior to that, he was head of the broadband systems department for Telrad, where he led the OEM broadband access and transport product development for Nortel Networks. Mr. Saad holds a B.Sc. in electrical engineering from Technion and a M.Sc. in communications systems engineering from Tel Aviv University.