This session will explore the decision-making process behind selecting WiMAX for stationary, portable, and mobile applications. It will examine the CAPEX and associated design inputs such as market demographics, services, base station and CPE parameters, backhaul, and core services design, along with the impacts on the OSS/BSS design.

In order to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the life-cycle costs for a WiMAX deployment, a number of additional operational inputs will be examined. Specifically, the session will cover a structured RF planning model, site acquisition impacts, and an illustration of the impact of each of the key impacts in a 10-year financial model.

Kevin Suitor Vice President, Marketing and Business Development Redline Communications

Mr. Suitor is widely recognized for his expertise in the telecommunications industry. He is Redline's delegate for WiMAX and sits on the Marketing Working group for WiMAX. Mr. Suitor has been actively involved over the years in the ATM Forum and Wireless Communications Association. He has written numerous articles in several industry publications and is a regular speaker on topics such as broadband fixed wireless, 802.16, WiMAX, softswitches, voice over IP, ATM, gigabit Ethernet, and virtual private networks.

Mark W. Crompton Vice President CelPlan Technologies

Francesco Masetti-Placci Vice President, Solution Strategy and Marketing, Australasia North Asia Regional Unit Alcatel-Lucent Australasia and North Asia

Mr. Masetti-Placci is responsible for market and technology strategies as well as all technical and marketing activities supporting business development in the region. Serving as director of technology and strategy of Asia-Pacific in his previous role, Mr. Masetti-Placci was directing the network and technology strategy, IP transformation programs, and strategic collaborations in support of the regional business. He began his executive career at Alcatel back in 1997, carrying out research studies to define and launch technology/architectural platforms on data-aware transport networks and routers.

Randall Schwartz Principal Consultant WiMAX 20/20

Mr. Schwartz is the founder of WiMAX 20/20, a leading WiMAX consulting group, and the developer of the WiROI Business Case tool. He brings 20 years of experience in wireless and semiconductor industries. Mr. Schwartz has been a key contributor to the 802.16 standard from its inception and has been a leading advocate and contributor of the WiMAX Forum. He has led the development of strategy, market development, and product development for both leading chipset vendors as well as equipment manufacturers in the broadband wireless market.