There are weighty expectations on mobile WiMAX to deliver hitherto unprecedented wireless data speeds over significant distances. In the real world WiMAX faces a number of challenges, not least from the spectrum allocated to WiMAX in many countries and a lack (initially) of proven mobile devices. The speakers will look at these challenges and address how operators and network equipment manufacturers can reduce their deployment risk by thoroughly testing the performance of techniques such as MIMO and beamforming under real-world conditions.

James Brunson Director of Converged Network Solution, Analysis Broadband (PAB) Spirent Communications

Mr. Brunson leads technical sales and business development for Spirent's Converged Network infrastructure product lines in the Americas. He has been with Spirent Performance Analysis Broadband division for more than two years in product management and technical sales roles. Prior to joining Spirent, Mr. Brunson was director of sales for ProQuent Systems, Inc. He also spent several years in various sales and engineering positions with GTE, Andrew Corp., Samsung, 3Com, and P-Cube. Mr. Brunson is a Navy submarine veteran.

Chris Beardsmore WiMAX Market Development Manager, Europe Middle East and Africa Intel Corporation

Mr. Beardsmore joined Intel in 1986 and is responsible for Intel's Marketing and Initiatives to bring this exciting new technology to market. He works with WiMAX Equipment Manufacturers worldwide and with Telecomm Service Providers and Carriers on successfully deploying WiMAX in the EMEA geography. Mr. Beardsmore has a long history of technology and marketing: starting from the very first Intel microprocessors and Ethernet equipment through to the latest wireless and WiMAX installations. From a hardware, software and systems engineering background he specializes on how new technologies can be brought to market successfully.

Cary Ludwig Spirent Communications

Andy McKinnon Principal, WiMAX, EMEA, MOTOwi4, Networks and Enterprise Motorola

Mr. McKinnon is the principal responsible for Motorola's WiMAX business development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He has worked in the IT and communications industry for nearly 20 years, with experience of large-scale voice and data solutions, primarily in the wireless space. Mr. McKinnon's achievements include utilizing wireless broadband to enhance business and ensure profitability for operators, as well as industry breakthroughs such as the first commercial implementation of 802.16a (pre-WiMAX). He joined Motorola in 2002 from EDS, where he was global head of EDS's WLAN business and was responsible for the company's mobile consulting practice.

Mike Morash Director of Product Management Bridgewater Systems