During the transformation to all-IP, operators are eager to build a future-proof unified transport network to cut down the potential risk of technology and save CAPEX and OPEX. Such a unified transport network should be packet-based and TCO-effective and feature high-OAM ability and protection just like traditional SDH/SONET, support legacy services, etc. Thanks to the accumulation and persistent improvement in packet transport technology, a carrier-class, multiservice, packet-based transport platform is available now.

Ian Masson Chief Network and Product Architect Huawei Europe

Mr. Masson's role encompasses many facets of Huawei's business in Europe, including strategic sales, marketing, product life cycle, solutions, and product planning activities. Prior to Huawei, Mr. Masson worked for Fujitsu as chief architect for 16 years and was instrumental in the transfer of technology from Fujitsu Japan to Europe. Prior to Fujitsu Mr. Masson worked for Pilkington Communications, designing FDDI and fiber extender products, and he was in the Royal Air Force for more than 13 years, specializing in air communications and air radar systems, where he spent a considerable time on Nimrods.

Nazik Andonian Senior Marketing Manager, EU Optical Marketing Huawei Technologies

Ms. Andonian is responsible for key accounts marketing in her current position. In her previous role as senior manager of transport technology at Interoute, where she spent the past five years, she was responsible for selection, evaluation, and first-level implementation of the new technologies at the transport layer. This included metro and core DWDM, optical X-connects, and next-generation SDH. Prior to Interoute, Ms. Andonian spent 10 years at Cable and Wireless, where she held various positions, including manager of intelligent optical networking.

Paul Indoo Product Marketing Manager Nortel Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

Mr. Indoo is responsible for raising the awareness of Nortel's carrier Ethernet solution among customers, press, and analysts. In addition he is involved in training Nortel sales teams to increase their understanding of carrier Ethernet technologies. Mr. Indoo joined Nortel on the company's graduate program; since then, he has held senior positions in sales engineering, network planning, and business development for Nortel's carrier business in EMEA. He holds a B.Eng. (Hons) degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland.

Alex Tal Chief Technology Officer Axerra Networks

Mr. Tal has more than 15 years of experience in the research and development of telecommunications and data communications systems. He is an accomplished technology and architecture innovator who has played key roles in the development of world-class, highly esteemed technologies as co-founder, former CTO, and VP of R&D of EZchip Technologies, which established EZchip as the world leader in high-speed network processors. He holds a B.Sc. with honors in electrical engineering from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.