IEC Newsletter
February 2006, Volume 2 go to newsletter archive
Presenting the revitalized IEC Newsletter with a focus on providing more educational content to keep you posted on key developments in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Design Engineering industries…
In This Issue:
Executive Perspectives
Critical insights from key industry leaders
The IEC's Executive Perspectives allow industry professionals and students alike to learn from leading key experts' insights and experiences. Viewers can access answers to pressing industry questions and challenges instantly with this learning opportunity.
Daniel Coombes
Senior Vice President of Wireless Broadband Networks
Chief Technology Officer for Motorola Networks
Motorola

Mr. Dan Coombes, Senior Vice President of Wireless Broadband Networks and Chief Technology Officer for Motorola Networks, discusses the latest broadband technology developments, the role wireless broadband will play in the digital home of the future, access technologies, the “killer app” for broadband mobility, achieving seamless mobility, and more!

Technology Briefing
Broadband Trends:
The Mobile Virtual Network Operator
Backed by the right shared platform, all an Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) really needs is a good business idea and the capital to fund it. But what exactly are the requirements for becoming an MVNO? Read more on what is required to support your business plan.

Coping with the IMS Conundrum
In an ideal IP world, where the end-to-end packet network has an IMS core, there is no ambiguity around IMS-all types of traffic use IP for transport and SIP as the control plane. However, when several networks (e.g., PSTN, CDMA, TDMA, WLAN, etc.) have to interconnect with the IP world, IMS starts to get fuzzy. Read more to find out why and possible directions forward.

Editorial Feature:
EDN Global Roundtable:
Mr. Maury Wright, Editor at Large, EDN
Reed Electronics Group
EDN experts from around the world convene to discuss the most important technologies and trends in their regions. The final article in a series of three compares the differences in automotive design around the globe. Read more about how culture and region influence the automotive design industry.
Read more...

Analyst Corner
The Analyst Corner features perspectives from a range of leading information industry experts.

The Seventh Strategy for Fixed-Line Carriers: Outsourcing Network Maintenance and Operations
Bruce Marshall
Principal, Communications and Media Practice
A. T. Kearney, Inc.

Lawton "Mitch" Mitchell
Vice President, Communications and Media Practice
A. T. Kearney, Inc.

Fellows in the News
Cypress Founder and President T. J. Rodgers Honored with IEC Fellow Award at DesignCon 2006
The Consortium's Board of Directors established the IEC Fellow Award in 1994 to recognize individuals who have provided the information industry with a superior level of sustained, significant service. Areas of service considered include education, technology, and industry leadership contributions. T.J. Rodgers was recognized for his achievements as an entrepreneur and leader in the semiconductor industry.

Upcoming Events
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27–30 March 2006
Exhibition
28–29 March 2006
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15–18 May 2006
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16–17 May 2006
Hong Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Conference
15–18 May 2006
Exhibition
16–17 May 2006
Hong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong, China

Featured Publications
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Learn the basics of the leading design and test methodologies and techniques
Discover today's most viable broadband wireless business models and strategies
(Four-Volume Set)
Round out your library with all four volumes in this instructive series:
The Basics of Telecom.
The Basics of VoIP
The Basics of Satellite Comm.
The Basics of 802.11 WLANs

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