IEC Newsletter
January 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: WiMAX and More
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.
Brian Levy
As the 21st Century Communications World Forum approaches in London, BT's Mr. Brian Levy, group technology officer, Service Strategy and Innovation, shares what he envisions for the event; to what extent BT plans to embrace WiMAX; the 21st Century Network and how it will better enable broadband services provisioning, management, and billing; how it can reduce complexity for the customer; and much more.

 
Alan Mottram
Mr. Alan Mottram, chief marketing officer of Alcatel, discusses Alcatel's view of WiMAX, 3G iterations, MPLS, IPTV, triple play, if the access network needs to change, and if service providers need to re-architect.

Technology Briefing
Broadband Trends:
A Survey of MEMS-Enabled Optical Devices - Applications and Drivers for Deployment
Mr. Brian Coombe, Bechtel Telecommunications
Telecommunications equipment manufacturers are deploying MEMS-based optical components in next-generation equipment. These components enable gains in speed and reductions in cost, but find out what challenges lie ahead in deploying these services.
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WIMAX With Differentiation
Mr. Elvis Tucker, Director of Solutions & Alliances, Aperto Networks
The WiMAX Forum defines the profiles that any WiMAX-compliant broadband wireless access systems must support to achieve inter-operability. But while inter-operability is an important goal for any WIMAX-compliant system, it will not ensure optimization. Discover the key performance differentiators that will set apart the WiMAX Fiat from the WiMAX Ferrari.
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Editorial Feature:
EDN Global Roundtable: EDN experts from around the world convene to discuss the most important technologies and trends in their regions
Mr. Maury Wright, Editor at Large, EDN
Reed Electronics Group
The first in a series of three EDN Global Roundtables reveals what top editorial experts from around the world had to say about WiMAX; EPON; GPON; BPON; LAN technologies such as Wi-Fi; 3G; GPRS; WCDMA; MMS; and various other forms of technology in the communications world. Look for the next two discussions in upcoming issues featuring global comparisons of Consumer Electronics and Automotive-Control-Profession.
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Analyst Corner
The Analyst Corner features perspectives from a range of leading information industry experts.

The End of Television as We Know It: A Future Industry Perspective
With increasing competition from convergence players in TV, telecommunications, and the Internet, the industry is confronting unparalleled levels of complexity, dynamic change, and pressure to innovate. Read what companies must do to get in front of industry change.

CTP
Fundamentals of Wireless Systems
This course covers the basics of wireless communications, including a detailed look at the history and current status of wireless communications worldwide and an overview of a cellular radio technology, GSM. The course also offers an in-depth explanation of fixed wireless architectures, technologies, and business drivers.

Upcoming Events
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February 6–9, 2006
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27–30 March 2006
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28–29 March 2006
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London, England
Conference
27–30 March 2006
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Conference
15–18 May 2006
Exhibition
16–17 May 2006
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Hong Kong, China

Conference
15–18 May 2006
Exhibition
16–17 May 2006
Hong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong, China

Featured Publications
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