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As the telecom world transforms to an IP-based converged network supporting voice, video and data, wireline and wireless networks need to evolve from circuit to packet, which involves implementing overlay networks and some level of consolidation. In this session, you will learn:
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What major issues service providers are encountering when deploying VoIP and video overlay networks
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How much network consolidation is really necessary
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About the technology and market roadmaps and what regulatory forces are pushing on and against this transformation
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How vendors are assisting in the network transformation
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Service provider expectations from a fully IP-based converged network
Speakers include:
 Jean-Marc Frangos
Senior Vice President, Technology and Innovation, BT Group, CTO
Mr. Frangos is responsible for sourcing BT's external innovation in the
United States
, Asia, and
Europe
. Based in
Silicon Valley
, and in association with leading Venture Capital firms and entrepreneurs, Mr. Frangos identifies disruptive technologies and innovative service opportunities, and establishes the technical and commercial links with BT's Research and Operational divisions. Mr. Frangos is also responsible for Innovation Central and BT's
Applied
Technology
Center
. Both organizations aim at introducing innovations, internal and external, to BT's technology and service road maps.
 Andy Huckridge
Director of Product Marketing for the Abacus Product Line, Spirent Communications
Andy Huckridge is Director of Product Marketing for the Abacus Product Line at Spirent Communications, where he leads Spirent's strategy for the VoIP market. His responsibilities include business planning, market development, and product management. Andy has worked in the communications industry for 10 years including roles at Centile, Inc., and 8x8, Inc., where he was Director of Product Marketing, and has a broad background in defining and marketing products in the Semiconductor and IP Telephony space. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Surrey, England. Andy is active in the SIP Forum and MultiService Forum, where he is currently Chairman of the Interoperability Working Group.
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Moderated by:
 Stéphane Téral
Principal Analyst, Service Provider VoIP, IMS & FMC, Infonetics Research
Presented by
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