IDC Asia Pacific is delighted to present "Asia/Pacific
Convergence and Mobility Conference 2007: FMC - Changes
& Opportunities" to be held from 29
March 2007 to 22 May 2007 in 9 cities across the
Asia Pacific.
"Convergence" is the telco industry's new
mantra. More specifically, Fixed Mobile Convergence
(FMC) - the integration of landline and wireless technologies
and services to create a single telecommunications network
foundation - has captured the collective imagination
of the industry, for obvious reasons. The convergence
of fixed and mobile networks means that telco operators
can provide services to users irrespective of their
location, access technology, and terminal, hence reaching
all potential customers with all types of services.
What impact will FMC will
have on the industry?
FMC is going to trigger restructuring and changes in
the business structure and network infrastructure of
carriers. FMC will threaten some legacy services but
create new opportunities for fixed and mobile carriers
to compete in each other's spaces. New technologies
such as IPTV, mobile TV, location-aware and context
aware functions, WiMAX, mesh networking, peer-to-peer
computing, software defined radio equipment, IPv6 upgrades
to the internet equipment, and multi-mode mobile devices
will place new demands on the IT infrastructure in terms
of storage requirements, billing, customer care, decision
support, and IP-based applications.
What do I need to consider
as an industry player?
Who are my (potential) customers, does my product
mix make sense, and what services can I add?
Am I using my existing resources at an optimal level?
What is the impact that FMC will have on each of
the layers in the network infrastructure - Access,
Control, Transport, Routing/Switching, Gateways, and
Build & Service
How do I realize ROI on my existing IT investments?
How does FMC impact IT and related systems integration
at carriers?
Understanding the issues,
opportunities, and challenges of FMC
The traffic migration trend from fixed to mobile is
viewed as a strategic threat to fixed operators, and
a significant growth opportunity for cellular operators.
However, if you take a step back and consider, the emergence
of FMC represents the recognition that the communications
world will never be "all wireless" or "all
mobile". This is most evident in the corporate
telephony sector where fixed-line communications are
deeply entrenched, and increasingly integrated with
IT systems. The early signs of convergence are becoming
apparent as enterprises take to Extension to Cellular
application that allows enterprises to connect their
IP telephony platform to the cellular network. The evolving
standards and uncertain regulatory environment are adding
to the visible confusion surrounding FMC.
So, what does this mean to industry players? What lies
ahead? There is a need to explore the perceptions (and
misperceptions) that enterprises, service providers
and technology vendors have of FMC at this early stage,
so as to determine the most likely course that FMC development
will take.
Hot topics to be discussed
at the Asia/Pacific Convergence & Mobility Conference
2007
IDC and its partners will help educate and inform a
targeted audience on topics such as:
FMC in its many avatars within the emerging standards,
technologies, and mobile devices framework
How will the evolving network technologies and Dynamic
IT shape FMC?
Uncovering opportunities with FMC
Market Scan: FMC readiness of stakeholders and
early adopters in key markets in Asia/Pacific
Status Check: Enterprises' current and planned adoption
of FMC in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan)
Key issues surrounding FMC: Striking the right note
to deliver value
Delegates will also have the opportunity to attend
workshops on FMC topics, such as:
Delivering business applications and ROI via FMC
How can FMC bring competitive benefits to your enterprise?
Strategic IT decisions to prepare your organization
for FMC
Implementing FMC: Impact of FMC on IT and network
infrastructure
A Case Study: Extending IP PBX to the cellular
Who should attend
Our event attracts CxO's, MDs, Directors, VPs and Senior
Managers from Information Security/Internet Security,
Business Strategy, Research & Development, Finance,
and IT & Operations. Other practicing professionals
include IT Engineers, Security Administrators, Systems
Architects/Designers, Consultants, and Project Managers.
You should attend if you are from these industries:
Information & Communication Technology
Telecommunications & Media
Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals
Medical & Healthcare
Banking & Finance
Insurance and Investment houses
Energy & Utilities
Government bodies and Associations
Travel & Transportation services
Warehousing & Logistics
Call centers
Data centers/Server farms
Internet service providers
On-line businesses
Registration
You can register for this event on the IDC Circle at
www.IDCcircle.com
on a complimentary basis if you are a decision maker
in an IT role from non-vendor organizations only otherwise
a conference fee of HK$600 applies.
If you are not a member of the IDC Circle, please
click
here to become a member (membership is free) and
register for this event.
If you are already a member of the IDC Circle, please
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here to login and register for this event.
For any registration queries, please contact Holly
Fung at hfung@idc.com
or tel: +852-2905-4225
