Mobility in the enterprise is quickly becoming a major consideration on a customer’s wish list. As more companies investigate the costs and benefits of wireless communications, they face a number of questions specific to deploying 802.11. This session will discuss many of these issues, including network security, delivering enterprise-specific features throughout an 802.11 network, technical considerations when integrating 802.11 into an existing converged infrastructure, and vendor-neutral practical applications.
Presented by:
David Bukovsky VP of Product Management BroadSoft
David Fridley Director of Product Management of Unified Communications Solutions Toshiba America Information Systems, Telecommunication Systems Division
An Alternative Wireless Telephony Strategy for the SMB (W-02)
Thursday - 10/12/06, 1:00-1:45pm
Until recently, the focus of wireless VoIP vendors has been limited to only two markets — the consumer and the larger enterprise, leaving SMBs with little choice. Today, there are plenty of options out there to choose from, and business-class wireless telephone systems are no longer cost-prohibitive for SMBs. SMBs can now benefit from cost-effective wireless voice technologies such as DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications). This standards-based technology, popular in Europe, was recently made more accessible in the U.S. following the FCC’s decision to release the unlicensed 1.9 MHz PCS band. DECT offers an excellent lower-cost alternative for SMBs looking to integrate a dedicated voice solution into their existing IP PBX phone system. This session will provide attendees with an overview of DECT and other wireless and networking technologies available to SMBs looking to implement an enterprise-class wireless telephony system.
Presented by:
TBA
Ben Guderian VP of Marketing SpectraLink Corporation
VoWiFi & the Need for Enhanced WiFi Planning (W-03)
Thursday - 10/12/06, 2:00-2:45pm
Although still a futuristic concept for many people, some companies have already begun to deploy wireless networks that support voice. Industry pundits predict that that growth will continue as hardware vendors flock to support the concept. The promise of the technology is huge: Business can decreased communications cost and create a mobile system that outpaces traditional cellular service in terms of reliability indoors and voice quality.
Not too long ago, IT personnel had little experience in getting their wired networks ready to support IP communications — and were often surprised by the added burden that voice traffic imposed. Adding Voice over WiFi capabilities to a wireless network will shift usage patterns of the wireless network in the same way. This presentation will examine in detail how to turn a basic WLAN plan into one that is entirely ready to make the most of Voice over WiFi as it comes down the pike. What are the elements to successful deployment? What are the most common mistakes that companies make? Come to this session and find out.
Presented by:
Jai Rawat VP, Business Development & Product Management Airtight
VoIP/Video and Wireless (Mesh, Muni, WiMAX, Wi-Fi & Cellular) - Real Life Experience and Answers (W-04)
Thursday - 10/12/06, 3:00-3:45pm
Wireless is quickly becoming a standard in broadband connectivity. From the global WiMAX evolution to Cellular convergence, the world is now connecting without wires - and this is a MAJOR frontier for all IP services. Even enterprise and residential providers will have to understand wireless as their customers begin saving money with wireless providers. This session will delve into real life experience with VoIP/Video and all wireless technologies including; Fixed Wireless and WiMAX (802.16d) and Mobile WiMAX (802.16e), Municipal Networks, Mesh Networking, Cellular/3G and all types of Wi-Fi. Included in the session will be a wireless primer describing network topologies and differences, the struggles of wVoIP, and how they are being addressed. Real life testimony and pictures from various deployments and testing will be shown, including discussions about QoS and convergence. This session will include surface issues and deep technical discussions during the Q&A. Carriers, Wireless Operators, and VoIP Providers (enterprise and residential) are strongly recommended to attend this session.
Presented by:
Frank Stinson (Moderator) Partner IntelliCom Analytics
Exploring the WiFi/Cellular
Roaming Opportunity (W-05)
Thursday - 10/12/06, 4:00-4:45pm
Voice over WiFi is being touted by equipment vendors and service providers as the next “killer app” for WiFi technology and networks. But will enterprise users carry a cellular phone and a WiFi enabled phone just for use within their office wireless LANs (WLAN)? Probably not. For this reason, Voice over WiFi must include WiFi-to-cellular roaming to succeed.
The key to successful WiFi to cellular roaming is the smooth hand-off as users roam between cellular and WiFi networks. Voice is a demanding application—it requires QoS and limits on delay, jitter and packet loss. This presentation will examine the specific performance requirements for supporting WiFi to cellular roaming, including the requirements for Voice over WiFi. It will also review new protocols and standards initiatives for Voice over WiFi.
Presented by:
David Hattey President & CEO FirstHand Technologies
