IPTV is emerging as an integral part of a service provider�s strategy to reduce churn, increase revenues and deliver �must-have�, personalized TV functionality. To execute this strategy and win the race for revenues, an open, customizable, and turbo-fast end-to-end IPTV solution will make the difference between an experience that locks in subscribers, and one that leaves them asleep in front of their screen.

This Webinar will leverage the insights of Infonetics Research, the expertise of Espial IPTV and the experience gained by Auroras Entertainment as they share how they are rolling out their end-to-end IPTV solution. Topics covered will include how to:

• Benefit from the IPTV Trends in the market place

• Ensure the lowest total cost of ownership and create a superior quality of experience

• Maintain openness and build a best of breed IPTV ecosystem

• Achieve platform portability and support multiple set top boxes

• Build a true carrier grade solution that meets and exceeds your subscribers' expectations

This Webinar will provide the details you need to know to create an end-to-end IPTV solution that will make a big impact on your company revenues and a lasting impression in your subscribers' living rooms.

About the Presenters:

Brian Mahony, Vice-President, Marketing Espial
As Vice-President of Marketing, Brian leads marketing and product management activities and is responsible for promoting Espial brand leadership for IPTV middleware and applications.

His 14-year background in marketing, strategy, and business development spans IPTV, VoIP, edge routing, wireless, and TDM switching. Prior to Espial, Brian was Vice President of Marketing for market-leading VoIP and triple play vendor Netcentrex until its $180M acquisition by Comverse. Other management and consulting experience includes roles at Siemens, Nextel, Loral, and Nortel.

Brian earned an MBA from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and a BA from Boston College. He is a frequent writer and speaker on next-generation services and was named "Top 100 Voices of IP Communications" over the past ten years by Internet Telephony magazine.

Jeff Heynen, Directing Analyst, Broadband and IPTV, Infonetics Research
Jeff joined Infonetics Research in 2005 (www.infonetics.com), after four years as Senior Product Marketing Manager with VoIP switch equipment startup sentitO Networks, and two years as Marketing Communications Manager with telecommunications infrastructure manufacturer Tellabs. Jeff tracks broadband technologies and the emerging IPTV sector, authoring quarterly market share and forecast reports and annual studies detailing service provider buying plans. He has been quoted in leading trade publications, including EE Times, Internet Telephony, Light Reading, Multichannel News, Telecommunications, and Telephony. Jeff is a consultant to startups, service providers, and manufacturers, identifying new market opportunities and advising on positioning, product development, and business plans. He holds an MA from Georgetown University in German and European Studies, focusing on International Communications and Business Diplomacy, and a BA from Whittier College, where he double-majored in International Relations and English Literature and double-minored in Psychology and Journalism.

Michael S. Kazmier, President and CTO Auroras Entertainment LLC
As President and Chief Technical Officer, Michael S. Kazmier is in charge of the technical direction of the Company. Formerly the CEO of broadband service provider, Sofast Communications, Mr. Kazmier spent the last 4 years working to integrate MPEG4 and convergent services into the fixed wireless market. In addition to his pioneering of convergence in the wireless arena, Mr. Kazmier led the struggling internet service provider from heavy losses to cash flow neutral during his tenure. Mr. Kazmier was the founder and CTO of Digital Mountain, a technology startup focused on convergence technologies utilizing wireless spectrum. Digital Mountain was purchased by Sofast in 2001. Before Digital Mountain/Sofast, Mr. Kazmier was the Director of Network Operations for Venue Tech Systems. VTS designed and deployed wireless, mobile point-of-sale systems into sporting venues including Coors Field, First Union Arena, and Madison Square Garden. In addition to systems and network engineering duties, Mr. Kazmier has had to design and maintain non-stop computing environments for the last decade. Mr. Kazmier attended Front Range Community College and Colorado State University (Business Administration, Computer Information Systems).

Erik Linask, Associate Editor, Technology Marketing Corporation
In addition to his work with TMC�s IP Communications publications, Erik is a contributor to TMCnet. Prior to joining the TMC team, he was Managing Editor at Global Custodian, a global securities services publication, where he also managed the magazine�s survey research. Erik began his professional career at management consulting firm Leadership Research Institute.