IP Network Transformation Forum 2008

Bulding the Next Generation All-IP Network

10-11 June 2008, Cafe Royal, London

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Post-Conference Workshop, Thursday 12th June

Overcoming the Challenges of IP Interconnection: Technical, Commercial and Regulatory Dynamics

Led By: Detecon International

Objectives:

IP interconnect is complex. It happens in different forms and in different places and affects fixed line and convergent operators. Each form of IP interconnect has its own unique set of technical and commercial parameters to unravel. This interactive, individually based workshop explains the IP Interconnection parameters in detail to guide strategy and planning in organisations faced with the IP interconnect problem.

Technical, regulatory and strategic issues of the IP interconnect framework will be the focal points of the day.

IP interconnect explained: overview of current IP interconnect framework
IP interconnection experiences around the world
Analysing the changes in service provision models and technology that are creating tensions for IP interconnect
The basic framework: NGN interconnection architecture and its implications
Emerging business models and strategic challenges
Regulatory issues

About Detecon international:

Detecon International GmbH is one of the world's leading manufacturer independent companies for integrated management and technology consultancy in the converging markets of telecommunications and information technology (ICT). Detecon has been developing expertise and providing consultancy concerning regulatory issues for over ten years and maintains a close relationship with telecommunications authorities throughout the World. Its customers include regulatory authorities, administrations and governments, network operators, service and content providers, investors in the ICT sector, manufacturers of telecommunication infrastructure, large and medium-sized companies of all sectors. Detecon`s competence is based on decades of successful project work in approx. 120 countries.

About your workshop leaders:

Dr Markus Steingröver, Managing Partner and Head of Wholesale Strategies, Detecon international

Dr. Markus Steingröver is Managing Partner and Head of the Wholesales Strategies Group in the Strategy and Marketing Department of DETECON International. Before joining DETECON International, Dr. Markus Steingröver was Costing and Tariff Setting Expert at the German Regulatory Authority for Telecommunications and Posts (RegTP). He advised mobile and fixed operators as well as regulatory authorities on a broad range of wholesale topics all around the world. A particular focus of Dr. Steingröver is interconnection and costing. He also led several projects dealing with wholesale business development strategies, broadband access.

Martina Haunert, Competence Practice Strategy & Marketing Wholesale Strategies, Detecon International

Martina Haunert is Senior Consultant in the Wholesale Strategies Group of Detecon. Before joining Detecon, she was heading the Regulatory Strategy Department of T-Com in Slovak Republic. In the last eight years, Ms. Haunert led several projects dealing with regulatory policies and wholesale strategies in various countries. Her expertise covers the wide spectrum of carrier regulation including interconnection with focus on NGN.

Kees van Peer, Network Consultant, Detecon International

Kees van Peer is Consultant in the Packet Network Architecture & Services Group of Detecon. He is a profound expert in all IP/MPLS and IPv4/IPv6 migration related issues. Before joining Detecon he was working for a global carrier and governmental organization in the Netherlands. Mr. van Peer led and supported several projects in the area of NGN architecture and design, planning and implementation of nationwide IP core and transport networks in different countries.