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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
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