Editor’s Choice Sessions

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

A New Model for the Mobile Internet: Clearwire’s Experience at the Forefront of 4G

As we move toward seamless mobility between networks, users will no longer be tied to a single network operator for all aspects of a...

As we move toward seamless mobility between networks, users will no longer be tied to a single network operator for all aspects of a call including billing. This presentation will look at the increasingly complex business rules and other challenges that result when network sharing channel partners and over-the-top content providers transition into this transparent access model. Clearwire is encountering today what many service providers will be facing in the near future and will share lessons learned and challenges still being addressed and provide meaningful information for all carriers dealing with rapidly increasing data usage on their networks.

Speakers:

Mary Lane, Director of Finance, Clearwire
Joel Hurley, Vice President of Communications, Media and Entertainment, Hitachi Consulting
Kerry Sims, Director of Communications, Media and Entertainment, Hitachi Consulting

3 – 3:45 p.m.

Solutions Management for Successful Cloud Initiatives: An AT&T/Netformx Case Study

Cloud services present a lot of opportunities for communications service providers (CSPs) and sales organizations; however...

Cloud services present a lot of opportunities for communications service providers (CSPs) and sales organizations; however, they are increasingly complex to design and deploy. They force operators to take on more responsibilities. Netformx and AT&T will show how CSPs can overcome the BSS/OSS challenges presented during the proposal generation process — and fulfill cloud initiatives — with solutions management.

Speaker:

John Trembley, Director of Product Marketing, Netformx
John Breen, Assistant Vice President, Design Engineering, AT&T

4 – 5 p.m.

CAN DIGITAL POSTAL MAIL TAKE US PAPERLESS

Innovative startups and stalwarts alike have revived the dream of a paperless society and found ways to drive cost out...

Innovative startups and stalwarts alike have revived the dream of a paperless society and found ways to drive cost out of Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment by creating new models for document management and bill payment services. Four leading innovators will discuss their various approaches to making Digital Postal Mail a reality for the majority of consumers.

MODERATOR:

Tim McElligott, Editor-in-Chief, B/OSS

PANELISTS:

Bernie Gracy, Vice President of Strategic Growth and Business Development, CTO, Pitney Bowes Inc.
John Payne, CEO, Zumbox
Roger Parks, Co-Founder and Vice President of Business Development, doxo
Chad Dunavant, Vice President of Product Management, CSG Systems