CONFERENCE
ARABTELSAT 2007 Conference Committee Conference Topics


CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN
HE Ahmed Suwaidan Al Balushi
Former Minister of Telecommunications, Oman

CONFERENCE VICE CHAIRMAN
Ghulam Ibrahim Al Balushi    
Coordinator Arab Region, ITU Center of Excellence                                                                                                                                                    
Mr.Ross Cormack                                     
Nawras, Chief Executive Officer

Fernando Lagrana                                  
ITU Telecom, Geneva, Executive Manger

Abdullah Al Shanfari          
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), Oman

Saleh Bin Abdullah Al Farsi                   
Division Head-Marketing & Customer Services, Omantel.

Rasheed Al Safi Al Huraibi                   
Oman Mobile, Director of Strategic Planning

CONFERENCE MANAGER
Mr.Tom Myit                                              
Vice President, Geneva, Swiss Centre Int’l Business Research.                         


Spotlight on Existing and Emerging ICT Developments

Be part of the ARABTELSAT 2007 Conference to ensure that you keep yourself up to date with the latest systems and innovations as well as the developments and opportunities in the ICT and telecommunications industries in the region.

The conference will feature specialized seminars and workshops by the ITU Arab Center of Excellence in Telecommunications. Among the major topics to be discussed are the following:

  • Evolution to 4G Networks
  • Wireless Security
  • Triple/Quad Play (Convergence)

Conference Fees:
Fee is US$ 500 / RO 192 per participant.

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TOPICS
  
Evolution to 4G Networks
Wireless Security
Triple/Quad Play (Convergence)
> 2G/3G migration to fourth generation networks

> Support of Previous generation Infrastructure in 4G Networks ( Local Speaker)

> Fourth Generation Wireless Networks and Interconnecting Standards

> Interoperability and interconnection between networks

> Trends and developments for fourth generation wireless networks  (Local Speaker)

> Network architectures and protocols for fourth generation networks

> Location aware services and applications in fourth generation networks

> Management techniques for 4G networks (traffic, mobility, location, QoS, etc.)

> Seamless roaming between satellite and terrestrial networks   ?????

> Customer Benefits from 4G Services

> Role of Internet and its interconnection in fourth generation wireless networks (Local Speaker – ITA and Operators)

> Mobile television in fourth-generation networks -Mobile-TV (Local Speaker)		 > Wireless security products to prevent the data for transmit and receive

> A View on the Standards IEEE 802.11b)

> Authentication type and WEP ( Wired Equivalency Privacy)

> Above and beyond the standard: What else is available to secure my network?

>  Where is the future of wireless security headed? ( Local Speaker)

> What exactly do I need to do to secure my network (Local Speaker)

> Setting the authentication methods Proper and time out for the Sessions

> Proper use of broadcast keys rotation ( Use of IEE 802.1X for Key Management) 

> Use of the right protocols

> Regulatory Aspect of the Wireless Networks Security ( Local Speaker – TRA/ITA)

> What is Triple/Quad Play

> Technological convergence

> Advantages of Triple/Quad Play

> Use of Different Protocols

> The Standards View ( ITU IPTV Focus Group – FG IPTV)

> Regulatory Issues (Speaker from TRA)

> WiMAX Technology to Achieve Triple/Quad Play

> Commercial challenges in offering triple play

> Fixed Mobile Convergence

>  IPTV based Converged Services

> What are the Implementation Limitations

> Operators Views and  Experience sharing  ( Local/Regional Speakers from Fixed and Mobile Operators)

> Billing Mediation Platform Requirement