IP convergence is transforming business communications. Convergence allows IT organizations to consolidate their data, voice and multimedia resources on one standard backbone and then build exciting new applications that leverage those integrated services.

But a host of questions must be answered. What is the financial impact of IP convergence? How to simplify the implementation of new converged services while maintaining network quality and reliability? How about security and control concerns? How to future-proof your network for your forward-thinking IP Strategy?

You are cordially invited to attend this exclusive, invitation-only seminar where you will walk away with a blueprint for a converged IP strategy. You'll discover straight-talk answers and expert guidance that will help you plan for and select the right technology and services for a fully integrated and interoperable converged IP network.

Join your peers in IT management as noted telecom specialist Ian Vance provides you with solid, actionable advice on implementing IP convergence in your organization. Plus, take advantage of extras like small-group Q&A sessions and networking opportunities.

Keynote #1 - "Astonishing times in Telecoms…" - Presented by Ian Vance

Telecommunications continues to astonish us! The technology moves forward without stop, the applications continue to expand and users, day by day, week by week, become more reliant on the services. The industry itself consolidates but then new start-ups bring new ideas and the cycle repeats itself. So where are we in 2005? What is important for businesses using telecoms? And what should you look for in your service provider?

Keynote #2 -"Building a Converged IP Strategy for Enterprises" with Anthony Christie, Chief Marketing Officer, Global Crossing

IP convergence is transforming the way companies do business today.

Convergence allows organizations to improve their productivity and efficiency by collapsing multiple networks and services such as voice, video, and data all onto one common application-aware network.

Anthony will discuss leveraging IP as a common protocol, and how combining it with the intelligence of an application aware MPLS network, allows organizations to achieve greater economies, improving performance and gaining the competitive advantage associated with true end-to-end convergence.

About Ian Vance

Ian Vance is a specialist in the Telecommunications industry and was honoured by the Queen with an MBE for contributions to radio engineering in 1988, Amongst other honours he was elected by his peers as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 1997. He is an advisor to the UK government, and also sits on a number of Boards in the technology and Venture Capital spheres. Ian’s distinguished career highlights include the roles of Vice President and Chief Engineer for Nortel Networks in Europe and previously Managing Director of the world-famous STL Laboratories in Harlow UK where fibre optics was invented.

He is currently President of Amazing Communications Limited his own consulting company.

About Anthony Christie

Anthony D. Christie oversees Global Crossing's marketing organization and its Agent Channel, comprising enterprise resellers and VARs. The marketing organization is dedicated to assessing customer needs, evaluating Global Crossing's position relative to competitors in satisfying those needs, and developing, positioning and managing the products and services Global Crossing offers. As chief marketing officer, Mr. Christie is responsible for product development, product management, pricing, strategic marketing and market development. In his role overseeing the Agent Channel, Mr. Christie focuses on expanding relationships with Global Crossing's Agent partners and developing new ways to support their growth.

Prior to joining GC, Mr. Christie was general manager and network vice president with AT&T Solutions in New York City and was AT&T's 1997-1998 M.I.T. Sloan Fellow, where he earned a Master of Science Degree in Management and published a thesis on thin browser wireless Internet technology.

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