Pre-Conference Workshop - 26th April 2010 (13.30 - 16.45)

Enabling IMS to Compete with Web 2.0 Environment

This is a must attend workshop is targeted at both operators and vendors wishing to gain an informed, objective view of the IMS industry. It will particularly benefit strategists looking at emerging technologies that are aligned with and complement the IMS core, but at the application level.

How can we move towards mass uptake of services? How can IMS-based deployments allow serviceproviders to compete with cloud-based solutions from Web 2.0 players? Do all service providers needIMS? Will the emergence of new services, such as are enabled by the Rich Communications Suiteprovide the boost IMS needs to provide ROI for consumer applications?

This intensive workshop will provide a clear understanding of the state of the IMS industry andprovide insights into the following emerging topics:

IMS adoption update

  • Where are we now?

IMS and consumer services

  • What is RCS and what does it mean for operators?
  • What will RCS do for competing, over the top services?
  • Will RCS unlock a new world of rich communications?
  • When will RCS handsets become widely available?

IMS and enterprise services

  • How do enterprises benefit from IMS?
  • What new services can be enabled
  • Are there genuinely new services that can be unlocked?

IMS and Web 2.0

  • Is alignment between IMS and Web 2.0 possible?
  • How can operators make money from Web 2.0?

The Moriana Group specializes in the telecom service layer and next generation networks. Our focus is on:Service Delivery Platforms, Next Generation OSS/BSS, Convergent Charging and Billing, IMS, FMC,VoIP,WiMAX, IPTV, Triple Play Mobile Commerce and Advertising and other key technologies and services.

Our mission is to help network operators and service providers to transform their business models,service offerings and network infrastructure to create new revenue streams and to meet the challengesof the competitive Telecom market and the growing pressure from Internet and Web 2.0 players.

Presenters:

  • Mac Taylor, CEO & Founder, Moriana Group

  • Guy Redmill, Consultant Editor, Moriana Group