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Join Fierce for a unique 3-part Webinar series examining the rapidly changing market landscape for mobile backhaul. You can sign up for one, two, or the full three-part series.
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Battling BYOB (Build Your Own Backhaul)
On-Demand: Recorded June 25 at 2pm ET/ 11 am PT:
What can backhaul providers do as wireless carriers want to build their own backhaul frameworks? Can new technology, better pricing structures & demonstrated management expertise keep the movement at bay?
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Lynette Luna, Editor, FierceBroadbandWireless
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| Michael Howard, Co-founder and Principal Analyst, Carrier and Data Center Networks, Infonetics Research, Inc.
As co-founder of Infonetics Research (www.infonetics.com), Michael Howard has 40 years of communications industry experience, including 20 years in market research. Michael is recognized worldwide as one of the industry's leading experts in emerging markets, service provider network market trends, and user buying patterns. He currently focuses on IP edge and core routers, carrier Ethernet, IP/MPLS, VPLS, pseudowires, WDM-PON, WDM, ROADM, SONET/SDH optical, 40G-100G, IP NGN, and packet transport from customer CPE through the metro to the core and long haul. He also tracks IP VPN, Ethernet, mobile backhaul, and optical services that service providers offer their customers.
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More speakers to be announced.
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The New Backhaul Business Case
On-Demand: Recorded June 11 at 2pm ET/ 11 am PT
Mobile backhaul is just one segment of a broad array of business services that telcos need to increasingly leverage for new revenue during difficult economic times & the decline of the landline business. What is the backhaul market worth & how much does it stand to grow?
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| Dan O'Shea, Editor, FierceTelecom |
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| Glen Hunt, Principal Analyst, Carrier Infrastructure, Current Analysis
Glen analyzes the technology, product innovations, and partnership initiatives of vendors who supply carrier infrastructure equipment. Glen specifically focuses on solutions for IP Core and Edge Routers, Carrier Ethernet Routers, Ethernet Access Switches, Mobile Backhaul solutions, and Network Management and Operational Support systems. |
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| Larry O'Neill, Senior Product Manager-Ethernet Services, Verizon Partner Solutions
Larry leads a team of Product Managers developing features and enhancements to the Ethernet product line. Prior to his current assignment Larry was a manager of Optical Services in Verizon's Corporate Marketing division.
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| Steve Dyck, Director, Mobile Backhaul Solutions, Alcatel-Lucent
Steve is responsible for mobile backhaul and backbone network strategy across the company's transport portfolio. For years, Steve has assisted mobile and fixed operators around the world with the evolution and optimization their transport networks, initially for 2G growth, then introduction and growth of 3G, and most recently with IP Transformation for all-IP 3G and LTE networks. |
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Enter the Competition
On-Demand: Recorded June 18 at 2pm ET/ 11 am PT
Major ILECs once were the only firms to go to for backhaul support, but wireless carriers now have many other options. Can CLECs, cable TV firms, and dedicated backhaul specialists break the hold traditional telcos have on the backhaul market? What are the competitive table stakes for backhaul providers?
Speaker Details
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| Dan O'Shea, Editor, FierceTelecom |
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| Gary S. George, President, IP Networks, Inc.
Gary has over 25 years of management, operations and consulting experience in the telecommunications and information technology industries. His experience includes nearly 15 years of working with multiple electric and gas utilities as both a telecom partner and internal consultant establishing unregulated telecom/Internet businesses.
Prior to founding IP Networks, Inc. in 2000, Gary co-founded and managed two facilities-based telecommunications carriers, a regional CLEC and a European-based wireless carrier. His operational experience includes all facets of corporate and business development, sales & marketing, operations, administration, and regulatory oversight at the federal, state and municipal levels. |
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| Taylor Salman, Solutions Marketing Director, Ciena
Mr. Salman has over 18 years experience in telecommunications engineering, business development and marketing, covering a broad array of data networking technologies.
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