October 08 Thursday Business models 14:30 – 16:00 Session BUS.4 Room G Device developments Our interaction with advanced networks depends on the devices we use, from large video screens to netbooks and smartphones. Consumers face difficult choices for home and personal devices, not only between brands, but in deciding between classes of device. Enterprise users want longer-lasting devices, with guarantees of service. KEY QUESTIONS: – How has the global financial crisis affected the adoption of new devices? – Do device manufacturers and service providers compete or collaborate? What are the key factors influencing consumers’ choice of device? Moderator Mr Dean Bubley, Founder and Director, Disruptive Analysis (United Kingdom) Panellists Prof. Mike Short, Vice President R&D, Telefónica O2 Europe plc (United Kingdom) Mr Steve Bell, President, KeySo Global (United States) Mr Jon S von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software (Norway) Mr Alex Jinsung Choi, Vice President, Head of MCTR Lab, LG Electronics (Korea (Rep. of)) Mr (Fouad) Brahim Boumakh, President & CEO, Nano- Techpower, Inc. (United States) 63