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Final Program
Regional
Seminar on Fixed Mobile Convergence and New Network Architectures
for the Arab Region
Tunis (Tunisia),
21-24 November 2005 |
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Today’s technology savvy young person will soon be a key decision maker
at home and at work. This "next generation user" is the target customer
who will demand and expect multimedia services, security,
personalization and mobility for enhanced productivity and user
experience as normal. Next Generation Networks (NGNs) must meet the
demands of these next generation users.
There
are now more mobile users than fixed users. This increasing
"demographic" shift requires an essential re-examination of the
relationship between fixed and mobile networks. It also makes it very
clear that mobility must be a core capability of the NGN.
Different solutions/network
architecture can be taken into account for a smooth transition from
existing network infrastructures (PSTN/PLMN) towards New Generation
Network (NGN) as a result of the convergence process leading to
different applications/services sharing network infrastructures.
The key
objectives of this Seminar are to provide an overview of convergence in
its widest sense (Telecom/IT/Broadcast), then to focus on near term
convergence topics including fixed, mobile and broadband wireless, Telecom + IT. The Seminar
will include identification of directions and work topics for proceeding
forward from near term convergence.
The aspects related to Network Planning for New Generation Networks are
also part of the Seminar. |
Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3
- Day 4
Day 1 (21 November 2005)
| Registration: 8:00 – 9:15 hours |
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09:15 – 10:00 hours
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Session 1.1: Opening
Chairman: Mr. John Visser (ITU-T)
Vice-Chairman: Mr. Villy B. Iversen (ITC, International
Teletraffic Congress)
1.1.1 Welcome address (Authority of the hosting Administration)
1.1.2
ITU/BDT projects of interest in the Region - Miloud Ameziane
(BDT Regional Office, Cairo)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
1.1.3
Introductory remarks/Keynote address/ITU Structure - John Visser (ITU-T)
Abstract
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Short Bio
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Presentation
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| Coffee break: 10:00 – 10:30 hours |
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10:30 – 12:15 hours
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Session 1.2: International framework 1.2.1
ITU-T: Activities on NGN - John Visser (ITU-T)
Abstract
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Presentation:
Part 1 -
Part 2
1.2.2 ITU-R: Mobile convergence issues - Kevin Hughes (ITU-R)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
1.2.3 ITU-D: Regulating convergence - Fabrizio Savi (Rapporteur
ITU-D, Question 10/1)
Abstract
- Short Bio -
Presentation 1.2.4 TISPAN: Telecommunications and Internet converged
Services and Protocols for Advanced Networking - Alain Le Roux (France
Telecom, TISPAN Chairman); presented by John Visser (ITU-T)
Abstract -
Presentation |
| Lunch Break: 12:15 - 13:30 hours
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13:30 - 15:30 hours
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Session 1.3a: Network Evolution to NGN and
Convergence
1.3.1 Shaping the Future: Mobile Network Evolution to NGN - John Visser
(Nortel)
Abstract
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Presentation
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Additional material
1.3.2 3G/UMTS - An evolutionary Path to Next Generation Networks -
Perspectives for the Arab Region - Jean-Pierre Bienaimé (Chairman, UMTS
Forum)
Abstract -
Short
Bio - Presentation
1.3.3 Mobile Network Evolution: Economic Aspects of Evolution towards
IMT-2000 - Sami Tabbane (Superior School of Communications of Tunis)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
1.3.4 New Generation Networks enabling convergence of services -
Experience of Tunisie Télécom - Rafaâ Houerbi (Tunisie Télécom)
Abstract - Short Bio -
Presentation
1.3.5 Network Architecture consolidation in the evolution towards NGN
- Oscar Gonzalez-Soto
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
1.3.6 Mobile Network Evolution to NGN - Roland Thies (Alcatel)
Abstract - Short Bio -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 15:30 – 16:00 hours |
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16:00 - 18:30 hours
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Session 1.3b: Network Evolution to NGN and
Convergence 1.3.7 IP Multimedia Sub-system (IMS) and Evolution to NGN - Sami
Tabbane (Superior School of Communications of Tunis)
Abstract
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Presentation
1.3.8 Mobile Core Evolution Towards IMS - Elena Romero (Ericsson)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
1.3.9 Multiservice Packed based Transport Network enabling the
Digital Services Delivery - Mauro Filippi (Marconi)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
1.3.10 IMS, an evolutionary network architecture towards NGN - Khaled
Rifai (Lucent)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
1.3.11 Network Modelling and PSTN-NGN Migration - Soulaimane El
Bouarfati (University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt)
Abstract - Short Bio -
Presentation
1.3.12 Signalling Protocols and Evolving Architectures for NGN: Part 1 -
Riccardo Passerini (ITU-BDT), Part 2 - Kamel Hjaiej (SUP'COM,
Tunisia)
Abstracts: Part 1 / Part 2 - Bios:
R. Passerini /
K. Hjaiej -
Presentations:
Part 1 /
Part 2
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Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3
- Day 4
Day 2 (22 November 2005)
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9:00 – 10:45 hours
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Session 2.1a: Broadband Technologies and Solutions
2.1.1 BWA: Standards, Regulatory and Spectrum issues - John Visser
(Nortel)
Abstract
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Presentation
2.1.2 ITU development activities on Wireless Communications - Riccardo
Passerini (ITU-BDT)
Abstract
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Presentation
2.1.3 Bridging the Communication Divide through WiMAX and WiMESH
Solutions - Bilel Jamoussi (Nortel)
Abstract -
Short Bio - Presentation:
Part 1 -
Part 2
2.1.4 Wireless Access: the convergence digital bridge-A regional
perspective - Ibrahim A. Kadi (Communications and IT Commission/CITC,
Saudi Arabia)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 10:45 – 11:15 hours |
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11:15 – 13:15 hours
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Session 2.1b: Broadband Technologies and Solutions
2.1.5 Global BWA Studies in ITU-R - Kevin Hughes (ITU-R)
Abstract
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Presentation
2.1.6 Application of WiFi in supplementing Fixed, GSM and CDMA networks
in the last mile - Jared Baraza (Telkom Kenya)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
2.1.7 Mobile Broadband for Rural and Remote Areas: The CDMA450 Solution
- Hamdi Breik (Lucent)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
2.1.8 WiMAX: application scenarios, first experiences and evolution -
Michele Morganti (Siemens)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
2.1.9 IMT-2000 Regulatory and Spectrum Issues - George Mansho (CDMA
Development Group)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation |
| Lunch Break: 13:15 - 14:30 hours |
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14:30 – 16:15 hours
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Session 2.2a: Network Evolution to NGN - NGN Network
Planning
2.2.1 Decision making requirements in network evolution, strategic
planning and solution mapping - Oscar Gonzalez-Soto
Abstract
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Presentation
2.2.2 Modelling issues of integrating services in Next Generation
Networks - Villy B. Iversen (ITC)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
2.2.3 Convergence Strategy for a Universal Operator and role of
Business Planning - Oscar Gonzalez-Soto
Abstract
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Presentation
2.2.4 Service Level Agreement (SLA) and global QoS index for 3G
networks - Villy B. Iversen (ITC)
Abstract
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Presentation
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| Coffee break: 16:15 - 16:30 hours |
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16:30 – 18:30 hours
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Session 2.2b: Network Evolution to NGN - NGN Network
Planning 2.2.5 Planning of Broadband Wireless Access for Rural and Remote Areas
- Ignat Stanev
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
2.2.6 Planning of New Generation Wireless Networks: Challenges and
Solutions - Roland Goetz (LStelcom)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
2.2.7 Analysys STEM Case Study: Migrating Voice and Data Services to
an NGN Platform - Robin Bailey (Analysys)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
2.2.8 VPI Case Study: Planning of different broadband solutions in
the last mile for urban and suburban areas - Ignat Stanev
Abstract
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Presentation
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Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3
- Day 4
Day 3 (23 November 2005)
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9:00 – 10:45 hours
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Session 3.1a: Operational and Regulatory Aspects of
Convergence
3.1.1 Fixed Mobile Convergence: Regulator's Response - Mwende Njiraini (CCK,
Kenya)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
3.1.2 Licensing aspects for IMT-2000 - Riccardo Passerini (ITU-BDT)
Abstract
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Presentation
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Annex 1 3.1.3 Spectrum Regulation at the Age of
Convergence - Lamia Delenda (France Telecom)
Abstract
- Short Bio -
Presentation 3.1.4 Current Public Wireless Spectrum Regulation
Issues - Margit Brandl (Siemens)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation |
| Coffee break: 10:45 - 11:00 hours |
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11:00 – 12:30 hours
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Session 3.1b: Operational and Regulatory Aspects of
Convergence
3.1.5 The new Code for electronic communications: a technologically
neutral solution - Fabrizio Savi (Telecom Italia)
Abstract
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Presentation
3.1.6 Case Study: Unified Licensing Regime in India - Rajendra Singh (TRAI, India)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
3.1.7 Convergence in new generations of licenses: Experience of Morocco
- Gihane Belhoussain (ANRT, Morocco)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation |
| Lunch Break: 12:30 - 13:45 hours |
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13:45 – 15:30 hours
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Session 3.2a: Fixed Mobile Convergence 3.2.1
Trend for Fixed and Mobile users growth based on statistics data for ICT
Indicators - Ignat Stanev (ITC)
Abstract
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Presentation
3.2.2 Mobile 2G/3G networks: a Universal Communication and Service
Solution - Roland Thies (Alcatel)
Abstract
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Presentation
3.2.3 IP based architectures for wireless network in countries with
Low Fixed Line penetration - Luigi Gasparollo (Qualcomm)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 15:30 - 15:45 hours |
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15:45 – 17:00 hours
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Session 3.2b: Fixed Mobile Convergence
3.2.4 Towards Fixed and Mobile Convergence - Dan Chen (ZTE)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
3.2.5 3GSM Technologies implementing Fixed Mobile Convergence - Mike
Stead (GSMA)
Abstract - Short Bio -
Presentation
3.2.6 WiMAX Solutions-Integral Elements of Fixed Mobile Convergence
Networks - Hendrik Prins (Cemdia-Asia Limited)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
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17:00 – 18:45 hours
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Session 3.3: Convergence in the Information
Communication Technology
3.3.1 Convergence in the Information Technology and Telecommunication
World - Emmanuel Kakai (Telkom Kenya)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
3.3.2 Bridging the Gap: taking Tomorrow's Network into Today - Maria
Cristina Bueti (ITU/SPU)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
3.3.3 Meeting UNICT Open Telecommunication Access Goals using SWANsat -
William P. Welty (SWANsat project, USA)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
3.3.4 ICT Developments: Technological, Architectural, Traffic
Engineering and QoS Challenges - Paul J. Kuehn (Chairman ITC)
Abstract - Short Bio -
Presentation
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Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3
- Day 4
Day 4 (24 November 2005)
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9:00 – 10:30 hours
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Session 4.1a: 2G to 3G Migration/Evolution
4.1.1 Guidelines on smooth transition from the existing mobile networks
to IMT-2000 for Developing Countries - Natasa Gospic (Rapporteur ITU-D Question
18/2)
Abstract - Short Bio -
Presentation
4.1.2 Deployment steps for a successful UMTS launch: Example of Orange
France Network - Rémi Thomas (Orange)
Abstract - Short Bio -
Presentation 4.1.3 Migration to IMT-2000 in Developing Countries: The view of Policy
Makers and Regulators and Market Reaction - Rajendra Singh (TRAI, India)
Abstract
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Presentation |
| Coffee break: 10:30 - 11:00 hours |
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11:00 – 12:30 hours
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Session 4.1b: 2G to 3G Migration/Evolution 4.1.4 From 2G to 3G: Needs and views of Operators, Regulators and Users
in Developing Countries - Denis Ngae (Ministry of
Post and Telecommunications, Cameroon)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation 4.1.5 Challenges facing
Operators in the transition from 2G to 3G in Africa - Jared Baraza (Telkom Kenya)
Abstract
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Presentation 4.1.6 Form 0G to 3G in four
easy steps - Helga Waage (Hex Software)
Abstract -
Short Bio -
Presentation
4.1.7 Experience on 3G deployment and services - Ismael M. Fikree (MTC
Vodafone, Bahrain)
Abstract - Short Bio -
Presentation |
| Lunch Break: 12:30 - 14:00 hours |
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14:00 – 15:30 hours
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Session 4.2: Seminar Feedback and Conclusion
4.2.1 Closing Panel
4.2.2 Conclusions and closing remarks - John Visser (ITU)
Abstract
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Presentation
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