IEC @ SUPERCOMM [T41C] (original) (raw)

| Next-Generation Wireless DevicesThis session will consider the proliferation of enhanced second-generation (2G) and third-generation (3G) wireless device types in the market, including smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and hybrid devices. It will present the viewpoints of various market players, notably device manufacturers, wireless network operators, and other service providers. The speakers will be asked to consider the issues affecting the business and consumer market, plus user and application segmentation for these markets. Other topics of focus include the following:Key Technology Issues Impacting Devices Growth Potential of Various Device Types Market-Development Scenarios | | CHAIRPERSON: Jeremy Green, Research Director, Wireless Analyst Group, Ovum, has more than 13 years' experience in telecom research, consultancy, and forecasting. Prior to joining Ovum, Mr. Green worked as the head of market planning for ICO Global Communications, where his team was responsible for market research, forecasting, and competitor intelligence. SPEAKERS: Sassan Sanei, Senior Engineering Development Manager, Research in Motion (RIM), is responsible for third-party BlackBerry software development and RIM OEM radio modem hardware integration. Prior to joining RIM in 1996, Mr. Sanei held positions in IT with the government of Canada and Tele-Direct. Brian Finnerty, Senior Director, Product Realization, Sprint PCS, leads the team that collectively takes subscriber products from product concepts and advance technology and prepares it for general distribution for the Sprint PCS network. Just prior to this role, he led the product development group within this same team. Michael Grubbs, Principle Product Manager, Openwave Systems, works with carriers to develop solutions and requirements from the client side. He has spent 25 years in the personal computing and consumer communications industries. | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |