Panel Session

December 14, 2004
16:00 PM ~ 17:30 PM

Panel Title: The Convergence of Fixed and Mobile Communications: Applications, Challenges and Opportunities
Moderator: Subramanyam Vdaygiri, Program Manager, Siemens Corporate Research

Abstract:

Historically, communication has been fragmented into domains for practical and technical reasons. This led to a proliferation of multiple devices, services and modes of communication resulting in a fragmented user experience. Fixed-Mobile Convergence (FMC) is the initiative whereby service providers/carriers are seeking to provide a seamless and unified user experience irrespective of whether end-user is on the road, at home, at a hot spot or at work.

This panel will discuss the new applications, opportunities and challenges for FMC and the next generation frameworks and technologies. Could it be that FMC is the key enabling technology for heralding Mark Weiser's vision of Ubiquitous Computing?
 

TBA
Siemens Carrier Networks

Prof. Petri Vuorimaa
Telecommunications Software and Multimedia Laboratory Helsinki University of Technology, Finland

Prof. M. Muehlhaeuser
Head of Telecooperation Division within the Informatics Department Darmstadt
University of Technology, Germany

Dr. Hanafy Meleis
President and CEO of Trendium, Inc., USA

Dr. Stefan Hild
IBM Research, USA