A full day seminar presented by Lillian Goleniewski, LIDO Organization, Inc.. This workshop is being coordinated by Dr. Huimin Zhao, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at the School of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Overview

This one day program addresses broadband technologies and next generation networks, including the convergence of telecommunications with related industries – including computing, consumer electronics, entertainment, publishing, and power utilities. The evolution of broadband capabilities in the PSTN, Internet, Cable TV and Wireless infrastructures are discussed, with a focus on the applications scenario driving the requirement for new classes of networks as well as technologies for enabling interactive service platforms. These advanced applications include high-speed data transfer, Internet and e-commerce applications, interactive visual communications, multimedia information systems, and mobility. Broadband networking discussions include the emerging three-tiered broadband architecture (access, edge and core), the role of IP and ATM at the edge and in the core, the nature of the intelligent edge and the multiservice network, service class and quality of service definitions, advances in optical networking, and broadband access alternatives. The fundamental conflict between mobility and broadband communications is being addressed on many fronts, and exciting new technologies and implementation techniques are making anytime/anywhere computing and communicating a reality in many different and convenient form factors. We will also look at emerging fixed wireless alternatives for voice, data, and multimedia, and what may be the most important driver of wireless of all - wireless access to the Internet.

Topics

Topics covered in this workshop will include: Understanding the Telecommunication Revolution Next Generation Networks Broadband Access Alternatives Broadband Wireless Optical Networking

About the speaker

Lillian Goleniewski is Founder and President of the LIDO Organization, Inc., a leading provider of education, information, and advisory services in the area of telecommunications technologies, services, and networks. Ms. Goleniewski lectures extensively on various telecommunications technology and management topics throughout the world. She is the author of Telecommunications Essentials: The Complete Global Source on Communications Fundamentals, Data Networking and the Internet and Next Generation Networks (2002). Ms. Goleniewski has served as a member of the MIN (Michigan Information Network) technical committee, has widely taught, is a member of the Technology Empowerment Network (TEN), and a reviewer for the CommerceNet/State of California Next Generation Internet grant program. A graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, she has previously worked as Telecommunications Operations Manager at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Vice President of Operations of a San Francisco-based telecommunications consulting firm.

Who should Attend?

This workshop is designed to provide a solid foundation in next generation networks and is a must for all managers & staff working in the networked economy. This dynamic presenter will provide a thorough coverage of a number of topics of interest to IT managers, application developers, legal and regulatory staff, and strategy and business developers. Of particular interest will be those involved in all aspects of future technologies related to both broadband and wireless applications development, including architects, administrators, systems analysts, designers, and implementers.

Coordinator

This technology event is being coordinated by Dr. Huimin Zhao, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at the School of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.