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DECT 07

Capitalising on a proven technology to drive into new markets and maximise next generation opportunities

30 - 31 January 2007, Riviera Marriott Hotel La Porte de Monaco, France

Pre-Conference Workshop

Pre-Conference Workshop Monday 29 January 2007

Led By:
Tim Whittaker, System Architect, Wireless Business Unit, Cambridge Consultants (UK)
Paolo Pastorino, CTO & CBO, Home Gateway Initiative

Registration & Coffee

08.30

Session 1 - Introduction to the Connected Home - Cambridge Consultants

09.00
  • Overall concept and architectural principles
  • The gateway
  • Peripherals
  • Interconnection, and the importance of wireless
  • External connection

Coffee and Refreshments

Session 2 - How to Deliver the Required Services Wirelessly - Cambridge Consultants

  • Local area wireless overview
  • NFC, ZigBee, DECT, WLANs, UWB
  • Which is best, and in what circumstances?

Session 3 - Home Gateway Architecture - Home Gateway Initiative

  • Pros and cons of different architectures
  • Role of the gateway in end to end services
  • Requirements of the operator and the customer
  • Likely cost and business models

Networking Lunch

Session 4 - Home Gateway Standards - Home Gateway Initiative

  • Benefits for operators, customers, equipment vendors
  • Standards initiatives
  • Range of content to be delivered
  • Quality of Service issues

Session 5 - How Does DECT Fit with the Connected Home?

  • Details of how DECT works
  • New functionality in DECT Next Generation
  • What can DECT deliver, and at what cost?

Coffee and Refreshments

Informal Design Workshop

Delegates are invited to discuss their particular issues with architecture and implementation experts.

Close of Workshop

17.00