VoIP

Welcome Message

Carriers today are slowing transitioning from the "one network one service" model to a converged multiservice structure based on an IP network. In this multi-service era the telecom business is about being able respond quickly to consumers' changing needs.

For operators that means modular, horizontal service platforms on top of their broadband networks that enable rapid service creation. For application and service providers, it means being able to reach end-users through open, flexible application development platforms. Under the all-IP business model, telecoms growth will come from partnering and collaboration between carriers, technology vendors and application developers.

The VoIP Direction 2010 program has much to offer by way of providing you with invaluable education, particularly about the ongoing innovations in IP communications technologies, applications and services. Come hear and interact with thought leaders, innovators, pioneers and distinguished experts who will share their knowledge, experiences and insights about the latest trends and developments. Come join your industry peers by taking part in this outstanding meeting.

I look forward to seeing you in April!

Jiang Lin-tao, Conference Chairman,
Chairman State IP Standard Commission, PRC
Chief Engineer, MII China Academy of Telecom Research

Welcome to VoIP Directions 2010

Welcome to a world of enhanced communication. Many of the new and innovative voice and multimedia applications that are so appealing to businesses and consumers today are rooted in IP. Modern IP service networks integrated with softswitches, IMS, SIP, gateways, SBCs and other next generation architecture and technologies have been gradually phasing out costly and inefficient legacy infrastructure. Carriers, service providers, developers, equipment vendors and enterprises are currently leveraging a host of VoIP applications for revenue, productivity, cost savings, competitive edge, growth and much more. The IP communications market is vibrant, with non-stop announcements of new devices, solutions, products and services coming to market. New companies are constantly emerging, building their businesses successfully around IP. To stay a step ahead of this rapidly evolving market, you need to attend VoIP Directions 2010. This two-day event in Beijing offers unique insight and knowledge into many exciting trends and developments. It is as much a learning opportunity as it is a chance to network with 500+ potential partners, customers, investors and industry experts that share your enthusiasm, passion and interest in IP communications. Come find out what a VoIP future holds for you and how you can prepare for the opportunities ahead. Register today!

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SIP Trunking – Interested to know more about Session Initiated Protocol Trunking? This session explores what SIP Trunking offers operators and service providers. With revenue growth coming from IP, operators have the opportunity to tap into higher margin IP services through SIP Trunking, replace or reduce dependency on legacy circuits. SIP Trunking can also reduce costs and boost efficiencies through better management of network resources. This session provides all the knowledge you need to make an informed decision about adopting SIP Trunking including interoperability standards as well as the business case and other technical issues.

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HD voice – This session examines High-Definition voice services as an integrated feature of your offering and how you should go about it. Find out what's involved in creating HD VoIP which enhances sound quality based on SIP technology and the G.722 wideband codec standard. How can you monetize HD voice? Who would be the most likely customers to want it? What's there to know about the HD handsets and providing the service to support your customers? Hear what hurdles lie ahead – when can end-to-end HD voice calls services across different operators globally can be achieved and what’s being done to accelerate the transition. A must attend for service providers, HD voice hardware vendors and software application developers.

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Next Generation IP Networks – This session brings you up to speed on the latest know-how and technology for deploying and managing a IP network and how this network can support your enterprise customers. Learn how you can deliver a competitive edge to your demanding enterprise customers by provisioning various IP-based solutions and the QoS they need.

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Market for IP Communication Services – Update on state of the market for next-generation converged fixed/mobile services in China. Are unified communications that offer voice presence and messaging, cloud computing, software as a service, hosted VoIP, on-premises routing, network-based security services, and remote CPE monitoring what customers and consumers expecting from developers and operators?

•	For telecom operators, business services fueled by best in class IP communications provides a steady stream of revenue. Find out how ramping up the ability to rapidly deploy the services customers want while ensuring their QoS and QoE can enable operators tap into this opportunity.

•	Software based telecom is rising in popularity. What can you expect by adopting it? How realistic are the improvements to network efficiency and cost savings?

•	Latest developments in media gateways, media servers, business gateway, CPE devices, and session border controllers.

•	Opportunities, Challenges and Progress of Web 2.0 approach to voice telephony. What the developer community and operators should know about building applications using the open Web style platforms.

•	Review of efficient and effective methods, tools and systems required for successful VoIP management in a complex environment of multi-vendor VoIP platforms.

•	Mobile VoIP are projected to pull in over $23 billion and having over 278 million users by 2013 according to In-Stat. How should traditional mobile operators prepare for delivering voice calls over IP? What disruption, if any should operators be aware of?

This VoIP Direction session at the Next Generation Broadband China Summit and the China Broadband Triple Play + IPTV program has much to offer by way of providing you with invaluable education. Keynotes, panel discussions and information filled sessions are being planned over two days in which you can be a part of. Come hear from distinguished global experts who will share their knowledge, experiences and insights. Join more than 500 of your peers by taking part in this outstanding meeting. Register today!