TM Forum leaders to cover principles of virtualization, flexibility, personalization, strategies and business models during multiple sessions in Barcelona
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Jan. 16, 2014: As the future of the communications industry is evolving at warp speed thanks to the continued escalation of advanced digital services and their impact on traditional service provider’s bottom lines, TM Forum today announced its participation in two trailblazing sessions on the topics of business transformation and the future of the network at Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona.
Building the Future Network
Nik Willetts, chief strategy officer, TM Forum
Mon., Feb. 24, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Conference Village, Hall 4, Auditorium 5
Amid all the hype and expectations, there are a few things becoming clear about the ideal future network: It will be a converged, access-agnostic IP-based network based on principles of virtualization and SDN. It will incorporate more flexible, real-time OSS and BSS and be capable of smarter, more personalized and contextual services. At the moment there is some cynicism about ‘vaporware’ in discussions of these networks; so, where are we really at present and how, in practice, can we make the sea-change to these next-generation networks from existing systems?
Interior Refurbishment: Making Business Transformation Work
Keith Willetts, chairman, TM Forum
Tues., Feb. 25, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Conference Village, Hall 4, Auditorium 5
Players throughout the telecoms ecosystem are busy reinventing their strategies and business models to meet our rapidly changing industry. If it’s a challenge to identify the right strategy, though, implementing it through your organization can be even tougher; from restructuring to reflect new priorities and addressing skills shortages, to culture change and even making sure the executive team has the abilities needed for the future. In this session, learn from key executives as they discuss their activities, achievements, pain points and lessons as they reshape their companies for growth in our brave new world.
TM Forum members receive a 15% discount on registration passes to Mobile World Congress 2014. Visit to claim the members-only discount code.
Interested in learning more about TM Forum? Stop by TM Forum’s hospitality suite located in Hall 6, Room 6N5MR to meet with TM Forum executives. To schedule an appointment with a TM Forum membership representative, please contact Apostolos Kallis via email at [email protected].
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