Pre-conference Workshops - Mobile Backhaul Asia 2010, Bangkok

Pre-Conference Workshop Day

Workshop A (09:00 – 12:30)
Revealing the latest in Unified RAN Backhaul

Today's mobile wireless operators need a flexible Radio Access Network (RAN) to efficiently support multiple generations of radio technologies and quickly adapt as their network characteristics and business needs evolve. And, to remain profitable, operators must reduce operating expenses (OpEx) while expanding their networks and providing new services. The Cisco RAN Optimization Solution is a comprehensive family of IP-based solutions to optimize RAN architectures.

This comprehensive, no-nonsense half-day workshop will lift the lid on Unified RAN Backhaul. For operators looking for an optimized RAN to significantly reduce OpEx and support new revenue-generating services for both GSM and UMTS, this session is for you.

The workshop will cover:

Market trends - APAC specific forecasts

Traffic growth & backhaul options – copper, microwave, fiber
Cost of RAN – new site, new link, new tower, operating costs
Cost & types of backhaul equipment

IP Investment protection - IP vs. TDM vs. PTN

Do nothing (TDM), specialize for SDH (PTN), optimize to adapt (IP)

Zero touch deployment & service assurance

MWR remote eyes and ears & quality control
Auto-detection & correction for change (resiliency, maintenance)
Unified RAN Backhaul – managed and serviced as comprehensive system

Agenda:

08:30	Guest Arrival and Registration
08:50	Guests to be seated
09:00	Welcome message	Sharat Sinha, Managing Director, Service Provider for Asia, Cisco
09:10	RAN Backhaul Market Trends & ROI	Robert Synnestvedt, Global Mobile Internet Marketing, Cisco
09:30	2G to 3G RAN Backhaul migration Case Study	Operator insight
10:00	IP Investment protection - IP vs. TDM vs. PTN	Mr Chia Tan, Consulting System Architect, Cisco
10:45	Tea break
11:15	Zero Touch Deployment & Service Assurance	Tom Caldwell, Director of Product Marketing and Network Manager, Cisco
12:00	3G + 4G RAN Backhaul readiness Case Study	Operator insight
12:30	Closing remarks, Evaluation, Cisco Flip Camera Lucky Draw and proceed to lunch

Workshop B (13:30 – 17:00)
Delivering an end-to-end architecture for IP transport

Recognizing the Operator challenges to realize new revenue opportunities and reduce operating costs, Huawei is committed to deliver an end-to-end architecture for IP Transport including an optimized backhaul comprising of any media technologies for access, synchronization and management.

Leveraging our rich experience in building mobile, IP and transport networks, we will use this session to demystify the requirements of mobile technology backhaul evolution and enable you to evolve to an optimized network that meets these requirements.

We encourage you to attend this informative session with our experts and exchange ideas with counterparts in the industry.

Agenda

Workshop:
13:30 Guest Arrival and Registration

14:00 Opening Speech

14:10 Challenges and Strategies for Mobile Backhaul
Michael Macdonald, CTO, Huawei Asia Pacific Region

14:40 Shedding Light on Synchronization
Vijay Nagale, Chief Engineer, Huawei Asia Pacific Region

15:10 Reduced TCO with Innovative Microwave Solutions
Rao Zhiquan, Global Transmission Marketing, Huawei

15:40 Coffee Break

16:10 E2E Management & Enhanced OAM
Zhong Muyun, Chief Engineer, Network Solution Dept, HUAWEI

16:40 An Optimized Multi-play Platform
Chin Ngee Ming, Asia Pacific Region Network Solution Marketing, HUAWEI

17:10 Closing Remarks, Video Show and Lucky Draw