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March 20, 2009

Reminder: Call for Speakers: The HD VoIP Summit - May 21 2009

Just a reminder that I am producing a new event, The HD VoIP Summit, an event which will explore issues associated with the widespread deployment of HD VoIP on May 21st.

I believe HD voice holds the same promise for the telecom industry as format changes in the entertainment industry. With enough interest, together we can trigger a replacement cycle like the one observed currently with HDTV.

At the HD VoIP Summit there will be vendors demonstrating their products and their platforms and we will take a look at the issues and challenges for the transformation of the existing communications infrastructure into one which supports HD.

From mobile handsets and Enterprise desktop phones to the core infrastructure that drives the communication network, the advent of HD VoIP can and will transform communications. If we dont invest the time to change the communications infrastructure, traditional communication networks will be at risk of becoming disintermediated as better sounding means of communication naturally evolve without the restrictions imposed by the legacy of the AT&T network back in 1950.

There is a lot of work ahead for all of us. From helping to educate the worldwide consumers about the promise of HD VoIP to the issues surrounding widespread adoption and implementation issues.

One thing is clear to me - if we as an industry to sit idle and not address this topic, nothing will happen and it will be another generation or two before there is a chance to introduce HD VoIP into the communications network.

I am looking for creative, out-of-the-box thinkers to come forward and pitch me about a HD VoIP topic they are passionate about and would like to speak about. (Practical talks are also welcome.)

So please think about what YOU could contribute to the dialog regardless of where you see yourself inside the ecosystem - be it - end user / handset maker / carrier / telecom equipment maker / next generation services provider and pitch me to have your voice heard at this event.

What I hope to bring together is a gathering of people with a variety of backgrounds and together explore the future of where things are going and what business models will be used to provide the dollar returns needed to get us there.

If you are interested in speaking at HD VoIP Summit, and or would like to suggest a speaker, please contact me ASAP. The deadline for speaking proposals is Friday, April 3rd but the first to approach me will be the first I consider for the event.

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Tags: HDVoIPSummit, voip, Jeff Pulver

Posted by jeff on March 20, 2009 08:38 AM | Permalink

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