A selection of photos taken on the evening is now available here
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| 6.30 | Welcome and Introductory Remarks
David Hendon will open the proceedings with a DTI perspective on Mobile VCE.
Having been involved at DTI (in a different role at the time) in the conception and creation of Mobile VCE in 1996 David will share a personal perspective of his early expectations of Mobile VCE and his perceptions ten years on... |
David Hendon, Head Business Relations, Department of Trade & Industry |
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| 6.45 | The Contribution & Role of Mobile VCE to the Global Industry
A perspective on the activity and contribution of Mobile VCE, from the head of research of one of the leading telcos. Mobile VCE has evolved significantly from its early origins as a UK initiative to today's global role.
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Prof Mike Walker, Director Global Research, Vodafone |
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| 7.00 | Research & Innovation: The Roles of Industry & Academia
Mobile VCE’s model of engagement of Industry & Academia – how and why it has worked. A top level introduction to the new programme and its definition by Mobile VCE's industry members.
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Dr Walter Tuttlebee, Chief Executive, Mobile VCE |
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| 7.10 | New Revenues through Ubiquitous Services: Removing the Barriers to Commercialisation
Passive services, delivered ubiquitously via wired and wireless networks, offer a new revenue stream for operators as voice and broadband commercialise. However, short range wireless technology in itself is insufficient. This element of the Core 4 programme addresses key barriers to commercialisation in the user, network and service domains.
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Dr Steve Wright, Head of Long Term Research, BT |
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| 7.20 | Reducing Cost-per-Bit: Future Wireless
The reverse side of the coin to new revenue generation is cost constraint.
'New radio' and innovative use of the radio spectrum, facilitated by increasing deregulation, are important drivers in this area. This element of the Core 4 programme addresses the application of cognitive radio and cross-layer operation to secure new delivery efficiencies and spectrum value. |
Dr Tim Moulsley, Philips |
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| 7.30 | Securing the Future: In an Increasingly Open World
Alongside revenues and costs, maintaining the integrity of the network and services is key. This element of the Core 4 programme is aimed at securing the devices and services in a world of interworked networked and increasingly open and interconnected personal devices.
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Dr Stephen Hope, France Telecom |
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| 7.40 | An Inward Investor Perspective of Mobile VCE
Perspectives from a global player headquartered outside the UK, based on their experience of industrial membership of Mobile VCE
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Dr Graham Fisher, MD France Telecom R&D UK |
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| 7.50 | Looking to the Future - Concluding Remarks
Some brief remarks on upcoming activities and initiatives of interest to the industry, and an opportunity for Q&A, to include:
* Application of Mobile & Personal Communications Technologies to Other Industry Sectors * Proposals for a Knowledge Transfer Network in Communications * The IEEE International Communications Conference 2007 in the UK * Possibility of a 'CTO Technical Forum' Spring 2007 |
Dr Walter Tuttlebee |
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| 8.00 | Networking Buffet
An opportunity for delegates to explore issues raised during the evening, and other matters, informally with the speakers and other attendees
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