http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/RSS/SessionList.aspx Voice and data communications are moving to IP networks at an astounding rate and with that accelerated migration, organizations like yours are grappling with the technical challenges of VoIP while trying to take full advantage of its business benefits. en-US Copyright 2009 Gartner, Inc. All rights reserved. Agenda Builder RSS Feed Generator v.3.10.0.12090 Gartner, Inc. kiosk.admin@gartner.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:38:56 GMT 300 http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=782 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 08:00 - Voice is the most mission-critical, most widely deployed and, historically, most reliable application. As enterprises migrate to converged networks, concerns shift to security. This tutorial highlights security issues related to VoIP; separating hype from reality. (45 min) Lawrence Orans Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:18:22 GMT Pre-Conference Tutorial http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=783 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 08:00 - We have identified more than $100 billion that enterprise will spend on technology they really don't need. This session will assess these unnecessary technologies to see why they're not needed. We'll then identify where the money should be spent. (45 min) Bob Hafner Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:18:49 GMT Pre-Conference Tutorial http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=784 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 08:45 - (15 min) Monica Basso, Steve Blood Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:42:57 GMT Keynote Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=785 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 09:00 - Technology succeeds or fails based not on its intrinsic qualities, but on human perceptions of its value. Perceived risk, fashion and support for individual’s values are as important as features. The consumerization of technology will require organizations to design for social as well as technical success. (55 min) Nick Jones Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:30:27 GMT Keynote Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=786 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 - Businesses in every industry face issues with their customer-facing operations. Surprisingly, many can be traced to a common source; ineffective business processes involving human communication. - CeBP: technology evolution or business revolution? - Where to look and how to measure results of CEBP? - What does SAP have to do with CEBPs? (20 min) Steve Blood, Pekka Porkka Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:27:50 GMT Premier Sponsor Panel http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=834 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:20 - We will explore best practice techniques for smart IT sourcing, ensuring business flexibility during an industry downturn. He will comment on quick ways of eliminating waste which can be actioned now. - Eliminating unnecessary cost and delivering the bottom line within weeks not years - IT department positioning to support business goals - How to react efficiently to a corporate agenda being shaped by global economic tremors (20 min) Eric Paulak, Allen Timpany Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:28:23 GMT Premier Sponsor Panel http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=787 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:40 - (25 min) Gartner Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:46:25 GMT Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=788 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:05 - The most agile enterprises are edging their IT infrastructure into the cloud, gaining new levels of scalability and reach. Access to capacity is critical, ownership is not. Your users may be anywhere and increasingly your applications will be delivered by somebody else over networks you don’t own to devices you cannot manage. As enterprises externalize their IT, how is the industry that supplies them changing to support their changing requirements? Hear from leading vendors how they are shifting their offers and development focus. (55 min) Pat Calhoun, Clyde Foster, Brian Gammage, Susan Macke, Rakesh Mahajan, Alfredo Patron Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:46:53 GMT Keynote Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=789 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:00 - (1 hr, 10 min) Gartner Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:52:09 GMT Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=790 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 13:10 - Interest in NAC remains high, but adoption has been slow. In this session, we review common obstacles to NAC, including technical, political and operational challenges. We also explore, via case studies, the success of several early NAC adopters. (55 min) Lawrence Orans Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:02:13 GMT Track Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=791 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 13:10 - Context will provide a new viewpoint for blending communications and applications to exploit new opportunities and enhance interactions. Learn how to adapt context to the era of ‘What You Need Is What You Get’ services and how a context-delivery architecture will facilitate this. (55 min) Bob Hafner Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:06:26 GMT Track Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=822 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 14:10 - (45 min) Scott Morrison Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:32:17 GMT Analyst/User Roundtable http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=829 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 14:15 - Claranet, the Managed Services Provider, offers advice on the design considerations and challenges surrounding international private networks. (30 min) Martin Saunders Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:13:09 GMT Solution Provider Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=830 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 14:15 - Vanco will discuss how independent access to a multi-carrier, multi-technology network delivers a ‘no compromise’ solution to the enterprise. Vanco will illustrate how VNOs offer the quickest access to innovative technologies such as Ethernet and Wireless to deliver real benefit to your business. (30 min) Steve McKeaveney Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:13:09 GMT Solution Provider Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=794 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 14:45 - (25 min) Gartner Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:03:13 GMT Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=795 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 15:10 - Defences are evolving and proactive safeguards being created to meet threats; an example being new security function “mash-ups” that improve security without burdening resources. This presentation, using relevant Magic Quadrants, discusses solutions to create cost-effective network security. (55 min) Lawrence Orans Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:06:46 GMT Track Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=796 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 15:10 - With next generation communications allowing direct integration with applications, enterprises need to plan which processes to improve in order to gain competitive advantages and operational improvement. Here we provide a framework for identifying and implementing changes and will review how this is done. (55 min) Steve Blood, Bob Hafner Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:06:59 GMT Track Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=823 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 16:10 - (45 min) Will Cappelli Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:32:52 GMT Analyst/User Roundtable http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=797 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 16:15 - Success in a network outsourcing initiative results from the right mix of technology, sourcing approach, and strategy. This session presents a phased incremental strategy based on progressive adoption of new services and technologies such as MPLS IP VPN, VoIP and SSL VPN. (40 min) Marco Incollingo, Neil Rickard Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:07:12 GMT End-User Case Study Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=798 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 16:15 - E.ON UK has been introducing a number of initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and reduce costs in its non-power generation business activities. (40 min) Bob Hafner, John Middleditch Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:51:18 GMT Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=799 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 17:05 - As network sourcing evolves toward more complex relationships, the key risk is picking the wrong type of engagement model. This session will demonstrate tools and techniques showing enterprises how they can stay in charge of their networking direction. (55 min) Jean-Claude Delcroix, Neil Rickard Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:58:56 GMT Track Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=800 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 17:05 - To meet the needs of all users cost-effectively, enterprises must rethink their plans for voice, video, data and collaborative applications, and design architectures and organizations capable of supporting them. (55 min) Steve Blood Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:08:01 GMT Track Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=801 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 18:00 - (2 hr) Gartner Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:17:15 GMT Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=802 Thursday, April 24, 2008 08:15 - The data center no longer sits at the edge of the network, but instead the two have an increasingly symbiotic relationship, ensuring each other’s availability whilst allowing for workforce and application distribution. (55 min) Scott Morrison Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:08:19 GMT Track Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=803 Thursday, April 24, 2008 08:15 - Application Fluent networking provides the services required to make browser-based and SOA application environments work in a global context. Enterprises are struggling to deliver acceptable application performance; the solution is to design the network to support the applications running over it. (55 min) Neil Rickard Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:08:30 GMT Track Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=805 Thursday, April 24, 2008 09:20 - Pearson, an international media company operating in 60 different countries, has improved operational efficiency and cost savings while reducing its carbon footprint with a managed telepresence service. (40 min) Scott Morrison, Steve Scott Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:14:36 GMT End-User Case Study Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=806 Thursday, April 24, 2008 09:20 - Westminster City Council is implementing an IP telephony solution intended to reduce operating costs, improve council efficiency and improve working practices and potential for it’s employees. (40 min) Steve Blood, Andrew Snellgrove Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:48:28 GMT End-User Case Study Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=827 Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:10 - Web2.0 and UCC (Unified Communications & Collaboration) are the latest buzz words. But in reality UCC is hard for organizations to justify and much transformational infrastructure work is required before UCC can be deployed. We will look at BT’s own UCC deployment as an example to help trigger ideas for the audience. (30 min) Steve Masters Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:13:09 GMT Solution Provider Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=832 Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:10 - Roger Jones will explain how to build the different aspects of Unified Communications into your business. Optimising staff communications and improving productivity. The presentation will cover the options for Mobility integration, desktop integration and presence federation. (30 min) Roger Jones Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:13:09 GMT Solution Provider Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=831 Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:10 - Whilst many enterprises have seen both cost and operational benefits in deploying VoIP, it is the further migration to unified communications that promises true business transformation. But, with so many VoIP implementations running into difficulties, management tools and operations also need to be unified through each stage of the project. (30 min) Carl Lloyd Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:13:09 GMT Solution Provider Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=810 Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:40 - (25 min) Gartner Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:34:52 GMT Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=812 Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:05 - Computing, communications and applications are converging. The enterprises network is being asked to support applications from many parts of the business, not just IT. How should you best transition to the required and already emerging new infrastructure and what is the role of the network? (55 min) Neil Rickard Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:15:25 GMT Track Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=811 Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:05 - New applications, work styles and sourcing environments force changes in enterprise networking systems. Companies need creating cost effective communications architectures including IP telephony, video, unified communications, mobility and application-specific performance. This session focuses on service planning, bandwidth trends, QoS and sourcing options. (55 min) Jean-Claude Delcroix Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:15:07 GMT Track Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=824 Thursday, April 24, 2008 12:10 - (45 min) Steve Blood, Bob Hafner Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:33:35 GMT Analyst/User Roundtable http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=828 Thursday, April 24, 2008 12:10 - Atos Origin provides a 24/7 global service desk operations through its worldwide network of delivery centres. They required a communication and service platform that works seamlessly, combining global skills and languages. Mick Hassall, VP Global Managed Operations, highlights how the use of consistent infrastructure, processes and tools helps supporting their global and international customers.” (30 min) Mick Hassall Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:13:09 GMT Solution Provider Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=826 Thursday, April 24, 2008 12:10 - Being adaptive to change is critical to staying competitive. Because change is accelerating, the network infrastructure is evolving way beyond its initial role into a business-critical connectivity service, essential to facilitating continued success. HP ProCurve turns efficiency and productivity into investments that will drive your future business growth. (30 min) Laurits Soerensen Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:13:09 GMT Solution Provider Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=809 Thursday, April 24, 2008 12:40 - (1 hr) Gartner Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:33:51 GMT Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=815 Thursday, April 24, 2008 13:40 - Adopting a business service model for IT changes the nature of network management. This session discusses how network administrators can successfully facilitate and even lead that change. (55 min) Will Cappelli Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:16:45 GMT Track Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=816 Thursday, April 24, 2008 13:40 - IP has given video communications new life, through emerging service models such as usage-based telepresence, integrated desktop and mobile video conferencing, and disruptive consumer technologies which present both cost-saving opportunities and business security threats. (55 min) Scott Morrison Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:16:58 GMT Track Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=825 Thursday, April 24, 2008 14:40 - (45 min) Jean-Claude Delcroix, Neil Rickard Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:55:46 GMT Analyst/User Roundtable http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=817 Thursday, April 24, 2008 14:40 - ABN AMRO have planned and executed their telecoms networks and storage strategy rolling out a framework across offices in 56 countries achieving increased efficiency and simplicity through a centralized approach to partnering and sourcing. (40 min) Will Cappelli, Michael Crouch Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:17:14 GMT End-User Case Study Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=818 Thursday, April 24, 2008 14:40 - Volvo Construction Equipment is re-evaluating its technical architecture to allow all voice communications. (40 min) Miguel Angel Ferrer, Lawrence Orans Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:17:31 GMT End-User Case Study Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=819 Thursday, April 24, 2008 15:20 - (20 min) Gartner Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:51:10 GMT Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=820 Thursday, April 24, 2008 15:40 - Unified Communications (UC) brings together the many communications channels enterprises use in both the fixed and wireless worlds. Mobilizing while unifying communications is a top priority and usually one of the first steps enterprises undertake in their UC deployments. This session will address the challenges of unifying voice, messaging, and conferencing while ensuring a mobile component to the solutions. (40 min) Steve Blood, Bob Hafner Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:06:57 GMT Keynote Session http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/NETE1/WebPages/SessionDetail.aspx?EventSessionId=821 Thursday, April 24, 2008 16:20 - The lack of standardization and proliferation of proprietary technologies is an undoubtable reality in mobile and communications industries. Successful mobile products such as BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and Symbian are, at different extent, closed and not widely interoperable. A number of attempts to pursue openness and innovation through adoption of standards, open development platforms, open source and community are emerging, from mobile Java, SyncML, mobile Linux up to latest Google's Android. Standardization hopes are growing in the market, despite stories such as mobile Linux and Java so far prove that without a single strong committed player, often these alliance and community initiatives end up in fragmented results and incompatibility. (40 min) Ken Dulaney, Bob Hafner, Stephen Prentice, Phillip Redman, Leif-Olof Wallin Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:31:45 GMT Keynote Session