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BROADBAND FORUM INDUSTRY UPDATE
WHO: The Broadband Forum – a global consortium dedicated to the development of broadband network, architecture, management and testing specifications.
WHAT: A special fiber-focused update will be presented by the Broadband Forum at the FTTH Conference in London (Latest deployment data supplied by Point Topic).
Robin Mersh, CEO of the Broadband Forum, will highlight the latest regional and global deployment statistics and trends, with a particular focus on the growing penetration of hybrid fiber/DSL deployments and the opportunities it presents. He will also provide a technical update, focused on the Broadband Forum BBF.247 ONU Certification Program and highlight the latest multi-service architecture work at the Forum, positioning the broadband network for FMC.
On Tuesday 19 Feb, Robin Mersh and Dave Thorne will also present on behalf of the Broadband Forum during the FTTH Council workshops focusing on FTTH Technology – Latest Trends and Solutions:
19 Feb/ 15.00 Robin Mersh: Interoperability & Certification Programs
19 Feb/ 16.45 Dave Thorne: Evolution of Broadband Architectures
The Broadband Forum invites you to a personal briefing with Robin Mersh during the FTTH Conference.
Robin Mersh will be in London all week and will be available for one-to-one briefings outside of the event.
To arrange a time for your briefing, please contact Dana Corson or Ellis Irwin on +44 (0)1636 812152 or email dana.corson@proactive-pr.com or Brian Dolby on +44 (0) 7899 914168 or email: brian.dolby@proactive-pr.com.
WHEN: FTTH Conference, 19-21 February 2013
WHERE: FTTH Partner area, London ExCel
About the Broadband Forum
Broadband Forum, a non-profit industry organization, is focused on engineering smarter and faster broadband connections. Its work defines best practices for global networks, enables service and content delivery, establishes technology migration strategies, engineers critical device & service management tools, and is key to redefining broadband. Free technical reports and white papers can be found at www.broadband-forum.org.
Our spokesperson: Robin Mersh, Broadband Forum CEO
Robin Mersh, Broadband Forum Chief Executive Officer, joined the Broadband Forum as Chief Operating Officer in July 2006, and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in July 2010. Robin has held leadership positions in the telecommunications industry for over 18 years and was recently named on the Power 100 List by Global Telecoms Business.
