Networking, Internet and Telecommunications Issues and Challenges to Be Addressed at NetWorld+Interop 98 Las Vegas Keynotes
PR Newswire - March 06, 1998 08:07
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Executives From 3Com, UUNET, RealNetworks and Microsoft to Keynote
FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Converged network
infrastructure, next-generation Internet development, the creation of
corporate "digital nervous systems," broadband communication and Internet
multimedia will be among the topics explored by the keynote speakers announced
today for NetWorld+Interop 98 Las Vegas, held May 4-8, at the Las Vegas
Convention Center. Executives from 3Com, UUNET, Microsoft and RealNetworks
will outline where networking and Internet technology is going -- and how it
will affect us -- at the premier event for world class networking, Internet
and telecommunications professional education.
"As the original networking and Internet technology educational event,
NetWorld+Interop offers IT professionals and business executives the most
current and critical information relevant to enterprise networking and the
Internet," said Valerie Williamson, group director of marketing,
NetWorld+Interop. "For NetWorld+Interop 98 Las Vegas, we are excited to bring
together four dynamic and visionary keynotes speakers, to offer our audience
of traditional and next-generation networking professionals information on the
latest in new developments in enterprise networking, convergence,
telecommunications and the Internet -- information that they can put to
immediate practical use."
Keynote Addresses:
One World ... One Network ... Today
Tuesday, May 5, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Eric Benhamou, President and CEO, 3Com Corporation
* A single unified network is no longer the "holy grail" of the data and
telecommunications world. Find out which of the modern day "Indiana
Joneses" is saving 25-50 percent of their combined data and telecomm
costs by using a converged network infrastructure. With Eric Benhamou
as the guide, attendees will experience real world applications that
are driving network convergence; and will discover ways in which
one-stop shopping for local exchange, long distance, international,
Internet, wireless and broadband services are being provided to
offices, homes and governments by completely new network service
providers.
Taking the Internet to the Next Level
Tuesday, May 5, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
John Sidgmore, President and CEO, UUNET Technologies Inc.
* The Internet was originally designed for text-only communications.
Recent developments in real-time communications applications such as
audio and video telephony require robust bandwidth that puts pressure
on a system that was not designed to handle the load. John Sidgmore,
CEO of UUNET Technologies, will discuss the changes necessary to
transform the Internet from today's infrastructure to a much faster
business-quality network capable of handling the stresses of multimedia
traffic, increased usage and additional technological development.
The Future Direction of Windows NT: The Foundation for the Digital
Nervous System
Wednesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
James Allchin, Senior Vice President, Business Systems Division, Microsoft
Corporation
* Jim Allchin will address the future directions of Windows NT and
Microsoft's vision for a Digital Nervous System. When a network is
completely integrated, flexible, responsive and maps to a company's
business needs, you have what Microsoft calls a Digital Nervous System.
Allchin will explore how technology advancements are reshaping the way
we do business and will discuss what IT professionals can do now to
prepare for the future of network computing.
Next Generation of Broadband Communication
Thursday, May 7, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Rob Glaser, CEO, RealNetworks
* The Internet is changing our lives, from opening channels of
communication to offering new levels of interactivity in commerce,
entertainment, news, financial services and business communications.
From a technical standpoint, increasing bandwidth is the most
considerable obstacle that must continue to evolve, followed by the
challenges of creating common standards, open architecture and
interoperability. Glaser will discuss the future of multimedia on the
Web and how emerging new technologies will shape our environment, based
on his experience with the development of audio and video streaming
technologies.
NetWorld+Interop, produced by ZD COMDEX & FORUMS, is the world's largest
event providing networking, Internet and telecommunications professionals an
unprecedented forum for education, products, services and up-to-date
information to make critical purchasing decisions. The event provides these
professionals with the opportunity to experience and demonstrate emerging and
existing technologies in the Internet, networking and ISP market, focusing on
interoperability in a multivendor, multiprotocol environment.
NetWorld+Interop occurs annually in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Tokyo, Paris, London,
Sydney and Singapore. Visit Interop Online at interop.com for
year-round news and information.
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COMDEX & FORUMS Public Relations at 650-578-6897 or marcia_trask@zd.com. For
press registration, contact Gael Sandoval at 650-372-7068 or
gael_sandoval@zd.com.
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