Mobile Backhaul Conference at International CTIA Wireless 2012

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Mobile Backhaul: Innovations and Challenges in a 4G World:

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Co-located with CTIA Wireless 2012

FREE to all registered CTIA attendees

Tuesday May 8, 2012

10:45 am – 3:30 pm

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

New Orleans, LA

Moderated by Michael Howard, Principal Analyst and Co- Founder of Infonetics Research, Inc.

Backaul of 3G and LTE macrocell traffic is one of the largest problems--and opportunities--in telecom. The world has gone mobile and is “going video”, and the future presents major obstacles. Demands of traffic growth, video applications, and mobility for workplace applications must be fit into limited, finite spectrum—the only viable solution is to multiply the use of that spectrum by introducing outdoor and in-building small cells, for 3G and LTE.

This CTIA program is designed for mobile operators and backhaul transport providers, whether large multi-national, single country, or urban/countryside focused. The sessions are designed to bring you the latest information to help make your business and technology decisions about 3G, LTE, macrocell and small cell backhaul. Technologies include microwave, millimeter wave (E-band), NLOS, fiber, copper, timing/sync (1588v2, SyncE), and more.

10:45 am - Registration

11:00-12:15 pm

Session 1: Design and Business Considerations for Bridging the Gap in LTE Backhaul

Business case for macrocell versus microcell
Business case for various backhaul technologies
Macrocell, small cell, and het-net network configurations

Panelists:

Prakash Nagpal, Director of Solutions Marketing, Actelis Networks
Yoav Valadarsky, Associate Vice President, Solutions Management, ECI Telecom

12:30-1:45 pm

Session 2: Building Successful Backhaul for the Next Generation

Moving from TDM to IP/Ethernet with LTE and small cells in mind Differences in small cell versus macrocell backhaul networks Deploying successful timing/sync/clock in packet backhaul for small cells
Panelists:	Craig Easley, VP Marketing and PLM, Accedian Networks Rafael Francis, Sr. Director of Solutions Marketing, Cyan Jon Norton, Director, Product Management, TE Connectivity Alan Solheim, VP Corporate Development, Dragonwave

2:15-3:30 pm

Session 3: Innovations and New Techniques for 4G Mobile Backhaul

Wireless ring/mesh networks for macrocell and small cells Costs and tradeoffs of 60GHz and 70-90GHz Packet microwave innovations: multi-channel, high order modulations, small cell backhaul
Panelists:	Mark Davis, Sr. Director of Product Marketing, Exalt Communications Amir Makleff, President & CEO, BridgeWave Communications