Location: London, England

Organizer: IEC

Facility: Olympia National Hall

Cost: SIP Forum Members Receive Free Exhibit Plus Access or 30%-off Conference Packages

The four-day SOFNET 08 conference and exhibition places special emphasis on the interaction of the key constituencies that are shaping the future of information and communication technology.

Uniting software with hardware, SOFNET explores the “softelco” transition plans and how the Web 2.0 world and traditional telcos will work together.

In addition to the educational programming, the technology exhibition will feature demonstrations from leading software and hardware vendors and developers, as well as IP equipment suppliers and innovators, providing an ideal opportunity to discuss new advancements and technology with key industry players.

For a comprehensive list of SOFNET 08 exhibitors, visit the on-line Exhibitor List.

SIP Forum members can receive complimentary Exhibits PLUS access or a 30 percent discount on all other conference packages. To receive the discount, contact Laura Anderson at landerson at iec.org and mention your SIP Forum membership.

Educational programming will cover topics such as the following:

• Carrier Ethernet transport
• Service delivery platforms
• Leveraging Web 2.0 by service providers
• Web 2.0 and SOA
• Software as a service (SaaS)
• Reality of convergence
• Collaboration for business transformation
• WiMAX 802.16e
• Evolution of service provider portfolios in a service-oriented environment
• Fiberless optical networking (FONET)
• Global outsourcing and managed services
• Internet value-added service (VAS) programs
• And more!

For additional SOFNET 08 inquiries, visit the SOFNET 08 Web site or contact Laura Anderson at landerson "at" iec.org.