Keynote: How VoWi-Fi Fits Into Carrier Networks
Tuesday, March 15, 2005, 1:15pm - 1:45pmWith more than 100 million Wi-Fi client devices on the market, Wi-Fi has become the world’s most pervasive broadband radio technology. Therefore, the evolution of Wi-Fi as a medium to carry voice seems a natural process and dual mode phones are already emerging. Bernard Herscovich, President and CEO of Belair Networks will look at why VoWi-Fi is important for service providers and carriers. He will explore the business and technical level challenges and benefits VoWi-Fi presents, and propose how VoWi-Fi can be used as an extension of existing networks.
Bernard Herscovich, President & CEO, BelAir NetworksAs BelAir's founding President and CEO, Bernard Herscovich brings many years of management experience in large and small companies. His track record of creating innovative products in the wireless industry has been recognised with numerous awards, including "Hot Product of the Year." Prior to BelAir, Mr. Herscovich was President of Breezecom in Carlsbad, California; Vice President of Wireless at Newbridge Networks in Ottawa; and spent ten years in engineering and management positions at Nortel Networks. Mr. Herscovich holds an MBA from the University of Ottawa and MASc from the University of Toronto.
BelAir Networks offers scalable, wide-area wireless broadband solutions with the highest quality for data, voice and video. BelAir's wireless networking solutions are built on the only multi-service architecture for Wide Area wireless broadband deployments of Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and 3G Cellular networks. Built specifically for outdoor deployments, BelAir Networks' patented solution delivers the lowest cost per user and deploys in days, blending into the physical infrastructure of downtown business districts, hotels and resorts, and college campuses. Founded in 2001, BelAir Networks is a privately held company headquartered in Kanata, Ontario.
