Emerging Technologies: Fixed-Mobile Convergence (1-Hour)

Emerging Technologies:  Fixed-Mobile Convergence is a 1-Hour live eLearning course.

eLearning Overview
In today's world, people no longer want to contact places; they want to contact people, oblivious to the devices or networks those people use. Fixed-Mobile Convergence blurs traditional wireline and wireless networks, enabling access to features and functionalities across technologies. The battle has begun, as wireless service providers face off against wireline service providers in an attempt to win both customers and market share. The 2006-2007 timeframe has been identified as the most critical period in the FMC movement. This eLearning course describes drivers behind the Fixed-Mobile Convergence evolution, explains enterprise and service provider Fixed-Mobile Convergence technologies, and shares real-world Fixed-Mobile Convergence applications.

View and listen to an instructional presentation, then interact with the instructor, as well as other participants, and ask questions during a roundtable discussion at the conclusion of the course. Participants not only have the opportunity to interact with instructors during this live event, but also receive supporting materials for reference during and after the course. Course materials are designed to enforce and enhance the principles learned during the session.

How you will benefit
This one-hour eLearning course will help you better understand enterprise and service provider Fixed-Mobile Convergence technologies, and real-world Fixed-Mobile Convergence applications.

Who Should Attend
Telecom Analysts and Specialists, Project Managers, Technology Planning Staff, Telecom and IT Managers, and any professionals selecting, reviewing, or recommending technology solutions.

Course Outline

I. Fixed-Mobile Convergence Defined
a. What is it?
b. Technology benefits
c.  Fraud Prevention
d.  Service Abuse Elimination

II. The Present & Future of Fixed-Mobile Convergence
a.       Bluetooth
b.       WiMax
c.       3G Data Services
d.       Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)

III. Fixed-Mobile Essentials
a.       How Fixed-Mobile technology works
b.       Business applications

IV. Roundtable Discussion