While, in the realm of science education, evolution may be a point of contention among some, it is a foregone conclusion in the communications world. Just as gills and vestigial tails disappeared from ancient creatures, we see references to the telco world- and its accompanying “tele-” prefix-- as the only game in the communications world disappearing over time.
Perhaps that's a slightly melodramatic way of painting the current communications climate, as traditional telco players are joined by a wide variety of competitors. Still, it is interesting to watch the changes occur. The opportunities offered at TM Forum Management World for cable providers are just another indication that things are not only changing, but have, indeed, changed.
The event features several opportunities for those working primarily in the cable space. One such event is Wednesday morning's Cable Breakfast. The breakfast, which will be held at 8 a.m. on Nov. 19 in the Conway Room, will serve as a private venue for the discussion of all things cable. Furthermore, it will provide a valuable networking opportunity for those in the cable space, as well as a chance to discuss the work being done by the TM Forum's Cable Interest Group.
Speakers at the event will include Kelly Anderson, who heads up TM Forum's Cable Sector, and David Jacobs from Amdocs’ OSS division. The keynote will be delivered by one of the cable industry's very own: Jon Anderson, VP of Network Services for Time Warner. The event is open to all attendees (though only complimentary for Full Conference and Summit pass-holders).
Other events of particular interest for the cable set include the Digital Commerce and Advertising Summit, the Transformation Summit, the Revenue Management & Customer Experience Summit, applicable TM Forum training, and the Content Encounter aspect of Forumville. All of these events offer an opportunity for those working in the cable space to become more familiar with the sort of projects and priorities that have been a part of TM Forum's vision for years. Often the differences are merely a matter of lexicon, but some are much more substantial. There will be ample opportunities for exploration at Management World.