Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 6:00 to 8:00PM

eCLIC: Emergency Communications SIG

Innovative eCLIC Technology...NOW!

Venue:

Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw & Pittman

2475 Hanover St. Palo, Alto, CA 94304

Communications is the #1 Emergency Response Issue !!!

Can all emergency responders wirelessly communicate and share video and digital data with each other…across jurisdictions? They can now! 

Come see, hear and feel Innovative eCLIC Technologies that provide interoperable advanced Communications, Command, and Control capabilities. Interact with the actual developers and users of these technologies. Demonstrations will include some of the actual vehicles and equipment that enable dynamic reconfigurations of talk, listen, and see groups…as an incident evolves. 

These remarkable software-based digital communications systems enable users of virtually any wireless devices/frequencies to communicate at both the incident site and with commanders.

Presentations & Technology Demos:

1. CISCO: Rakesh Bharania & Richard Santina, CISCO Safety and Security Systems Business Unit.
2. IPS: Clarence Boice
3. SAIC: Jason Schwark
4. Sierra Radio Systems: David Witkowski

Both companies will demonstrate real solutions that are available NOW.

Fee: $10 at the door

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Upcoming Events in March :

Joint Event with Von Spring 2007 Event

March 21, 2007 4:00-6:00PM

"The play of Network Neutrality in free and paid broadband networks."

The grade of service that ISPs allocate to various protocol effects industries, market segments, companies and end users experience. A panel of experts in these topics will discuss the legal status, the existing implementations and will present their forecast to the effect of network neutrality on the "neutral Internet" experience.

Panelists:

1. MetroSIG Chair: Ilan Zorman (Moderator)
2. Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw & Pittman: Glenn Richards
3. Alvarion & the WiMAX forum: Mo Shakouri
4. Pat Lantheir
5. Skype: TBD

Venue: San Jose Convention Center

150 San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95113

Carriers and service providers alike know that IP communications touches millions of people each day, through the Internet, their phone, wireless devices and even video games! As a result, VON has built a community on the evolution and convergence of these robust technologies.

WCA Discounts! To receive either a Free Expo Pass or a 50% discount off the Full Conference package register here or go to www.von.com and enter priority code WCA.  Please note: WCA is entitled to a very limited number of discounted conference passes, so act quickly!

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Affiliate Event with DDL: March 19-21, 2007

Venue:

Santa Clara Marriott Hotel

2700 Mission College Boulevard Santa Clara, California 95054

This is the event where you’ll gain a better understanding of what's happening now, and what lies ahead. At Drilling Down on Local ‘07 you’ll have access to the industry’s executive decision makers, thought leaders and innovators—your clients, prospects and potential partners. You’ll have numerous opportunities to connect with speakers, other attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and Kelsey Group analysts.

An exclusive offer has been extended to WCA/MetroSIG attendees. Follow the link below to register and receive the discounted price.

Register:

http://www.kelseygroup.com/drillingdown2007/WCAMetroSIG.asp

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The MetroSIG is organized by the WCA - Wireless Communications Alliance, which has been the focal point for Northern California wireless experts for over 12 years.