Taking broadband to a fast track: As broadband has been the icing on the cake for all operators in SAARC nation, this was one key focus for discussion where the delegates discussed on how to have a better penetration. Some issues of concern like the cost of equipment were also talked about.

Need for intelligent network: Telecom without network cannot exist so this topic of discussion was equally important. The brainstorming revolved around how to leverage the next generation networks and how to unify communications, as it will be the key to provide a diverse yet quality services.

Win-win partnership models: Today VAS is only 5% in some of the SAARC countries of the telecom's revenue but with better services and newer concepts coming in it would be great to see the segment driving the industry in terms of revenue. It would also be a key driver in the penetration of broadband.

Speedy rollout versus QoS: Here the discussion was about how easily telecom was available to the remote users, as in most of the places it has become a lifestyle. What should be the quality of service was another point of interaction. They also talked about enhancing network quality and understanding the working model in other SAARC regions.

After the brainstorming session and the moderators of each of the groups put in front of the hall their presentations letting others know their viewpoints.

Presentation on “Virtualization in Network Security” by Vishak Raman, regional director, India & SAARC, Fortinet	From communication to user experience: A presentation delivered by Bobby Mitra, MD, Texas Instruments	Presentation on “Flexible Pricing Across Business using Telco OSS/BSS solutions” by Mohan Das P, country manager, Financial Services, Intec
Group presentation on “Speedy Rollout versus Quality of Service” delivered by Sukanta Dey, president-emerging business, TTSL	Special address on “Survival During Recession” by Elango T, CEO (AP), Bharti Airtel, India	Special address on “Can WiMax bring down the digital divide” by Sultan Ul Arfeen, chairman, Telecard, Pakistan
Host country keynote address by Sanjeev Chachondia, director & CEO, BPL Mobile, India	Gruop presentation on “Win-win partnership models” delivered by Mir Masud Kabir, MD Mango Teleservices	Group presentation on “Need for Intelligent Networks” delivered by TV Sriram,VP, technology, Bharti Airtel

Ibrahim Ahmad, group editor, Cybermedia concluded the Conclave with his vote of thanks to all the delegates for taking out time from their busy schedules to spend two days at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad to share their valuable knowledge about the industry.

Team V&D
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