The Foundational Elements of the IP Transition: The Technology Behind the Transition
Contact:
William Dube
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202-626-5744
WASHINGTON (July 8, 2014) - The telecommunications industry is poised for an unprecedented transition from legacy circuit-switched infrastructure to an all-Internet Protocol (IP) environment. This transition will offer a wealth of new services and capabilities along with significant economic and consumer benefits. However, regulators and industry now face key decisions about retiring old systems to ensure a quick and efficient move to the IP environment.
There is general agreement about the high-level values to be preserved in a new telephone network (the "Network Compact"), but what are the actual changes that will take place in a transition? For example, what changes will be needed to the national numbering system to ensure a successful transition?
To discuss the transition to new IP technologies and the potential policy implications, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) is hosting an expert panel discussion, "The Foundational Elements of the IP Transition: The Technology Behind the Transition." Participants will discuss how to address interconnection, security, and innovation through the evolution of key services that support the industry, such as the national numbering and routing database.
The event will be held from 12 PM to 1:30 PM, Wednesday, July 16th at ITIF, 1101 K Street, NW, Suite 610A.
It will be moderated by Doug Brake, ITIF Telecommunications Policy Analyst, and panelists will include: Harold Feld, Senior Vice President, Public Knowledge; Tom McGarry, Fellow and Vice President of Research, Neustar; and Henning Schulzrinne, Chief Technology Officer, Federal Communications Commission.
The event is free, open to the public and complies with ethics rules.
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