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NTGTS/CTC NEWS FLASH
October 30, 2006
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A bi-weekly bulletin designed to help keep you informed of North Texas Global Telecommunications Society (NTGTS) and Communications and Technology Connections (CTC) programs and activities.   To view past issues, see
http://www.ntgts.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=1&Itemid=2

In this News Flash:  

- IPTV Within the Triple Play

- VoIP in the U.S. and Europe

- Corporate Wellness Seminar

- November 2 NTGTS Program on Internet and Technology Legal Issues

- November 28 North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Annual Telecom Conference

- Jobs and Resources

- Upcoming Events

- Questions and Support

- Subscribing and Unsubscribing

- Editor's Comments  

IPTV Within the Triple Play  

On Thursday, October 5, 2006 at The Richardson Hotel in Richardson, TX, NTGTS held its monthly networking event featuring Brian White, Founder of Converged Network Solutions (CNS).  White discussed "Illustrating the Cost Benefit Analysis of IPTV within the Triple Play."  The program was excellent and provided a current update on IPTV developments.  For more information on CNS, see http://www.convergedns.com/.  

VOIP IN THE U.S. AND EUROPE  

On Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at the offices of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP in Washington, D.C., CTC held its Evening Digital Domain Program focused on VoIP Developments in the U.S. and Europe.  The keynote speaker was Steve Rich, Telecommunications Practice Group of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP.  Rich discussed "Recent Developments in VoIP Regulations at the U.S. FCC and at the European Union Levels."   The program was well received and garnered excellent feedback and discussion.  For more information about Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, see http://www.paulhastings.com.  

CORPORATE WELLNESS SEMINAR  

On October 4, 2006 in Richardson, TX, to help companies gain control over exploding healthcare costs, Plasma Training organized this unique half-day seminar featuring experts on employee wellness programs.  As October is the national lung health month, the event also featured a special section on respiratory health and "conscious breathing" for stress management.  Hari Subramanian of the NTGTS Program Task Force spoke on the topic of "The Power of Breathing". Several HR planners, executives and other professionals with interest in wellness attended the event.

The proceeds from this event benefited The Samaritan Inn, McKinney and Buckner Children and Family Services, Dallas.

NOVEMBER 2 PROGRAM ON INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY LEGAL ISSUES Please join the North Texas Global Telecommunications Society (NTGTS) for its November Monthly Networking Event taking place on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at The Richardson Hotel, 701 East Campbell Road, Richardson, TX. The program will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST.  NTGTS is pleased to host and welcome Mr. Peter S. Vogel, Co-Chair of the Internet and Computer Technology Practice Group at Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP.  Vogel will discuss "Internet and Technology Legal Issues." Laws around the world are changing since the Internet is altering social behavior.  This presentation will include privacy laws in the U.S. and around the world, electronic contracting issues relating to digital signatures (eSign) and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), blogs, wikis, and email issues, including SPAM, Phishing, ID Theft, and Spyware. Vogel has been involved with the computer industry since 1967.  Vogel is Co-Chair of the firm's Internet and Computer Technology Practice Group and provides advice on business issues relating to electronic technology and the Internet, including Internet security, ERP implementation, software patents, copyrights, trade secret protection, and outsourcing.  Vogel is also an Adjunct Professor in the Law of eCommerce at the SMU School of Law, Dallas, TX.  For more information on Mr. Vogel's background and Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP, please see:  www.gardere.com. NTGTS will meet in the Boots & Brix lounge area of the hotel. There will be door prize drawings, a cash bar, and light hors d'oeuvres provided by the hotel. NTGTS or Communications and Technology Connections (CTC) Members are free.  The fee is $10.00 per person for Non-Members. NTGTS/CTC members may RSVP to programs@ntgts.org if you plan to attend by Tuesday, October 31, since space is limited. When responding, please provide your full contact information.  If you plan to bring a guest(s), please provide your guest's information as well. Non-members and guests may register for this event in advance via the NTGTS/CTC website.  Please go to:  http://www.ntgts.org/zenCart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67&products_id=188.  When on the shopping cart page, please select the Monthly Networking Event, Non-Member option.  On-site registration will also be available, however, we highly encourage you to register in advance to confirm your space.  There will be a special discounted membership rate available at the event, which applies only to the individual basic membership tier ($100.00).  

NOVEMBER 28 NORTH DALLAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL TELECOM CONFERENCE   On November 28, 2006, NTGTS will again serve as a co-sponsor of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce's (NDCC) Annual Telecommunications 2006 Telecom Conference.  The conference will take place at the InterContinental Hotel in Dallas, Texas, from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  This half-day conference is designed to provide insight on what decision makers are saying about the industry today and market trends; what strategies are shaping the future of telecom; and what role will regulators continue to play in this deregulated industry.   As a NTGTS/CTC member, you can register for this conference at the Chamber member rate of $35.00 per person before and after the registration deadline.  You can register by calling 214-368-6696, going on-line at www.ndcc.org or fax a registration form to 214-691-5584.  You can also pay at the door.   We would like to draw your attention to two particular parts of the program.  The first keynote session will feature Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless Association.  Largent will discuss "How America Works with Wireless."  The second keynote will feature Paul Hudson, Chairman, Public Utility Commission of Texas.  Hudson will discuss "Communications:  Looking Beyond Copper and Senate Bill 5."   In addition to the keynote speakers, there will be panel sessions featuring speakers from Texas Credit Union; Research in Motion; Cingular; Metro PCS; Belo Corp.; Devry University and Texas Instruments.    Other sponsors include:  Deloitte; Devry University; AT&T; Jackson Walker LLP; Texas Instruments; AVHQ; Dallas Business Journal and Executive Press.  

JOBS AND RESOURCES  

The following positions are available:  Network Architect, Data Center Relocation Specialist, Telecommunications Change Strategy Professional/Manager, CISCO IP Telephony Architect, Network Specialist, Avaya Architect, Storage Systems Engineer, Data Warehousing ETL Developer and Six Sigma Black Belt Master.  For more information on these positions, please contact Ms. Chris Shoulet at Top Dog Recruiting at 301-530-9694 or chris@topdog-inc.com.  You can also visit the website at www.topdog-inc.com.   Cablevision is seeking a Senior Counsel, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Telecom.  For further details about this position, please contact Ms. Bonnie Werner, CableVision Corporation at 856-223-5206 or blwerner@comcast.net.    Research and Markets, a leading international market research company is offering "The Basics of Cellular".  This publication, written by Nick Chandler and Stephen S. Jones, Ph.D., provides an explanation of the key elements of cellular network architecture while balancing theories and current applications.  For more information, see: http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/4b9a56/the_basics_of_cellular     China has proven to be one of the fast growing global economies over the past decade upholding an above average GDP growth rate well above 7% in the banking and financial sectors but most notably in the Telecommunications industry.  Between 1985 and 2005 China's domestic Telecommunication sector has been an answer to the country's overwhelming economic growth.  The Telecommunication industry alone increased 21% in comparison of the previous year unleashing a vital market potential in the Chinese telecommunication sector.  To find out how to source from or sell to China in this ever-changing industry the new Chinese Telecommunication Directory 2006 will provide you with hundreds of fresh business contacts.  For more information, contact Asia Pacific Infoserv PTY LTD, GPO Box 2987, Sydney 2001, Australia or send an e-mail  to admin@datakom.biz  

UPCOMING EVENTS   NTGTS/CTC EVENTS  

When:             Thursday, November 2, 2006 Where:            The Richardson Hotel, 701 East Campbell Road, Richardson, TX Time:              6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST Speaker:          Peter Vogel, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP Topic:             Internet and Technology Legal Issues Contact:          Dan Chalker, Director of Programs, North Texas, 214-866-0001 Questions:      programs@ntgts.org URL:              http://www.ntgts.org   When:              Thursday, December 7, 2006 Where:             The Richardson Hotel, 701 East Campbell Road, Richardson, TX Time:               6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST Speaker:          Kathleen LaValle, Jackson Walker LLP Topic:             Telco Video Franchising Contact:          Dan Chalker, Director of Programs, North Texas, 214-866-0001 Questions:      programs@ntgts.org URL:              http://www.ntgts.org  

PARTNER EVENTS  

What:               North Dallas Chamber of Commerce 2006 Annual Telecommunications Conference

When:               November 28, 2006 Where:             Intercontinental Hotel, Dallas, TX Time:                7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CST Speaker:           Various Topic:               Annual Telecom Conference Contact:            Dan Chalker, Director of Programs, North Texas at 214-866-0001 Questions:         programs@ntgts.org URL:                www.ndcc.org   OTHER EVENTS   What:               Technology Business Council (TBC) When:               November 2, 2006 Where:             The Dallas Convention Center, 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, TX Time:                9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST Speakers:          Various Topic:               Issues Affecting the Technology Arena Contact:            Connie Fung at cfung@dallaschamber.org or 214-712-1937 URL:                www.DallasTBC.org   What:               ECTA Regulatory Conference When:               November 15 - 17, 2006 Where:            Brussels, Belgium Time:                See URL Topic:               Various Contact:            Marcus Benson at mbenson@ectaportal.com or +44 (0) 118-936-6150 URL:                www.ectaportal.com/regulatory06/   What:               Potomac Tech Wire Breakfast Roundtable When:               December 5, 2006 Where:            Ritz Carlton, 1700 Tysons Blvd., Mclean, VA (Tysons Corner) Time:                7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EST Topic:               Venture Capital Outlook 2007 Contact:            Editor@potomactechwire.com URL:                www.potomactechwire.com/seminar46/html   What:               InfoCom-Americas When:               December 13-14, 2006 Where:            JW Marriott Hotel, Miami, Florida Time:                Various Topic:               Annual Institute of Americas Conference Contact:            inquiries@iamericas.org URL:                www.iamericas.org/events/event.html?eid=2006-3901E&isnw=1  

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