Communications of the Future Seminar

Corporate Communications

Tower 42 - Level 24

14 June 2007

10:00 - 13:00


Communications of the Future

Communications of the Future Seminar -
Introducing Microsoft's Strategy for Converging Communications


Hosted by CC, the Convergence Integration Company

CC are delighted to invite you to an exclusive presentation by Microsoft on the 14th June at Tower 42. This is a must attend event for anyone who wants to know about the key emerging challenges for business, and how the leading player in IT plans to address them.

With live demos of the technology at work, Microsoft will focus on their approach to convergence, how it will shape communications technology over the coming years and the impact it will have on you and your company.

CC will also be presenting the bigger picture on the wide variety of convergence technologies available now and how they can help you meet your business challenges.

The event will held at Tower 42, the landmark office building in the City of London. Lunch will be provided.

Over lunch, we’ll also be offering a complimentary 10 minute stress-busting neck and shoulder massage by Tower 42’s in-house therapists, sending you back to your office fully refreshed.


Agenda - 14 June 2007

  • 10:00 - Steve Gummer, Business Development Manager, CC

    Welcome, Introduction and Seminar overview

  • 10:15 - Gene Reynolds, Senior Consultant, CC:

    The Communications Landscape

    Past technologies have often over-promised and under-delivered. CC takes a look at the history and the hype, the here and now technologies and what’s on the horizon, as well as the challenges for IT and Telecommunications specialists. Key themes include:

    • Evolution of IP telephony and the key drivers & inhibitors to growth and adoption
    • The importance of Convergence with Industry standards, the key components for change and the real benefits for business
  • 10.45 - Paul Bromley, Technology Specialist, Microsoft:

    The Evolution of Converged Communications and the Microsoft Vision

    Exploring desktop to voice convergence, evaluating the opportunity for unified communications and the evolution of software based IPT and VOIP; Microsoft delivers its 5 year vision and strategy for future communications technologies. Live demonstrations include:

    • Desktop to voice convergence through image, video and internet
    • Working connections from PC to desk-phone and PC to mobile
  • 11.30 - Coffee Break

  • 11. 45 - George Ghir, Technical Consultant CC:

    Tomorrow’s Technologies delivered Today

    The future is closer than you think. Emerging technologies are available now with many enablers allowing the new world to happen today. Key themes include:

    • The significance of SIP for telecommunications and the implications for vendors and customers
    • Office of the future – the rise in home-working, the virtual office and the need for smarter communications solutions
  • 12:10 - Steve Gummer, Business Development Manager, CC:

    Open discussion, Q&A session, wrap up and commentary

  • 12:30 - Buffet lunch

    • Opportunity to continue discussions and networking while enjoying the view from the 24th floor of Tower 42.
    • ‘Time Out’ - take 10 minutes to relax with our complimentary ‘stress buster’ neck and shoulder massage from Tower 42’s qualified therapists.

To join us at this very special presentation, click the button below to register.