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The Convergence and Change |
| Author: |
Adriano R. Rosa |
| Title: |
Regional Marketing Manager |
| Organisation: |
Bay Networks, Inc., USA |
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| The convergence of new, resource-intensive Internet-based applications with traditional enterprise applications is producing an unprecedented strain on current network infrastructures. It is critical for organisations therefore, not to get locked into proprietary architectures which make the network's evolution difficult and costly. Bay Networks offers Adaptive Networking which can deliver more open, high-level services to customers while reducing the complexity of their networks. |
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Article no.: |
2 |
| Topic: |
Telecommunications Markets' Liberalisation:A 'Binding' Reality |
| Author: |
Elisabetta Righini |
| Title: |
Lawyer |
| Organisation: |
World Trade Group of Clifford Chance, UK |
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36KB |
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| The first anniversary of the World Trade Organisation Basic Telecommunications Agreement marked the start of the full internationalisation of the liberalisation process in the area of basic telecommunications services. The Agreement is a fully binding and internationally enforceable commitment granting market access and national treatment. It is the result of 50 years and 7 rounds of trade negotiations under the GATT. The process of negotiations is therefore expected to continue to tackle remaining barriers. |
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Article no.: |
3 |
| Topic: |
Linking People with The Future |
| Author: |
Huawei Technologies |
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China |
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68KB |
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| Huawei is a high-tech enterprise dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, marketing and services of telecommunications equipment. Based in Shenzhen, it was founded in 1988 and is the biggest telecommunications company in China based on turnover. In February, Huawei do Brazil Communicacoes was born to cater to not only the Brazilian domestic market, but also to the rest of Latin America. It aims to compete with world-famous companies on its advantages in technologies, quality, pricing and services. |
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Article no.: |
4 |
| Topic: |
Telecommunications Development in Bolivia |
| Author: |
Dr. Jose Alfredo Arce Jofre |
| Title: |
Director General of Communications |
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Bolivia |
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64KB |
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| Since 1985 there have been structural reforms in the Bolivian economy to avoid high inflation and to adjust it to the international economic globalisation. These reforms influenced the telecommunications sector in a major way. The first important change was the privatisation of the State companies in 1995, including the National Telecommunications Company ENTEL. To date; the benefits of the liberalisation process are reflected in the contribution of the sector to the Bolivian GDP. |
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Article no.: |
5 |
| Topic: |
Towards CTI-Based Call Centres |
| Author: |
Jose Alberto de Matos |
| Title: |
Philips Business Communications |
| Organisation: |
Brazil |
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64KB |
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| Call Centres are rapidly becoming a primary customer contact point for many companies and senior management is beginning to understand the central role that today's call centres can, play. CTI-based Call Centres can allow companies to change the way in which their businesses operate and provide new customer services and solutions. Here, Mr. de Matos presents some of the success factors for a CTI implementation; and suggests that companies need to act fast to catch up with their competitors. |
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Article no.: |
6 |
| Topic: |
Universal Service/Access Funding Strategies:World Best Practices |
| Author: |
Lisa Leidig |
| Title: |
Senior Consultant |
| Organisation: |
Ovum, UK |
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64KB |
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| As the worldwide trend to liberalise the telecommunications sector continues to gain momentum, it is becoming more difficult if not impossible to sustain funding mechanisms designed for a monopolistic environment. Policy makers are searching for the best practices on how to implement new mechanisms. Here, Ms. Leidig summarises the funding practices developed in a number of countries, and reveals some of the key lessons learned and examples of the best practices. |
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Article no.: |
7 |
| Topic: |
Video Surveillance:Get the Picture with Controlware Solutions |
| Author: |
Marc-Oliver Schroder |
| Title: |
Product Manager |
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Video Surveillance, Controlware GmbH, Germany |
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16KB |
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| The ability to transmit and access live pictures and video can significantly influence and improve the way we live and work. Advances in digitalised technology can now offer the highest precision and resolution. Controlware's solutions are designed for easy of use and based on standard components for access via different networks. They are fully compliant to the international ITU-T standard H.320, and can be connected to nearly all video peripherals such as video monitors, video recorders or video printers. |
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Article no.: |
8 |
| Topic: |
Competition and Regulation in the UK Mobile Market |
| Author: |
Meirion James Board |
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Regulatory Analyst |
| Organisation: |
CSRI, UK |
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24KB |
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| The end of British Telecom's monopoly involved the setting up of Oftel as a regulatory body focused on the regulation of the incumbent monopoly business. Oftel has since assumed a role akin to that of a competition authority now that competition in telecommunications services has set in. This article looks at how regulation and competition in the market for mobile telecoms in the UK have developed, and which of these positive experiences can be applied to Latin America. |
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Article no.: |
9 |
| Topic: |
MAP27 Protocol:Developing New Applications for MPT1327 Trunking |
| Author: |
Mr. Pavel Repin |
| Title: |
Software Developer |
| Organisation: |
Condor Communications, USA |
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20KB |
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| Advances in technology have allowed trunking techniques, previously only associated with hard wire communications, to be applied to radio networks, which enables more efficient use of the radio spectrum. Condor has developed several MAP27 solutions and applications. By combining the list of features of MPT1327, trunking systems, price, performance, channel efficiency and ability to create new custom MAP27 applications, it opens many opportunities for wireless customers, operators and vendors alike. |
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Article no.: |
10 |
| Topic: |
Broadening Telecoms Market Access in Brazil |
| Author: |
Roger Marinzoli |
| Title: |
Vice President |
| Organisation: |
Global Privatisation and Telecommunications Group |
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36KB |
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| Brazil is a unique example of the thought behind a thorough and comprehensive approach to addressing under-development. The policies of liberalisation and privatisation were adopted by the Government to build a bold and creative model for achieving social welfare through telecommunications services growth. The explosion of new services available through the information superhighway will pressure a shift from the concept of the right to access and affordability to one of universal services provision. |
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Article no.: |
11 |
| Topic: |
Brazilian Telecommunications: The Privatisation Process |
| Author: |
Salomao Wajnberg |
| Title: |
President |
| Organisation: |
Brazilian Telecommunications Association, Brazil |
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24KB |
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| Since 1990 Brazil has undergone a series of major transformations which have greatly increased interest from potential investors into the Brazilian telecommunications sector. One of which was the privatisation of Telebras, the largest telecommunications privatisations in history. Here, Mr. Wajnberg discusses the sale of the control of the Telebras system. Despite the challenges, including the recent devaluation of the Real, he remains upbeat about the future prospects for the country. |
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Article no.: |
12 |
| Topic: |
Foreign Competition in Latin America: The First Anniversary of the WTO Agreement |
| Author: |
Thomas A. Buckley |
| Title: |
Law Clerk |
| Organisation: |
Competitive Telecommunications Association, USA |
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36KB |
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| It is the first anniversary of the WTO Agreement on Basic Telecommunications Services, and successes to date points towards the dawn of the renaissance of global telecommunications. However; it is crucial for Latin American countries to revise their regulatory processes. Here, Mr. Buckley reviews some of the notable privatisations In the region, and suggests that countries can earn from the regulatory accomplishments of the FCC, and also adhere to certain principles when revising their regulatory processes. |
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Article no.: |
13 |
| Topic: |
Expectations for the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission in 1999 |
| Author: |
William M. Moran |
| Title: |
Acting Executive Secretary |
| Organisation: |
CITEL, USA |
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20KB |
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| By opening its doors to the private sector, CITEL believes that this one action has positioned itself as a pre-eminent forum for telecommunications in the Americas. In particular, it aims to become the forum for the development of a MRA covering conformity assessment of telecommunications in the Americas. Here, Mr. Moran introduces the work plan of CITEL for 1999 and states that it is only through working with its members that CITEL can set a course to make the organisation responsive and meaningful. |
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