Fall 2011 Archived Sessions


Monday, October 3, 2011
 
7:30 a.m. -
9 a.m. 
CEO Breakfast
Invitation Only. Open to C-Level Executives at COMPTEL Member Companies.
Jim Patterson, CEO and Co-Founder, Mobile Symmetry
Slides
9:30 a.m. -
10:45 a.m. 
Opening Session & Keynote Address
Speaker: Erik Qualman, Social Media Expert & Author of International Bestselling book “Socialnomics”s
Presentation Video
Q&A Video
Social Media Revolution Video
Social Media Listening Tools
11:30 a.m. -
12:15 p.m.
Intercarrier Compensation and USF Reform: The Competitive Perspective
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   BUSINESS TRACK
Osceola Ballroom B
TECHNOLOGY TRACK
Osceola Ballroom A
REGULATORY TRACK
Sun Ballroom C
1:30 p.m. -
2:15 p.m. 
Fiber: A Sector Evolves
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Cyber Security: A View of the Current Threat Landscape and How to Prepare for What’s on the Horizon
Slides
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Universal Service Fund Administration - Life Line and Link Up
Slides
Audio
2:30 p.m. -
3:15 p.m. 
Consolidation Continues: How Convergence of IT, Telecom and Managed Services will Impact the M&A Market?
Slides
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Cloud Computing: The Key to Maximizing Revenue
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Mediation, Complaints and Referrals: What Does It Take to Get Disputes Resolved Before the FCC?
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
 
  BACKHAUL STRATEGIES SUMMIT
8:30 a.m. -
1 p.m.
Light Reading Backhaul Strategies for Competitive Carriers
  BUSINESS TRACK
Osceola Ballroom B
TECHNOLOGY TRACK
Osceola Ballroom A
REGULATORY TRACK
Osceola Ballroom A
9 a.m. -
9:45 a.m.
Managing your Company in Challenging Economic Times
Slides N/A
Audio
  The Great Debate: Weighing the Pros and Cons of the AT&T/T-Mobile Merger
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Audio
10 a.m. -
10:45 a.m.
Data Center Build vs. Buy Model: What are the Advantages and Disadvantages?
Slides
Audio
  Deregulatory Wave - Tsunami or Smooth Sailing?
Slides

Audio
11 a.m. -
11:45 a.m. 
Managing Network Growth:  Meeting Demands and Expectations
Slides
Audio
Keeping up with EmergingTechnologies: The Impact of New Trends on Your Business
Slides
Audio
 

Wednesday, October 5, 2011
 
8:30 a.m. -
12 p.m.

Wednesday Workshop
Strategies to Maximize Your Profits in an Evolving Regulatory Environment: USF Allocation Issues and Access Pricing, Tariffs, and Collections

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USF, EUCLs, and Allocation – The Impact on Your Bottom Line
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Challenges and Solutions for Switched Access Collections: Part A
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Challenges and Solutions for Access Bill Payment: Part B
CLEC Access Tariff – Trump Card or Achilles Heel?
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