INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TO BOOST REVENUE STREAMS
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Monday, March 17, 2014 |
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9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
The Sky is the Limit: Capturing Opportunities in the Cloud
As companies evaluate their cloud options, what are some of the opportunities available to grow revenue and improve efficiency? This session will look at cloud and data solutions for the small to medium business market, and strategies to outsource voice services to the cloud that can reduce the total cost of ownership. Panelists also will share how service providers can leverage the hosted private cloud to bundle their services.
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Shawn Andrews Senior Vice President of Voice Services Level 3 Communications |
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TJ Bouda Senior Sales Executive AppCore |
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Allen Lepke Product Manager for Cloud Services and Managed Services CHR Solutions |
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10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
What’s New and What’s Next in Cable Wholesale?
Cable companies are expanding their wholesale access and portfolio services. Leading cablecos will discuss their value propositions, network footprints, marketing strategies and how their wholesale services are differentiated from the cable residential networks. Panelists also will provide an overview of hot topics and future trends impacting the MSOs marketplace.
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 Sean BuckleySenior Editor FierceTelecom |
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Jeremy Bye Vice President Cox Business Carrier and Wholesale |
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Thane Storck Group Vice President, Carrier Services Time Warner Cable |
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014 |
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10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
10:15-10:30 a.m. – Overview
If you’re a C-Level executive, you need to know what’s on the horizon for M&As in 2014. Colby Synesael, managing director at Cowen & Co., will kick this interactive discussion off with an overview of current market conditions and trends impacting the industry.
10:30-11:30 – Panel Discussion
As M&A activities begin to heat up in 2014, this panel of financial and industry experts will examine the factors driving valuations, which sectors are of the greatest industry and which companies are potential acquisition targets. Panelists also will discuss what synergies should exist for a successful merger and the objectives companies should focus on after completing a merger.
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Managing Director
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Christopher Bloise Partner Court Square |
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James Henry Senior Managing Director Bank Street Group |
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Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development Zayo |
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Kurt Van Wagenen CEO FirstLight Fiber |
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