About ECF

Welcome to the European Convergence Forum 2005 (ECF 2005), the industry's first invitation-only, interpersonal event where Heads of Network Infrastructure, CIO's and IT Directors from Europe's most influential companies meet with suppliers of True Open Converged Networks, including VOIP, Security, Mobility, System Integration and IP Telephony Systems.

Delegates from the Enterprise Market will benefit from presentations on the latest strategic thinking, business model evaluation and technological advances that are necessary for profitable, efficient, secure and sustainable networks.

In addition, they will be able to meet with senior executive officers from leading vendor companies across the world, whose offering will assist them in implementing future decisions on the procurement of new technologies.

Why the industry needs ECF 2005
This unique event will create and reinforce the strategic alliances that are critical to the success of operating a truly open converged network.

Top executives need to evaluate technological advances from both a functional and a strategic viewpoint, so the ECF 2005 agenda will include not only a large number of private one to one business meetings, but also a full “Talking Business” conference programme with keynote addresses and seminars presented by leaders who are mapping the future of the Telecommunications Industry.

ECF 2005 will take place over 3 days ensuring that all delegates will be able to meet, discuss, interact and advance commercial interests.

At ECF 2005 , the decision-making process is freed from the constraints of the boardroom and placed in a stimulating setting whereby Enterprise Market executives and their suppliers have the time to talk, to learn, to network and to do business.

'Research shows that VoIP is fast gaining momentum, as carriers ramp up subscribers and service revenue. Now carriers have begun marketing hosted IP telephony services that have been in development for the past 12 months, this segment is finally positioned for take-off' Kevin Mitchell, Lead Analyst of Infonetics Research

'Starting from the position of having 100% separation in terms of traditional voice and data products, we estimate that by 2006, only 10% of the market will be made up of these separate products. The remaining 90% will be for IP-enabled equipment.'
Chris Lock, Senior Analyst, Gartner