Broadband 2000 is the premier event for understanding and learning the latest in the integrated high-bandwidth technologies and the business strategies for success in the emerging broadband marketplace.

The utilization of advanced broadband technologies and information technology will not only enable the improvement of productivity and transparency in the government, businesses and individuals, but will also allow the current industries to develop into knowledge-based industries.

The Broadband Conference Program covers it all - Industry professionals will explain how broadband technologies enhance and increase productivity, provide greater flexibility and reduce costs. The critical areas that would be covered include; Broadband Infrastructure, Broadband Content, Broadband Applications.

Broadband Infrastructure : Through high-speed connections and huge data-carrying capacity, broadband is transforming how consumers and businesses use the Internet. Areas that Broadband Infrastructure products including :

Broadband Content :Illustrates high impact, broadband content that merges the quality, emotion and reach of television with the interactivity and smarts of the Internet. Emerging IP networks on content and applications services provision having a huge impact

Broadband Applications : e-powered application services deliver a whole new Internet experience--rich media at extreme speed. Attendees will also learn first-hand how to deploy the latest in broadband applications, the next generation applications and services including :

Panel Discussion :

1. Broadband : An Indian Perspective
   
   Success in developing broadband Infrastructure content and applications rests on an understanding of how advanced network functionalities can be exploited to maximize performance at minimum costs. Given the various lacunae existing in the Indian telecom, cable and Internet industries, the question that arises is- How long before broadband becomes the truly viable alternative that it promises to be? This panel of leading strategists will explores the ways high-capacity IP networks should be built and put to use to exploit the opportunities in all the major service categories, taking into account the variety of access platforms, routing and traffic control technologies and end-user appliances that will be in play.
2. Broadband Commerce : Selling Online Over the Broadband Platform
   
   In the broadband economy users will be able to view goods in three dimensions from any angle, change colours and features to help determine what they like and, in the case of clothing, use likenesses of them to model the wares. The effects of broadband on e-commerce will vary, ranging from minimal impact in some areas like books, electronic gear or industrial equipment, to radical change in the sale and distribution of items such as computer software, music, film videos and CD-ROM and DVD-ROM material. This panel will offers a first-hand look at what's in store

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