The Wireless LAN (WLAN) Forum

Congress Centre, Great Russell Street, London WC1
20th February 2003

The 110 delegates who attended the recent Wireless LAN (WLAN) Forum voted it a huge success. They listened to presentations from senior representatives from Intel, Network Associates and Analysys.

The delegates themselves were made up of IT, Network, Telecoms and Security Directors and Managers from corporates, SMEs and government and included companies such as Anchor Trust, Associated Press, BAA, Bernard Mathews, Co-op, GP Capital, Intersil, The Legal Services Commission, Marebuni, National Blood Service, Network Rail, OAG Worldwide, Queens Moat Houses, Railtrack, Rolls Royce, Shire Hotels, The Court Service, United Utilities, US Airtours and Visa International.

This is what they had to say about the event:

'Very well structured, good broad range of speakers on subject matter'
Business Manager, ISA international

'The best event I have attended in years'
CEO, Community Broadband

'Good quality speakers and very good quality discussion'
Security Consultant, Qinetiq

'Better then expected'
PRISM Applications Engineer, Intersil Corporation

'Well organised and balanced content'
Director, Amethyst Consulting

'Good range of speakers'
CEO, Balloon-A-Gram

'Excellent, dealt with most of the issues on WLAN that concerned me'
Managing Director, Advanced Communication Networks

'Good content and presentation'
Technical Design & Support Manager, Legal Services Commission

The sponsoring partners were also enthusiastic in their feedback about the event:

'I enjoyed the day and thought it was a good event'
Managing Director, Analysys Research

'The forum was very beneficial for us'
UK Field Marketing Co-ordinator, McAfee Security (Network Associates)

Introduction
The aim of the forum
Key issues to be discussed
The forum format
Who should attend
Benefits of attending
Forum agenda
Forum partners
Speaking, Sponsoring & Exhibiting opportunities
Testimonials from previous forums
Forum venue
Delegate registration

Introduction

Wireless LANs (WLANs) offer a number of key advantages to businesses. They can be installed relatively cheaply and easily with little disruption to the building. Furthermore WLAN technology can be installed relatively quickly - if fact installations over multiple sites can be completed in a matter of days. However, the most important aspect of WLAN technology is that it enables companies and individuals to make a choice as to the way they install and upgrade their communications networks, while also giving them the scope to experiment with new and more flexible ways of working (staff mobility, hot desking, remote access and ease of management), resulting in much increased staff productivity.

A recent Infonetics survey of 1,200 IT Directors in the UK found that 42% plan to have a WLAN network in place by 2006. 'Whilst many technology sectors are struggling, the wireless LAN industry is poised for double digit growth', according to a recent Gartner research survey. The recent development and improvement of technology, standards and security, together with the reductions in hardware prices now make WLAN a very attractive option.

The appeal of WLAN technology lies in the cost savings and flexibility that come from eliminating fixed cable networks and the benefits speak for themselves:

• simple and quick installation process
• reduced running and network administration costs
• increased employee mobility and productivity
• greater organisational flexibility
• downtime eliminated
• when office outgrown network can be taken with you

The aim of the forum

The Wireless LAN (WLAN) Forum aims to give senior IT, Network and Telecommunication executives a thorough insight into the strategic and business issues relating to WLAN implementation and management, whilst at the same time providing a detailed insight into the evolving standards for wireless networking such as 801.11B (Wi-Fi), 801.11A/H and 802.11G. In addition to assessing the different levels of security (Wep, WPA, SSID, 802.1X and VPNs) and measures that need to be in place. The Wireless LAN (WLAN) Forum will also provide a platform for networking with leading vendors of WLAN technology and solutions at the accompanying exhibition.

Key issues to be discussed

What are the pros and cons versus existing networks?
What are the real business benefits of WLAN?
How to implement a framework for developing WLAN strategy
How to develop IT and operational capabilities for WLAN
What are the rewards of WLAN?
What are the risk factors in WLAN implementation?
What are the WLAN implementation options?
What are the security measures that need to be in place?
How effective are the different security measures?
How WLAN can dramatically improve the flexibility, productivity and mobility of staff
How the increase in WLAN enabled mobile PCs and PDAs is driving demand for 'hotspots' to support remote access to business applications

The forum format

The Wireless LAN Forum will consist of a one-day conference with a series of presentations from leading vendors, users and industry experts together with a small exhibition where delegates will have access to a range of supplier companies during the refreshment and lunch breaks.

Who should attend?

The Wireless LAN Forum will be of major importance to:

• Managing Directors and CEOs
• IT Directors and CIOs
• IT Managers
• Telecommunication Directors/Managers
• Network Managers
• IS Directors/Managers
• eBusiness Managers

In addition to managers from other functional activities who wish to gain a greater understanding of Wireless LANs

(Please note attendance as a delegate at the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Forum is free of charge to representatives of end user companies who pre-register for the event)

Benefits of attending

• Opportunity to gain knowledge and insight from industry leaders
• Make informed decisions about incorporating WLAN into your business strategy
• Discover how to achieve real return on investment from WLAN
• Relaxed but focussed atmosphere to explore new ideas and technologies with industry experts and peers away from the distraction of the office
  

Forum agenda

Thursday, 20th February 2003

(Please note the refreshment breaks and buffet lunch will take place in the exhibition area to allow plenty of opportunity for networking)

Forum Partners

Speaking, Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

If you would like to increase your profile at this event please contact Ashley Oulton at IBA Forum on +44 (0) 20 8290 6803 or email ashley@ibaforum.co.uk

Testimonials from previous forums

Delegates

'I was very satisfied'
IT Manager, Marubeni Europe plc

'Was worth the time out of the office'
Director of IT, Norbain SD Ltd

'Was all very professional'
Senior Manager, Credit Lyonnais

'Perfect venue and excellently run'
IT Director, Teledesign

Sponsors

'I truly enjoyed the forum. I thought it went very well. It was well organised and the content was very good'
VP Marketing, Quintum Inc

'I thought it was a thoroughly successful day and we found great benefit in taking part'
UK Field Marketing Co-ordinator, Network Associates (Sniffer)

'I thought the event was worth sponsoring and thought the attendance levels were very good'
Account Marketing, Nortel Networks

Forum venue

Congress Centre
28 Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3LS

Congress Centre is situated in central London only 3 minutes walk away from Tottenham Court Road underground station, which has excellent direct links to Euston, Charing Cross, Waterloo and Liverpool Street railway stations. There are also two public car parks close by in Great Russell Street and Museum Street

Delegate registration

The Wireless LAN (WLAN) Forum, 20th February 2003, Congress Centre, Great Russell Street, WC1

Please note attendance as a delegate at the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Forum is free of charge to representatives of end user companies who pre-register for the event. As IBA Forum events are normally oversubscribed we recommend that you register today!

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