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IP VPN (Virtual Private Networks) 2006 Forum

Inmarsat Conference Centre, 99 City Road, London EC1
Thursday, 23rd February 2006

The 100 delegates who attended the fourth annual IP VPN 2006 Forum on 23rd February, were full of praise in their feedback questionnaires for the relevance and usefulness of the speakers presentations, and the opportunity to network with both suppliers and their peers at the event. They listened to presentations from senior representatives from Tiscali, Thus, Telindus, Secure Computing, NetMotion Wireless and XCOMMunications.

The delegates themselves were made up of IT and Network decision makers from Corporates, SMEs and Government. Including representatives from ActionAid, Barclaycard, Barts & London NHS Trust, BBC, Bedfordshire Police, CB&I John Brown, Citizens Advice, Crown Pet Foods, Doncasters Engineering, EnergyWatch, Essex County Council, Gibbons Mannington, Huntingdonshire District Council, Lloyds TSB, LFH Packaging, National Express, NCIS, Royal & Sun Alliance, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust, Sea Containers Service, Silver Street Motors, South Wales Fire and Rescue, The Financial Services Authority, TRW Automotive, Vale of Aylesbury Primary Care Trust and Wiltshire County Council, to mention a few.

This is what they had to say about the event:

"A very useful day I would recommend to colleagues and am keen to attend next year or other seminars on other subjects"
Project Manager, Huntingdonshire District Council

"Very useful, interesting mix of presentations"
ICT Manager, South Wales Fire & Rescue

"Very informative and well worth getting out of bed at 5am for!"
ICT Manager, Crown Pet Foods

"Good discussion and comparison of IP Sec and SSL VPNs. Useful"
Global Infrastructure Manager, TRW Automotive

"Provided useful information, pitched at right level"
IT Project Manager, Bedfordshire Police

"Very interesting points and classifications on VoIP, and liked the fact that I could see the speakers products on display in the delegates lounge"
Telecommunications Manager, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust

"Professionally run, and most importantly on time!"
Technical Consultant, Royal & Sun Alliance

"Very good worthwhile getting across London to attend to day"
Technology Development Manager, Vale of Aylesbury Primary Care Trust

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

Introduction

IP VPNs (SSL, IPSec, MPLS and managed) offer a flexible, cost-effective and secure alternative to expensive leased lines, and are an especially effective means of exchanging critical information for employees working remotely in branch offices, at home, or on the road. They can also enable organisations to extend secure and cost-effective connectivity to customers, suppliers and business partners, who may have a huge physical distance between them.

According to analyst firm Frost & Sullivan “IP VPN uptake is buoyant”, indicating that the market is taking a "significant turn for the better". IT decision makers are becoming aware of the potential of IP VPN, and companies are beginning to migrate networks from Frame Relay and ATM to IP VPN. The Frost & Sullivan study estimated that the European IP VPN services market was worth €2.73bn in 2003. In 2008, it is estimated to be worth €8.56bn, which suggests that almost 70 per cent of the total potential market is likely to implement an IP VPN by that time.

The recent development and improvement of technology, standards and security, now make IP VPNs a very attractive option and the benefits speak for themselves:

anywhere, anytime access
reduced operational costs
exceptional network performance and reliability
highest levels of security
increased employee mobility and productivity
teleworker support
greater organisational and change flexibility

However, confusion abounds and executives who are looking to discover if they can achieve real return on their investments from IP VPN, find it increasingly difficult to get unbiased and clear information. This one-day event plans to fill that need.

The aim of the forum

The IP VPN 2006 Forum aims to give IT, Network and Telecoms Managers from end user organisations a thorough insight into the strategic and business issues relating to IP VPN implementation and management, whilst at the same time providing a platform for networking with leading vendors of IP VPN technology and solutions at the accompanying exhibition.

Key issues to be discussed

What are the real business benefits of IP VPN?
What are the pros and cons versus existing ISDN, Leased Line and Frame Relay networks?
How to implement a framework for developing an IP VPN strategy
How to develop IT and operational capabilities for IP VPN
What are the IP VPN implementation options? (IPSec vs SSL; unmanaged Services vs managed; CPE-based services vs network based; IPSec vs MPLS vs SSL)
The technology is changing so fast - how can you avoid backing the wrong horse?
What should you be looking for from a potential IP VPN supplier?
What QoS (Quality of Service) and SLAs (Service Level Agreements) should be in place?
How effective are quality of service (QoS) tools?
What products are available for monitoring, controlling and accelerating application performance?
What steps to take to secure your IP VPN network?
What are the rewards and risks in IP VPN implementation? What are the killer applications?
How are companies presently using IP VPN technology?

The forum format

The IP VPN 2006 Forum will consist of a one-day conference with a series of presentations from leading industry experts, vendors and analysts, together with actual end user case studies. There will also be a small exhibition where delegates will have access to a range of supplier companies during the conference refreshment and lunch breaks.

Who should attend?

The IP VPN (Virtual Private Networks) 2006 Forum will be of major importance to:

Managing Directors and CEOs
IT Directors and CIOs
IT Managers
Network Managers
Network Architects/Engineers/Administrators
Telecoms Directors/Managers
ICT Managers/Directors
Voice Managers/Architects/Engineers
IS Directors/Managers
Systems Managers/Administrators
Technical Architects
Infrastructure Managers
Project Managers
eBusiness Managers

From Corporates, SMEs and Government. In addition to managers from other functional activities who wish to gain a greater understanding of IP VPN.

(Please note attendance as a delegate at the IP VPN 2006 Forum is free of charge to representatives of end user companies who pre-register for the event)

Delegates at past forums have included senior IT, Network, Systems and Telecoms decision makers from both the private and public sectors. Including Abbey, Allianz Dresdner, Anchor Trust, AXA, BAA; British Airways, Barclaycard International, Barclays Bank, B&Q, Bedfordshire Police, Bernard Mathews, British Tourist Authority, CIBA Chemicals, Citibank, CO-OP, Cornhill Insurance, Corporation of London, Credit Lyonnais, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, DHL, English Heritage, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, Essex County Council, Federal Express, Financial Times, FSA, GlaxoSmithKline, House of Fraser, HSBC, Inland Revenue, J. Sainsbury, John Lewis, Legal Services Commission, Lloyds TSB, Lombard Direct, Merril Lynch, Metropolitan Police, Ministry of Defence, National Air Traffic Services, Nestle UK, NHS, Northern Rock, North Yorkshire Police, Norwich Union, OAG, Oxfam, Prudential, Public Records Office, Queens Moat Houses, Railtrack, Rolls Royce, Royal Brompton Hospital, Royal Mail, Safeway, Savills, Sedgwick Noble Lowndes, Selfridges, Severn Trent Water, Southern Water, State Street Global Investors, Surrey Police, Terrence Higgins Trust, Tesco, Thames Valley Police, Thames Water, The Court Service, Unilever, US Airtours, Visa, Waitrose and Yorkshire Building Society.

Benefits of attending

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

Forum agenda

IP VPN 2006 Forum, 23rd February, Inmarsat Conference Centre, London

09:00	Registration, refreshments and networking in the exhibition area
09:30	Chairman's Introduction - Matt Loney, Editor, ZDNet UKChairman's Introduction
09:40	The impact of QoDSL based IPVPNs Market Position The issue with traditional networks The business benefits of IPVPNs (MPLS and QoDSL) The business opportunities of an IPVPN deployment (VoIP, Remote working, Applications and Collaborative Working) Case Study Marcus Gallo, Product Marketing Manager, Tiscali Business Services
10:15	How Service Providers really provide services This presentation will lift the lid on the black box which many simply call 'IP VPN' and explore the inner workings of it, including: core network local access management and support fault resolution Falk Bleyl, Senior Product Manager Voice over IP, THUS plc
10:50	Refreshment break and networking in the exhibition area
11:20	Virtual Private Networks and the Security Risk IPSec vs SSL Performance Considerations Security Implications of VPNs Protecting yourselves from known and unknown attacks in a VPN environment How to prevent unauthorized access to data over a VPN Julian McBride - Regional Sales Manager, Secure Computing UK
11:55	Anywhere Working - The Office of the Future The office of the future will no longer be a fixed location; it will use technologies to deliver benefits of the modern office anywhere. When combined with flexible working practices it can deliver increased productivity, reduce costs, increased staff empowerment, and enhance integration between suppliers and customers. The world of business is changing, home working has doubled in the last 8 years and it is expected to double again in the next 4 years and less employees fixed and working for the same desk 9.00 to 5.30pm everyday In a knowledge base economy increasing the highest cost is a business's staff but also their largest asset, increasing the ability of mobile staff to work seamlessly increase productivity The evolution of the technology means increased pressure to respond with instant communications and always have access to core systems and services, how will that be achieved and what will the role of the VPN be? James Walker, Mobility Solution Specialist, Telindus
12:30	VPN Remote Access - what the salesman didn't tell you Over the next few years SSL VPN is predicted to gain some 75% of the remote access market and it is easy to see why. This session will cover: Technology choices and market direction The movers & shakers in the UK market What you get in the box and how it all glues together Dynamic user experience based on location & equipment Recent developments in strong authentication Infrastructure implications Barry Ashdown, Managing Director, X.COMMunications
13:05	Buffet Lunch in the exhibition area
14:05	Extending Applications to Wireless Workers - Mobile VPN The Working World Has Gone Wireless The Issues in Getting Increased "R" on your "I" for your Existing Applications Wireless Applications Deployment: Traditional Enterprise Approaches Attributes of a Mobile—and Wireless—Inclusive VPN Architecture Stories From the Front Line—Enterprise Experiences Your Opportunity to Prove This For Your Applications. Now! Stef Coetzee, Senior Vice President International, NetMotion Wireless
14:40	Moderated Roundtable Panel Discussion with Forum Speakers and Delegate Q&A
15:15	Close of Forum

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 IP VPN Forum

“A very useful event for us”
Head of Network Services, Lloyds TSB

“The first time I have attended. I was very pleased with the quality of the forum and the excellent speakers”
IT Manager, The Bond Group

“Excellent information and presentations”
Networks & Telecoms Manager, Oxfam GB

“Interesting and worth attending”
IT Manager, Ruffler Bank

“Provided the answers to questions I had, and I now have a greater understanding of secure over trusted networks”
IT Services Manager, Deans Foods Ltd

“Very good, very informative for what I imagine is quite a broad audience in terms of interest”
Head of IT & Systems, EAT Ltd

“Good for attending and time well spent”
Technical Consultant, ABNAmro bank

"Excellent, I found it very informative with minimum hard sell"
IT Manager, Trader Media Group

"Worthwhile. Worth taking a day out of the office to hear from many different companies in one day and one place"
Network Manager, Legal & General

Forum Partners

Forum venue

Inmarsat Conference Centre
99 City Road
London EC1Y 1AX

The Inmarsat Conference Centre is conveniently situated in the heart of the City and benefits from excellent transportation options. It is situated right next to Old Street rail and underground station, including the Northern Line, City Branch and British Rail (leave by exit 3 to reach the building). It is also close to Moorgate underground station and Liverpool Street, which has connections to the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Central lines.

The area is also well served by buses and taxi cabs and is just 20 minutes from London City Airport. The nearest NCP car parks are located at: Finsbury Park Square (24hrs Mon-Fri; Sat until 5pm), Paul Street (7am-7pm Mon-Fri) and Tabernacle Street (7am-7.30pm Mon-Fri.)

A very good location map may be found on the Inmarsat website at:
http://conferences.inmarsat.com/location.htm

Delegate registration

IP VPN (Virtual Private Networks) 2006 Forum, Thursday, 23rd February
Inmarsat Conference Centre, 99 City Road, London, EC1

Please note attendance as a delegate at the IP VPN 2006 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!

Contact

For further information on the above event please email ashley@ibaforum.co.uk or tele +44 (0) 20 8290 6803

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