NGN and IMS PLUGFEST 9

Plugfest

Start: Jun 1 2010 - 12:00am

End: Jun 4 2010 - 11:59pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

NGN & IMS PLUGFEST 9

June 1-4, 2010

The NGN and IMS Forum Plugfest™ is the most frequent interoperability event in the industry. Our methodology was developed and perfected as a joint effort of our members and partners. With Plugfest 9 scheduled for June 1-4, 2010, the forum will mark another important milestone - setting the testing for interoperability for roaming and visiting subscribers.

Participation is open to telecom service providers, cable companies, and vendors delivering NGN and IMS products and solutions.

Plugfest 9 will cover NGN / IMS Interoperabilityt to demonstrate the functional features of the network based onn the following areas:

IMS NGN end-to-end testing on meshed IMS networks
IMS core, CSCF, AS, HSS, Policy, off-line charging, on-line charging, voice features, ….
We will define network topologies based on the participants requirements
Inter and intra network testing area of key interest, billing services interdomain scenarios, roaming users, visited networks scenarios, applications presence, voice, video, user agents

Testing language can be TTCN-3, XML compiler, and/or others as PF9 working group team specify.

Read the Plugfest FAQ or view past Plugfest info: PF8, PF6, PF5, PF4, PF3, PF2, PF1

PARTICIPANTS / CONTRIBUTORS

Open to wirless, wireline and cable service providers, protocols, applications and solution vendors

HOW TO SIGN UP

Online Registration (Click Here)

Please fill out the Plugfest Online Registration Form and Sign the Plugfest Agreement.

This can be done online, by faxing both forms to: +1 (407) 641-9595, or by email request to Admin@NGNForum.org

Plugfest Participation Agreement (PDF)

Aditional information and forms

Hotel Info

Hilton Garden Inn - Portsmouth Downtown, NH, (603) 431-1499
- Ask for IMS Forum (IMS) discounted rate
- For online reservations, use company name: IMS
Hampton Inn - Dover, NH, (603) 516-5600
- Ask for IMS negotiated rate ($92)
- For online reservations, use company name: IMS FORUM
Holiday Inn Express - Durham, NH, (603) 868-1234
- Ask for IMS Forum negotiated rate ($95)
Sheraton Harborside - Portsmouth, NH, (603) 431-2300

Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities

Plugfests offer far-reaching marketing and sponsorship opportunities through standardized and customized programs. These initiatives allow sponsors/partners to:

Enhance their general brand image
Gain or secure investor support
Establish an identify as a leader in IMS and NGN development
Gain access to IMS and NGN thought-leaders
Develop customized marketing collateral
Build research collateral and market insights for various channels
Partner with the IMS Forum and the NGN Forum on post-Plugfest events and outreach

Sponsorship Programs

Platinum ($10,000.00)

Option to distribute individual organizational press release announcing Plugfest participation
Media and industry analyst relations support
Exposure via the Web and on-site signage
Corporate branding and recognition on marketing collateral and technical literature
20% discount on testing fees

Gold ($5,000.00)

Company listing in a group press release
On-site signage
10% discount on testing fees

Customized Sponsorship Programs
The IMS Forum and the NGN Forum offer a range of customized sponsorship and marketing programs that can be tailored to fit the particular needs and strategic aims of sponsors and partners.

Please contact us for any clarifications.

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