The Management Summit track is designed to address all aspects of managing communications companies. Built upon a strategic planning platform, the Management Summit will discuss emerging technology for voice, video and data services, long range network technical plans, regulatory trends, marketing, revenues sources, and financing options.
- target audience | Executive-Level Staff
- cost | $195/seat
- limit | 30 Participants
Client Led Discussion
Wednesday, September 9 | 1:30pm-2:00pm
The process starts by listening to a client describe their current service offerings, the status of their existing network and support systems, and the challenges to their business model. The discussion will proceed to their vision for new services and potential strategic opportunities to address the business challenges. This input will develop the framework for the remainder of the planning session.
Technology Discussion
Wednesday, September 9 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Once the framework for the 5-year plan is drafted, the next phase is to review and define applicable network elements, systems, processes and data models necessary to fulfill your business’s future service needs. Having those business’s goals defined enables Martin Group to discuss relevant aspects of network infrastructure and OSS/BSS on an exchange-by-exchange basis, including:
• Access Networks: Fiber-to-the-Home, Fiber-in-the-Loop, Hybrid Fiber / Coax
• Inter-carrier Exchange Networks
• Central Office Switching (TDM and VoIP) and Transport Systems
• PSTN Networks
• IP Networks
• CATV Networks
• IT Systems
• Regulatory Compliance: CALEA, Red Flag, CPNI
• IPTV Systems: Headend, Middleware and Transport Systems
Project Review
Wednesday, September 9 | 3:30pm-5:00pm
During the Project Review phase, the planning process moves forward with discussions specific to projects in each exchange or sub exchange that will enable delivery of the required services. This discussion will also cover the initial prioritization of projects / exchanges within the 5-year planning horizon.
5-Year Planning
Thursday, September 10 | 8:30am-10:00am
The next phase of 5-year planning is to layout the proposed plan for technological upgrades to enable deployment of existing and new services. As part of this process, the impacts of regulatory, cost settlement and technology trends plus opportunities to utilize stimulus grants/loans (in addition to traditional financing from RUS, CoBank, RTFC or other traditional telecommunications lenders) will be reviewed and discussed.
5-Year Planning (concluded)
Thursday, September 10 | 10:30am-12:00pm
The final step in the planning process is refining the proposed 5-year plan based on the client’s priorities and desires. The deliverables include exchange-by-exchange build out cost estimates and reports designed to improve management of network expenditure dollars, predict future capital requirements and eliminate unexpected budget spikes, anticipate emergency situations that could impact the customer experience and streamline maintenance operations.
