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Introducing SIPNOC - The SIP Network Operators Conference
SIPNOC to Focus on "Making SIP Work in the Network"
 
Inaugural conference to provide a vital forum for information exchange among network operators and engineers deploying SIP-based networks and network services
 
The Hyatt Dulles Hotel, Herndon, Virginia • April 25-27, 2011

The SIP Forum, the leading industry association focused on the advancement of IP communications products and services based on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), is proud to announce that an array of network operators is set to convene at SIPNOC to share ideas, lessons learned and best practices for SIP-network implementations.

SIPNOC, the first SIP Network Operators Conference, is attracting engineers and operational staff from carriers on five continents, including AT&T, Comcast, Cbeyond, Time Warner Cable, Swisscom, COX Communications, Verizon, Uni-tel, A1 Telekom Austria,  PCCW, XO Communications, Bell Canada, and Sprint Nextel.

In addition to carrier participants, SIPNOC has also attracted a number of SIP community stakeholders from vendors, governments and research organizations such as Acme Packet (which has also signed on as a SIPNOC Diamond Sponsor), the FCC, Avaya, Cisco Systems, Microsoft Corp., IBM Research, CableLabs, Dialogic, Broadsoft, Ingate Systems, MetaSwitch, Polycom, Commetrex, Sonus, Sagemcom Canada, NGN Data Services Corp. and the Illinois Institute of Technology.

"When we initiated SIPNOC, we knew we were embarking on a new type of event for the industry and that there would be interest, and the response we have received has justified our enthusiasm, and then some," said SIP Forum Managing Director, Marc Robins. "We expect this event to be far more than just an educational conference, but a meeting of the brightest industry minds from across the entire spectrum of the global networking operator community.  Our vision for SIPNOC is to make it a place for network operators of all shapes and sizes to come together to share their perspectives and ideas on how to make IP communications better, and hopefully provide tangible results that further accelerate the development and propagation of SIP and SIP services in the years ahead."

SIPNOC will focus on issues critical to the reliable and successful deployment and operation of SIP-based services in carrier networks. The agenda will feature special presentations and panel discussions covering key topics by network operators related to SIP-based services and infrastructure, including security, application development, SIP trunking, FoIP, HD Voice, call routing and peering, troubleshooting and monitoring, establishing performance metrics, SIP and IPv6, large-scale SIP interoperability, emergency services and more.

While the international carrier and service provider community is the lynchpin of the event, industry stakeholders involved in major SIP initiatives such equipment vendors, government representatives, large enterprises and research organizations are encouraged to attend.

SIPNOC Registration Information
The regular individual registration fee for SIPNOC attendance is $795 for two days of conference activities. This fee will cover admittance to all conference sessions, presentations, keynotes, meals and breaks, as well as a welcome reception on the evening before the event begins and a special evening networking reception on the first day of the event.

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Take Advantage of Special Savings Now!

If you missed the special early bird offer, don't despair! If you act before April 7, 2011, you can take advantage of a special discounted rate of $695, a savings of $100 off the regular rate.  Please note that seating is extremely limited, so act fast to ensure your place at the event!

To register for SIPNOC, please visit http://www.regonline.com/sipnoc_2011 and use the discount code "sipnoctmc100" to obtain this special discount

SIP Forum Full Members Save Even More! For individuals of companies that are active Full Members of the SIP Forum, a discount of 50% off the regular conference rate will be provided for two or more registrations, and exclusive Full Member-only discounts will be offered for a variety of special SIPNOC sponsorship packages. Please contact Marc Robins directly at [email protected] or call +1-718-548-7245 to take advantage of these special offers.

SIPNOC Hotel Reservations
The SIP Forum has negotiated a nicely discounted room rate of $169/night at the four-star Hyatt Dulles Hotel. This rate includes in-room WiFi Internet access! Other valuable benefits include a free shuttle bus to and from Dulles Airport and free parking in the hotel parking lot.

The cut-off date to receive this great rate is April 4, 2011. Reservation requests made after the cut-off date will be based on availability at the hotel's prevailing rates. So take advantage of this great offer now and register for your stay at the Hyatt Dulles using the following Web link!

https://resweb.passkey.com/go/SIPNOC2011

SIPNOC Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in a corporate sponsorship of the event, please contact Marc Robins, SIP Forum President and Managing Director, for detailed information about available sponsorship opportunities. Marc can be reached at +1-718-548-7245 or [email protected].

For more information, please visit:
www.sipnoc.org or email [email protected]
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