Technology standardisation; achieving interoperability, seamless service delivery while maximising market share

Thursday 23rd September 2010

Technology standardisation; achieving interoperability, seamless service delivery while maximising market share

Renaud Di Francesco has joined Sony in 1998 to manage the growth of its EU co-operative R&D, and the theatrical digital cinema start in Europe, co-founding the European Digital Cinema Forum. Since 2004 he has been the General Manager of Sony’s Europe Technology & Standards office, located in London. He currently chairs the European High Tech Trade Association Digital Europe for Broadcast, and is a Board Member of DVB (digital television).

A telecommunications engineer, Renaud has held different positions in research at Bell Labs and then France Telecom, moving on to develop satellite services, manage international network projects from 1987 to 1995. From 1995 he has worked for the European Commission, managing the project portfolio of e-commerce, security and network management in Advanced Communications Technologies and Services (ACTS), then co-ordinating the Councils of Ministers or Telecommunications until 1998. He holds patents, and a PhD in signal processing.

0900 REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENTS

1000 WELCOME

1010 INTRODUCTORY SESSION

• Establishing the role of consumer electronics manufacturers in developing standards for connected devices
• Understanding the implications of standards for Connected Consumer Electronics : Industry Vs Proprietary Technology
• Reconciling needs of Operators, CE manufacturers and Technology Vendors with consumer demand for a seamless service

1140 BREAK

TECHNICAL SESSION
• Update on current standards initiatives
• Regional Vs Global standards Vs Technology Neutrality
• Choice of Technology Platforms
• Interoperability

1340: LUNCH

STRATEGY SESSION

• Cost benefits with standardised technology
• Disadvantages of standardisation regarding innovation
• Developing standards for describing functional capabilities of devices
• Business model adaptation/requirements for multi-standard wireless connectivity

1540 CLOSE AND NETWORKING