Digital Coast Past Events

Voice over IP (VoD) Seminar

This is a notification of the Voice over IP / Data one day seminar which will be held on the 23rd of November, 2004 at the Old Mutual MTN Science Centre (Gateway).

If you wish to register early, please send your confirmation to rsvp@digitalcoast.org.za.

Speakers at this event have been carefully selected to give delegates a comprehensive view - from both a local and international viewpoint - of what's out there in terms of solutions and which approach is best for their business. They will address issues around user profiles and requirements, anticipated savings, equipment pricing, international usage and take-up trends, and much more!

Speakers include:

Mervyn Savary - Nedcor

A case study on VoIP implementation in NBS, a division of Nedbank. This case study traces the road that was followed by NBS in providing technology solutions as required by the business to provide business benefit, sustainable competitor advantage and cost savings.

Andy Bull, Managing Director - Mitel South Africa

IP Telephony - changing the way we work. The focus of VoIP has been cost savings. Andy will not only discuss the ROI / business benefits of IPT, but also cover the other areas of benefits that are often neglected, i.e. improved productivity, networked business, etc.

Alastair Brand, Director - NETintellect

An Overview of the Cisco offering with a case study applying the technology used.

Noel Wait, Business Development Manager: Networks - Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd

The benefits and pitfalls of VoIP.

Shaun Houghton - UCS Solutions & Carla Raffinetti - Edward Nathan & Friedland

Legal implications of the changes in legislation announced by the Minister.

Wayne Venter - Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd

A perspective from Nortel

Ela Romanowska, Seed Fund Manager - Innovation Fund

Innovation Fund : Opportunities to catalyse technological innovation in South Africa

Breakfast, Lunch and Teas will be provided