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March 2008 Issue
Sir Michael Rake to speak at ITP Conference
Stop Press! The ITP is delighted to announce that Sir Michael Rake (Chairman BT Group PLC) will give the keynote address at the ITP's Future of Communications '08 conference. This conference will take place on Thursday, 29 May in London. Speaking and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information please email futurecomms08@theitp.org.
Telecoms Professional Online
Find out how major telecommunications organisations are fighting fraud or catch up with Mary Turner, CEO of Tiscali. Visit the all new Telecoms Professional Online to keep informed of the latest news and developments.
Discursive Focus for Breakfast Seminars
Where possible we will be adopting a more discursive element to our breakfast series by introducing a discussion panel to proceedings in favour of formal presentations. These will be chaired by an independent moderator to ensure the main issues are covered and the discussion is both informative and entertaining...
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JDSU & Global Crossing Commit to ITP
The ITP is delighted to confirm that JDSU have renewed their corporate membership. We are also delighted to welcome Global Crossing as a new corporate member of the ITP. We look forward to seeing JDSU and Global Crossing at our exciting range of networking events, seminars and conferences.
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Dynamic Approach to the Future
Michael Mainelli, director of Z/Yen Group, addressed an ITP Networking Breakfast, on dealing with today's rapidly changing information. Michael spoke candidly about how DAPR systems can be utilised to forecast sales and reduce costs. Read his fascinating article in the latest issue of Telecoms Professional online.
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ITP Event is Chance to Shine
Overcoming his nerves Nimesh Chauhan delivered a stimulating discussion about the Broadband Revolution to a captivated audience at the Midlands TE in Birmingham. The Midlands region hosted an ITP Seminar entitled Getting to Grips with Speed.
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Keep Informed & Help Others
The ITP is proud to support Connected Earth, which serves to inform ITP members about the evolution of communications. An ITP member is currently researching the early history of Wideband Toll Telephone Transmissions in Brazil/Latin America. If you know anything about this subject please email David Hay.
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Professional Development
The ITP has been dedicated to the personal and professional development of its members for over 100 years. As an ITP member you can take part in the cross-industry mentoring scheme, complete online tutorials and attend professional training courses at a discounted rate.
Call for Papers - FITCE 2008 Congress
Over 50 paper abstracts have been received for the 47th European FITCE Congress. There is still time to submit abstracts for proposed papers, based on the congress themes of transforming lives, transforming services, transforming networks.
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Upcoming Events
ITP Breakfast Seminars:
Join us for informative and entertaining discussion of topical issues and the opportunity to network over breakfast. Check out the ITP Events Calendar for topics, venues & dates once they are confirmed.
ITP Golf Events:
ITP golf events provide excellent opportunities for members and their guests to network and do business, over a relaxing round of golf. Golf Days are planned at Stoke Park, Donnington Valley, Foxhills & Wokefield Park. Check out the ITP Events Calendar for topics, venues & dates once they are confirmed.
Devices, Wires & Plugs:
Tuesday, 18 March 4:00 - 5:30pm
The explosive growth of digital technologies in the home environment - entertainment, communications and computing being prime examples - has not necessarily made things simpler for users. Join us at Adastral Park...
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CW Brown London Dinner, Quiz & Lecture
Friday, 18 April 3:00pm
The CW Brown London lecture series and quiz final will be held at the Imperial Hotel in London on Friday, 18 April. Check the ITP Events Calendar for details once they are confirmed.
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