Realizing The Potential of the ‘Connected Life’ – The Case for Mobile Broadband

The GSMA has recently presented a vision for the mass market development of the Connected Life with a forecast industry market opportunity of $1.2 trillion by 2020.This session will focus on the importance of Mobile Broadband (UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ & LTE) for realizing the market potential for both the mobile industry and key adjacent industries. The session will include discussion of the importance & role of Mobile Broadband technology in making Connected Life a reality including the potential key global regions and specific priority vertical industries.

Connected Life describes a world where consumers and businesses enjoy great new services through ubiquitous internet coverage provided by mobile broadband and is experienced through multiple device types – and many beyond traditional mobile devices. This pervasive connectivity of people and processes will enable multiple services to be delivered automatically and contextually, whenever and wherever required. It’s a world where technology works with you, and around you, delivering valuable connected experiences.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

WELCOME:
Ton Brand – Programme Director, Embedded Mobile, GSMA

PRESENTATION:
The Connected Life – Mobile Broadband powering seamless connected experiences

Mobile Broadband Global Analysis & M2M

Speaker: Matt Hatton, Director, Machina Research

PANEL TITLE:
The Connected Life

MODERATOR:
Ton Brand – Programme Director, Embedded Mobile, GSMA

PANELISTS:
Matt Hatton – Director, Machina Research

Michael Coyne – VP of Mobile Broadband Strategy & Principal Solution Architect, Ericsson North America

Mike Wright – Telstra Executive Director

Brought to you by GSMA

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1:00 PM