Pipeline Q&A (cont'd)

Pipeline:What's next for TIA?
TIA: We'll be offering GlobalComm in June of 2006. Since telecom is no longer a domestic product and most of the 700 TIA members have products that they sell internationally, we're going to further expand the role of international companies; hence the name GlobalComm.

Pipeline: What's next for USTA? Your other flagship expo, Telecom has had a lower attendance record than that of SUPERCOMM. Do you think that this will change after SUPERCOMM is no more?
USTA: TELECOM'05 in Las Vegas will be a smaller boutique show, but a very important event. It will bring together all sectors of the rapidly evolving telecom industry. It will also be a preview for TelecomNEXT to be held March 2006 in Las Vegas.

TelecomNEXT is where the buyers will be. It will bring together communications service providers from all segments of the industry - wireless, wireline, cable, satellite, content providers, and innovative equipment suppliers. Already, we've seen tremendous interest in the show and we have a terrific line-up of speakers.

Pipeline: How about for the IEC? What's next for you?
IEC: In the next twelve months IEC will present three DesignCon events (Santa Clara, New England and Munich) for design engineering professionals, as well as our Broadband World Forum exhibit and conference in Europe and Asia involving leading global service providers and vendors.
IEC also conducts an annual Executive ComForum where industry leaders gather in a workshop setting to share views and insights on the very latest technology and business issues facing the industry. IEC has grown to the stature it currently has in the industry by being a catalyst for change and by working with all industry companies and organizations where it can add value. The Consortium represents a level-playing field and treats all parties equally. That's why our programs have such wide support and acceptance.

Pipeline: So no closed door after the curtain falls on SUPERCOMM 2005?
IEC: I think quite the contrary. The doors are, as far as IEC is concerned, more open than ever.

Pipeline: Is there anything else you would like readers to know about SUPERCOMM 2005 and why they should be a part of it?
TIA: I think that it's an important event for anyone who touches communications, whether you're a service provider offering services to the public or you're an Enterprise company trying to stay competitive in the marketplace, it's a 'can't miss' event, and we look forward to seeing everyone there!

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