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Progress Software:
Progress seemed to be enjoying substantial booth traffic at the event. They were distributing copies of Application Integration Using the SID by John P. Reilly and John Wilmes. In addition, their approach to application infrastructure is of interest to many within the industry, for good reason. They provide solid thought leadership and a capable approach to the space that we always enjoy hearing more about.
Other companies we met with that had great things to say included NetScout, Harris Stratex, VPI Systems, Tekelec, Intelliden, Ascom, Subex, and many, many more.
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It's difficult to come up with a show that even comes close to competing with its focus and its depth and breadth of offerings for the OSS/BSS set. |
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Furthermore, a chat with Martin Creaner of the TMForum revealed that the growing focus on content and media is indicative of an intentional shift in the forum. Creaner states that the shift is not a shift in the forum, but a shift in the industry, as SPs, media companies, device companies, and others begin to all play in the same sandbox, with fewer differentiators between their market spaces. Nevertheless, the change can be disconcerting to some. We'll see, with time, if
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Conference programming.
As a result of a massively busy meeting schedule, we were only able to get to a limited portion of the conference programming. However, we did have some experts on the scene, and we'll have their thoughts in next month's issue of Pipeline. Stay tuned!
Final Thoughts
As the industry stands, Management World is the best and most comprehensive show out there for professionals in the OSS/BSS space. It's difficult to come up with a show that even comes close to competing with its focus and its depth and breadth of offerings for the OSS/BSS set. However, that doesn't mean that the show can rest on its laurels and assume that they'll still be able to welcome hordes of attendees year after year.
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the shift is a wise one.
In the meantime, we'll continue to turn to the TMForum, and its Management World, for a solid event for the OSS professional. Between the location, the food, and the sheer concentration of those with an OSS focus, it's the best thing going.
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