Informer 349: 24 March 2016

Join us on 13 April to learn more about worldwide trends for fixed access products and technology from Dr Stefaan Vanhastel, Marketing Director for the Wireline Division at Nokia.

What's happening?

We’ve invited Dr Vanhastel to New Zealand to discuss themes that will help to shape our network strategy over the coming years.

As a global industry expert we think that his insights on industry trends and global best practice would also be of interest to many of our customers, so we’d like to extend the opportunity to attend the event to you.

This session would particularly appeal to people who work in technology, product, marketing, regulatory and engineering.

What's the detail?

Stefaan Vanhastel is Marketing Director for the Wireline Division at Nokia, responsible for the global marketing of fixed access (fibre and copper) products and technology. He previously held various roles in marketing, pre-sales, and research in Alcatel-Lucent, and has over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Stefaan holds a Ph.D. in Telecommunications from the University of Ghent, Belgium.

Nokia, formerly Alcatel-Lucent, are major suppliers of ultra-broadband technology to many of the world’s broadband network operators, including Chorus NZ. As the Marketing Director of the Fixed Broadband product line, Stefaan has a wealth of experience and insight on industry trends, global best practice and disruptors. Stefaan will cover the Fibre and VDSL technology roadmaps, with a focus on rural technology options, home WiFi networks and the trend towards virtualisation.

Who should I contact?

If you would like to attend this event please register your interest by emailing us and we will send you further details. Spaces are limited at the Lab, so please make sure you register early.