Telecommunications: What the #*%@ is VoIP?

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With the constant developments in telecommunications, which options are most suitable for small and medium sized businesses? Our experts answer your questions on telecom. Plus, an in-depth look into VoIP! Note: You must purchase an All Access Pass to attend this panel
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	Darci LaRocque (Moderator) Trainer and Founder, Swirl Solutions Darci LaRocque is a Trainer and founder of Swirl Solutions, a training company specializing in BlackBerry wireless technology. She is one of the rare people actually born in this lovely city, Vancouver. For more information on Corporate or Consumer BlackBerry training, please visit www.swirlsolutions.com.
	Laura Eaton Director, Product Management, Primus Business Services Laura Eaton is responsible for the Product Management portfolio for Primus Business Services and directs the development of strategic initiatives within the VoIP, hosting and managed services portfolio. Prior to taking on this role, Laura was responsible for marketing, customer retention and new product development initiatives for Access/Connectivity Services within Primus Business Services. Before joining Primus in 2002, Laura’s roles focused on product management, channel sales and marketing and direct marketing for telecom companies in the southwestern Ontario region. In 2004, she was recognized by Primus for top performance in marketing with the Top National Marketing Award. Through her 14 years experience in the Canadian Telecommunications industry, Laura has focused largely on products for the small- and medium-sized business market and has maintained her focus on developing and sustaining products to support this market’s unique business requirements.
	Jason Fischl CTO, CounterPath Jason Fischl is the Chief Technology Officer of CounterPath, a leading provider of fixed and mobile VoIP software products and solutions. Previously, Jason was a co-founder and CTO of TelTel, a SIP service provider, and Cathay Networks where he developed a SIP-based IP Centrex system. Jason is one of the founding members of, and a key contributor to, SIPfoundry, Vovida.org and the reSIProcate open source SIP project. He has been an active contributor to IETF protocol development, and is co-chair of the BLISS working group focused on improving interoperability of enterprise features. About CounterPath:CounterPath Corporation is a leading provider of innovative desktop and mobile VoIP software products and solutions. The Company’s product suite includes SIP-based softphones, server applications and Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to cost-effectively integrate voice, video, presence and Instant Messaging (IM) applications into their VoIP offerings and extend functionality across both fixed and mobile networks. CounterPath’s customers include some of the world's largest telecommunications service providers and network equipment providers including AT&T, Verizon, BT (British Telecommunications PLC), Deutsche Telekom, Cisco Systems, Mitel and Nortel. Visit www.counterpath.com
	Peter Donald Baker, M.Sc. CTO, Sutus Inc. Mr. Baker is the Chief Technical Officer of Sutus, Inc., a company specifically focused on delivering converged communications, collaboration, and data products designed specifically for small business. As V.P. of Engineering and CTO of Circa Communications, Mr. Baker was instrumental in the development, standardization, and commercialization of IP telephones. Circa Communications was acquired by Polycom in April 2001 and Mr. Baker served as the Director of Technology for Polycom’s Voice Communications division. As the CTO of Sutus Inc., he has worked to bring innovative small business communications and networking products to market and to make them manageable by the non-technical user. Mr. Baker has broad experience and a skill set spanning the applied and pure sciences primarily in the fields of electrical engineering, computer science, and networking.