ATM Networking in the Government Sector

[David Farber <farber@central.cis.upenn.edu>]

ATM Networking in the Government Sector


The MITRE Corporation and the ATM Forum are pleased to announce their
second annual workshop on ATM networking in the government sector, to
be held on 26 April 1993 in McLean, VA.  The focus of this workshop is
on the government's need for broadband network technology and
services, and industry's plans for to meet these needs over the next
five to ten years.  Senior representatives from the Government and
Industry will discuss a wide range of issues including requirements,
technology developments, early (ATM) trial results, and product and
service plans.  Workshop sessions include:


Keynote Speakers


Rep. Rick Boucher               Chair, House Subcommittee on Science
Mr. Donald Teague,Jr.   VP and GM, Sprint Government Systems


ATM Networking Standards


Mr. Irfan Ali                   VP, ATM Forum
Mr. Richard Vickers             Manager, Northern Telecom


ATM Networking - Early Experiences


Mr. Dan McAuliffe               Director, Telecom Division, Rome Labs
Ms. Chris Caldwell              National Information Infrastructure Testbed
Mr. Kwok Li                     Director, Product Development, WilTel


Federal and State Government Requirements


Dr. John Okay           Director, Information Resource Mgt, US Army
Dr. Howard Frank                Director, ARPA/DISA AITS-JPO
Pat Jackson                     Director, Council on Information Mgt, VA
Mr. Nick Giordano               Assisstant Director, Bureau of ATM, PA


Vendor and Carrier Plans


Dr. Mohan Kinra         Director, Apex Marketing, General Datacom
Mr. Bob Halligan                VP & GM, Government Systems Division
Mr. Tony D'Agata                VP, Military, Bell Atlantic Federal Systems
Mr. William Clark               Director, Advanced Technologies, Cabletron


In addition to these sessions, vendor demonstrations will be conducted
throughout the workshop.  Given the continued interest in related
initiatives such as NREN, NII, and Global Grid, this workshop offers a
unique opportunity for government and industry officials to discuss
potential applications of this enabling technology.  Because of the
desire to facilitate one-on-one discussions between government and
industry officials, non-government representatives will be admitted on
a limited basis.


The workshop will be held at :


                The MITRE Corporation
                Hayes Auditorium
                7525 Colshire Drive
                McLean, VA  22102


For registration information contact:


                Ms. Holly Robbins
                hrobbins@mitre.org
                703.883.5890
                703.883.5914 (FAX)




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