https://philipsheldrake.com/categories/events-and-shows/Recent content in Events-and-Shows on Philip SheldrakeHugoen-gbTue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://philipsheldrake.com/2008/03/convergence-conversation-prospects-for-next-generation-access-in-the-uk/Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://philipsheldrake.com/2008/03/convergence-conversation-prospects-for-next-generation-access-in-the-uk/<p>The third convergence conversation of 2008 will look at the impact that new bandwidth intensive services are placing on the UK&rsquo;s broadband infrastructure.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m delighted to be chairing the event, and we&rsquo;ll kick off with the following speakers:</p> <ul> <li>Angus Flett - BT Wholesale</li> <li>Geoffrey Spencer - Nortel</li> <li>Antony Walker - Broadband Stakeholder Group</li> <li>Bill Gash - Partners in TV</li> <li>Mike Aigner - Geo Networks</li> <li>Chris Barraclough - STL Partners</li> </ul> <h2 id="whats-the-topic">What&rsquo;s the topic?</h2> <p>Recent rumblings from ISPs have highlighted the fact that new bandwidth intensive on demand services are placing an enormous strain on ISPs&rsquo; &ldquo;all you can eat&rdquo; business model. The BBC&rsquo;s iPlayer alone has already enjoyed rapid uptake with over 17 million programmes streamed or downloaded in the first seven weeks following its Christmas day launch.</p>