P1 Plenary Panel
April 1, 3:15pm – 4:30pm
Topic: “Wireless City in China”
Moderator: Mr Zhang Wei, Technical Director, InfoEX-World Services Ltd.
Panelist:
* Mr David Kam, Managing Director, North Asia, Trapeze Networks
* Mr Shen Hao, Director, Government & eCommunities, Network Integration Division, Alcatel Shanghai Bell
* Mr Zheng Shihao, Director, R&D Center, Planning Dept., China Mobile Shanghai Branch
* Ms Wang Qun, Deputy Director, Internet VAS Dept., China Telecom Shanghai Branch

Abstract
Shanghai's municipal government along with six other Chinese cities (Beijing, Tiajin, Wuhan, Hangzhou & Shenzhen) are planning to build a wireless broadband network. In Shanghai, a wireless network covering the downtown area is to be completed in time for the World Expo 2010. The wireless connection is to support high-definition video transfer and would connect government-authorized networks in areas like traffic control, public safety and monitoring of the environment. China Comm has already initiated construction of a Wi-Fi network involving 200 – 300 base stations in Shanghai’s Jiading New Town District. This will be one of three major new wireless area to be built over five years. The wireless Shanghai program also involves a RMB 4 billion investment by Shanghai Telecom to upgrade the city’s wireless and broadband services. So far over 2,000 wireless access point in public areas and Wi-Fi services in more than 100 office building and hotels have been established.

In this panel discussion, we'll hear the government's vision of the project, the business use and usage models. Also invited are industry players including carriers, WISPs and vendors who will share their views on their viewpoints.

Biography of Panelist

Mr David Kam, Managing Director, North Asia, Trapeze Networks

Reporting to VP, Asia pacific, David Kam serves as Trapeze’s Managing Director, North Asia. With 17 years of experience in IT industry, David is responsible for overseeing all business functions in Greater China Region: sales, marketing, channels, engineering and Post-sales services. Before joining Trapeze, David started and operated his consulting practice to help technology companies roll out their business operations in China.

Prior to starting his business consulting practice, David had spent 5 years in Lucent Technologies, serving Sales and Marketing management capacities: Country Sales Manager for Hong Kong, Product Marketing Director of Data Networking products, Greater China and Business Development Director for Network Operation Software for Greater China. Prior to joining Lucent, David spent 5 years to serve as engineering and sales capacities for IBM Greater China/Hong Kong.

David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Northeastern University, Boston, MA, U.S.A. <back>