Telecom IQ will host the IMS Evolution Summit on June 26-28, 2006 in San Diego, CA where over 33 speakers, including 15 service provider executives, will discuss the new value chain in a converged world, and the evolution timeline for deploying IMS architecture. David Croslin of Verizon Business, James Medica with Time Warner Cable, and Emer Marchetti from Sprint are among the featured presenters participating within the interactive, panel discussion format.

In addition, Willy (Wilfrid) Aissi, Time Warner Cable's Principal IP Telephony Architect will provide insight into key drivers and the value proposition for IMS implementation at Time Warner Cable.

Other highlights of the IMS Evolution Summit include:

• Sponsors and exhibitors including: IBM, Intel, HP, Amdocs, NewHeights, and Ditech Communications
• 9 Panel Sessions covering issues such as new revenue streams, capabilities of IMS, considerations for deploying, legacy Integrating challenges, the new value chain, vendor roadmap, and implementation timelines
• Representatives from all sectors of the industry including RBOC, ILEC, CLEC, Mobile, MVNO, IP VoIP, and Cable MSO

This event will not only thoroughly explore IMS services and solutions.

It will also pinpoint other key elements of putting together a complete IMS package from content to delivery, as well as "hot developments" in this fast moving environment. "Through comprehensive research with the industry, Telecom IQ has focused on IMS as an evolution process," says event director Mark Goldberg, "It is clear from the carriers that this will be the approach, and we have positioned the event as an interactive forum to create discussions around this migration towards IMS architecture."

Telecom IQ, a division of the International Quality and Productivity Center, addresses critical issues facing the Telecommunications Industry utilizing both workshops and conferences.

Website: http://www.imsevolutionsummit.com