ADVISORY/empowerTel Networks to Present a Paper Discussing Convergence Processors Deployment in Multi-Service Applications.

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ADVISORY...for Wednesday (Jan. 30)

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WHO:  Dr. David Chang, Vice President Engineering, empowerTel Networks

WHAT: Dr. David Chang will present a case study on a convergence
      processor that has been deployed in multi-service platforms such
      as voice gateways and other network edge equipment. He will
      discuss an innovative, cost-effective approach for the
      convergence of real-time and traditional data traffic onto the
      IP backbone. In addition, he will discuss overcoming the design
      challenges associated with this implementation.

WHY:  DesignCon, a leading-edge communications design conference, held
      annually in the Silicon Valley has put together a very
      comprehensive program for professionals involved with
      design-engineering theory, technique, and practical application
      strategies.

WHERE: Santa Clara Convention Center
       5001 Great America Parkway
       Santa Clara, CA 95054

WHEN:  Wednesday, January 30, 2002
       Session CD-15
       11:00 - 11:50 a.m. PDT