As HDTV continues to make its way to the mainstream market, broadband's role in the delivery platform for such applications as HD IPTV and SDTV has generated much discussion and debate on technology choices. The evolution of bringing these applications to the masses has a direct influence on network topology, the need for convergence of various broadband technologies by equipment manufacturers as well as the impact on requirements for SoC companies.

This panel will take a look at the issues and challenges that the broadband industry faces and discuss solutions that will help bring the services, distribution of services, and QoE of HDTV applications to the consumer market.

With perspectives from a host of players in the broadband arena, the session will focus on the following questions:

• What home gateway broadband technology is ideal for the HDTV scenario?
• What are the network topology, content, and service provider considerations to bring this application to market?
• How do other triple-play applications in the voice, video, and data arena impact the HDTV platform?

Didier Boivin Vice President, Marketing Centillium Communications

Mr. Boivin brings to Centillium more than 25 years of entrepreneurial and multinational company experience in the telecommunications and semiconductor industries. He has extensive knowledge of the broadband access and VoIP markets. Prior to joining Centillium, Mr. Boivin was president of Metanoia Technologies, a VDSL semiconductor company. He was also president and chief executive officer of 3DSP, Inc., a DSP IP company, as well as chief executive officer of VoicePump, Inc., a VoIP solutions provider, later acquired by DSP Group.

Anders Bergtoft Director and Head of Solution Area Content and Media, Multimedia Solutions, Business Unit Multimedia Ericsson

Mr. Bergtoft's main responsibility is to drive all the content and media initiatives at Ericsson. This includes all the solutions for mobile TV and video, IPTV, music, games, and entertainment. Before joining Ericsson, Mr. Bergtoft was head of sales and channel management at 3 Sweden. He was one of the first to join the 3G operator start-up in Sweden and was vital in its success. Mr. Bergtoft has also been the managing director for ShopSmart Sweden, the leading search engine for shopping and price comparisons of consumer entertainment products.

Michael Cai Director, Broadband and Gaming Parks Associates

Mr. Cai studies developments in broadband services, broadband technologies such as FTTx and broadband wireless, electronic gaming, and other value-added services. He also follows emerging digital home technologies such as networked storage and whole-home entertainment solutions. Mr. Cai has written reports on the Chinese telecom market, broadband wireless, broadband services, storage, entertainment middleware, Internet video, and gaming.

Alan Delaney IPTV Business Development Director, EMEA and APAC TANDBERG Television

Mr. Delaney is responsible for building and maintaining the company's relationship with telcos, operators, and content owners in order to further the deployment and adoption of IPTV. Using TANDBERG Television's award-winning IPTV video head-end, on-demand, and interactive TV solutions, he is able to provide IPTV operators with access to an extensive range of tools that allow them to introduce and drive new video business models. Mr. Delaney joined TANDBERG Television from Pace Micro Technology, where he spent five years as IPTV product manager.