TelcoTV Becomes TelcoVision

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today TelcoTV announced that North America's largest conference and expo devoted to the future success of Tier 2-Tier 4 communication service providers will be re-named TelcoVision®. The name change goes into effect at the close of this week's TelcoTV 2012, taking place October 24 to 26, 2012 at the Las Vegas Hotel, Nevada. Visit TelcoVision at www.telcovisiononline.com.

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TelcoVision will build on the legacy TelcoTV has established over a decade, and will be dedicated to the future success of Tier 2-Tier 4 operators as these companies transform their networks into all-IP broadband engines. TelcoVision will continue to cover cutting-edge video opportunities, including monetizing OTT video and exploring new revenue opportunities in the video realm through targeted advertising, and the incorporation of social media and new applications. TelcoVision will remain jointly owned by UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, and the NTCA, the premier national advocate and essential partner for independent, rural, community-based communications providers. Light Reading and Heavy Reading will continue to provide key network transformation information and expertise with a specific focus on the Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets for TelcoVision. To learn more please visit http://www.telcovisiononline.com/lasvegas/.

"Even as we change our name to TelcoVision, we remain dedicated to the market that we've served for over a decade – broadband network service providers," said Carol Wilson, Program Chairwoman, TelcoVision. "While public focus often centers on the largest telecom players, there are hundreds of medium and small operators who are not only driving innovation and collectively purchasing large volumes of equipment and software, but also playing a significant role in the broadband future of the U.S. To meet their changing needs, TelcoVision will encompass video services, wireless options and business opportunities such as Ethernet and cloud, delivering the latest information on technology, business strategies and market success stories."

TelcoVision will cover and expand on the following:

• Business service opportunities in Ethernet, managed, hosted and cloud services, including practical guides on how to develop and sell new services, identifying opportunities to partner and outsource.
• Wireless service opportunities for telcos, including those with and without spectrum, through partnerships, wireless backhaul networks, small cell and Wi-Fi offload, mobile device management and more.
• New markets like distance learning, telemedicine, remote energy management/smart grid, including focused information on telco partnership opportunities and funding support.
• Economic development outlook and the role it plays in developing and funding the expansion of rural networks.
• New network transformation trends, such as the all-IP network, developing and connecting data centers, and software-defined networks specifically targeted for rural telcos.
• Back office transformation trends such as the latest in service provider IT and how network operations can be enhanced to both cut costs and enable more rapid delivery of new services.

TelcoVision will continue hosting the prestigious awards program, recognizing a broader range of industry innovations through the TelcoVision Awards. TelcoVision 2013 will take place October 23-25, 2013 at the Las Vegas Hotel, Nevada.  For more information, see www.telcovisiononline.com

About TelcoVision
TelcoVision, formerly TelcoTV, is the industry's largest conference and expo focused on broadband network service providers. Hosted by UBM TechWeb in partnership with NTCA (National Telecommunications Cooperative Association) and Light Reading (part of the Light Reading Communications Network), this annual event provides rural broadband network service providers across the U.S. with fast, actionable strategies to enhance the monetization of their investments in the face of increasing competition and decreasing government support. For over a decade TelcoVision is the forum for network operators and builders, equipment vendors and content providers to connect with their peers and share best practices. The event is hosted and led by the industry's recognized experts delivering the latest critical business, technology and regulatory insights, along with opportunities to grow business and partnerships.

About UBM TechWeb
UBM TechWeb the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its three core businesses – media solutions, marketing services and paid content – UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM TechWeb's communities and information resources monthly. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Cloud Connect, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a part of UBM plc, one of the world's largest media businesses as a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

About NTCA
The National Telecommunications Cooperative Association is the premier association representing more than 570 locally owned and controlled telecommunications cooperatives and commercial companies throughout rural and small-town America. NTCA provides its members with legislative, regulatory, and industry representation; meetings; publications and educational programs; and an array of employee benefit programs. Visit http://www.ntca.org for more information.

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