WCA's Physically Diverse Networks Summit

WCA’S PHYSICALLY DIVERSE NETWORKS SUMMIT
November 6, 2007
8:00 am to 1:30 pm
Polaris Room
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, DC
Details & Registration: www.physicallydiversenetworks.com

NTIA and the Wireless Communications Association International (WCA) invite you to attend the PDN SUMMIT covering the new mandatory federal standard requiring physically diverse and redundant network communications. Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), who helped write the 2005 approbations law, will deliver the opening keynote, followed by Karen Evans, Chairman of the CIO Council and Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government and Information Technology at the White House Office of Management and Budget, who will discuss the implementation of section 414 in federal buildings.

The Commerce Department's Daniel Hurley, will provide a "How-To" on best practices and continuity of business plans for installing robust, resilient communication systems, moderating a panel of industry and government leaders. Tech solutions providers will discuss the latest cutting-edge technology options available for satisfying the law and attendees will have a chance to ask questions about expected costs and associated tax and insurance incentives. Registration is free, and can be completed by visiting the website www.physicallydiversenetworks.com. For additional information please contact WCA PDN Liaison Meredith Cicerchia at meredith@wcai.com.