The lines between technologies are becoming increasingly blurred as convergence becomes further entrenched in our lives.
As one of the keynote speakers at the mobile and wireless event, Hotspot 2004: The South African Mobile Economy, Intel country manager Steven Nossel will share his experience and knowledge of convergence
Another keynote speaker, MTN senior products and solutions manager Brian Seligmann, will look at the merging relationship between telecommunications and the IT industry. "They are in a process of converging. The most important part of this merge is to ensure that data is transferred from where it exists to where you need it," he says.
Seligmann will also discuss the relationship between wireless technology and mobility, the emergence of hotspots around the country, and what is required for true mobility.
"The important thing to realise is that wireless does not necessarily equal mobility. These hotspots have just given a non-wired solution to a traditionally wired one."
In his presentation, Nossel says he will look at the convergence of communication and computing. "Devices are getting closer and closer together. I will discuss how we are seeing these devices converge, as well as how mobility plays a role in convergence."
Nossel will also discuss convergence in the home and mobility trends in 2005.
The Hotspot 2004 event, hosted by ITWeb and Blueprint Intelligence, will be held at The Forum in Bryanston on 23 and 24 March.
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