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Preconference Workshop: 1 September 2009, Tuesday
Life cycle of a submarine cable system:
This master class aims to equipped attendees with a sound knowledge of the planning, designing, implementation, maintenance and operation of a submarine cable system, conducted by 3 industry veterans with diverse knowledge, experience and expertise.
Topics covered include:
- Initial planning
- Business Case
- Private cable versus consortium
- Tender preparation
- Supplier selection
- Negotiation
- Project management
- Ready for Service
- Marine maintenance
- Operating a cable system
Why attend:
Get an indepth overview of the latest trends in cable and infrastructure construction, with a key focus on cable route survey and cable permitting.
Who should attend:
- Carriers
- Cable developers
- Mobile Carriers
- Suppliers
About your workshop leader
Pierre Tremblay
Managing Director
Aletheia
Pierre has been a consultant to the submarine cable industry since 2006. Prior to his consulting career, Pierre accumulated 15 years of global experience in sales, marketing, project management, and engineering of turn key undersea cable networks. Pierre greatly enjoys working with telecom operators and the opportunity it provides for using and sharing his vast experience and his unique blend of commercial, technical and operational expertise.
John Hibbard
Chief Executive Officer
Hibbard Consulting
Since 2001, John Hibbard has been a consultant with his own company, Hibbard Consulting Pty Limited, focusing primarily on the many facets of international telecommunications. John spent most of his career with Telstra and OTC. In the 7 years prior to his departure, John was Managing Director, Telstra Global Wholesale responsible for a team maintaining and growing Telstra's international carrier business around the globe. John was also the Chairman of the Australia Japan Cable from its formation, having conceived the project and over-sighted its execution. He was also elected by the industry to the Executive Board of the prestigious Pacific Telecommunications Council and is currently a member of its Advisory Council.
Jim Byous
President
Ocean Specialists
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