UBM TechWeb Light Reading Presented the Ethernet Expo Digital Summit, Targeted to the Global Carrier Ethernet Community

CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM TechWeb Light Reading presented the Ethernet Expo Digital Summit on October 26, 2010 from 10 AM - 2PM Eastern.  The digital summit was targeted to the global carrier Ethernet community.  UBM Studios, a leader in virtual events and virtual business solutions, provided the 3D platform for the event.

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The event offered attendees and sponsors the opportunity to preview webcast sessions, set up meetings and network before the live Ethernet Expo Americas event which took take place November 2-3, 2010 in New York.  

Highlights of the digital summit included:

• Live webinars from Level 3 Communications, Neutral Tandem, RCN Metro Optical Networks, and more.
• Live one-on-one chats with attendees and sponsors.
• Scheduled chat sessions with Light Reading editors and Heavy Reading analysts before and after the live Ethernet Expo Americas event.

The event included an Exhibit Hall with booths from platinum sponsor Fujitsu; participating sponsors Level 3, Neutral Tandem, Sidera, Transbeam, MRV, Telco Systems, Tellabs, Cyan and Omnitron Systems.

Additionally, the digital summit reconvened on November 16, 2010 to enable individuals in the Ethernet Community to visit Ethernet Expo digital booths, chat in the lounge with peers, download content from the event and attend post-show Webinars.

The virtual event drew a total of 985 registrants and 214 live attendees. Notable statistics include:

• 71% of attendees said they plan to do business with an exhibitor in the near future
• 76% of attendees said it is highly likely they will come back for the next edition of EEDS

Due to this year's success, Light Reading is planning another Ethernet Expo Digital Summit for the live Ethernet Expo Americas event that will take place November 8-9, 2011 in New York.  Learn more about Light Reading's events.

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