UBM TechWeb's Enterprise Connect® Presented 'Realizing the Benefits of SIP Trunking for Your Enterprise,' Targeted to Corporate IT and Communications Specialists

CHICAGO, Dec. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM TechWeb's Enterprise Connect® presented a one-day virtual event, "Realizing the Benefits of SIP Trunking for Your Enterprise," on December 16, 2010, targeted to corporate IT and communications specialists.  UBM Studios, a leader in virtual events and virtual business solutions, provided the 3D platform for the event.  The event is now available on demand.

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The virtual event drew in over 1,000 registrants with a 41 percent attendance rate.  On average attendees spent 4 hours and 27 minutes in the environment.

SIP, the hottest topic in enterprise communications today, offers enterprises the opportunity to save as much as 89 percent on their Wide Area network costs for voice, while also improving network management and resiliency.  The virtual event provided in-depth technical and market information to help enterprises take immediate action to begin planning SIP Trunking strategy and deploy these critical links in communications infrastructure.  

The virtual event covered the following topics:

• Which carriers are really delivering on SIP Trunk offers, and which are lagging behind? How does this affect your likelihood of being able to procure SIP Trunks?
• How do you select a SIP Trunk provider, and how do you get the best deal?
• How are SIP Trunks configured, and what kind of Service Level Agreements can you get today?
• What are the main implementation challenges-interoperability, security, network planning?
• How does SIP Trunking change your approach to Unified Communications deployment?
• What are the benefits of SIP Trunking beyond just cost? How can you use SIP Trunks to build a more resilient communications network?

In the Auditorium the virtual event offered a variety of sessions targeted to SIP Trunking as well as a keynote presentation from Lisa Pierce, President, Strategic Networks Group entitled "The State of SIP Trunking."

The Exhibit Hall offered booths from diamond sponsors Sprint and Verizon as well as sponsors Acme Packet and Level 3.  In the Networking Lounge event attendees were able to chat with peers one-on-one or in group chats.  All presentations were immediately available on demand.

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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 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, Web 2.0, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading magazines. UBM TechWeb is a UBM company, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

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UBM Studios is a leader in virtual events and virtual business solutions.  A pioneer with virtual platforms, UBM Studios delivers deep expertise in live and online events that brings business value to customers.  UBM Studios connects, educates and enables virtual communications through a portfolio that fits every budget.  UBM Studios is the only virtual event provider to offer platform, content, audience recruitment, reporting and social marketing and gaming.   UBM Studios virtual events include Virtual Trade Shows, Virtual Career Fairs, Virtual Seminar Centers, Virtual Resource Centers, Virtual Product Launch, Virtual Business Continuity, Virtual Corporate Meetings, Virtual Sales Meetings, Virtual Focus Group Centers and Virtual Training.  UBM Studios delivers a complete global communication solution in Asia, Europe and North America in industries including, health, finance, technology, building and education.

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