Speaking
Spring 2006 VON Conference & Expo
11:45 - 12:15
Akshay Sharma, CTO, Calypso Wireless
Enabling Seamless Fixed Mobile Convergence Via Calypso Wireless Patented ASNAP Technology
We will discuss the only solution that allows mobile devices to seamlessly roam between cellular networks and WiFi, with VoIP - SIP, and Skype. Calypso Wireless received U.S. Patent No. U.S. 6,680,923 B1 for, ASNAP™, which stands for: Automatic Switching of Network Access Points, with session transparency using SIP for seamless coexistence with existing enterprise solutions and the cellular core network.
Bio-Akshay Sharma, CTO, Calypso Wireless
Mr. Sharma has an extensive background in telecom switching with converged applications: Wireless access using 2G GSM, 3G UMTS networks, Wireline access with ISDN, V5.2, GR-303, and VoIP access with WiFi, DSL and Packetcable networks. Sharma directed product strategies at early VoIP leaders: TollBridge, Convergent Networks, and at CopperCom, where he defined their VoIP product offerings resulting in over 100 Softswitch deployments. At Siemens, Sharma was instrumental in putting together the 3G UMTS, 3GPP IMS core network solution for Cingular, a joint venture between SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE: BLS) and was awarded an "Outstanding Contribution Award" at Siemens for work on Alcatel's Spatial Softswitch. Sharma also worked as Chief Architect Mobile Enterprise Solutions combining Enterprise VoIP solutions, 3GPP IMS solutions, and has contributed to standards with Cablelabs, ETSI and has held a visiting advisor position at Telcordia.
Oh yea baby..... Go Calypso....