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Jun 22, 2006
Peering is a key element of the Internet infrastructure which allows network service providers, content companies and content distributors to directly connect to each other and eliminate intermediate network backbones. This streamlined connectivity between networks and content providers enhances performance, reliability and reduces transit costs.
The rapid growth of broadband access and content services in Japan makes it increasingly important for ISPs and content providers to have a highly efficient, yet low cost IP interconnect strategy that is tailored to each network's unique environment. During the forum, peering experts will lead discussions on content peering methodologies and strategies.
The Tokyo Peering Forum is chaired by Akinori Maemura from France Telecom and speakers include William Norton, Chief Technical Liaison of Equinix, Sylvie LaPerriere of VSNL International, Fonald Yee from Neustar, KDDI's Masaru Mukai, Che Hoo Cheng from Flag Telecom, and Limelight Networks' Dever Maddux.
As part of the program, Norton, a recognized peering authority, will present his notes on “The Next Wave of Massive Disruptions to the Peering Ecosystem”. LaPerriere, the Director of Peering and Commercial Operations at Teleglobe, a VSNL International company, will present the case for “Peering in Asia”.
Yee will give an overview of SIP-IX while Mukai from KDDI will provide information on the broadband status in Japan. Yee is the Director of IP Services in the Advanced Services group of Neustar Inc. Cheng, the Head of IP Business of Asia Pacific for Flag Telecom, will draw attention to the “Status of Peering in Asia”.
Maddux, Network Architect and Peering Director of Limelight Networks, will speak about content distribution and the benefits of peering.
In addition to the technical presentations, a key objective of this forum is to create an opportunity to present participants with opportunities to establish beneficial peering relationships. The Tokyo Peering Forum will take place at Grand Hyatt Tokyo on 22nd July, 2006.
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