Plugfest 6

IMS Plugfest

IMS Plugfest

IMS & NGN Plugfest 6

January 12-16, 2009 at the IMS IOL

Plugfest 6 will continue to address the User-to network ‘Gm interface', the vital link between end-users and service providers. In addition, Plugfest 6 will expand the success from previous interoperability events to include robustness, reliability and certification of key IMS SIP and Diameter interfaces as well as the following local and visited network services including:

  • Inter and intra-domain NGN services routing
  • Visited networks scenarios for Consumer and Enterprise customers
  • Billing, charging and service creation/SDP for IMS and NGN
  • Presence and location based services
  • Interfaces operational testing (SIP-Gm, SIP-Mw, SIP-ISC, interface security profiles, Sh-Diameter and Cx-Diameter interfaces)
  • Other services including SIP signaling compression and multiple profiles for public and private users
  • Services including VoIP for residential and enterprise, Unified Communications, IPTV,FMC and other multimedia applications

 

Read the Plugfest FAQ or view past Plugfest info: PF5, PF4, PF3, PF2, PF1

SPONSORS

PLATINUM

Intel

 

GOLD

 

MEDIA

NGN Magazine IMS Magazine

 

 

 

Contact us for sponsorship opportunities

 

PARTICIPANTS

Acision • Aricent • HP • Inexbee • Marben-Products • Mu Dynamics • NTT-AT

RADVISION • Sonus • Starent • Tekelec • Wipro

 

 

HOW TO SIGN UP

Please fill out the Plugfest Online Registration Form and Sign the Plugfest Agreement. This can be done online, by faxing both forms to: 407.641.9595, or by sending these forms via snailmail to the IMS Forum office at: 211 Summit Place #292, Box 10,000 - Silverthorne, CO 80498.

Aditional information and forms

Hotel Info

  • Hilton Garden Inn - Portsmouth Downtown, NH, (603) 431-1499
    • Ask for IMS Forum (IMS) discounted rate
    • For online reservations, use company name: IMS
  • Hampton Inn - Dover, NH, (603) 516-5600
    • Ask for IMS negotiated rate ($92)
    • For online reservations, use company name: IMS FORUM
  • Holiday Inn Express - Durham, NH, (603) 868-1234
    • Ask for IMS Forum negotiated rate ($95)
  • Sheraton Harborside - Portsmouth, NH, (603) 431-2300

Testing Participation Fees

  • Non-IMS Forum Members - $10,000
  • IMS Forum Members - $5,000 (50% discount)

UNH VoIP members receive additional discounts.

 

Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities

IMS Plugfest 2008 offers far-reaching marketing and sponsorship opportunities through standardized and customized programs. These initiatives allow sponsors/partners to:

  • Enhance their general brand image
  • Gain or secure investor support
  • Establish an identify as a leader in IMS development
  • Gain access to IMS thought-leaders
  • Develop customized marketing collateral
  • Build research collateral and market insights for various channels
  • Partner with the IMS Forum on post-Plugfest events and outreach

Sponsorship Programs

Platinum ($10,000.00)

  • Option to distribute individual organizational press release announcing Plugfest participation
  • Media and industry analyst relations support
  • Exposure via the Web and on-site signage
  • Corporate branding and recognition on marketing collateral and technical literature
  • 20% discount on testing fees

Gold ($5,000.00)

  • Company listing in a group press release
  • On-site signage
  • 10% discount on testing fees

Customized Sponsorship Programs
The IMS Forum offers a range of customized sponsorship and marketing programs that can be tailored to fit the particular needs and strategic aims of sponsors and partners.

Please contact us for any clarifications.