iBurst Forum Kicks Off
This conference, which is hosted by WBS (Wireless Business Solutions), is designed for various interested parties to meet and discuss the potential of iBurst technology.
Dr. Martin Cooper, chairman of Arraycom and the man who laid the groundwork for iBurst, will be one of the keynote speakers.
Last night he outlined some of the issues that will be discussed today and top of his list is the WiMAX versus iBurst debate.
According to Cooper iBurst technology is safe for at least another 5 years as it will take time before WiMAX is fully operational.
“Real WiMAX is not going to be around for at least 2 years, possibly 3 or 4,” stated Cooper.
He added that whilst the two technologies most definitely do compete he sees more than enough space in the market for different technologies that offer different strengths.
“Competition is wonderful,” said Cooper adding that “monopoly carriers are trying to hold things back and force us [consumers] to fit into a box to make revenue from it.”
Paris Mashile, the chairman from ICASA, also attended the opening night and added his support to iBurst’s initiatives.
“You have set the standards especially because you are historically disadvantaged and we as the Regulator need to advantage you,” said Mashile.
Mashile added that it was ICASA’s role to optimize the needs of all stakeholders and that he was gratified by the reciprocity that business provided in terms of social development.
“When there is increased competition there is a chance of lowering prices which can encourage economic growth,” said Mashile.
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