OSS 2004 Sessions
Session 1A: Market Watch - Industry
Leaders, Conversations and Perspectives
Description:
Is format an issue in the DVD recordable market? Will DVD video
recorders replace VCRs? Do we need 15 GB on a 120 mm disc?
When will blue laser ROM products become a factor in the video
distribution market? Which factors will drive the growth of
optical storage products? Analysts and industry leaders will
provide perspective on issues that will affect the growth and
technology trends in the PC, CE, and entertainment industries.
A discussion on applications and critical success factors for
optical disc technology will provide valuable insight for industry
professionals.
Time: 2 PM
Moderator: Melissa Perensen, Associate Editor, PCWorld Magazine
Speakers:
 David Barron, Product Line Director, Maxtor
Steve Baker, Industry Analysis Director, NPD Techworld (Presentation)
David Galvin, Director WW Product
Marketing, HP Consumer PC Group
(Presentation)
Richard
Doherty, Director Professional AV, Panasonic (Presentation)
Hollywood Laboratory
Session 1B:
Why Optical Makes Sense for Archive
Description:
The new buzz on the street is Information Lifecycle Management
and archive. We will discuss the importance of archiving corporate
assets so that you can continue to reap the benefits of those
assets throughout their data lifecycle. We have put together
a panel of speakers from the application side as well as the
hardware platform side to discuss the overall solution and
the means to implement an Information Lifecycle Management
and Archive solution that makes good business sense for your
company.
Time: 2 PM
Moderator: Roy Slicker, President and CEO, Pegasus (Presentation)
Speakers:
Nick
Zihlman, US Geological Survey (Presentation)
Dave
Dupont, VP Marketing, Plasmon (Presentation)
Rob
Koeten, Senior Product Manager/Strategist, Veritas (Presentation)
Wolfgang Schlichting, Research
Director - Removable Storage, IDC
(please contact Mr. Schlichting at WSchlichting@idcresearch.com
for his presentation)
Session 2 - Blue Laser Goes to Market (Joint session with the CEA)
Description:
The short wavelength of the long-awaited blue laser diode will
mean higher recording capacities for DVD. Hear from the movers
and shakers in distribution and retail about the blue laser’s
upcoming track to market. This roundtable of leading channel
executives addresses mission-critical issues for a successful
launch of blue laser technology.
Time: 4 PM
Moderator: Perry Solomon
Speakers:
Gary
Lawson,
Sales Manager, Century Stereo (no PPT Available)
Mike
Shelton, Sr. Director of
Business Development, Ingram Micro
(Presentation)
John
Tonthat, Bell Micro (Presentation)
DVD Compatibility Forum
Panel Contributors:
Session 3: Managing
the Digital File Explosion
Description:
"Our lives are turning digital, with digital cameras, digital camcorders,
music downloads, and recordable CDs and DVDs. How do we manage these mushrooming
photo, music, and video files? Where do we put them? How do we find them?"
Time: 8:30 AM
Moderator: Jim
Taylor – Sonic Solutions (Presentation)
Speakers:
Melani
DiNapoli, Gracenote (no PPT Available)
Richard
Mandenberg, –CEO,
Mirra Inc (no PPT Available)
Kevin
Woolery,
CTO Buzznet, Inc. (no PPT Available)
Bill Holmes, Director of Product Management,
Consumer
Electronics DivX Networks (no PPT Available)
Session 4A: MPV Metadata: Fool's Gold or Hidden Treasure?
Description:
We know from history that
the richness of metadata available to a device enhances a user's
enjoyment. However, from that history we've also learned that
metadata available today can lead to incompatible and frustrating
user experiences. This panel digs into the future of CE devices
and their need to access metadata in a consistent, easily understandable,
and standard form. Come learn about OSTA’s MPV (MusicPhotoVideo)
hidden treasure and how it will enhance the digital user’s
experience from the creators of professional and personal content
sources, including broadcast TV, audiobooks, music, photos,
and videos.
Time: 10:15 AM
Moderator: Geoff Tully, DVDList
Speakers:
Piet
van Zee, Senior Architect , Hewlett Packard
Todd
Moore, Director of Product Marketing, PortalPlayer (no PPT
Available)
Martin
Serrano, Senior Software Engineer, TV
Guide OnScreen
(no PPT
Available)
Guy
Story, SVP Business Development and Cheif Scientist, Audible
(no PPT Available)
Session 4B: How Optical Meets Archive and Compliance Requirements
Standards
Description:
Today, many storage managers and CTOs are struggling with the regulations they
are mandated to comply with and how they can meet those regulatory needs
while keeping costs in check. This session is designed to address growing
regulatory concerns for data permanence and security. In this session we
will discuss current regulations and how those regulations will impact the
business environment. We have put together a panel of experts from the compliance
industry that will discuss these issues in detail.
Time: 10:15 AM
Moderator: Dr.
Victor McCrary, Business Area Executive
for Science & Technology (Presentation)
Speakers:
Fred
Byers, Technical Staff Member (Presentation)
National Institute
of Standards & Technology
Eric
Vorst, CEO,
Synnovative Consulting (Presentation)
Vivek
Navale, Ph.
D, Chief, Technical Services,
NWME National Archives
at College Park (Presentation)
Session 5: Digital
Imaging’s
Drive into the Digital Home
Description:
This panel explores the impact of the mobile
imaging revolution on the DSC market and the new digital imaging
devices in the digital home. Hear knowledgeable industry members'
views on whether we will view digital images on TV and learn
how we establish connectivity of digital imaging devices with
other CE devices in the home. What new home networking opportunities
does digital imaging spur and what is the status of digital image
printing: home solutions versus web services versus kiosks?
Time: 2:30 PM
Moderator: Philippe Cassereau, V.P. of Engineering - Roxio
Speakers:
Rajeev Mishra, Epson
Michael Stelts, DLNA Industry Liaison Sub-committee, Thomson Inc
(Presentation)
Christopher
Wu, Vice President of Mobile, Snapfish (Presentation)
William J. Queen, Product Marketing Manager, Imaging Division,
Zoran Corp.
Tom Berarducci, Director of Product
Management
Digital and Film Imaging software and services
Eastman Kodak Company
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