Open-Silicon to Discuss Improving Mobile Data Transfer at GSA Emerging Opportunities Expo & Conference

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Sep 10, 2010, 08:13 ET

MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Open-Silicon, Inc., a leading SoC design and semiconductor manufacturing company, announced today that its CEO, Dr. Naveed Sherwani, will participate in a panel at the GSA Emerging Opportunities Expo & Conference. Dr. Sherwani, along with three other industry leaders, will discuss the challenges and opportunities for semiconductor companies in improving mobile data transfer. In addition, Open-Silicon will have a booth at the Expo (booth #303).

What:
GSA Panel, "The Race to Improve Mobile Data Transfer"

When:
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PDT

Where:
Stage 2, Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA

Who:
Moderator:
Jagdish Rebello, Senior Director & Principal Analyst, Communications & Consumer Electronics, iSuppli Corporation
Panelists:
Steve Allpress, Vice President, Modem Software, Chief Technical Officer & Founder, Icera Inc.
Dr. Avi Katz, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board, GigOptix Inc.
Rajiv Ramaswami, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Infrastructure and Networking Group, Broadcom Corporation
Dr. Naveed Sherwani, Co-Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer, Open-Silicon, Inc.

Panel Abstract:

Traffic management has become a major concern for mobile networks as bandwidth-intensive data transfer increases. The laws of physics can't be broken. Networks such as 3G, HSPA, LTE and WiMAX use the same network infrastructure (fiber-optic, copper, etc.). But with ever increasing amounts of data transfer, can broadband providers ensure access to all customers all the time?

With bandwidth-intensive applications, such as peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, will more problems arise? The main drivers for bandwidth solutions stem from the problems providers deal with in terms of network capacity, volume and sufficient memory to continually supply consumers with 24-hour access to streaming data content.

To further complicate matters, providers have also been tasked with updating their networks regarding backhaul. A complete update to the backhaul will presumably relieve the bandwidth issue, but it takes money and time to make a noticeable improvement. Providers aren't likely to see adequate returns quickly. How will this impact bandwidth growth and adoption? What opportunities can semiconductor companies take advantage of to lead the charge and win the race to improve mobile data transfer?

About Open-Silicon, Inc.

Open-Silicon, Inc. is a leading semiconductor company focused on SoC realization for traditional ASIC, develop-to-spec, and derivative ICs. Open-Silicon's OpenModel brings together Open-Silicon's engineering technology and high-quality manufacturing services with one of the broadest partner ecosystems for IC development, spanning IC design, open market IP integration, wafer fabrication, and assembly/test services. Open-Silicon received the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) award for Most Respected Private Semiconductor Company in 2008 and 2009. For more information, visit Open-Silicon's website at www.open-silicon.com or call 408-240-5700.

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