Industrial Technology Session V: Applications, Regulations & Challenges
Speaker
Ulrich Kohn, Director Network Solutions and
Marketing – Enterprise Networks, Ericsson,
Germany
Educated by the Technical University in Stuttgart Ulrich
Kohn began his professional career in 1987 at ANT
(later Bosch Telecom Public Networks) in Backnang, Germany, as a
research engineer on photonic transport systems. His successful work
resulted in establishing the new product segment for Optical Amplifiers in
Backnang. Ulrich Kohn was assigned responsibility for development and
technical sales of this product family.
In 1998 his responsibility was extended by embracing the complete
portfolio of wireline transport products and by heading Business
Development of Marconi’s Optical Networks group in Germany . In 2001
Ulrich Kohn was founding member of Marconi ONDATA, a high-tech
spin-off from Marconi. He held the position Director Business
Development and Marketing.
In 2003 Ulrich Kohn joined the Chief Technology Office and among others
was in charge of transport solutions for Mobile Network Operators.
After Ericsson acquired Marconi in early 2006 Ulrich Kohn held various
leading Network Strategy roles. In early 2007 he was appointed Director
Network Solutions and Marketing for Enterprise customers in CEMA
market regions.
Presentation Title
“How Oil & Gas Industry Benefits from Innovation in
Communication Networks”
The increasing demand for hydrocarbons creates a need to intensify exploration
and to develop previously uneconomic oil & gas fields. Advanced drilling,
monitoring and visualization technologies form basis for efficient exploration and
production. But the benefits of those technologies can only be gained if
cooperation and collaboration between on-site and off-site experts is supported by
efficient communication systems.
Thus, the operational efficiency of oil and gas companies is closely linked to their
ability to access data and video streams in a secure and reliable way but also to
have voice communication at any place and at any time. The implementation of
communication systems is challenged by the large geographical area, a lack of
infrastructure (transmission media or communication systems) and in some cases
extreme environmental conditions. It needs to be noted, that telecommunication is
not only required for improving the operational efficiency but is also essential for
the security of the workforce and the assets.
This presentation analyses communication needs at remote exploration sites and
outlines how those needs can be met in an economic, secure and future proof way
by applying standardized, scalable and flexible network solutions. It describes,
how latest mobile technologies in combination with advanced backhauling
solutions create a new benchmark, against which existing solutions should be
measured. It also looks at alternatives in implementing those systems and
compares self-provided solutions and partnering models.
H.E. Mr. Nabil Ameen Mulla, Director-General, Saudi Arabia “TBD”
Standards Organization (SASO), Saudi Arabia
Khalid Ahmed Yousef Alireza, Saudi Cable Company Group
Chairman, Saudi Cable Company, Saudi Arabia
“High Voltage Manufacturing Technology Transfer to Saudi
Arabia”
Presenting historical strategic Industrial HV Technology Transfer to Saudi Arabia
by the acquisition investment of HV manufacturing plant in Turkey. This
presentation will show one way of Strategic Technology Transfer to the Middle
East.