1. 21CN: Thriving in the global economy Tim Hubbard Head of Technology and Platform Introduction

2. The key objectives for 21CN An introduction to 21CN The opportunities enabled by a global, open, real- time network During the next 15 minutes I propose to discuss:-

3. 21CN Three key objectives Speed to market End user experience & empowerment Cost transformation Global, Open, Real-time

4. 21CN evolution Massive network simplification 21CN IP/MPLS Fibre & Copper MSAN Call Control Content WWW Data Centres Multi-service accessConverged core Current thinking. No implementation assurances Wireless Ethernet Backhaul Other CPs I/connects

5. Customer, NOT technology led programme Focus on new services Lead with voluntary migration, before implement planned migrations Deploy as fast as possible to as many customers as possible Positive customer experience is paramount

6. Establishing the 21CN infrastructure By April 09 ADSL2+ based broadband to 10m homes By May 09 More that 450 Ethernet POPs in the UK Today 21CN network platform spans 174 countries By 2012 NGA to 10m premises across the UK

7. Enabling the global service oriented enterprise SDKs/INNOVATION PLATFORM A.N. Other apps Service Creation Capabilities Third party Capabilities New Converged Services Base Communications Services 21CN INFRASTRUCTURE

8. In conclusion 21CN is carrier grade, secure and industrialised Customer experience during migration to 21CN is paramount 21CN is a multi service platform, delivering massive simplification and faster time to market 21CN is a global, open, real time communications platform