1. Is there any value of doing telecom research in Pakistan? A. Qayyum M A Jinnah University, Islamabad

2. Market forces and technology roll out ➲ Market forces and technology roll out Fast growing, competitive telecom market Deployment of new technologies Market for “telecom research” ? ? ? ➲ Needs of the industry and technology pull Local telecom industry mostly needs vendors not researchers! Technology pull is there to rapidly introduce new features / technology, but “complete solution” concept is mostly adopted

3. Research initiatives and creation of IP, innovative technologies ➲ Research grants by ICT R&D Fund, HEC, and others (Cisco URP, Asia Link, etc.)‏ ➲ Creation of IP not targeted in univ. research Often in cutting-edge technology, but mostly “open ended”: ends up in publication of papers ➲ Patenting the research is one desirable approach ➲ Real benefit is in working toward standards E.g. Internet Drafts at IETF, then pursuing for an RFC

4. Gaps in Pakistan’s telecom ecosystem ➲ Telecom sector is not dependent on Local manufacturing Local research ➲ Sustainable ecosystem in short-term may be difficult to achieve Service providers Manufacturing industry Research / innovation

5. Gaps in Pakistan’s telecom ecosystem ➲ Telecom sector is not dependent on Local manufacturing Local research ➲ Sustainable ecosystem in short-term may be difficult to achieve Service providers Manufacturing industry Research / innovation Software components Technology solutions, Service innovation

6. Couple research with product development ➲ Emphasis on applied research ➲ Certain niche market may be focused, rather than a variety of areas ➲ Smaller components may be developed, instead of a “complete solution” E.g. Motorola consortium for partnership in IMS