IP: NetworkAsia96 Conference Call for Papers

[Dave Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>]

Date: Tue, 30 Jan 96 14:27:12 PST
From: sesinfo () singnet com sg


Please find attached the ASCII version of the Call for Papers. If you have
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ideas how I can get more contributions, please e-mail me.


Thanks!


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NetworkAsia96 International Conference
"The Business of InterNetworking"


Companies have been relying on corporate networks to make their businesses more
competitive. The coming of the Internet is causing some re-think -
organisations are considering how the Internet will impact their corporate
networks, IT plans and businesses.


This conference will address the corporate networks, the Internet and their
convergence. It should cover case studies, technology updates, trends &
directions in the industry, applications
of new technologies and security.


First Announcement & Call for Papers 
5 - 6 June 1996
Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre


Organised by :
{logo}    Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd
      A Member of The Montgomery Network


Officially Supported by :
{logo}    Telecommunication Authority of Singapore     


{logo}    Asia-Pacific Telecommunity 


{logo}    Pacific Telecommunications Council 


Supported by :
{logo}    Jabatan Telekom Brunei


{logo}    Hongkong Telecom


{logo}    Directorate - General of Posts & Telecom Indonesia


{logo}    Telekom Malaysia


{logo}    Jabatan Telekom Malaysia


{logo}    Department of Transportation & Communications, Philippines


{logo}    Telephone Organisation of Thailand


{logo}    Post & Telegraph Department, Thailand


Endorsed by :
{logo}    National Computer Board








CONFERENCE TOPICS


LAN/NETWORK
1.   High-speed LANs


2.   Virtual  LANs


3.   Network Management


4.   Groupware


5.   Network Operating Systems


6.   Directory Services


7.   Switching vs Routing


8.   Emerging WAN Options;
     Frame Relay and ISDN


9.   Security


10.  SNA Integration


INTERNET
1.   Tools; Web, VRML, Java, Authoring Tools


2.   Corporate Networks
     Integration to the Internet
     
3.   Electronic Commerce


4.   Regional, Inter-region, intra-region Developments


5.   Internet Presence Providers


6.   The Internet Business


7.   Security


Information For Conference Authors


For those who intend to present a paper at NetworkAsia96 International
Conference, a
summary of 300 words should be submitted on the attached abstract form to
Singapore
Exhibition Services Pte Ltd by  10 February 1996.


Authors whose papers are accepted for the conference programme will be
required to submit a
manuscript by 15 April 1996 for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings. 


The abstract should include pertinent illustrations and references to allow
proper assessment
of the scope and content of the intended paper.


Each paper submitted will be carefully reviewed and assessed by the
Conference Advisory
Panel which comprises members of the industry based on the following criteria:


Selection Criteria
1.   The paper should contain new knowledge or experience in information
technology and   
internet with practical applications to the Asia-Pacific region.


2.   The paper must be technically correct. It may be theoretical or may
present the results
of laboratory studies, and it may state or analyse a problem.


3.   The paper may present information about the technology or services to
be used in          
telecommunications and information technology. Such papers must show the
definite
applications and limitations of the technology and should avoid undue
commercialism and  
use of  trade names.


4.   The paper must not have had prior extensive coverage or circulation.
Publication in
trade journals, professional and technical journals or presentation on
previous occasion will be  
 considered extensive coverage or circulation.


5.   The proposed paper should have obtained the necessary clearances prior to
submission.


Prospective authors submitting papers for consideration must be prepared to
make their
presentation at the Conference to ensure a forum for the exchange of ideas
and technical
information.


All papers submitted must be prepared and presented in English.


The Abstract
An abstract of 300 words must be submitted. The abstracts should contain
information on the
following areas:


Description of the Proposed Paper
Summarise the scope and nature of the work upon which the paper will be
based. Provide
information on such items as field or operational data, design, field
optimisation, research or
systems development that will be included. Indicate the degree to which this
paper will differ
other work in the area. if the paper is review paper, indicate clearly the
extent of the coverage.


Application
Indicate the application of information presented in this paper to
particular phase of
networking or internet-working. If the paper describes design or operational
performance of
equipment or systems, point out the general value to be gained from the work.


Results, Observations, Conclusions
Describes results to be presented in this paper and state specific
conclusions of the work.
Describes how the conclusions or observations match or differ from those
presented in other
work. If the paper describes hardware or operation of a system or describes
an event, state
specific new data or information provided.


Conference Chairman:


Dr Tommi Chen
Managing Director
NetCentre Pte Ltd, Singapore


Conference Advisory Panel:


Lawrence H Y Law
Associate Director
Centre of Computing Services
The Hong Kong University Of Science & Technology, Hong Kong


Rahmat M Samik-Ibrahim
Network Manager
Computer Science Centre
University Of Indonesia, Indonesia


Izumi Aizu
Project Director
GLOCOM (Centre for Global Communications)
International University Of Japan, Japan


Teh Ing Di
Head of Information Systems Division
Telekom Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia


Dr Francis Yeoh
Director
Information Technology Institute
National Computer Board, Singapore


To Chee Eng
Editor
Data Communications Magazine, Singapore


Lim Hock Koon
Director
Network Engineering & Operations
Pacific Internet Pte Ltd, Singapore


Ronnie Wee
Manager
Andersen Consulting, Singapore


David J Farber
Director
Distributed Systems Laboratory
University Of Pennsylvania, USA
























Abstract Form


Principal Author:


Title of Proposed Paper                 


Please indicate the subject category most applicable to your paper
(    )    LAN/Networks        (    )    Internet  


Description of the proposed paper
Paper Abstract (300 words) - Please type
















Application




















Results, Observations and Conclusions
































For Official Use Only
Paper no.
Date Received


Please return all completed forms by 10 February 1996 to:
Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd
2 Handy Rd #15-09 Cathay Building Singapore 229233 (Attention: Monica Li)
If you are running out of time, please fax the abstracts to (65) 339 5651
and send the original
form by express mail.


IMPORTANT DATES


Intending Contributions should note the following deadlines:


Receipt of Abstracts by Organisers
10 February 1996


Notification of Acceptance
4 March 1996


Receipt of Complete Manuscripts
15 April 1996