1. IEEE Communications Society Santa Clara Valley (SCV) presents October 10, 2012 Panel on Mobile Backhaul Sponsored by:

2. Today’s Program Is sponsored by Thank you, Aviat Networks !

3. Today’s Program: 6:30 - 7:00pm Networking Session- Enjoy! 7:00 - 7:10pm Opening remarks 7:10 - 7:50pm Mobile Backhaul: Small Cells are a big Deal by Michael Howard 7:50 - 8:30pm LTE Backhaul Challenges, Small Cells and the Critical Role of Microwave by Paul Kennard 8:30 - 9:00pm Panel Session & Wrap Up Panel on Mobile Backhaul Program Organizer & Session Chair: Rajeev Krishnamoorthy

4. Any Job Openings? Please raise your hand if you have a job opening or consulting / contract opportunity… leave biz cards!

5. Joint ComSoc SCV / CAS Workshop Recently held on Sept 29, 2012 Next Generation Circuit & Systems, Communication & Sensor Technologies in Mobile Devices @Santa Clara Univ. campus Was a huge success! Some slides will be posted on Comsoc website We hope to repeat our workshop’s success next year!

6. ComSoc SCV Coming Attractions Nov 14, 2012 Connectivity in Smart Grid Communications More details coming soon

7. ComSoc SCV Coming Attractions December 12, 2012 Indoor Location: Communication Challenges & Opportunities Details coming soon

8. IEEE ComSoc-SCV Chapter Promote all aspects of communications & network technologies- LAN, MAN, WAN Education: seminars, lectures, panel sessions, joint meetings+ tech workshops, member interaction and networking for meeting attendees, soft skills workshops New technologies, research, markets, business opportunities, applications, telecom policy and regulation Goal: Empower our members to improve!

9. ComSoc-SCV 2012 Officers Chairman: Sanjay Kasturia Vice-Chairman: Sameer Herlekar Secretary & Operations Mgr: MP Divakar Treasurer: Saurabh Sureka Web Master: Daniel Wong (Singapore) Wireless Programs: Narasimha Chari Optical Networks: Navid Ghazisaidi Chairman Emeritus: Alan Weissberger  Seeking VP of Marketing  Seeking qualified, capable & committed volunteers

10. IEEE ComSoc-SCV Milestones in 2011 14 Technical meetings + 2 industry tours Alliances: TiE-SV, NATEA, SVC Wireless, SIPA, other non profits Elevate prospective IEEE Sr. Members Announce job openings/consulting Article in Jan & Nov 2011 IEEE Global Communications Newsletter (GCN) Discussion email list (IEEE members) LinkedIn, FB page, Twitter account

11. ComSoc-SCV Social Networking 1. ComSocSCV Discussion List: available to all IEEE members (not just ComSoc members) -->Subject matter includes meeting previews and discussions + opinions about relevant telecom and networking topics of interest to our members -->Sign up instructions at: www.comsocscv.org 2. ComSocSCV& GCN Facebook (Alan J Weissberger) 3. ComSocSCV LinkedIn Group (MP Divakar) 4. Follow us on Twitter: @ieeecomsocscv 4. Global ComSoc Community web site: –Blogs on communications technology/ markets 5. Socials and industry tours: July 26 Whizz Systems-Product design& manufacturing March 7 Sprint M2M Innovation Ctr/ Advanced Tech Lab

12. We Need Your Help ! Volunteers Welcome and Appreciated for 2012! -Organize and chair monthly technical meetings -Help promote IEEE and participate at SCV ExCom -Publicity, alliances, refreshments, other logistics -Participate in monthly planning lunch/dinner meetings -Recruit corporate sponsors for workshops and seminar Participation in Discussion list: All IEEE & TiE members are eligible to join for free! Event Notification list (all welcome to join) >>>Sign up instructions: www.comsocscv.org

13. Is IEEE ComSoc (Global) Serving the Needs of its Community? Global: conferences, publications, 2 web sites, GCN, webinars, seminars, email lists Regional: conferences and meetings ComSocSCV: technical meetings, web site, events with Alliance partners, Sprint M2M tour, socials, FB, LI, Discussion group What areas of improvement would you suggest? Standards? Education? R & D? Strategic Planning? PR/ Market Awareness?

14. Please Turn Off / Silence Your Mobile Phone Thank You!