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	Harry Patz Jr., General Manager Communications Sector, Americas for Microsoft, will detail Microsoft's "Telco 2.0" initiatives at the 2008 Wireless Infrastructure Show on October 15 at 12:00 p.m. Telco 2.0 refers to an emerging model for the communications industry, one that embraces the principles of Web 2.0 while maximizing operator assets, such as customer relationships and network infrastructure. Through Telco 2.0, Microsoft enables partners such as mobile operators and telecommunications service providers to deliver the connected lifestyle, where users can access any content, over any network on any screen. In this session Mr. Patz will describe Microsoft’s vision for Telco 2.0, highlighting the broad range of solutions Microsoft delivers to help operators create revenue-generating offerings for businesses and consumers now and in the future.