Collaborative technology is an exciting opportunity for VoIP and Video technology, combining application-sharing, messaging, and conferencing. Successful implementation in the enterprise requires cooperation among disconnected or rival groups. Success of the industry requires co-opetition among vendors. Currently, these required approaches are scarce. Why? What can be done to create shared success?

Christopher Fine is a Vice President in the Global Technology Division of Goldman, Sachs & Company, based in New York. In his current position as Business Strategist for the Workplace Technology group, Chris focuses on identifying, integrating, and implementing technology that can be used to enhance productivity and collaboration among Goldman Sachs employees, clients, and other partners. Prior to his current assignment, Chris was an Equity Analyst, specializing in the Communications Equipment sector. Previously, Chris was Chief Technology Strategist for the Technology Investment Banking team at Goldman Sachs. Chris received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Princeton University, and an MBA in Finance from the Stern School of Business at New York University.