BUSINESS people are being offered a glimpse into the future of telecoms -- and a look at soccer's past.

Pennine Telecom in Bury is holding a seminar on March 21 at Preston North End's Deepdale Stadium.

The seminar, one of a series held by Pennine, will include presentations from BT (network solutions and call packages), Fairbridge Communications (data convergence), Avaya (Internet protocol applications), Motorola and Tait (radio solutions) and Pennine solutions (cellular and Premicell applications).

Les Rushton, customer service and marketing manager at Pennine Telecom, said: "Telecoms and associated sectors are a minefield. Business people are having to make decisions on buying capital equipment and often they do not fully understand the technology."

After the presentations there will be a buffet lunch and the option of a free visit to the National Football Museum.

To book free places on the seminar, telephone 0800 633333.