FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U.S. Contact: Lisa Reyes
Phone: +1-312-559-3325
E-Mail: lreyes@iec.org
Asia-Pacific Contact: Jing Cesarone
Phone: +1-773-486-7705
E-Mail: jing@chinawiseusa.com
CHICAGO – June 4, 2008 – The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) today announced the finalists of this year's InfoVision Awards, which will be presented at the Broadband World Forum Asia 2008 this 15-18 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with PCCW Limited as the official host sponsor.
"The InfoVision Awards recognize both individuals and companies most dedicated to providing the ultimate user experience for all; this year is no exception and the IEC is pleased to honor some of the finest broadband products and services deployed in the Asia-Pacific region," pronounced IEC President John Janowiak.
The InfoVision Awards program recognizes technologies, applications, products, advances and services deployed in the Asia-Pacific region judged to be the most unique and beneficial to the telecommunications industry and consumers globally. The InfoVision Awards also honor corporations and individuals for their innovative contributions and developments that have proven important to society.
The 2008 InfoVision finalists are the following products and companies in their respective categories:
Category 1: Access Network Technologies and Services
- BT Onevoice Mobile Access ~ BT
- PON BPL ONU ~ Nokia Siemens Networks
- Unitrans ZXMP S200 ~ ZTE Corporation
Category 2: Network and Services Management and Operations
- 8610 Instant Converged Charging Suite ~ Alcatel-Lucent
- IxLoad 4.0 ~ IXIA
- Motorola VODxchange™ VOD Content Creation System ~ Motorola
- Telcordia Service Management Suite ~ Telcordia Technologies
Category 3: Wireless Broadband
- IP Transport Infrastructure for Mobile Evolution ~ Huawei Technologies
Category 4: Content, Entertainment, Applications, and Services
- PIsys Control System ~ Irdeto
- Motorola SX-1000 StatmuxIP Controller ~ Motorola
- YP Channel 502 ~ PCCW Limited
Category 5: Broadband Appliances, Devices, and Home Networking
- COSICTM-Modem -- CAT-iqTM/DECT Single Chip for VoIP Broadband CPE ~ Infineon Technologies AG
- Motorola WiMAX CPEi 750 Desktop CPE ~ Motorola
Category 6: Core Network Innovation and Advances
- Huawei 40G Transmission Solution (SuperDRZ) ~ Huawei Technologies
- Pacnet IP VCN ~ Pacnet
- Converged Resources and Charging Policy Platform. ~ ZTE Corporation
Category 7: Metro Network Technologies and Services
- Alcatel-Lucent 7750 SR New Integrated Service Adaptors ~ Alcatel-Lucent
- Motorola SE-5150 Encoder/Receiver ~ Motorola
- RPR-embedded MSTP solution ~ ZTE Corporation
Category 8: New Product Concepts
- MatrixStream Technologies Inc.
- Pacnet
To protect the privacy of finalist companies in the "New Product Concepts" category, product names will not be announced until the Broadband World Forum Asia 2008.
Finalists were judged according the following criteria:
- Value of service or technology in solving recognized technology problems, meeting network requirements, optimizing service and performance, and/or enhancing customer service
- Overall quality of innovation and contribution to technology advancement
- Originality and vision
- Potential contribution toward positive industry growth and service
- Market success/acceptance (where applicable)
- Contribution to end-user quality of experience and service efficiency
Products eligible for an InfoVision Award designation were commercially announced or in deployment within the Asia-Pacific region prior to the Broadband World Forum Asia 2008. Submissions were judged by thought leaders chosen from the Technical Program Committee, which developed the educational program of the Broadband World Forum Asia 2008.
The panel of judges is composed of industry experts from vendor companies, service providers, and industry associations.
InfoVision Award winners will be selected from the group of finalists and announced at the Broadband World Forum Asia 2008 on Thursday, 17 July at noon following the Thursday Hot Seat Session.
All industry professionals may attend the InfoVision Awards ceremony with an Exhibits PLUS Pass, available at www.iec.org/events/2008/bbwf_asia/register/exh_plus_only_reg.asp.
All accredited members of the media are entitled to complimentary press registration at the event. Visit www.iec.org/events/2008/bbwf_asia/register/press_reg.asp
For complete information, visit www.iec.org/events/2008/bbwf_asia/ or contact Lisa Reyes at lreyes@iec.org or +1-312-559-3325.
About the IEC
A nonprofit organization, the IEC is dedicated to catalyzing technology and business progress worldwide in a range of high-technology industries and their university communities. Since 1944, the IEC has provided high-quality educational opportunities for industry professionals, academics, and students.
In conjunction with industry-leading companies, the IEC has developed an extensive, free, on-line educational program. The IEC conducts industry-university programs that have substantial impact on curricula. It also conducts research and develops publications, conferences, and technological exhibits that address major opportunities and challenges of the information age.
More than 70 leading high-technology universities are IEC affiliates, and the IEC handles the affairs of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association and Eta Kappa Nu, the honor society for electrical and computer engineers. Please visit www.iec.org.
