Deutsche Telekom provides network access, communication services and value-added services with ever increasing bandwidth via the fixed and mobile networks. The fixed network paves the way for even higher bandwidths and interactive services, and is the starting point for the continuing convergence of IT and telecommunications services. T-Mobile International is one of the world's leading mobile communications providers, with more than 100 million customers in Europe and the United States. Within the Business Customers area, Deutsche Telekom concentrates its business with multinational corporate groups at T-Systems Enterprise Services, while T-Systems Business Services is responsible for business with around 160,000 large and medium-sized companies within Germany.

Alcatel-Lucent's vision is to enrich people's lives by transforming the way the world communicates. Alcatel-Lucent provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband access, carrier and enterprise IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. www.alcatel-lucent.com

Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. Read more at www.ericsson.com/press

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. The combined pro-forma revenues of €17.1 billion Euro in fiscal year 2006 make Nokia Siemens Networks one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies. Nokia Siemens Networks has operations in some 150 countries and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. It combines Nokia's Networks Business Group and the carrier related businesses of Siemens Communications. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

Alcatel-Lucent's vision is to enrich people's lives by transforming the way the world communicates. Alcatel-Lucent provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband access, carrier and enterprise IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. www.alcatel-lucent.com

ECI provides efficient platforms and solutions that enable customers to rapidly deploy cost-effective, revenue-generating services. For almost five decades ECI has consistently delivered customer-focused networking solutions to the world's largest carriers. The Company provides scalable broadband access, transport and data networking infrastructure that provides the foundation for the communications of tomorrow, including next-generation voice, IPTV, mobility and other business solutions. For more information, please visit www.ecitele.com

Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. Read more at www.ericsson.com/press

Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei's products and solutions are deployed in over 100 countries and serve 31 of the world's top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide. For more information, please visit www.huawei.com

About NEC Australia
A leader in the development of broadband and mobile communications technologies, NEC Australia's expertise has propelled the company to the forefront of communications. NEC Australia is a leading provider of end-to-end voice, data and video solutions for business and government. NEC Australia utilises its expertise in IP telephony, contact centres and managed services to provide innovative and affordable business solutions. Through the provision of new technologies, NEC Australia continues to drive innovation into the office and the home. NEC Australia's commitment to innovation remains unrivalled and it is home to Australia's largest ICT Research and Development facility. www.nec.com.au.

About Thompson - World leader in digital video technologies
Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) provides technology, services and systems to help its Media & Entertainment clients - content creators, content distributors and users of its technology - realize their business goals and optimize their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment. The Group is the preferred partner to the Media & Entertainment Industries through its Technicolor, Grass Valley, RCA, and Thomson brands. For more information www.thomson.net.

ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. ZTE's product range is the most complete in the world - covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless and handset markets. ZTE has achieved fast market share growth at home and abroad and a considerable proportion of ZTE's growth is now coming from the international market. The Corporation has established partnerships with over 500 operators in more than 100 countries around the world and has supplied products and solutions to 30 of the world's top 100 operators, and six of the world's top 20 operators. www.zte.com.cn

ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. ZTE's product range is the most complete in the world - covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless and handset markets. ZTE has achieved fast market share growth at home and abroad and a considerable proportion of ZTE's growth is now coming from the international market. The Corporation has established partnerships with over 500 operators in more than 100 countries around the world and has supplied products and solutions to 30 of the world's top 100 operators, and six of the world's top 20 operators. www.zte.com.cn

KEYMILE is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Next-Generation Access Systems with integrated central network management. Boasting a product spectrum which extends from IP-DSLAMs to Multi-Service Access platforms and SHDSL transmission solutions through to specific transmission systems for industrial Ethernet applications, KEYMILE's competence and expertise is documented by more than 16 million access lines in over 100 countries. The company, which is headquartered in Vienna, is represented by subsidiaries worldwide and has numerous clients among telecommunications network operators from both the public and private sectors. For more information see www.keymile.com.

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com.

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. The combined pro-forma revenues of €17.1 billion Euro in fiscal year 2006 make Nokia Siemens Networks one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies. Nokia Siemens Networks has operations in some 150 countries and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. It combines Nokia's Networks Business Group and the carrier related businesses of Siemens Communications. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Committed to delivering innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With deep industry and business process expertise, broad global resources and a proven track record, Accenture can mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to help clients improve their performance. With more than 158,000 people in 49 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$16.65 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2006. Its home page is www.accenture.com.

ADVA Optical Networking (FSE: ADV) is at the forefront of providing Optical+Ethernet solutions that advance next-generation networks for data, storage, voice and video services. Our company's strength comes from passionate and dedicated employees, all sharing a common vision: a fast, customized response to customers' ever-changing needs. Our innovative Fiber Service Platform (FSP) and strong customer focus provide carriers and enterprises the ability to scale their networks and deliver intelligent, competitive new services. ADVA Optical Networking's solutions have been deployed at more than 200 carriers and 10,000 enterprises around the world. For further information about ADVA Optical Networking: www.advaoptical.com.

AVM develops and manufactures products for broadband connection. The Berlin-based communication specialist has received numerous awards for its innovative FRITZ! family. FRITZ! enables fast, user-friendly ADSL access, easy networking, inexpensive Internet telephony and versatile multimedia applications. Founded in 1986 in Berlin, AVM is one of the top three providers of ADSL devices in Europe. With over 50 percent of the market share, it is the leading manufacturer in Germany, Europe's largest market. AVM has 460 employees and generated a turnover of €240 million in fiscal 2006. www.avm.de

Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. The privately held company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies with 2006 sales of $6.4 billion (USD). www.freescale.com.

A pioneer of open-access broadband networking, PacketFront develops advanced purpose-built solutions for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks. PacketFront enables fully automated networks where many service providers deliver competing services over shared infrastructure. As an industry leader, the company is committed to advancing technical and business innovation for open-access networks. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, PacketFront has offices in Boston, Oslo, Amsterdam and Shanghai. For more information, please go to www.packetfront.com.

Schmid Telecom is a global leader in network solutions for digital voice and data transmission with headquarters in Switzerland and subsidiaries worldwide. Schmid Access Solutions are at the forefront of bridging the gap in the first mile and enhancing existing infrastructure. The versatile portfolio enables excellent residential and business services for Next Generation and Legacy Networks (EFM and TDM with SHDSL and VDSL2). As an independent company with 40 years of experience and performance, Schmid Telecom relies on strategic long-term innovation and planning. Customers all over the world trust in Schmid Access Solutions, which are designed and generated by highly experienced and dedicated employees. www.schmid-telecom.com

Tellabs advances telecommunications networks to meet the evolving needs of users. Broadband solutions from Tellabs enable service providers to deliver high-quality voice, video and data services over wireline and wireless networks around the world. More than one-third of the world's wireless calls are made on networks owned by Tellabs' customers. Our product portfolio provides solutions in optical transport, Ethernet networks, multi-service edge, next-generation mobile, fiber-based access, advanced voice and video, and DSL. www.tellabs.com

Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei's products and solutions are deployed in over 100 countries and serve 31 of the world's top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide. For more information, please visit www.huawei.com

ACCESS is a global provider of leading technology, software products and platforms for Web browsing, mobile phones, wireless handhelds, and other networked devices. With an established culture that emphasizes and nurtures innovation and creativity, ACCESS delivers unique solutions that bring value to its customers and partners and which help make people's lives easier, more productive, and more enjoyable. The company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates 29 subsidiaries and affiliates within Asia, Europe and the United States. www.access-company.com

ADC KRONE is the market leader for products and services utilized in global network infrastructures and offers the customers an efficient and cost-effective preparation of high-speed internet, data, video and telephone services. The company sells its copper and fibre-based network solutions and products used in carrier and enterprise networks in over 150 countries." www.adckrone.com

Nagravision, a Kudelski Group company (SWX: KUD.VX), is the world's leading independent supplier of open conditional access systems, DRM and integrated on-demand solutions for content providers and digital TV operators over broadcast, broadband and mobile platforms. Nagravision comprehensive end-to-end solutions enabling sustainable revenue generation and protection provide digital TV operators and content providers with the tools to operate and manage a wide range of interactive services delivered securely to a variety of appliances including televisions, PCs and mobile devices. Its technologies are currently being used by more than 100 leading Pay-TV operators worldwide securing content delivered to over 71 million active smart cards and devices. www.kudelski.com

Rittal is one of the world's leading system suppliers for enclosure and housing technology, with over 10,000 standard products available for immediate delivery, and a sought-after solution provider in all areas of industry and mechanical engineering, as well as a trend-setter for all segments of the IT/telecoms market. In order to serve the world's market places optimally, 19 production locations supply 60 subsidiaries, 150 sales and logistics centres and more than 70 agencies around the globe. With over 10,000 employees world-wide, Rittal International, Herborn, is the largest company of the Friedhelm Loh Group, Germany. www.rittal.de

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. The combined pro-forma revenues of €17.1 billion Euro in fiscal year 2006 make Nokia Siemens Networks one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies. Nokia Siemens Networks has operations in some 150 countries and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. It combines Nokia's Networks Business Group and the carrier related businesses of Siemens Communications. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com