About Belgacom Group
Bolstered by its long-standing experience as Belgium's incumbent operator and its capacity for innovation, the Belgacom Group, provides through the strong brands of its subsidiaries (Belgacom, Proximus, Telindus and Skynet), a full range of offers, solutions and expertise in fixed and mobile networks. This is why we can ensure reliable, high-quality service for all our customers, regardless of whether they are private individuals, professionals, companies or institutions. www.belgacom.com
Service Provider Sponsor
Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. France Telecom serves close to 174 million customers in five continents as of June 30, 2008, of which two thirds are Orange customers. The Group had consolidated sales of 52.9 billion euros in 2007 (26.3 billion euros for the first half 2008). As of June 30, 2008, the Group had 113.8 million mobile customers and 12.2 million broadband Internet (ADSL) customers. France Telecom is the number three mobile operator and the number one provider of broadband Internet services in Europe and one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational companies.
Corporate Registration Sponsor
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprise and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, 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. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris.
For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: www.alcatel-lucent.com
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile technologies, Ericsson supplies communications services and manages networks that serve more than 185 million subscribers. The company’s portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, and broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.
Ericsson is advancing its vision of ‘communication for all’ through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 70,000 employees generated revenue of USD 27.9 billion (SEK 189 billion) in 2007. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on the Stockholm, London and NASDAQ stock exchanges.
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. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
Corporate Partner
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprise and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, 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. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris.
For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: www.alcatel-lucent.com
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile technologies, Ericsson supplies communications services and manages networks that serve more than 185 million subscribers. The company’s portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, and broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.
Ericsson is advancing its vision of ‘communication for all’ through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 70,000 employees generated revenue of USD 27.9 billion (SEK 189 billion) in 2007. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on the Stockholm, London and NASDAQ stock exchanges.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is one of the leaders in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world and a pioneer in the era of ALL IP and FMC. Huawei 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 150 countries and serve 35 of the world’s top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide.
activities: Huawei will share our ideas on versatile Next Generation Access technologies like FTTx, HSPA/LTE as well as Carrier Ethernet together with industry leaders and peers.
With the theme “Mobility • Broadband • Convergence • Green”, Huawei is going to present the latest extensive broadband technologies, services and solutions, and launch new product. It will be a very good opportunity to communicate with you.
The following latest innovative solutions and products will be presented:
Green New Generation RAN Solutions: HSPA/LTE, Femto Cell, WiMAX
Green Ultra Broadband: GPON/ FTTx, NG-WDM, PTN & Microwave
NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks.
Especially in networking, NEC has the flexibility, technology and strategy to help Network Service Providers realize whatever the goal may be. We have an outstanding record of helping customers use their current network effectively while migrating to high-speed, high-latency, all-IP networks. Our solutions are distinguished by the fact that we not only provide cutting-edge technologies but also offer end-to-end support from network design to operation and maintenance. We offer products and technologies that are modular, scalable solutions which can be added to your current network and for the long-term market needs. www.nec.com
About Thomson — 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. The ZTE product range is the most complete in the world - covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, services and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to customers in more than 120 countries, helping them to achieve continued revenue growth and to shape the future of the world’s communications. ZTE commits around 10% of annual turnover to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. It is the fastest growing telecoms equipment company in the world, and is China’s only listed telecoms manufacturer, with shares publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges.
Italtel Group designs, develops and installs new-generation integrated multi-service networks (voice/data/video), accompanied by a full range of support services, with a systems integration capability and leading-edge products. In the last ten years Italtel has invested a significant part of its revenues in the innovation area. Since 2000, Italtel shareholders are Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Telecom Italia, Cisco Systems, Advent International, Brera Capital and the employees. www.italtel.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. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
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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. Drawing on a multi-cultural workforce that spans the globe, 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 FSP products are highly scalable, multi-service optical transport and access solutions with a rich set of intelligent Ethernet demarcation features for packet transport, Ethernet service delivery and OAM. Thanks to a carrier-class, standards-based design that is optimized for Ethernet transport, the FSP portfolio eliminates any need for intermediate network layers. The FSP product family provides 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.
Allied Telesis provides excellence in engineering to equip entire IP/Ethernet managed networks at the industry’s lowest TCO point. We offer a market-leading family of IP Triple Play products and technologies for indoor and outside plant deployments. Our customers rely on our technologies and alliance channel partners to design revenue-generating interoperable and scalable networks that deliver present value with an eye to their future business needs. Our strength lies in building powerful solutions that last for the life of your network. www.alliedtelesis.com
ASTRA operates Europe’s leading Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite system. We deliver services to over 117 million DTH and cable households and transmit more than 2,400 analogue and digital television and radio channels. As the premier European satellite operator, we take an active role in supporting new developments in satellite-based broadband applications and standards.
A recent success in innovation is ASTRA2Connect, which instantly enables ISPs and telecommunications operators to offer a complementary, all-satellite based, two-way broadband internet access service - especially valuable in areas where terrestrial access offers are limited. ASTRA2Connect is an ASTRA Broadband Services (ABBS) product. ABBS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES ASTRA.
Years of experience in producing innovative solutions at the forefront of technology have made our engineers highly skilled. This allows customers to enjoy total confidence in the quality and reliability of ASTRA solutions and services. Talk to us today. www.ses-astra.com
AVM is a leading supplier of customer premises equipment. Products developed and manufactured by AVM provide access to Internet and telephone services over ADSL and VDSL. Profound customer insight and long-time expertise in ADSL and VDSL modems, PBX systems, networking, wireless technologies, and VoIP enable AVM to design new types of integrated access devices. The Berlin-based communication specialist supplies Broadband Home Gateways to market-leading operators, including Deutsche Telekom, United Internet, Telecom Italia / Alice, KPN, Wind Infostrada, Matav and others. AVM is one of the top two manufacturers of ADSL devices in Europe and has received numerous awards for its innovative FRITZ!Box family, developed and produced in Germany. FRITZ!Box enables fast, user-friendly ADSL access, easy networking, inexpensive Internet telephony and versatile multimedia applications. www.avm.de/en
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Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is one of the leaders in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world and a pioneer in the era of ALL IP and FMC. Huawei 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 150 countries and serve 35 of the world’s top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide.
activities: Huawei will share our ideas on versatile Next Generation Access technologies like FTTx, HSPA/LTE as well as Carrier Ethernet together with industry leaders and peers.
With the theme “Mobility • Broadband • Convergence • Green”, Huawei is going to present the latest extensive broadband technologies, services and solutions, and launch new product. It will be a very good opportunity to communicate with you.
The following latest innovative solutions and products will be presented:
Green New Generation RAN Solutions: HSPA/LTE, Femto Cell, WiMAX
Green Ultra Broadband: GPON/ FTTx, NG-WDM, PTN & Microwave
Actelis Networks® is the leading provider of Carrier Ethernet over Copper™ solutions for telecom service providers and enterprises worldwide. In fact, our Ethernet in the First Mile products are already deployed in more than 35 countries worldwide. Built on our award-winning EFMplus™ technology, our products enable service providers to extend Ethernet networks beyond the fiber footprint by leveraging copper facilities, delivering a fiber-like experience of resilient, symmetrical 100 Mbps of carrier-class Ethernet services. With the help of Actelis’ innovative technologies, which leverage our advances in spectral management, service providers and enterprises can deploy the 3 R’s of EFM, or what we refer to as increasing the Rate, Reach, and Reliability of their access services to deliver fiber-like performance over copper.
Visit us in Booth A7 to see demonstrations for Mobile Backhaul and IP DSLAM Backhaul applications, as well as the industry’s first EFM XR239 Repeater.
ADC serves its customers as ADC KRONE in the Europe/Middle East/Africa, Asia-Pacific regions of the world. ADC KRONE provides the network infrastructure equipment and services needed to deliver voice, video, Internet and data communications around the world. Wireline, wireless, cable, enterprise, and broadcast network operators rely on ADC KRONE offerings to deliver bandwidth intensive, high-speed services to residential, business and mobile subscribers. www.adckrone.com
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections-whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible-providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time.
The emergence of the network as a platform is changing the entire value chain of technology and placing the network squarely at the center of innovation: as many as 14 billion devices will be connected to the Internet by 2010. The explosion of devices will be fueled by more and more services and tasks being handled online, from phone calls to personalized searches to downloading videos, games and other forms of entertainment.
As an increasingly intelligent network evolves into a platform, users will be able to communicate from any device and in whatever mode they choose.
Cisco is leading the transition to a network-centric technology environment. By combining its core strength (IP) with intelligence, the company is creating a powerful communications platform that will serve as the basis for the convergence of data, voice, video and mobile communications in a secure, integrated architecture. www.cisco.com
Soapstone Networks: Making Carrier Ethernet Resources Service Ready
Soapstone Networks develops resource and service control software that automates the service lifecycle for carriers and large enterprises. Unlike traditional solutions that constrain service innovation and growth, Soapstone enables customers to evolve their network and service offerings independently by bringing centralized control to transport and separating services from the underlying transport technologies. Soapstone works with leading hardware and software vendors to provide pre-integrated interoperable multi-vendor solutions from access to core certified through Soapstone’s control plane framework. Soapstone ensures that SLA requirements from the service/OSS layer are translated to the transport network to deliver a predictable user Quality-of-Experience to accelerate time to revenue for new services. Accelerating Innovation - www.soapstonenetworks.com
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Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile technologies, Ericsson supplies communications services and manages networks that serve more than 185 million subscribers. The company’s portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, and broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.
Ericsson is advancing its vision of ‘communication for all’ through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 70,000 employees generated revenue of USD 27.9 billion (SEK 189 billion) in 2007. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on the Stockholm, London and NASDAQ stock exchanges.
ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. The ZTE product range is the most complete in the world - covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, services and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to customers in more than 120 countries, helping them to achieve continued revenue growth and to shape the future of the world’s communications. ZTE commits around 10% of annual turnover to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. It is the fastest growing telecoms equipment company in the world, and is China’s only listed telecoms manufacturer, with shares publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is one of the leaders in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world and a pioneer in the era of ALL IP and FMC. Huawei 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 150 countries and serve 35 of the world’s top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide.
activities: Huawei will share our ideas on versatile Next Generation Access technologies like FTTx, HSPA/LTE as well as Carrier Ethernet together with industry leaders and peers.
With the theme “Mobility • Broadband • Convergence • Green”, Huawei is going to present the latest extensive broadband technologies, services and solutions, and launch new product. It will be a very good opportunity to communicate with you.
The following latest innovative solutions and products will be presented:
Green New Generation RAN Solutions: HSPA/LTE, Femto Cell, WiMAX
Green Ultra Broadband: GPON/ FTTx, NG-WDM, PTN & Microwave
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. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
Sandvine is focused on protecting and improving the quality of experience on the Internet. Our award-winning network equipment helps DSL, FTTx, cable, fixed wireless and mobile operators better understand network traffic, increase customer satisfaction, mitigate the proliferation of malicious traffic, manage network congestion and deliver QoS-prioritized multimedia services. With more than 110 customers in over 40 countries, Sandvine is enhancing the Internet experience for millions of broadband and mobile subscribers worldwide. www.sandvine.com
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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 innovative FSP products 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 your broadband connection. The Berlin communication specialistŐs product line FRITZ! enables fast, user-friendly ADSL access, easy networking, inexpensive Internet telephony and versatile multimedia applications. All FRITZ! products are proprietary AVM developments and are all-in-one hardware and software solutions. AVM continually develops its products and makes new functions available to customers in free firmware updates for real added value. FRITZ! products have received numerous awards from the industry press for their ease of use and their high security standards. AVM products are available in around 60 countries and sold by national and international distributors, retailers, as well as more than 14,000 authorised dealers. Founded in 1986 in Berlin, AVM is one of the top two providers of ADSL devices in Europe. With over 50 percent of the market share, it is the leading provider in Germany, EuropeŐs largest market. AVM has 460 employees and generated a turnover of Ű280 million in fiscal 2007.
Bolstered by its long-standing experience as Belgium’s incumbent operator and its capacity for innovation, the Belgacom Group, provides through the strong brands of its subsidiaries (Belgacom, Proximus, Telindus and Skynet), a full range of offers, solutions and expertise in fixed and mobile networks. This is why we can ensure reliable, high-quality service for all our customers, regardless of whether they are private individuals, professionals, companies or institutions. www.belgacom.com.
Founded in 1990, Comtrend Corporation develops, manufactures, and distributes network solutions meeting the requirements expressed by operators and the general public. Driven by a powerful R&D centre, the company designs products at the cutting edge of technology in line with the most exacting quality criteria. Comtrend proposes comprehensive a wide range of networking equipment integrating ADSL, ADSL2+, Bonded ADSL2+, VDSL2, VOIP, IP STB Multimedia, Residential Wi-Fi, Auto Configuration Systems, Digital Signage Applications and High-Speed PLC technology.. Comtrend Corporation is an international company with offices in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the US and South America. With 280 employees throughout its subsidiaries, the company features local teams of professionals on standby to provide customers with the necessary support at every stage of their projects. Comtrend Corporation is ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 certified.
Comverse Converged IP Communications provide IP-based voice, video and messaging solutions that enable service providers to deliver fixed and mobile services to consumer and enterprise markets. Comverse is a worldwide leader in VoIP and IMS solutions. Our deployments represent over seven million VoIP lines in commercial service. The Converged IP Communications portfolio is based on products and expertise from the acquisition of Net Centrex™ and includes VoIP, IP Centrex, Multi-Play and IMS solutions with FMC capabilities.
D-Link is a worldwide leader and award-winning manufacturer of networking solutions. Established in 1986, D-Link has grown to become the largest non-US networking vendor, focusing on broadband, digital electronics and voice and data communications products. D-Link employs over 2,000 people in 64 countries worldwide. In Europe, D-Link has 20 offices and is headquartered in London. D-Link Central Europe is situated in Eschborn near Frankfurt and responsible for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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 2007 sales of $5.7 billion (USD).
Part of the worldwide Fujitsu Group, Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe is a leading supplier of next generation telecommunications technology and services across EMEA, providing integrated end-to-end access network solutions. We work with operators and service providers to evolve, deliver and manage networks and services. Fujitsu's technology is installed in telephone exchanges and commercial premises, delivering broadband services to millions of homes and businesses, and playing a key role in the development of the most advanced next-generation networks.
Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg, Germany, offers semiconductor and system solutions addressing three central challenges to modern society: energy efficiency, communications, and security. Our broadband communications portfolio encompasses analog, digital and mixed signal ICs along with comprehensive software suits, enabling system manufacturers to design high quality, high-speed data and telecommunication systems solutions from broadband access up to the customer premises equipment. Visit us at www.infineon.com.
INTRACOM TELECOM is a leading developer and producer of telecommunication systems as well as supplier of integrated solutions and professional services to fixed and mobile operators in the EEMEA region. Over 100 customers in more than 50 countries choose INTRACOM TELECOM for its state-of-the-art products and solutions. INTRACOM TELECOM has 2,700 employees, operates subsidiaries in 14 countries and is amongst the largest European companies leading in R&D investments. Since June 2006, INTRACOM TELECOM is controlled by JSC SITRONICS (Russia) with 51%.
ipoque is the leading European provider of Internet traffic management solutions. Designed for Internet service providers, enterprises and
educational institutions, ipoque's PRX Traffic Manager allows to effectively monitor, shape and optimize network applications. These include the most critical and
hard-to-detect protocols used for peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P), instant messaging (IM), Voice over IP (VoIP), including the popular Skype, and media streaming.
Iskratel is a leading developer of customized and highly integrated communication solutions for quickly evolving convergent networks. Excellence in providing cutting-edge network elements and infrastructural configurations places the company among the global technological visionaries. The unique concept of Iskratel’s modular product design with the SI3000 Access plane product family covering all technologies within broadband access (POTS, xDSL, FTTx, WiMAX …) enables service providers to respond to any next generation broadband network-deployment scenario, combining copper or optical infrastructure.
KEYMILE is a leading manufacturer and provider of Next-Generation Access systems with integrated central network management. KEYMILE’s products range from IP-DSLAMs to Multi-Service Access platforms and SHDSL transmission solutions, to specific transmission systems for Industrial Ethernet applications. The application of KEYMILE’s products in over 100 countries underlines KEYMILE’s strong presence on the international ICT market. The company, with headquarters in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, has subsidiaries and distributor’s world wide and numerous customers from the public and private telecommunications operator segments. For further information see www.keymile.com
NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks.
Especially in networking, NEC has the flexibility, technology and strategy to help Network Service Providers realize whatever the goal may be. We have an outstanding record of helping customers use their current network effectively while migrating to high-speed, high-latency, all-IP networks. Our solutions are distinguished by the fact that we not only provide cutting-edge technologies but also offer end-to-end support from network design to operation and maintenance. We offer products and technologies that are modular, scalable solutions which can be added to your current network and for the long-term market needs. www.nec.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. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that make the promise of Business Made Simple a reality for our customers. Our next-generation technologies, for both service provider and enterprise networks, support multimedia and business-critical applications. Nortel's technologies are designed to help eliminate today's barriers to efficiency, speed and performance by simplifying networks and connecting people to the information they need, when they need it. Nortel does business in more than 150 countries around the world. For more information, visit Nortel on the Web at www.nortel.com
Omnitron Systems accelerates the delivery of managed optical Ethernet services into the infrastructure of service provider access and enterprise networks. Omnitron’s iConverter media converters, Network Interface Devices support 10/100/1000 Ethernet, T1/T3 and OC3/OC12 technologies. iConverters support 802.3ag and Y.1731 OAM service management, and are used by service providers worldwide to deliver optical Ethernet services. Omnitron will also demonstrate new iConverter CWDM multiplexers, and Add/Drop Multiplexers that expand the fiber capacity of telecom access networks.
Schmid Telecom is a global leader in access network solutions for digital voice and data transmission with headquarters in Switzerland and subsidiaries worldwide. Schmid Access Solutions are at the forefront of enabling the existing copper-based infrastructure for Next Generation Networks. Schmids versatile Watson DSL Modems deliver Mobile Backhaul, Business and Residential services over Next Generation and Legacy Networks using G.SHDSL technology and implementing Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) and Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) functions.
About Thomson – 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: http://www.thomson.net.
TietoEnator is among the leading architects in building a more efficient information society and one of the largest IT services companies in Europe. TietoEnator specialises in consulting, developing and hosting its customers’ business operations in the digital economy. The Group’s services are based on a combination of deep industry-specific expertise and latest information technology. TietoEnator has about 16,000 experts in close to 30 countries. www.tietoenator.com
Tilgin designs and delivers premier IP customer premise equipment (CPE) for advanced Triple Play and IMS-based services. Leveraging its unique network systems approach
to CPE and comprehensive expertise in IP voice and video processing, Tilgin delivers broadband solutions that connect and service-enable the Connected Digital Home.
Solution components consist of home gateways, IP set-top boxes and related management products.
UTEL is a leading supplier of Broadband Test Access Switching to major European Communication Providers, both in the LLU and CP markets. UTEL are intending to offer a complete solution to CP's rather than just switching as now. Some new exciting developments in this area will be launched at BBWF.
For over 30 years, Zarlink Semiconductor has delivered semiconductor solutions that drive the capabilities of voice, enterprise, broadband and wireless communications. The Company’s success is built on its technology strengths including voice and data networks, optoelectronics and ultra low-power communications. For more information, visit www.zarlink.com.
ZyXEL Communications Corp headquartered in Hsinchu,Taiwan is the world's leading residential gateway provider and was recently ranked as Taiwan's First "Green Enterprise," and the second best "Green" Company in Asia (2007 CG watch Asian Corporate Governance Association). ZyXEL's comprehensive Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions include access multiplexers customer premise equipment Internet security and Wireless LAN equipment enabling high-performance network services for SOHO small to mid-sized businesses and service providers. ZyXEL works closely with worldwide network equipment vendor’s telecommunications companies ISPs and other major businesses. For more information visit the company's website at www.zyxel.com.
Official News Service Sponsors
Business Wire is the leading source for full-text breaking news releases, multimedia and regulatory filings for companies, and groups throughout the world. home.businesswire.com
Virtual Press Office is the leading on-line news management company offering innovative services to facilitate the communications process between high-tech firms and the media. Information is centralized under one roof to ensure that journalists, analysts, and industry consultants have the fastest and easiest access to the latest press releases, company backgrounders, white papers, and graphics from the world's premier high-tech companies. www.virtualpressoffice.com
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BCS Public Relations is a U.K.-based specialist telecom and technology agency with a global client base. With a staff of 20, the agency provides full-service support, including expert consultancy, technical writing, and trade show support, as well as a full complement of marketing skills, for companies aiming to raise their media profile and grow sales. www.bcspr.co.uk
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Written and compiled by an internationally renowned team of writers in the communications, IT and media marketplace, Convergence World informs and updates 10,500 senior executive decision makers by helping them to understand the full implications of the major commercial opportunities that convergence in all its various guises currently presents to their businesses. Convergence World aims to bring the highest quality to the reader through editorial opinion, news analysis, industry roundtables, sector features, reports, case studies, interviews with convergence industry leaders, new products, and viewpoint articles from industry commentators on a bi-monthly basis. www.convergenceworld.net
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mCubeDigital.com is an on-line industry intelligence resource focused on next-generation telecom services and telecom service layer infrastructure. Dedicated to enabling the free exchange of information, mCubeDigital.com has developed an offer that brings new opportunities to equipment and software vendors, application developers, and service providers through the creation of an open market for telecom services that facilitates the Internet-telecom convergence. Visit us at www.mcubedigital.com.
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Current Analysis provides Competitive Response solutions that enable companies to effectively anticipate and counter competitive threats and win more business. This is achieved through the rapid delivery of tactical, actionable intelligence to help fast-paced companies compete in highly volatile markets such as telecommunications, enterprise, and software. For more information, visit currentanalysis.com/competitive.
Maravedis Inc. is a world leader and pioneer in broadband wireless and WiMAX market research and analysis. Maravedis has established itself over the years as the most credible and reliable market intelligence in the broadband wireless industry. At Maravedis, we have it at heart to work closely with equipment vendors, service providers, the component feed chain, and the investment community to produce reliable analysis of equipment shipments, emerging trends, and realistic market forecasts worldwide. For more information, visit www.maravedis-bwa.com.
Parks Associates is a market research and consulting firm focused on all product and service segments that are “digital” or provide connectivity within the home. For more information, visit www.parksassociates.com.
Point Topic is the primary Web source for DSL, cable, FTTx, and other broadband supplier and user statistics, databases, information, and reports. Our range of on-line services provides the most up-to-date, accurate, and cost-effective worldwide and U.K.–specific broadband data sets available. See www.point-topic.com for more details.
Telecom Strategy Partners is a consulting and market analysis company with operations in Europe and North America. It provides forward-looking qualitative market analysis and consulting services, focused on product and service strategy, management, and marketing, delivered by a team with significant real world experience in both vendors and service operators. For more information, please visit www.telecomstrategypartners.com
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Europe’s leading source for on-line broadband media industry news is www.advanced-television.com, which incorporates a daily electronic news service and weekly news digest to keep executives up to speed on all important news stories in the sector. EUROMEDIA magazine, established as the leading exponent of in-depth analysis across the broadband business spectrum, is also available by qualified subscription. Further, a range of valuable data and management reports is available covering the sector.
AutomatedBuildings.com has entered its 10th year as an on-line magazine and Web resource. We provide the news and connection to the community of change agents that are creating our present definition of smart, intelligent, integrated, connected, green, and converged large buildings. Our virtual magazine and Web resource provides a searchable platform for discussion and exchange while creating opportunities for B2B for all new and existing stakeholders. For more information, visit www.automatedbuildings.com.
BillingOSS Magazine is the world's leading international telecom magazine focused exclusively on OSS/BSS, billing, CRM, customer care, and revenue and service management sectors. BillingOSS Magazine's daily news, analysis, and monthly articles target high-level decision makers among service providers, mobile operators, and enterprises worldwide. For more information, please visit www.billingoss.com
Cable and Satellite Europe's success lies in the fact that it has evolved with a fast-changing market. Now in its 25th year of publication, the magazine remains the top information choice for anyone who needs to stay at the forefront of the business of delivering video, voice and data.
Cable and Satellite Europe is written from a European perspective, exclusively for decision-makers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Above all, Cable and Satellite Europe provides authoritative and independent information and in-depth analysis of every aspect of the broadband and pay-TV industries today. www.informatm.com/cabsateurope.
CASADOMO.com — www.casadomo.com — is the world's leading Spanish spoken Digital Home Portal and Community. CASADOMO.com publishes daily news and articles. It offers a wide range of services such as library, video-library and a digital home dictionary. CASADOMO.com also includes Guides about products, companies, events, training and real estate projects. CASADOMO.com focuses on areas such as home automation, security, telecom, audio/video, entertainment and informatics related to the digital home. CASADOMO.com sends daily and weekly newsletters to its more than 40.000 active members. For more information, visit: www.casadomo.com.
Connect-World publishes editions for each of the world's major regions: Africa and the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, EMEA, Europe, Global, India, Latin America and North America.
Our writers are the people who know the ICT sector best: the leaders of industry, governments, international organisations, legal experts, bankers and their advisors.
Over 22,000 copies of each edition of Connect-World is delivered to the desks of the top decision-makers of leading international companies, telecom ministries, regulatory agencies, carriers, service providers, equipment manufacturers, satellite companies and others.
Read by corporate telecommunications professionals and senior technical management, European Communications (now approaching its 20th year of publication) is established as the leading journal addressing communications issues essential to the competitive success of network operators, service providers, content providers, carriers, OEMs, solution vendors, developers, and businesses active in the deregulating and rapidly expanding European communications marketplace. Visit www.eurocomms.com to subscribe free of charge to receive print or electronic quarterly issues of European Communications magazine; to register for our monthly e-newsletters, regular keyword alerts, and RSS feeds; and to check out the very latest information-updated daily-on the European telco community.
Published bi-monthly, FibreSystems Europe is the leading information source for optical networking technologies. It delivers incisive, informed and in-depth coverage of the technology and business issues affecting the specification, purchase and deployment of optical equipment, networks and services across Europe. FibreSystems Europe provides detailed analysis across all levels of the optical supply chain: components and subsystem vendors; network equipment makers; telecoms operators; and associated service sectors. Our subscribers meet our strict terms of control so that we can guarantee you the best route to reach your target customer. More information is available on our website fibresystems.org.
FierceWireless is the wireless industry’s daily monitor for senior wireless industry executives. Get the latest news and information about wireless technology, wireless security, WiFi, WiMAX and other wireless industry advancements. www.FierceWireless.com
FierceWireless:Europe is a twice-weekly wireless industry update for European mobile industry executives. Get the latest news and information about European mobiles & operators, mobile commerce, mobile handsets, mobile applications, 3G technologies, and other European mobile industry advancements. www.FierceWireless.com/Europe
FierceTelecom is the leading daily news source for Telcos and telecom industry insiders. Every business day, FierceTelecom provides up-to-the-minute coverage of "what's next for Telcos" — the news, trends, and technologies moving the telecom industry forward. Benefit from our time-saving briefing on IPTV, IMS, VoIP, WiMAX, and other network and service innovations. www.FierceTelecom.com
FierceBroadbandWireless brings you the latest broadband wireless news on WiFi, WiMAX, muni WiFi and other hot broadband wireless topics and technologies. www.FierceBroadbandWireless.com
Internet Evolution (www.internetevolution.com) is the best source for insightful analysis of the future of the Internet – based on exclusive and original contributions from the Internet's thought leaders. Internet Evolution hosts more than 100 world-famous Internet experts, all of whom are addressing today's critical socio-economic issues within its ThinkerNet blogosphere. Internet Evolution also offers broadcast-quality broadband video documentaries and interviews; investigative reports; and user-generated content facilitated via the latest Web 2.0 technology.
ITP Global's portfolio of market-leading industry reports set the agenda for today's C-level executives
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Lightwave is a monthly international publication focusing on fiber optics and opto-electronics, the technologies driving the growth, convergence, and improved performance of voice, video, and data communications. Lightwave provides technology news as well as applications and product information for corporate and technical managers and staff engineers. Lightwave's editors emphasize analysis and interpretation in their reports on the technological impact of fiber-optic components, systems, and networks in these markets.
MobileIN.com strives to help educate and inform industry professionals through focusing on a balance of wireless and mobile technology and applications as well as regulatory and business issues. MobileIN.com is dedicated to professionals engaged in the wireless and mobile network profession, including product and service providers, infrastructure and software developers, consultants and analysis, and the investment community. Come visit us at www.MobileIN.com.
Setting the editorial agenda for more than 20 years, Mobile Communications International is the leading magazine for the global wireless industry, focusing on the major business and technology challenges facing the industry today. We attend the top shows, interview the leading executives, and cover the latest product developments. We publish 10 times a year. To subscribe please visit www.telecoms.com/magazine/.
www.SubCableNews.com is a unique Newsletter for the whole industry involved in the submarine cable market, supplying the latest facts and comprehensive information about current and future projects and companies in this industry. Take advantage of the opportunity to be up to date with worldwide submarine cable ventures together with insider information and summarised press releases and publications.
www.SubCableNews.com is an online Newsletter, which is published once a month and only accessible via subscription.
TELECOM 2.0 Magazine is the leading international magazine for next-gen communications focusing on the convergence between Web2.0, Media, Content, M-Commerce and Entertainment at the c-suite level. It focuses on the latest business & technological trends in the Fixed, Mobile, Wireless & Wholesale markets. TELECOM 2.0 brings together mobile operators, service providers, OEMs, carriers, broadcasters, content owners, satellite companies, investors and enterprises . An indispensable information & marketing tool for every company in the telecoms and investment sectors in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Latin America and North America as well as emerging markets. For more info, please visit TELECOM 2.0 at www.telecom2.com/
Telecompaper is a well-respected, independent research and publishing company focused on the telecommunications industry. Founded in 2000, Telecompaper now employs 15 editors and analysts at its headquarters in Houten, the Netherlands, and also employs correspondents in various countries who track their local telecom markets. Telecompaper provides international customers with newswires, reports, research support, and advisory services.
Telecom Asia provides key decision makers across all sectors of the Asian telecom industry with authoritative and independent news, context, and analysis in a timely manner. It gives readers the latest information on technological, business, and regulatory developments in the Asia-Pacific telecom community. The Telecom Asia Group provides official and supporting media for more than 80 events annually. It is the trusted editorial source for an estimated 119,000 telecommunications and enterprise IT executives across the Asia-Pacific. The Telecom Asia Awards have been the industry's premier event for 11 years. For additional information, visit www.telecomasia.net.
Written for corporate and technical senior managers, TelecomsEurope brings quality in-depth coverage with context and analysis to wireless operators, fixed line carriers and other service providers, corporate and government end users, systems integrators and VARs, with an all European focus. Regular features including news analysis, telecorporate, product and technology, and newsmap, make sure that the hottest topics are brought straight to our readers desks in print and via our eNewsletter TelecomsEurope daily news. For more information, visit www.telecomseurope.net.
TeleSemana.com is the leading publication covering the telecommunications industry for Latin American service providers.
More than 12,000 executives at wireless, fixed, satellite, and cable providers and more than 60 regulatory and government agencies in Latin America receive TeleSemana business-critical information every week.
Total Telecom Magazine is "The Economist of the communications industry." It provides expert commentary and authoritative analysis, incorporating both fixed and mobile communications services and focus on understanding today's business models in telecoms. Total Telecom Online — register for the Basic Registration subscription NOW and you will have access to seven days of constantly updated news: www.totaltele.com/register.aspx
SMARTPHONE.biz-news.com is an online media providing wireless consumer electronic business news to professionals worldwide. We provide news on semiconductors, software, hardware, OEM, content, manufacturer's brands, wireless operators, distributors and retailers on a global scale. We focus on worldwide consumer electronics markets. If you want more information, please contact us.
VOIP.biz-news.com is an online media providing VOIP consumer electronic business news to professionals worldwide. We provide news on semiconductors, software, hardware, OEM, manufacturer's brands, wireless operators, distributors and retailers on a global scale. We focus on worldwide consumer electronics markets. If you want more information, please contact us.
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The Broadband Forum mission is to develop the full potential of broadband. Focused on home to core network and management solutions, our standards empower providers to achieve more with their broadband deployment. Established in 1994 as the ADSL Forum and later as the DSL Forum, the Broadband Forum has seen its work over the past 14 years evolve from addressing physical layer ADSL transport specifications to advanced transport and management specifications for all forms of broadband. The Broadband Forum's formal BroadbandSuiteTM Release Program and all technical reports are publicly available at www.broadband-forum.org
The Broadband Services Forum is an international industry resource that provides a forum for dialogue and development, along with the tools and information to address the fundamental business and technology issues vital to the growth and health of the broadband industry. The Broadband Services Forum fosters collaboration across the broadband value chain, including content, service, and technology providers. www.broadbandservicesforum.org
ETNO is the voice of the European telecommunications network operators with over a decade of experience in shaping EU telecoms policy. The association represents 41 companies located in 34 European countries. They account for an aggregate annual turnover of more than 250 billion €, employ over one million people across Europe and account for more than 70% of total sector investment. For more information visit www.etno.eu
The Fixed-Mobile Convergence Alliance (FMCA) is a global, non-profit organization focused on providing today's and tomorrow's Convergence customers with high-quality, seamless and easy to use products and services. Representing a global base of over 700 million customers who stand to benefit from the development of Convergence products and services, its objective is to ensure, through collaboration with industry, that devices, access points, applications and underlying networks interoperate to deliver the best user experience possible. For more information please visit: www.thefmca.com
The FTTH (Fibre-to-the-Home) Council Europe is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2004, whose mission is to accelerate fiber-to-the-home deployment in Europe by education and promotion to enhance the quality of life of E.U. citizens. The FTTH Council Europe consists of 85 member companies ranging from manufacturers to construction and engineering companies to nonprofit organizations and academia. The FTTH Council Europe will ensure that all network investors choose FTTH, resulting in a 10-fold increase of new connections in the coming three to five years. For more information, visit www.ftthcouncil.eu.
The Home Gateway Initiative (HGI) is an open forum launched by Telcos in December 2004 with the aim to release specifications of the home gateway. The HGI specification 1.0 has been published in July 2006, with 2.0 updates and additions in September 2007 and both consolidated in the merged version of the "Residential Profile" specification for the Home Gateway published on January 2008.The HGI is boosting the market of home communication services and driving the development of residential gateways supporting the delivery of multiple-play services. HGI is a non-profit organization of approximately 70 worldwide key players (operators and vendors) in the broadband home domain. For more information visit www.homegatewayinitiative.org
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is the largest professional engineering society in Europe and the second largest of its type in the world, with 150,000 members worldwide. The Institution serves engineers and technologists working in an increasingly interdisciplinary, global and inclusive profession - providing technical and professional networks, journals, events and qualifications to meet the needs of today's technology industry. www.theiet.org
The IP/MPLS Forum is an international, non-profit association of service providers, equipment vendors, testing centers and enterprise users. The Forum's mission is to drive the global success of IP/MPLS-based technology, networks, and services while focusing on application and deployment solutions. For more information visit www.ipmplsforum.org
The IPv6 Forum is a world-wide consortium of worldwide leading Internet vendors, Industry Subject Matter Experts, Research & Education Networks, with a clear mission to advocate IPv6 by dramatically improving technology, market, and deployment user and industry awareness of IPv6, creating a quality and secure new Generation Internet and allowing world-wide equitable access to knowledge and technology, embracing a moral responsibility to the world. www.ipv6forum.com
The MEF is the pre-eminent organization dedicated to the worldwide adoption of Carrier Ethernet networks and services. The MEF is a rapidly growing global industry alliance comprising approximately 150 organizations including telecommunications service providers, cable MSOs, network equipment/software manufacturers, semiconductors vendors and testing organizations. The MEF develops Carrier Ethernet technical specifications and implementation agreements to promote interoperability and deployment of Carrier Ethernet worldwide. For more information including details of the MEF Certification Program please visit www.MetroEthernetForum.org.
Established in January 2004, MoCA is an open standard body promoting networking of multiple streams of high-definition video and entertainment using existing coaxial cable already in the home. MoCA is the standard for home entertainment networks over coax. For more information, visit www.mocalliance.org.
The MPEG Industry Forum is a not-for-profit organization with the following goal: To further the adoption of MPEG Standards, by establishing them as well accepted and widely used standards among creators of content, developers, manufacturers, providers of services, and end users. www.mpegif.org/mpeg4/
The Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) is the leading professional organization promoting the advancement and commercial use of information and communication technologies, services, policies, and knowledge, to benefit its members and the people of the Pacific Hemisphere. www.ptc.org
The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) is a non-profit professional association that provides technical leadership for the telecommunications industry and serves its members through professional development, standards, certification and information. Today more than 14,000 CTOs, engineers, system operation managers, technicians, and field operations personnel from the U.S. and 70 countries worldwide depend upon SCTE to deliver the tools they need to maintain their competitive edge.www.scte.org
The SIP Forum is an IP communications industry association that engages in numerous activities that advance and promote SIP technology such as the development of industry recommendations, the SIPit interoperability and testing events, special interoperability workshops, and general promotion of SIP in the industry. For more information, please visit www.sipforum.org.
The TM Forum is the industry association focused on transforming business processes, operations and systems for managing and monetizing on-line Information, Communications and Entertainment services. The Forum has almost 700 global members from across the converging industries of telecom, cable, media and the Internet. The Forum provides strategic leadership, business guidance, best practices, and pragmatic standards that empower companies to reduce costs, reduce time to market and improve service quality. For more information, please visit www.tmforum.org
The Wireless Communications Association International (WCA) is the world's premier association for wireless broadband, including but not limited to WiMAX. It hosts two annual conventions of industry leaders-in Washington, DC and Silicon Valley-and is particularly active in government relations on behalf of its 250 members from 6 continents For more information, visit www.wcai.com
The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global, non-profit industry association of 300+ member companies devoted to promoting the growth of wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). With the aim of enhancing the user experience for wireless portable, mobile, and home entertainment devices, the Wi-Fi Alliance’s testing and certification programs help ensure the interoperability of WLAN products based on the IEEE 802.11 specification. Since the introduction of the Wi-Fi Alliance’s certification program in March 2000, more than 4,600 products have been designated as Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi products and services across the consumer and enterprise markets. For more information please visit www.wi-fi.org.
