Hot Spots – June

Comm.’s guide of events you ought to attend in June

Telecom OSS World 2008
June 25-26, 2008
Grand Millennium Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand
www.telecomossworld.com

According to research firm OSS Observer, telcos’ OSS (operations support systems) spending to support IMS will grow from US$30 million to US$500m by 2011. The need to control operational costs, rapidly deliver new services and provide a reliable customer experience will drive spending on horizontal, multi-service OSS solutions and beyond. This event provides valuable insight into successful OSS strategy.

SAMENA Telecom Security Summit 2008
June 25-26, 2008
Marquee, Marriot Islamabad, Pakistan
www.samenacouncil.org

The 3G, LTE and mobile TV revolutions are finally reaching millions of users beyond geographical constraints. This event presents an opportunity to learn from experts as they address the legal, business and regulatory issues present in the broadband and content industries. Features international speakers and decision makers from the Middle East, South Asia and North Africa.

West & Central AfricaCom
June 18-19, 2008
Abuja International Conference Centre, Nigeria
www.comworldseries.com

With 20 plus countries represented, discussion will revolve around optimising business models and networks in West and Central Africa’s converging communications market. Reflecting the existing economic and cultural ties, this event brings together network operators, regulators, government agencies, investment and finance organisations and vendors from West and Central Africa.

Service Innovation and Multiplay Conference
June 17-18, 2008
Hotel Fira Palace, Barcelona, Spain
www.multiplay-innovations.com

In the changing telecoms market, the operators are under increased pressure to employ new strategies for a converging market and deliver thrilling new services. Learn how to overcome challenges of multiplay roll-out, increase quality of service across products, reduce churn and open up new revenue streams through innovative services.

CommunicAsia Summit
June 17-20, 2008
Singapore Expo, Singapore
www.communicasia.com

The CommunicAsia Summit focuses on cutting-edge technologies, their commercial applications and implications, and features fast growing sectors in the ICT industry. The summit includes five one-day forums covering: satellite communications; applications, delivery and devices; WiMAX and wireless broadband; mobile TV and entertainment; and IPTV.

WiMAX Forum Global Congress 2008
June 17-18, 2008
RAI, Amsterdam, Netherlands
www.wimax-vision.com

WiMAX Forum Global Congress 2008 will provide WiMAX Forum members and the global market with a focal meeting point for 8,000 key representatives from across the entire wireless broadband value chain. A pre-conference workshop focusses on emerging markets and greenfield case studies.

NXTcomm08
June 16-19, 2008
Las Vegas Convention Centre, USA
www.nxtcommshow.com

As technology has evolved, so have the needs of end users in both professional and residential applications. NXTcomm08 is designed for telecommunications vendors that span the entire spectrum of products and services, including systems integrators and resellers. NXTcomm08 topics include voice, cable telephony, VoIP, broadband, IPTV and IP video, and triple/quadruple play.

Handsets World
June 10-11, 2008
Hotel Palace Berlin, Germany
www.handsetsworld.com

Handsets World is the only dedicated handset orientated conference and exhibition to focus exclusively on this rapidly developing arena. The event focuses on the entire handset ecosystem and brings together mobile operators, handset manufacturers, content providers as well as application developers.

MVNOs Industry Summit 08
June 10-11, 2008
Hotel Fira Palace, Barcelona, Spain
www.mvnoindustrysummit.com

As markets deregulate and MVNO licences become available, traditional views of the telecoms value chain are challenged. In order to ensure success and long-term profitability in the market, it is essential to understand the different approaches and dynamics behind the introduction of services- based competition.

W.Afri.Tel 2008
June 3-5, 2008
New Expo Centre, Lagos, Nigeria
www.exhibitionsafrica.com

W.Afri.Tel is the eighth West African International Telecommunications & Information Communication Technology
Exhibition.

Featured Hot Spots that Comm. will have a direct presence at in June

CDMA Summit 2008
June 10-11, 2008
Courtyard Marriott, Dubai, UAE
www.informatm.com/cdmasummit

CDMA Summit 2008 aims to bring together the entire CDMA ecosystem to discuss and debate the current challenges and future of the technology. Learn from 13 operator case studies from across Asia, Africa and Europe. Examine the business case for CDMA to decide whether it is still the right choice for investment, and discuss how to maximise consumer loyalties.

VoIP World Middle East 2008
June 8-10, 2008
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, UAE
www.terrapinn.com/2008/voipme/conf.stm

This forum provides VoIP regional case studies giving attendees a wide understanding of advanced strategies, applications and implications of VoIP. The changing telecoms environment enables savvy companies to exploit new business opportunities, enhance productivity and revenue while market laggards slip behind due to lack of awareness and adapted infrastructure.

Arab Advisors Media and Telecoms Convergence Conference 2008
June 2-3, 2008
Four Seasons, Amman, Jordan
www.arabadvisors.com/convergence/schedule.htm

The converging media, telecoms and IT sectors sees the previously disconnected players operating in an increasingly merged segment. Convergence poses threats to existing revenue and business models, but also bears new opportunities for new models. This forum debates the trends underway in the Arab telecoms and media.