FTTX Megna 2009 - 2009 Exhibitors

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2009 Exhibitors

Etisalat is one of the leading telecommunications companies in the world and one of the largest operators in the Middle East and Africa, headquartered in the UAE.

Established in 1976, Etisalat pioneered the telecommunications services in the UAE. A comprehensive telecommunications provider offering a innovative solutions for mobile and fixed-line voice and data services to individuals and enterprises, today, Etisalat operates in over 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, servicing over 80m customers out of a total population of approximately 1.7bn people.

Etisalat was the first telecom operator in the region to introduce a mobile phone service, and was one of the early adopters of GSM technology. Etisalat has established itself as a regional pioneer by introducing both 3G and MMS and most recently, the BlackBerry and iPhone service in the country. With over three decades of innovation, Etisalat continues to introduce cutting-edge technology and consumer-centric services for its customers in the UAE, in its endeavor to position UAE as one of the leading telecom services country in the world.

Etisalat is also connecting entire UAE through the latest Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technology. By the end of 2009, Abu Dhabi will become the first capital city in the world to be fully connected through FTTH, connecting over 700,000 homes.

Etisalat is also the major hub in the Middle East, for internet, voice, mobile
broadband, broadcast, roaming and corporate data services, with an extensive regional and intercontinental network. Etisalat has 520 roaming agreements connecting 185 countries enabling BlackBerry, 3G and voice roaming.

In 2008 Etisalat was named Best International Carrier at the World Communications Awards and Best Middle East Wholesale Provider at the Capacity Awards 2008. It has been named Best Middle East Operator five times at different conferences and ceremonies since 2006.

For more information please visit www.etisalat.ae

Ericsson has been present in the Middle East for more than 50 years and has during these years been working closely with the operators on creating, developing and growing the telecom market in the region. We have activities and operations in all 13 countries in the Middle East and offices in 11, says Jeremy Foster, Marketing Director Ericsson Middle East. Ericsson today does business with more than 20 operators in the region.

Ericsson is operating and managing networks for many operators in the region supported by a cutting-edge portfolio of managed services, consultancy and services delivery expertise. Foster believes that we may be providing the market with best in class technologies but we also need good competence and a superior delivery machine to put that technology to market and make our customers happy and the end users satisfied. Our Global Services Delivery Centres in Lebanon and now recently in Pakistan provide local expertise to call upon to when needed in such a fast moving market.

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.

�Broadband services are the most exciting part of the industry �the evolution to deliver�, says Foster. Innovation is a key differentiator and that comes with Multimedia and of course good broadband pipes to support its delivery to the end users�.

On this front Ericsson has built its portfolio of services to make it possible to give individuals and communities the Interactive and highly Personalized services that they are valuing in other parts of their life but haven't been practical to deliver till now via mobility.

At the DUBAI FTTX event, Ericsson will be showcasing it�s latest product offerings relating to GPON and end to end fibre solutions as well as presenting the overall strategy including case studies by Michael Gronovius, Director Marketing for Ericsson�s Fibre solutions, based in San Jose California.

We are looking forward to this event and have worked closely with the organisers to keep it as relevant as possible to the challenges and opportunities facing us today. As our business evolves and our customer's customer evolves we need to work closely together to understand what really makes a difference today and in the future.

For more information please visit www.ericsson.com

Iskratel develops integrated telecommunications solutions for the future information society. With 60 years of experience in telecommunications, Iskratel ranks among the world�s leading high-tech companies. The company provides integrated telecommunications solutions for fixed and mobile telephony, next generation networks, and management systems for telephone networks. Bringing together experience and intellectual capital with creativity and innovation Iskratel is able to successfully build conventional telecommunications networks and next generation networks and, most recently, to upgrade existing systems to the coming IMS technology. The presence of Iskratel�s employees in 20 countries ensures the complete compatibility of network solutions provided by the company with national telecommunications requirements and the requirements of the company�s partners.

For more information please visit www.iskratel.com

Motorola�s Ultra-Broadband network solutions fuel the delivery of rich consumer experiences into the home � from hundreds of channels of high-definition TV to thousands of on-demand titles. Motorola�s Ultra-Broadband solutions easily satisfy the growing consumer demand for advanced services by enabling fiber-fast throughput capacity with lower total cost of operations and maintenance.

Motorola�s Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) solutions provide the capacity necessary to support emerging business models. The cornerstone of the solution, the flexible AXS2200 multi-service optical access platform, combines multi-services into a single platform that can serve applications over the latest GPON network architectures. Motorola�s end-to-end optical solutions also include single family, small business and multi-dwelling Optical Network Terminals (ONT).

For more information please visit www.motorola.com

Prysmian Cables & Systems is one of the world�s leading players in the cable industry, supplying its products and services into a truly global marketplace. Prysmian was created in 2005 having previously operated as Pirelli Cables and Systems � originally founded in 1872 � and operates in the two key cable sectors of Energy and Telecoms. Within the Telecom sector Prysmian operates multiple production facilities worldwide and supplies a comprehensive portfolio including: Optical Fibre, Optical Cable, Sirocco Blown Fibre System, FTTx Solutions such as VertiCasa and QUICKDR@W, Connectivity Products, Copper Cable and Premises/Data Cables. A strong focus on Research and Development ensures constant innovation and the continuous introduction of new products in line with the ever changing needs of the telecoms market. Prysmian offers a complete service from system design through to production and technical support of commissioned cable networks with planning and logistics being key to the operation. Highest quality standards are maintained across the global operation with all activities carried out in accordance with ISO 9001 and 14000 standards.

For more information please visit www.prysmian.com