Diamond Sponsor


The Group designs and sells convergent voice and data devices which utilise the Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ operating systems enhanced by related content and services

To date, the Group has launched twelve devices, operating across GSM, CDMA, UMTS and WiFi networks. These different models give users a choice of applications based on voice and data functionality, including the ability to have data access and/or data synchronisation (via the Internet)
for more info visit us at
http://www.imate.com

Platinum Sponsors

IPaXiom Communications Ltd is a dynamic, innovative voice in the Wireless-LAN industry. We recognise the need of today’s individuals and businesses to:

• Attain instant, high-speed access to the Internet
• Rely on an ‘anywhere, anytime’ Internet service to support their critical activities
• Compete efficiently & successfully in the world of ever-changing, dynamic business.

Launched in 2003 in the United Kingdom, IPaXiom is a privately held company focused on developing and delivering Wireless Mesh technology and carrier-grade solutions to its customers in an efficient, uncomplicated and affordable way.

IPaXiom offer Mobile, high-speed wireless Internet with a wide variety of advanced Value Added Services of the highest quality. These include Voice over IP, Wireless IPCCTV Video Surveillance and Wireless IP-TV.

IPaXiom’s Xzone™ Mesh technology is renowned and proven for establishing Wi-Fi Mesh networks close to real time, with straight-forward deployments and effortless integration.

The XzoneMAX™ WiMAX Base Station, designed based on Software Defined Radio, now allows greater coverage and multiple applications, especially in environments where wiring is difficult, disruptive, and expensive. Xzone™ Mesh & MAX delivers the scale, security, functionality and flexibility that are so keenly sort after by today’s customers.

IPaXiom Xzone™ networks are being deployed world-wide in both commercial and non-commercial settings, delivering innovative and scaleable solutions with tremendous real business benefits.

IPaXiom provides a complete end to end technical and operational service for delivering Mesh networking. Supplying hardware, software, consultancy, installation and support services for customers in any location, so we become your single point of contact for all your wireless needs

So whether it’s location-specific or city-wide Metro WLANs, Data, Voice or Video Services, IPaXiom has the Mesh technology and support operations to deploy and manage the best in Mobile Wireless Internet networks and Value Added. http://www.ipaxiom.com


HP delivers vital technology for business and life. The company's solutions span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services and imaging and printing for consumers, enterprises and small and medium business.

Our $4 billion annual R&D investment fuels the invention of products, solutions and new technologies, so that we can better serve customers and enter new markets. We invent, engineer and deliver technology solutions that drive business value, create social value and improve the lives of our customers. http://www.hp.com/me/gomobile



Gold Sponsors

 


SR TELECOM designs, builds and deploys versatile, field-proven Broadband Fixed Wireless Access solutions. SR Telecom products are used by large telephone and Internet service providers to supply broadband data and carrier-class voice services to end-users in both urban and remote areas around the globe. With its principal offices in Montreal, Mexico City and Bangkok, SR Telecom products have been deployed in over 130 countries, connecting nearly two million people.

With its widely deployed symmetry® WiMax-ready solution, SR Telecom provides bridge technology to future high speed solutions for voice, data and entertainment providers.

SR Telecom is a principal member of WiMAX Forum, a cooperative industry initiative which promotes the deployment of broadband wireless access networks by using a global standard and certifying interoperability of products and technologies.
For more information, visit http://www.srtelecom.com



netlink was founded in August 1995 and has been developing cutting-edge technologies since. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE., netlink rfid™ is actively working with customers and its partner’s in major regions like Middle East, India, rest of Asia and Europe.Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) division was created with a vision to revolutionize the logistics and supply chain processes by deploying breakthrough RFID systems. Today, netlink rfid™ is delivering customer satisfaction by being in constant pursuit of excellence. We are growing to become the largest RFID supplier in Asia and the Middle East.

netlink rfid™ is a leading supplier of EPC-compliant RFID systems that enables packaged goods companies, retailers, logistics companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, CPG, defense suppliers, transportation and other vertical market vendors to improve their operating efficiency by implementing RFID solutions throughout their supply chain. netlink rfid™'s commitment to customer success is measured by increased asset visibility and an easy route to compliance. We deliver high performance, cost-effective RFID systems scalable to our customer's requirements.

We, along with our partnership network, provide RFID solutions to many of the Fortune 1000 companies, government, as well as international businesses. Current customers include NASA, Walt Disney Amusement Parks, London Heathrow Airport, Ford Motor Company, Boeing Corporation, Exxon Mobile, U.S. Navy and hundreds more. http://www.rfid.ae


Silver Sponsors

 

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB serves the global communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories, PC-cards and M2M solutions. Established as a joint venture by Ericsson and Sony in 2001, with head quarters in London, the company employs 5,000 people worldwide, including R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China and America. For more information, please visit http://www.SonyEricsson.com

 

At IBM, we strive to lead in the invention, development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, storage systems and microelectronics.

We translate these advanced technologies into value for our customers through our professional solutions, services and consulting businesses worldwide. http://www.ibm.com/industries/wireless

With some 27,000 employees in over 30 countries and approximate revenues of EUR 3 billion, Getronics is one of the world's leading providers of vendor independent Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions
and services.

Getronics designs, integrates and manages ICT infrastructures and business solutions for many of the world's largest global and local companies and organisations, helping them maximise the value of their information technology
investments. Getronics headquarters are in Amsterdam, with regional offices in Boston, Madrid and Singapore. Getronics' shares are traded on Euronext Amsterdam ("GTN"). http://www.getronics.com



Bronze Sponsor

 


Palm, Inc., a leader in mobile computing, strives to put the power of computing in people's hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company's products for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) handheld computers, Palm Treo(TM) smartphones, Palm LifeDrive(TM) mobile managers, as well as software, services and accessories.

Palm(R) products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels throughout the world, and at Palm Retail Stores and Palm online stores (http://www.palm.com/store).

More information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com


Co - Sponsors

 

TMS-ComTelco MEA FZ LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortune Management Inc, with its office in Dubai Internet City, is the acknowledged technology pioneer in providing cutting edge hospitality communications management software solutions. It develops and sells software solutions for the telecommunications market in the Middle East and Africa region – a market that has shown dynamic growth for many years now. http://www.comtelco.com

 

Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage. The Cisco name has become synonymous with the Internet, as well as with the productivity improvements that Internet business solutions provide. At Cisco, our vision is to change the way people work, live, play and learn.

Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. http://www.cisco.com



Sybase is the largest enterprise software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. For over 20 years, Sybase continues to provide open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers to create the "Unwired Enterprise" and gain an information edge. Today, the world's most critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and healthcare runs on Sybase. Sybase solutions can be found in 95 of the Fortune 100 companies, over 6000 financial institutions worldwide including 68 of the top 100 banks worldwide, 75 of the top 75 Securities Industry Association Firms and all 20 of the leading U.S. life insurance companies

Sybase is also a recognized market leader in the Mobile & Wireless area with leadership positions in Mobile Databases, Mobile Middleware, Mobile Device Management & Security - to name a few. Using Sybase mobile technologies, companies can overcome the wide disparity of technology standards, protocols and platforms that limit access to today's mobile devices. Users are empowered at the point of action and have vital information at their fingertips, increasing overall productivity and customer satisfaction. As a testament to Sybase's innovation in this field, Computer Business Review has voted Sybase as one of the top ten most influential companies in the world in the Mobile & Wireless area for 2005.

With Sybase, customers can optimize and enhance the investments they already own, link together the valuable data resources already in place, and extend the reach of business-critical information to users on the front lines-giving them a financial, agility and productivity edge across all areas of their business.

For more information, visit the Sybase Web site: http://www.sybase.ae


Alcatel provides communications solutions to telecommunication carriers, Internet service providers and enterprises for delivery of voice, data and video applications to their customers or employees. Alcatel brings its leading position in fixed and mobile broadband networks; applications and services, to help its partners and customers build a user-centric broadband world. With sales of EURO 12.3 billion and 56,000 employees in 2004, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. http://www.middle-east.alcatel.com


Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) is the world's largest enterprise software company.
For more information about Oracle, please visit our Web site at
http:// www.oracle.com



Mobility Security Sponsor


Pointsec Mobile Technologies is the worldwide leading provider of information security solutions for computing devices containing user credentials and critical data.

The Pointsec® information security solutions ensure that the intellectual property stored on your desktop and laptop PCs, PDAs and smart phones remains private and secure.

Pointsec® enables large organizations to take full advantage of today’s mobile environment without compromising security.

Aided by automatic encryption and enforceable access control, Pointsec protects PCs and mobile computing devices from intrusion and data theft. Pointsec is easily deployed, administered and supported across the network in large-scale environments.

According to Gartner, Pointsec Mobile Technologies is the market leader in mobile data protection (February 2004). Pointsec® for PC is certified according to FIPS 140 and Common Criteria EAL4.

Pointsec’s North American headquarters is located in Mokena, south of Chicago, IL, and the European headquarters is in Stockholm, Sweden. Pointsec operates from own offices and via partners throughout the world. Pointsec Mobile Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Protect Data.
http://www.pointsec.com



Delegate Bag Sponsor


For 35 years, Intel Corporation has developed technology enabling the computer and Internet revolution that has changed the world. Founded in 1968 to build semiconductor memory products, Intel introduced the world's first microprocessor in 1971. Today, Intel supplies the computing and communications industries with chips, boards, systems, and software building blocks that are the "ingredients" of computers, servers and networking and communications products. These products are used by industry members to create advanced computing and communications systems. Intel's mission is to be the preeminent building block supplier to the Internet economy. http://www.intel.com




Endorsed by

 


The WiMAX Forum™ is working to facilitate the deployment of broadband wireless networks based on the IEEE 802.16 standard by helping to ensure the compatibility and inter-operability of broadband wireless access equipment. The organization is a nonprofit association formed in 2003 by equipment and component suppliers to promote the adoption of IEEE 802.16 compliant equipment by operators of broadband wireless access systems. http://www.wimaxforum.org/


MEF is a global trade association representing all participants in the mobile entertainment value chain, including operators, content providers and ASPs, interested in driving the industry's evolution and commercial potential through collaboration, consultation and promotional activities. MEF is committed to reducing the barriers to entry into the innovative mobile entertainment market, thereby encouraging entry by new businesses and increasing competition and growth to the benefit of all industry players and consumers. MEF's main goals are to promote the development of the mobile entertainment industry, build awareness for the industry and facilitate the development of commercial standards and best practice for mobile entertainment.For more information and a full list of members please visit: http://www.m-e-f.org

 

Wireless World Forum (W2F) is a business development and knowledge share network for senior decision makers in the telecommunications, media and technology sectors. The forum has over 4000 members representing 2700 companies in 98 countries. The Forum is well postioned to use these resources and develop its own research available to the wireless industry and beyond. visit: http://www.w2forum.com for more info



In Association with

 

Dubai Internet City provides a Knowledge Economy Ecosystem that is designed to support the business development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies. It is the Middle East's biggest IT infrastructure, built inside a free trade zone, and has the largest commercial Internet Protocol Telephony system in the world.

The cluster of ICT companies in Dubai Internet City comprise of Software Development, Business Services, Web Based & e-Commerce, Consultancy, Education & Training, Sales & Marketing and Back Office Operations. DIC provides a scalable state-of-the-art technology platform which allows companies looking to provide cost effective business process outsourcing (BPO) services such as call center operations.
http://www.dubaiinternetcity.com



http://www.dubai.ae/


By virtue of late Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry was the first Chamber that saw the light in the state in 1950 and was one of the pioneering chambers of commerce in the G.C.C.
Through its long journey, which continued for more than 38 years of efforts and achievements, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been the backbone of the commercial and economic activities of the Emirates and a source of development and progress. It accompanied in its journey from a forgotten village on the Gulf shares to an international city and one of important the business centers in the world.

http://www.dcci.ae



Media Partners


The Middle East is the top English-language monthly for the Arab world and is making a unique contribution to a better understanding of the region. The Middle East is often outspoken and provocative. It offers sound analysis and provides readers with expertly considered opinion.
http://www.africasia.com/themiddleeast/

 

The Middle East's leading technology and business magazine.
http://www.itp.com/magazines/

 

The Middle East's leading monthly magazine for network professionals.
http://www.itp.com/magazines/



Online Media Partners


 

The leading business site for the Middle East and North Africa region. Provides business leaders and decision makers with in-depth coverage of the region's key industries, along with many business tools and resources.
http://www.menareport.com


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The Group designs and sells convergent voice and data devices which utilise the Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ operating systems enhanced by related content and services

To date, the Group has launched twelve devices, operating across GSM, CDMA, UMTS and WiFi networks. These different models give users a choice of applications based on voice and data functionality, including the ability to have data access and/or data synchronisation (via the Internet)
for more info visit us at
http://www.imate.com

 

 

 

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