Platinum Sponsor

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, service 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 China’s only listed telecoms manufacturer, with shares publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. ZTE was the only Chinese IT and telecoms manufacturer listed in Business Week 2005's Information Technology 100 and was also included in BusinessWeek’s 2006 ranking of China’s Top 20 Brands. ZTE was also awarded the “Most Promising Vender of the year” by Frost & Sullivan in its 2007 Asia Pacific ICT Awards.

For more information please visit www.zte.com.cn

Gold Sponsors

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

With 79,000 employees (after the completion of the Thales transaction) and 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 Innovation and Technology organizations focused on communications. Alcatel-Lucent achieved combined sales of Euro 18.6 billion* in 2005, and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris.

For more information please visit www.alcatel-lucent.com

Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks for operators around the world. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create longterm value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei's products and solutions cover wireless products(HSDPA/WCDMA/EDGE/ GPRS/GSM, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO/CDMA2000 1X, TD-SCDMA,WiMAX), core network products ( IMS, Mobile Softswitch, NGN ), network products(FTTx, xDSL, Optical, Routers, LAN Switch), application and software(IN, mobile data service, BOSS), as well as terminals(UMTS/CDMA). Major products are based on Huawei’s self-designed ASIC chips and shared platforms to provide high-quality and cost-effective products and solutions with quick response. Huawei has over 62,600 employees, and 48% of them are dedicated to R&D. Huawei’s global R&D centers are located in India, USA, Sweden, Bonn Germany and Russia in addition to those in China. Huawei has set up over 100 branch offices worldwide to provide customers with quick and excellent services. Huawei’s products are deployed in over 100 countries, and serve 31 of the world’s top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide.

For more information please visit www.huawei.com

Silver Sponsors

Ericsson is the leading provider of end-to-end IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). Ericsson implemented the world's first commercial IMS network and have a leading market share in signed commercial contracts. Ericsson IMS is an end-to-end solution that gives operators immediate revenue opportunities and it enables seamless access to a wide range of new multimedia services across fixed, mobile and enterprise networks. The solution includes a converged IMS core infrastructure, application servers s and service enablers that can be reused for multiple fixed and mobile applications. Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world.

For more information please visit www.ericsson.com/ims

Oracle is #1 in Communications globally with 20 of the world's top 20 telecommunications companies running Oracle applications. Oracle Communications integrates industry-specific BSS and OSS solutions with the capabilities of Oracle's industry-leading enterprise applications, business intelligence tools, and carrier-grade middleware and database technologies. Oracle Communications enables service providers to deliver next generation convergent services rapidly, increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, and reduce costs in the business and the network.

For more information please visit www.oracle.com/industries/communications

Bronze Sponsors

Atos Origin is an international information technology services company. Its business is turning client vision into results through the application of consulting, systems integration and managed operations. The company's annual revenues are EUR 5.8 billion and it employs 50,000 people in 40 countries. Atos Origin is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games. Atos Origin Next Generation Networks Expertise Center serves the telecommunications market since 1998. Atos Origin engineers  are experts on both telecom and IT software development and systems integration. Our engineers at the NGN Center have in-depth knowledge and years of experience working with both SS7 signaling protocols, IP protocols, and JAIN SLEE technology. This Center provides support to global Telecommunications operators in the creation and roll-out of multimedia fixed-mobile convergent services. To date, Atos Origin products are deployed and live in a dozen operators and on more than 50 network elements around Europe.

For more information please visit www.atosorigin.com

Comneon is a leading supplier of protocol stack software for mobile communications. Comneon licenses its software to a wide range of customers, including large and small semiconductor companies, established network operators, and some of the leading mobile terminal manufacturers. As a fully owned subsidiary of Infineon Technologies AG, Comneon also provides software for Infineon's mobile phone platforms.

For more information please visit www.comneon.com

eServGlobal (LSE: ESG & ASX: ESV) invents smart communication and payment services for telecommunications service providers operating on all generation networks. eServGlobal’s innovative solutions help service providers to grow new revenues, reduce churn, and lower costs. Over 80 of the world’s leading service providers, with over 400 million mobile subscribers in more than 50 countries, are taking advantage of eServGlobal’s end-to-end solutions and expertise to quickly deliver revenue-generating services.With 14 offices around the world and staff from 20 different countries, we provide flexible solutions with ongoing product development, based on a deep understanding of our customers’ challenges.

For more information please visit www.eservglobal.com

HP keeps people connected with richer, simpler and more personalized services by enabling communications, media and entertainment companies to integrate their business processes, link digital content and communications networks, and capitalize on the explosion of new and exciting devices for entertainment, information and communication. HP leads an ecosystem of partners that deliver solutions for the industry specific needs of these key enterprise companies.

HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. More information about HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com

For more information please visit www.hp.com

NextPoint is a leading provider of secure and intelligent IP-based connectivity solutions that connect devices to networks, and networks to networks, enabling high quality voice, data, and video sessions to flow, efficiently, securely and reliably. NextPoint offers an access-edge-to-peering-edge solution for fixed/mobile operators. NextPoint enables operators to build IP-based networks today, and continue building on that same foundation tomorrow, without trading off either performance or cost. NextPoint serves wireless, wireline and blended operators, and works with the world's largest systems integrators and network equipment providers to ensure interoperability and integration with traditional and next-generation platforms - providing immediate value today, while remaining ready for the future with fully IMS-ready technologies. NextPoint's solutions - incorporating session border controllers, integrated border gateways, femtocell gateways and wireless gateways - enable operators to increase their revenues (by delivering more services to their subscribers), control costs (by dramatically simplifying their network elements and management), and easily extend their capabilities through flexible software and equipment upgrades.

For more information please visit www.nextpointnetworks.com

Nortel is a recognized leader in the deployment and design of Next Generation VoIP and Multimedia solutions for cable, wireline, wireless and enterprise communications networks. Nortel IMS builds on this expertise to bring a truly open and converged IMS solution to the market. Complemented by Nortel's SOA (Services Oriented Architecture) andWeb Services solutions, Nortel IMS delivers "Intuitive Networks" that are device, application and end-user aware. This enables an explosion of personalized mobility services that can decrease carriers expenses, increase their revenue, differentiate their service offerings, and empower their subscribers.With 130+ carrier customers world-wide, Nortel is leading commercial "IMS ready" deployments and has identified very early the opportunity for Next Generation communication solutions, simplifying the operators' businesses, while making subscriber services richer and easier to use. Nortel has engineered and deployed thousands of systems in carrier networks with all key IMS pillar technologies, including VoIP, SIP Multimedia,VCC (Voice Call Continuity),Wireless IP Core networking, andWireless Access technologies from 2G to the most recent 4G innovations.

For more information please visit www.nortel.com

Openet is a leading worldwide provider of event processing and transaction management solutions. The Transactional Intelligence of the company’s solutions extracts increased value from diverse service provider networks, enabling rapid introduction of new services and reliable, cost-effective management of existing services. Openet is focused on delivering best-in-class network edge solutions and specialized engagement processes that create business value from network activity. Through its open architecture and modular design, the FusionWorks™ Platform serves as the scalable foundation for our Convergent Mediation, Convergent Charging, Network Edge Rating, Lawful Network Surveillance and Revenue Assurance solutions. The customer list includes major Tier-1 carriers in Europe,APAC and North America: FT/Orange, British Telecom, Telecom Italia Moviles, MobilkomAustria, OTE Greece, Telstra, AT&T,VerizonWireless.

For more information please visit www.openet.com

Starhome is the leading provider of enhanced platforms and solutions that enable service mobility between different networks and technologies.

With 9 years of mobile and IP expertise, and over 130 gateways integrated into operator networks worldwide, Starhome has a deep technological understanding of mobile networks. Starhome is able to offer composite solutions and technology that address the needs of the constantly changing mobile market.

The company's dedicated professionals and commitment to quality ensure reliable products, rapid deployment and expert support. Starhome's global footprint includes the world's largest mobile operators and groups, together providing proven mobility, now in IP.

For more information please visit www.starhome.com

Badge and Lanyard Sponsor

Comverse Converged IP Communications provide IP-based voice and video solutions that enable communication service providers to deliver VoIP and FMC services for both consumer and enterprise markets. The Converged IP Communications solutions leverage products and expertise from the acquisition of Netcentrex, recognized for its leadership in the worldwide market for Class 5 application servers with six million VoIP lines in commercial service, as well as its rich portfolio of VoIP, IP Centrex, Triple Play, Quad Play and IMS solutions. Comverse Converged IP Communications solutions provide FMC capabilities for seamless interworking of telephony and video services between fixed and mobile devices. For more information, visit the Comverse website at www.comverse.com.

For more information please visit www.comverse.com