Platinum Sponsor

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and related services to mobile and fixed network operators globally. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries utilize our network equipment and 40 percent of all mobile calls are made through our systems. We are one of the few companies worldwide that can offer end-to-end solutions for all major mobile communication standards.

Communication is changing the way we live and work. Ericsson plays a key role in this evolution, using innovation to empower people, business and society.

About us:

• More than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks
• The networks we support for operators serve more than two billion subscriptions
• The networks we manage for operators serve more than 700 million subscribers
• We have 27,000 patents, comprising one of the industry's strongest portfolios
• We have approximately 50,000 service professionals
• We have customers in more than 180 countries

Learn more:
www.ericsson.com/res/thecompany/docs/this_is_ericsson_v5.pdf

Gold sponsor

Huawei is a leading telecom solutions provider, owned entirely by its employees. Through continuous customer-centric innovation, we have  established end-to-end advantages in telecom network infrastructure, application & software, devices and professional services. With  comprehensive strengths in wireline, wireless and IP technologies, Huawei has gained a leading position in the All-IP convergence age. Our products and  solutions have been deployed in over 100 countries and have served 45 of the world's top 50 telecom operators, as well as one third of the world's population. www.huawei.com

Gold Sponsor

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland.

For more information: www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

Badge and Lanyard Sponsor

Eden Rock Communications is a leading innovator of dynamic resource optimization solutions that improve the capacity and performance of mobile networks. Eden-NET™, the industry's leading dynamic resource optimization solution for 3G and 4G networks, incorporates Eden Rock's patent=pending algorithms. Eden-NET performs real-time coordination of time, frequency, power, and spatial resource allocations among eNodesBs, it adapts to evolving networks and includes novel techniques for dynamic RF interference management, dynamic load balancing, advanced scheduling of resources among neighboring wireless access nodes, and dynamic coordination of antennas. Eden Rock's innovative approach to next generation network optimization helps mobile network operators develop stronger, better performing networks that will benefit their customers and their bottom line. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in Bothell, WA and has more than 70 patents pending on the dynamic coordination of radio resource utilization.

Website: www.edenrockcomm.com/

Lunch Sponsor

ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. Founded in 1985, ZTE Corporation has been listed as an A-share company on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 1997. In December 2004, ZTE was successfully listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange in Hong Kong, becoming the first Chinese company to hold both A shares and H shares. Currently, ZTE is the telecom equipment provider with the most market capitalization and revenue in China’s A share market.

ZTE has the widest and most complete product range 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 over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to achieve continued revenue growth and to shape the future of the world’s communications. Besides its established cooperation with top Chinese telecoms players including China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom in China, the company also has developed long-term partnerships with industry-leading operators including France Telecom, Vodafone, Telstra, Telefonica, among others.

A company with sound corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact that strictly adheres to the Ten Principles of the Global Compact in developing and carrying out CSR programs. Over the years, ZTE has been actively participating in public welfare activities worldwide, including natural disaster relief and educational aid programs.

Moving forward, ZTE will continue its ongoing commitment in the telecommunications field, aimed to be a world-class excellent enterprise in the near future.

For more information: www.zte.com.cn