Platinum Sponsor

 

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 16.98 billion in 2008 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: www.alcatel-lucent.com

Gold Sponsor

 

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.  With activities and operations in all 14 countries in the Middle East Ericsson today serves more than 20 operators in the region.

At Managed Services, Ericsson will be showcasing its latest developments around delivering best practice outcomes for operators in competitive markets and in particular focusing on managing a multi-vendor environment and establishing key performance criteria for the benefit of both operators and vendors.

 

Silver Sponsor

 

Huawei is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks, and now serves 45 of the world's top 50 operators, along with over one billion users worldwide. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and growth potential for its customers.

For more information, please visit www.huawei.com

Badges and Lanyards 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. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com.

Engage in conversation about Nokia Siemens Networks’ aim to reinvent the connected world at http://unite.nokiasiemensnetworks.com and talk about its news at http://blogs.nokiasiemensnetworks.com Find out if your country is exploiting the full potential of connectivity at http://connectivityscorecard.org

 

Conference Sponsor

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com 

 

 

Networking Tool Sponsor

 

Helios Towers Nigeria Limited was established in 2005 to provide GSM and fixed wireless operators in Nigeria with an economically viable and environmentally friendlier outsourced alternative to in-house construction, maintenance and ownership of telecommunication tower sites. The Company builds and maintains a network of telecommunications towers, and leases space on the towers to multiple GSM, fixed wireless and other providers of wireless services on lease basis. Helios Investment Partners ("HIP"), a UK-based private equity firm is HTN’s largest shareholder.

HTN commenced commercial operations in 2006 and has demonstrated its ability to operate and compete successfully in Nigeria. It has quickly become the leading shared infrastructure provider and the reference point for quality of service in the industry.

The Company is well positioned as the dominant provider of co-location infrastructure and managed services in Nigeria, while adapting its business models to the specific requirements of the Nigerian environment.

HTN’s entry into Nigeria is reshaping the Nigerian telecommunications market. Before the advent of HTN, wireless telecommunications towers in Nigeria were built, owned and maintained by telecommunications carriers as a component of their wireless networks. Over the past three years, a number of factors have combined to drive the growth in demand for outsourced, collocation tower sharing services.

HTN has over 1,500 sites and is presently implementing its expansion programme to increase the site portfolio to 2,000 fully managed sites. The company is totally focused on co-location and managed services through the lean operator model.

HTN’s uptime level of 99.9% significantly exceeds the current 70% industry average. This improves operator quality of service thus making them profitable.

 

   
• Actively monitoring sites 24x7 from a Lagos-based Network Operations Centre (NOC)
   
• In-house maintenance teams.

Helios Towers recently won Africa Com Award of " best cost efficiency solution for Africa" at AFRICACOM 2009. 

www.heliostowers.com

Associate Sponsor

GSM Systems provides environmentally sustainable managed services solutions including spares management (SPM), repair and recycling of network equipment. For OEMs or MNOs looking to support legacy or "End of Life" network technology, the company offers Extended Life Warranties to reduce the overall cost of network ownership. With a relentless focus on the highest service quality, GSMS has an established record in emerging market SPM and multi-vendor repair, driving savings and efficiency for its growing client base.

Visit www.gsmsystems.com