15 September 2011
MUSCAT: As the Middle East prepares to roll out the next generation of Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 4G telecoms technology, the implications for the industry and consumers are vast.
Within 18 months, 4G could change the face of the region's communication platforms to meet the growing demands of a booming population, data security, communications and reliability.
This year's Gitex Technology Week telecom symposium will bring together international and regional authorities to share their knowledge and insights into the lessons from the past, the issues of today and the possibilities of the future.
World renowned experts from some of the industry's most illustrious organisations will address mobile communications, the advent of 4G, wireless local area networks (WLANs), regulatory issues, new internet and hardware technologies and the potential of new forms of telecommunications architecture from both a commercial and academic scope.
"As the telecoms industry grows, so too does the need for knowledge exchange," said Trixee Loh, SVP, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of Gitex Technology Week. "New technologies such as 4G and LTE are increasingly being implemented, and the increase in ownership of mobile devices among both businesses and consumers presents unique challenges and opportunities for the telecommunications industry."
Global innovators
"Gitex hosts the largest Gulfcomms event in the Middle East and the telecoms symposium provides the ultimate platform for the industry's international innovators to come together and discuss the challenges and share their solutions," she added.
The Gitex telecom symposium is a two-day event running from October 10 to 11 at the Sheikh Maktoum hall, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and features global experts targeting the issues surrounding today's key telecoms issues and the scope of the regulatory environment within a local and worldwide context.
Sponsored by Etisalat and supported by Euromonitor and knowledge partner Telecom Review, day one will include case studies, thought leader presentations and round table discussions, while the second day will feature a panel discussion of operator and service providers, providing the audience with dedicated question and answer sessions through dialogue.
Jaber Al Janahi, acting vice president (Corporate Communications) of Etisalat, said: "Etisalat is proud to be the 'headline sponsor' of the telecoms symposium, a conference which brings together leaders in the ever-evolving telecommunications sector. Etisalat is a pioneer of new communication developments in the UAE and beyond. The symposium is an ideal platform from which to discuss and interact with leaders."
in the sector while helping to shape the future of telecommunications."
Some of the highlights on day one include industry insights from Keynote Speaker Jim Balsillie, chief executive of Research in Motion; Osman Sultan, chief executive of du will focus on LTE deployment in the UAE and the cost of migrating to 4G for the providers; Olivier Campenon, president of EMEA, British Telecom will discuss megatrends for profitability in emerging telecom markets; Mario Bouchard, president and chief executive of IBwave will share his insights on investment in implementation and integrating efficient solutions; and Mehmet Balos, executive director of GenBand will discuss monetising 4G services, traffic and policy management.
MUSCAT: As the Middle East prepares to roll out the next generation of Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 4G telecoms technology, the implications for the industry and consumers are vast.
Within 18 months, 4G could change the face of the region's communication platforms to meet the growing demands of a booming population, data security, communications and reliability.
This year's Gitex Technology Week telecom symposium will bring together international and regional authorities to share their knowledge and insights into the lessons from the past, the issues of today and the possibilities of the future.
World renowned experts from some of the industry's most illustrious organisations will address mobile communications, the advent of 4G, wireless local area networks (WLANs), regulatory issues, new internet and hardware technologies and the potential of new forms of telecommunications architecture from both a commercial and academic scope.
"As the telecoms industry grows, so too does the need for knowledge exchange," said Trixee Loh, SVP, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of Gitex Technology Week. "New technologies such as 4G and LTE are increasingly being implemented, and the increase in ownership of mobile devices among both businesses and consumers presents unique challenges and opportunities for the telecommunications industry."
Global innovators
"Gitex hosts the largest Gulfcomms event in the Middle East and the telecoms symposium provides the ultimate platform for the industry's international innovators to come together and discuss the challenges and share their solutions," she added.
The Gitex telecom symposium is a two-day event running from October 10 to 11 at the Sheikh Maktoum hall, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and features global experts targeting the issues surrounding today's key telecoms issues and the scope of the regulatory environment within a local and worldwide context.
Sponsored by Etisalat and supported by Euromonitor and knowledge partner Telecom Review, day one will include case studies, thought leader presentations and round table discussions, while the second day will feature a panel discussion of operator and service providers, providing the audience with dedicated question and answer sessions through dialogue.
Jaber Al Janahi, acting vice president (Corporate Communications) of Etisalat, said: "Etisalat is proud to be the 'headline sponsor' of the telecoms symposium, a conference which brings together leaders in the ever-evolving telecommunications sector. Etisalat is a pioneer of new communication developments in the UAE and beyond. The symposium is an ideal platform from which to discuss and interact with leaders."
in the sector while helping to shape the future of telecommunications."
Some of the highlights on day one include industry insights from Keynote Speaker Jim Balsillie, chief executive of Research in Motion; Osman Sultan, chief executive of du will focus on LTE deployment in the UAE and the cost of migrating to 4G for the providers; Olivier Campenon, president of EMEA, British Telecom will discuss megatrends for profitability in emerging telecom markets; Mario Bouchard, president and chief executive of IBwave will share his insights on investment in implementation and integrating efficient solutions; and Mehmet Balos, executive director of GenBand will discuss monetising 4G services, traffic and policy management.
© Times of Oman 2011
