CTIA 08 - Developing Converged Services Summit

Conference Sponsors

Airvana is a leading provider of network infrastructure products used by wireless operators to provide mobile broadband services. Airvana’s software and hardware products - including base stations, controllers, gateways and femtocells - enable wireless networks to deliver broadband-quality multimedia services to mobile phones, laptop computers and other mobile devices. These services include Internet access, e-mail, music downloads, video, IP-TV, gaming, push-to-talk and voice-over-IP. Airvana’s solutions enable new services and deliver carrier-grade mobility, scalability and reliability with relatively low operating and capital costs. Airvana’s mobile broadband systems are deployed by industry-leading service providers who demand high standards of carrier-class performance.

For more information visit www.airvana.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 visit www.starhome.com

Associate Sponsors

NextPoint Networks ( www.nextpointnetworks.com ) delivers global, fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) border platforms and secure interconnectivity solutions that enable mobile and fixed-line operators to interoperate. NextPoint's technology platform, products and solution suites address the evolving needs of mobile and fixed-line operators for increasing security and intelligence at the network edge by delivering secure voice, data and multimedia over a scalable platform. Over 550 service providers and enterprises worldwide use NextPoint’s IntelliConnect System across multiple, diverse network technologies and operating systems to manage technical complexities, optimize business economics, and remove partnership hurdles.

For more information visit www.nextpointnetworks.com

IBB is a premier management consulting firm serving the mobile, media, cable, and technology industries. Our main strength is that we understand the "bits and bytes" of the enabling technology, as well as the perspective of the customer and operator.

IBB’s Wireless Team offers a strategy through to product commercialization suite of consultancy support. Our advisory of senior executives at North American and European telecommunications firms has developed an expertise in the areas of carrier operations, convergence, broadband technology, and mobile media monetization.

For more information visit www.ibbconsulting.com