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23-25 April 2013, Conrad Hotel, Bangkok

Confirmed operator and analyst presenters include: Opening Keynote by:

Karim Taga, Managing Partner, Global Practice Leader TIME, ARTHUR D. LITTLE

Dr. Fumio Watanabe, Executive Director & General Manager, R & D Strategy Division KDDI CORPORATION

Peter Challand, Lead Consultant BT Advise for Communications BT

Suresh Ramasamy, Principal Consultant Technology Strategy DIGI TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Akter ul Alam, Principle Engineer, Long Term Strategy and Broadband Technology Division, GRAMEENPHONE

Dr. Ir. Joko Suryana, Lecturer Radio Telecommunications and Microwave, INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI BANDUNG

Dr. Andrew Jun, Vice President, Department of 3W Network Strategy, KT CORPORATION

Monsinee Keeratikrainon, Country Manager FROST & SULLIVAN

Esteban Monturus, Backhaul Market Analyst, MARAVEDIS-RETHINK

Henri Setiawan Wyatno, VP Innovation Management, PT TELEKOMUNIKASI INDONESIA INTERNATIONAL

Roberto Micali, Senior Network Engineer TELECOM ITALIA

Peter Zidar, Chairman of Operators Group, UMTS FORUM, Head of Standardisation, TELEKOM SLOVENIA

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Robert Conger, Peter Green, Product Line Manager, General Product Carrier Networks Division, Manager, ADTRAN BTI SYSTEMS Dirk Wolter, Director Mobile Network Technologies Asia Pacific, CISCO SYSTEMS Jim Machi, Vice President, Product Management, DIALOGIC David Leichner, Vice President, GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS Juan Prieto, Product Marketing Manager, Mobile Solutions, INFOVISTA
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Zeev Draer, Vice President Strategic Marketing MRV COMMUNICATIONS

Jussi Aho Head of Packet Network Solutions, APAC, NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS

David Burr, Director, Product Development, O3b NETWORKS

Amir Karo, Vice President, Marketing, RAD DATA COMMUNICATIONS

Sten Nordell, Chief Technology Officer, TRANSMODE

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"A good conference covering various topics within a short period" Fok Lam Kin, Vice President, EAST ASIA GLOBAL ALLIANCE

23-25 April 2013, Conrad Hotel, Bangkok

Covering smart strategies to increase backhaul capacity, network coverage and customer experience in the 4G LTE era
Conference Day One Wednesday 24 April 2013

Evolving towards 4G LTE Networks

08:00 Registration and morning coffee 09:00 Chairmans opening remarks and business card exchange Dr. Karim Taga, Managing Partner, Global Practice Leader TIME, Arthur D. Little Key drivers shaping the evolution of LTE and mobile data usage 09:10 Keynote: Exploring KT LTE WARP total network strategy Outlining KTs LTE network strategy for best in class LTE service delivery Leveraging Cloud, Wi-Fi and small cells to offer seamless 4G services Future-proofing mobile backhaul networks for LTE and LTE-Advanced: Key technology requirements and best practices Implementing CRAN: Performance benefits and deployment experiences Dr. Andrew Jun, Vice President, Department of 3W Network Strategy, KT CORPORATION 09:30 Keynote: Bridging the gap between mobile data demand and capacity needs Analysing trends in mobile data usage, services and customer expectations in Asia Understanding which services are most valued by the customer to prioritise service delivery and meet capacity and quality metrics How far can we go with current technologies? Comparing LTE and HSPA+ and understanding the impact on bandwidth, backhaul and QoS Suresh Ramasamy, Principal Consultant - Technology Strategy, DIGI TELECOMMUNICATIONS Strategy session: Delivering ubiquitous mobile broadband over multi-service networks 09:50 Transforming mobile backhaul: The way to a successful MBB offering Key bandwidth drivers and the challenges for mobile backhaul Outlining strategies to conquer the capacity dilemma and evolve towards a content delivery model Why opt for an end-to end LTE backhaul solution? Impact of Ipv6 and IPSec on mobile backhaul Examining different scenarios for IP LTE backhaul transformation 10:10 Building next generation unified networks Preparing mobile networks for multiple technologies and triple play services Examining the radio access evolution: Why tighter integration between radio access and backhaul is needed Key solutions to deal with spectrum constraints in LTE networks Deploying fronthaul strategies to scale bandwidth and coverage Dirk Wolter, Director Mobile Network Technologies Asia-Pacific, CISCO SYSTEMS 10:30 Expert panel: Future role of backhaul in mobile networks The growing importance of mobile backhaul: Examining market requirements and the estimated investment needed in Asia Backhaul as strategic asset: role as enabler in reducing churn, generating revenue and accelerating growth of mobile services Examining the backhaul business case: balancing TCO and quality in mobile backhaul networks Panellists: Esteban Monturus, Backhaul Market Analyst, MARAVEDIS-RETHINK Monsinee Keeratikrainon, Country Manager, FROST & SULLIVAN Dirk Wolter, Director Mobile Network Technologies Asia-Pacific, CISCO SYSTEMS

For the fifth consecutive year Mobile Backhaul Asia will bring Asia's telecoms community together to explore key technology solutions and business strategies to upgrade and future-proof mobile backhaul networks. As mobile operators move to 4G networks and smart phone and tablet usage continues to increase, backhaul demand is set to explode. How will your organisation deal with the tremendous capacity demands coming your way?And what backhaul solutions should you opt for to ensure that your network is LTE and all-IP ready? Mobile Backhaul Asia is here to show you the tools and technologies to smoothly evolve towards 4G LTE networks. Hear how to seamlessly integrate your existing 2G/3G networks with your 4G network roll-out while lowering mobile data traffic costs at the same time. Find out how best to architect the HetNet of the future and learn from the deployment experiences of others. The international line-up of operators, technology providers and analysts will discuss a range of smart strategies to expand capacity and coverage, including leveraging technologies such as Wi-Fi, small cells and Cloud-RAN. Join your peers at Mobile Backhaul Asia this April to gain comprehensive insights into the most leading-edge network solutions available and make informed technology choices to keep up with demand and customer expectations.

Pre-conference workshops

Tuesday 23 April 2013

09:00 12:30 Mobile Backhaul Optimisation Strategies for Heterogeneous Networks Learn how to design mobile backhaul networks that are LTE-ready and optimised for the HetNet era 12:30 13:30 Lunch and networking 14:00 17:00 Building a multiservice, content-centric mobile backhaul network for delivering ubiquitous mobile broadband Understanding the key drivers and solution strategies for evolving towards an intelligent, end-to-end integrated mobile backhaul network.

For speaking opportunities, please contact Lot de Jongh, E: Lot.Jongh@BeaconEvents.com; T: +852 2531 6140 For sponsorship or exhibition opportunities, please contact Geoffrey Ip; E: Geoffrey.Ip@BeaconEvents.com; T: +852 2531 6138

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"It is very informative and provides a lot of views and concepts from different vendors" Philip Daileg, Supervisor, SMART COMMUNICATIONS

23-25 April 2013, Conrad Hotel, Bangkok

11:00 Morning refreshments and networking Preparing mobile backhaul networks for LTE and LTE-Advanced: Technology insights and deployment experiences 11:30 Mobile backhaul optimisation for the 4G LTE era Exploring the impact of LTE and VoIP services on bandwidth requirements Strategies to optimise network traffic in converged 2G/3G/4G backhaul networks Delivering QoS and QoE over any transport medium Backhaul optimisation deployment challenges and opportunities: Lessons learned Jim Machi, Vice President, Product Management, DIALOGIC Tackling transmission challenges in next generation networks 14:50 Satellite backhaul solutions for extended coverage and capacity The role of satellite backhaul for connecting Asias rural areas Integrating satellite into a multigeneration, LTE-ready mobile backhaul infrastructure Utilising satellite backhaul for offloading data traffic and minimising network congestion The business case for adding satellite to the mix David Burr, Director, Product Development, O3b NETWORKS 15:10 Wireless and wireline convergence in LTE: Successful design strategies for access networks Outlining access network requirements for LTE Exploring myths and reality when architecting converged IP/LTE access networks The role of LTE in next generation converged networks Real-life scenarios for converged backhaul and access network deployment Zeev Draer, Vice-President Strategic Marketing, MRV COMMUNICATIONS 15:30 Afternoon refreshments and networking 15:55 Utilising VSAT for next gen cellular backhaul applications Examining new mobile terrestrial BWA backhaul solutions: moving from 3G GSM to 4G LTE Delivering high-quality voice, data and video services over satellite cost-effectively Dynamically allocating satellite resources for backhaul transmission: impact on ARPU and Capex/Opex David Leichner, Vice President, GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS 16:15 Implementing Carrier Ethernet for LTE mobile backhaul: Exploring new MEF 22.2 requirements Utilising carrier ethernet with multiple classes of service to meet bandwidth required for 4G/LTE Best practices in 3G to LTE backhaul transition Optimising ethernet backhaul for small cells Senior Representative, METRO ETHERNET FORUM (MEF) Successful IP transformation for mobile networks 16:35 Case study: Evolving to an all-IP network Examining strategic options for optimised backhaul that enable interoperable, all-IP evolution Role of ethernet , WDM and IP/MPLS technologies for TDM to IP traffic migration Planning for LTE-proof IP backhaul: choices made and lessons learned 16:55 MPLS Layer 2 versus Layer 3 VPN for 4G service delivery Major hurdles in migrating to an all-IP network and how to overcome these To deliver high-quality 4G services should service providers opt for MPLS L2, MPLS L2 + L3VPN or move to all-L3VPN? Views from across the vendor and service provider community Panellists: Nir Halachmi, Product Line Manager Mobile Backhaul, TELCO SYSTEM Karrthik Venu, Consulting Engineer, Mobile Architecture Asia-Pacific, CISCO SYSTEMS Arthayuth Boonruengrod, Assistant Director, Data Core Mobile Engineering, TRUE MOVE
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11:50 Cost-effectively managing converged 2G/3G/4G networks Outlining the increasing complexity of mobile backhaul networks and next-gen requirements Building flexible, integrated solutions to manage legacy to 4G upgrade cost-effectively The role of Ethernet and MPLS in enabling value Tackling integrated timing, synchronisation and interference issues 12:10 Optimising mobile backhaul for 4G LTE migration Understanding the specific backhaul requirements for an LTE environment What role can MPLS-TP play in next generation mobile backhaul networks? Impact of ethernet on network scalability, service performance and synchronisation Emerging market strategies for upgrading to multi-service, ethernet backhaul Sten Nordell, Chief Technology Officer, TRANSMODE 12:30 Mobile backhauling for LTE and LTE-Advanced Designing advanced mobile backhaul networks using IP/MPLS for scale and performance Supporting current 2G/3G requirements while evolving to LTE or LTE-Advanced Achieving low latency clock distribution, IPSec implementation and simplified X2 traffic handling Best practices in mobile network backhaul design Roberto Micali, Mobile Network Engineer, TELECOM ITALIA 12:50 Audience Q&A 13:00 Lunch and networking Achieving seamless integration in HetNet architectures 14:00 Utilising HetNets to build mobile networks of the future LTE deployments and evolution to LTE-Advanced Increasing capacity and data speeds by using small cells Challenges of small cells deployments and solutions Observing current and predicting future data traffic patterns Outlook: Future mobile services and how they will influence the way we use mobile networks Peter Zidar, Chairman of Operators group, UMTS FORUM, Head of Standardisation, TELEKOM SLOVENIA 14:30 HetNet Backhaul and Cloud-based mobile data offload solutions Converged backhaul for residential, business, and mobile broadband services Implementing service assurance in HetNet backhaul architectures Virtualising network control and management via cloud-based Wi-Fi Integrating vWLAN into a multi-vendor, multi-tech network to offload traffic Robert Conger, Director Product Management, ADTRAN

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17:30 End of day one and networking drinks reception

"Very satisfied with all information and ideas/concepts" Woraniti Limpakom, Engineer, TOT PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.

23-25 April 2013, Conrad Hotel, Bangkok

Conference Day Two Thursday 25 April 2013

Smart solutions for dealing with the mobile data overload

08:00 Registration and morning coffee 09:00 Chairmans opening remarks and day one recap Sridhar Pai, CEO and Founder, TONSE TELECOM Intelligent backhaul and traffic management solutions 09:10 Backhaul optimisation to meet capacity and quality demands Optimising mobile backhaul for enhanced delivery of voice, data, video and cloud services Core to edge deployment of traffic management, performance monitoring and OAM diagnostic tools Impact on Capex and Opex as well as SLAs, customer satisfaction and retention Amir Karo, Vice President Marketing, RAD DATA COMMUNICATIONS

Mobile Data Offload Strategies: The role of Wi-Fi, WiMAX and Small Cells 11:40 Multi-network strategies: Integrating mobile, fixed and CATV networks for seamless broadband services Strategies for integrating 3G, LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and FTTH/CATV Successful business with Mobile WiMAX Total off-loading by use of Wi-Fi and WiMAX Dr. Fumio Watanabe, Executive Director, General Manager, R&D Strategy Division, KDDI CORPORATION 12:05 Integrating Wi-Fi in 3G and 4G networks without comprimising QoS and QoE Rolling out a large-scale Wi-Fi network: Key challenges and backhaul requirements Managing a seamless transition between Wi-Fi and 3G / 4G networks Utilising Wi-Fi for connectivity in rural and urban areas Outlook for an LTE future: What impact will upgrade to LTE have on the Wi-Fi network and offload strategies? Representative, WIRELESS BROADBAND ALLIANCE 12:25 Including Wi-Fi and small cells in a mobile network strategy Mobile broadband delivery and backhaul challenge in Indonesia: urban vs rural areas BTS hotel, Femtocell and Wi-Fi offload compared: impact on capacity,coverage and cost and strategies for integrating them into mobile backhaul and access networks WiMAX and K-band backhaul link options for delivering high speed mobile broadband to Indonesian suburban and rural areas using Femtocell Future outlook for role of Wifi and small cells in the networks Dr.Ir.Joko Suryana, Lecturer Radio Telecommunications and Microwave, INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI BANDUNG 12:55 Lunch and networking 14:00 Backhauling small cells the industrys no. 1 challenge? What options are available to connect small cells to the mobile backhaul network? Do current backhaul capabilities allow for high-quality, cost-effective small cell deployments? Analysing the business case for adding small cells what are the real (backhaul) costs involved? Is shared backhaul the answer to an efficient small cell strategy? Moderator: Sridhar Pai, CEO and Founder, TONSE TELECOM Panellists: Nikhil B. Shah, Chairman, International Development, BROADBAND FORUM Saran Phaloprakarn, Vice President, Head of Network and Services Planning, AIS

09:50 Case study: Optimising backhaul to meet the requirements of a data dominated network Analysing data traffic behavior and its implications for the transmission network Exploring backhaul optimisation solutions to meet data demand Minimising latency and increasing backhaul capacity with self-organising performance management Akter ul Alam, Principal Engineer, GRAMEENPHONE 10:10 Exploring new technology options for next generation broadband deployments Technologies available to expand capacity: LTE, small cells, Wi-Fi, cloud and more Advantages and disadvantages of HetNet architectures for 3G and 4G networks Wi-Fi vs. LTE: Will Wi-Fi become mainstream or will it remain complementary to LTE? Outlining the HetNet of the future Achieving full integration support: What operators expect from vendors Moderator: Esteban Monturus, Backhaul Market Analyst, MARAVEDIS-RETHINK Panellists: Roberto Micali, Mobile Network Engineer, TELECOM ITALIA Peter Challand, Lead consultant, BT Advise for Communications, Asia Pacific, BT Suresh Ramasamy, Principal Consultant - Technology Strategy, DIGI TELECOMMUNICATIONS

09:30 Deploying end-to-end traffic monitoring for enhanced network performance Utilising network analytics to better predict network activity and areas of high demand Towards converged packet optical and application intelligent platforms: implementing seamless service level provisioning in 3G and 4G environments How to guarantee security in shared packet networks? Jussi Aho, Head of Packet Network Solutions, APAC, NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS

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10:50 Assuring LTE Services with a Next-Gen Backhaul Performance Analysis Framework Achieving performance management in LTE transport and backhaul networks Key challenges in reducing mean time to recovery (MTTR) in LTE networks Improving QoE for LTE mobile services without compromising operational excellence or cost efficiency Key steps to implementing a collaborative, end-to-end performance assurance framework Juan Prieto, Product Marketing Manager, Mobile Solutions, INFOVISTA 11:10 Morning refreshments and networking

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14:35 Exploring metro cell backhaul solutions What options exist for outdoor small cell backhaul? Overview of how Asian operators are deploying metro cells Connecting metro cell BTS to macro cell sites: key backhaul considerations The business case for the use of metro cells for urban as well as rural areas Esteban Monturus, Backhaul Market Analyst, MARAVEDIS-RETHINK

"Eye opener, with many options and solutions presented to address the capacity crunch" Suheimy Mohammed Yusof, Assistant General Manager, TELEKOM MALAYSIA

23-25 April 2013, Conrad Hotel, Bangkok

14:55 Extending 3G and 4G networks with small cells Finding the right ratio of small cells/macro cells when planning a large-scale HetNet Examining the need for small cells in 3G networks Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of small cells for LTE/LTE-Advanced networks Examining backhaul requirements for successful implementation of small cells Exploring Cloud-RAN architecture 15:15 Cloud-RAN strategies for high-density areas Understanding Cloud-RAN and its network implications Distributed base station architecture and central pooling of baseband processors Cloud-RAN vs. small cells: advantages and disadvantages of both for use in high-density urban areas 15:35 Leveraging the cloud for radio access and mobile backhaul The new paradigm: utilising highly scalable cloud infrastructure for access and backhaul networks Impact on operational efficiency, TCO, network transparency and flexibility What are the key requirements for implementing a cloud-based network? Exploring first service provider experiences: Lessons learned and expectations for the future Peter Green, General Product Manager, BTI SYSTEMS Content optimisation and mobile CDNs 15:55 Optimising content to achieve greater bandwidth efficiency and user experience Impact of content optimisation on backhaul congestion and end-to-end user experience Examining strategies to optimise content in the network: just in time downloading, IP data squeezing, caching Operator experiences, expectations and challenges with content optimisation and mobile CDNs Henri Setiawan Wyatno, VP Innovation Management, PT TELEKOMUNIKASI INDONESIA INTERNATIONAL OPERATOR Fibre-based backhaul and wholesale backhaul strategies 16:15 The future role of fibre for mobile broadband offerings Will operators need an all-fibre infrastructure to meet future demands for speed and capacity? What role will FTTH play in LTE networks: Assessing the role of fixed line in mobile networks When and why to opt for fibre-based backhaul: Investment rationale and timeline planning Exploring emerging market deployment strategies: building, leasing or sharing? Dr. Bernard Lee, Vice President, ASIA PACIFIC FTTH COUNCIL 16:35 Panel discussion: Outlook for wholesale backhaul and infrastructure sharing How is backhaul planning changing due to LTE and higher bandwidth needs? Business opportunities for wholesale backhaul and infrastructure sharing Operator experiences with infrastructure sharing: technical and organisational considerations Exploring regulatory issues and identifying strategies to overcome these Moderator: Monsinee Keeratikrainon, Country Manager, FROST & SULLIVAN Panellists: Peter Green, General Product Manager, BTI SYSTEMS PANEL

Mobile Network Operators and Wholesale Backhaul Providers In particular the following specialists: CTO; CIO; Heads of Network Engineering, Transmission, Transport Planning, Network Planning, Access Planning, Capacity Planning; Network Strategy; IP Network Architects Backhaul and Access Solution Providers Wi-Fi solution providers Small cell solution providers Cloud-RAN solution providers Content optimisation solution providers Telecoms Consultants and Analysts

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Benefits of attending Mobile Backhaul Asia:

Learn from the backhaul upgrade, IP migration and LTE experiences of leading operators Hear about smart solutions for scalable backhaul networks from key vendors Get practical solutions for dealing with the mobile capacity crunch Learn about the costs and benefits of available transmission alternatives to make informed technology choices Understand the role of small cells and Wi-Fi in next generation networks Share ideas with peers and build new business relations over drinks and good food during the networking breaks

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"Informative, addresses the challenges & issues for the preparation of LTE and traffic demand" Liew Kuat Keong, Senior Manager, PACKET ONE SDN BHD.

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O3b Networks is a global satellite service provider building a next-generation satellite network for telecommunications operators, Internet service providers, enterprise and Government customers in emerging markets. The O3b system will combine the global reach of satellite with the speed of a fiberoptic network providing billions of consumers and businesses in nearly 180 countries with lowcost, highspeed, low latency Internet and mobile connectivity. O3b Networks investors are SES, Google, Liberty Global, HSBC Principal Investments, Northbridge Venture Partners, Allen & Company, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Sofina, Satya Capital and Luxempart. O3b Networks is headquartered in St. John, Jersey, Channel Islands. Website: www.o3bnetworks.com

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NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS Nokia Siemens Networks is the worlds specialist in mobile broadband. From the first ever call on GSM, to the first call on a commercial LTE network, we operate at the forefront of each generation of mobile technology. Our global experts invent the new capabilities our customers need in their networks. We provide the worlds most efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to maximize the value of those networks, and the services to make it all work together seamlessly. With an unswerving focus on quality, efficiency and reliability we help our customers meet the demands of a world seeking universal connectivity and content. Together, we deliver the innovations in mobile technology and services that enable people and businesses everywhere to do more than ever before. With headquarters in Espoo, Finland, we operate in over 150 countries and had revenues of over 14 billion euros in 2011. Website: www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

Since being founded in 1984, Cisco has a proven track record of successfully capturing market transitions in genesis of Internet; in 1997 vision that Voice and Video would go IP; in 2000 IP NGN and Network of Networks as the core of all customer solutions; and the most recent market transition to supercharge the Mobile Internet. Cisco and our valued partners sell our hardware, software, and services to businesses of all sizes, governments, service providers, and consumers. We are committed to responsible business practices to help ensure accountability, business sustainability, and environmentally conscious operations and products. Website: www.cisco.com

For speaking opportunities, please contact Lot de Jongh, E: Lot.Jongh@BeaconEvents.com; T: +852 2531 6140 For sponsorship or exhibition opportunities, please contact Geoffrey Ip; E: Geoffrey.Ip@BeaconEvents.com; T: +852 2531 6138

"A good conference covering various topics within a short period" Fok Lam Kin, Vice President, EAST ASIA GLOBAL ALLIANCE

23-25 April 2013, Conrad Hotel, Bangkok

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ADTRAN BTI SYSTEMS

ADTRAN, Inc. is an established supplier of advanced network infrastructure solutions with a portfolio of more than 1,700 products. We develop innovative systems using IP/Ethernet architectures for both wireline and wireless media. ADTRAN is positioned with product and service offerings that compete in many segments of the global telecommunications industry and, specifically, in the areas of Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP) based networks. As networks migrate to IP-based architectures to deliver and utilize higher bandwidth services, ADTRAN has strengthened its technologies in three primary core areas-Broadband Access, Optical Access and Internetworking. ADTRAN delivers Smart Solutions for a Connected World. Website: www.adtran.com

BTI Systems is the innovative software and networking company delivering solutions that empower service and content providers to capitalize on the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by game-changing and long-term trends in mobility, video and cloud services. With an integrated suite of service management and applications software, and packet optical networking platforms, BTI enables its customers to scale capacity and profitably deliver a mix of high-value applications, services and content to subscribers and businesses around the globe. More than 350 customers rely on BTI to accelerate, optimize and monetize service delivery. Headquartered in North America, BTI operates regional sales, marketing, and R&D centers of excellence throughout the world. Website: www.btisystems.com

DIALOGIC

Dialogic, the Network Fuel company, inspires the worlds leading service providers and application developers to elevate the performance of media-rich communications across the most advanced networks. We boost the reliability of any-to-any network connections, supercharge the impact of applications and amplify the capacity of congested networks. Forty-eight of the worlds top 50 mobile operators and nearly 3,000 application developers rely on Dialogic to redefine the possible and exceed user expectations. Website: www.dialogic.com

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS

Gilat Satellite Networks [NASDAQ: GILT] is one of the leading providers of cellular backhaul solutions in the market today, Gilat provides mobile operators worldwide with satellite ground equipment and services that enable them to overcome geographical boundaries and reach new market segments, reduce leased line costs and dependence on third party carriers and rapidly respond to changes in the demand landscape. Gilat is also instrumental in enabling operators to comply with emerging regulations requiring coverage in rural or underserved areas. To learn more about Gilats backhaul solutions please visit www.gilat.com/cellular-backhaul Website: www.gilat.com

INFOVISTA

InfoVista is the leading provider of IP and RF planning, assurance and optimization software solutions and services that enable efficient network and IT transformations. Our award-winning solutions empower communications service providers and IT-intensive enterprises to deliver high-performing and differentiated services while cost-effectively planning, operating, optimizing and monetizing their network. InfoVistas combined expertise and technology innovations in radio and IP networks provide more than 550 customers worldwide with a new level of network intelligence, visibility and control across the entire network life cycle. Using InfoVistas solutions, they deliver optimal quality of service, ensure a high-quality user experience, invest appropriately and consolidate their OSS/BSS ecosystems while keeping total cost of ownership as low as possible. Website: www.infovista.com

MRV COMMUNICATIONS, INC

MRV Communications, Inc. is a leading global provider of Carrier Ethernet, WDM optical transport, infrastructure management equipment and solutions, as well as network integration and managed services. MRV's solutions enable the delivery and provisioning of next-generation mobile, cloud and IP service over over any fiber infrastructure. MRV provides equipment and services worldwide to telecommunications service providers, enterprises, and governments, enabling network evolution and increasing efficiency, while reducing complexity and costs. MRV operates R&D centers in North America and Europe, along support centers and sales offices around the world. Website: www.mrv.com

RAD DATA COMMUNICATIONS

RAD Data Communications is a leading provider of mobile demarcation and aggregation devices for transport providers and backhaul network operators. Our intelligent solutions combine Carrier Ethernet demarcation functionalities with powerful clock synchronization support in a single device to ensure service quality with end-to-end performance management and SLA assurance across packet backhaul, as required by 3G, HSPA and LTE/LTE Advanced operators. RADs end-to-edge platform covers a wide selection of NTUs and high capacity aggregation from a single source. These include the ETX-205A, recently awarded the Best Mobile Backhaul Product by a panel of independent industry analysts from Ovum, Infonetics and Informa. Website: www.rad.com

TRANSMODE

Transmode is a global provider of packet optical networking solutions that enable network operators to cost effectively address the capacity needs created by the rapid growth in services such as broadband backhaul, mobile data backhaul, video delivery services and cloud computing. Transmode's Intelligent WDM (iWDM) approach gives key advantages, such as ultra-low latency, low power consumption and innovative network design.

Since 2000 the company has installed more than 20,000 systems for over 300 fixed and mobile network operators, service providers, large enterprises and public institutions in over 40 countries across the globe. Website: www.transmode.com

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