2010 Speakers

Now in its 4th year and attended by over 200 attendees in 2010, Informa Telecoms and Media's Managed Services for Growth Markets event will take place in Dubai on 4th and 5th April next year. With a proven track-record and repeat sponsorship from leading suppliers Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, NokiaSiemens Networks and Motorola, this event is truly established as the ultimate meeting-place for the Managed Services industry in the growth markets.

Companies in attendance have included:

* Emirates Integrated Telecommunicati Du * Orascom Telecom Bangladesh Ltd * Ericsson * Mobile TeleSystems * Etisalat * Skyvision Global Networks LLC * Jinny Software Ltd * Umniah Mobile Company * Saudi Telecom Company * CMPak Limited * Huawei Technologies Co Ltd * SK Telecom * Kcell * Emirates Telecommunications Corporation* Motorola * STC * Nokia Siemens Networks * Vodacom Tanzania Ltd * Helios Towers Nigeria * Ericsson Egypt Ltd * Teledom Group * Banglalink * Libya Telecom and Technology * Ericsson Pakistan * DU EITC * Omantel * Ericsson Kenya Ltd * Zain SL Ltd * CMPak Limited * Mobiserve * Telecom Group * Telcell Communication LTD* Rankstel * Orascom Telecom * Mobile Telesystem * METCO Networks * EITC DU * Libya Telecom and Technology * Jinny Software Lts * Kordia Solutions Pty Ltd * Alcaltel Lucent * Motorola * GSM Systems * Aviat Networks *

A 50% discount for operators ensures a high percentage operator attendance. Extended break times and additional social functions will guarantee a further enhancement to the already unique networking opportunities. Experience from the last three events in this series has shown networking as one of the top drivers for attendance at a Managed Services conference and we are delighted to respond to the participants' request for additional networking activities.

As the Managed Services industry moves from strength to strength in growth markets and globally, this year's conference will focus on:

• Keeping Up with the Fast-Moving Telecoms Industry – Transforming the Business Model to Compete More Effectively
• Using Managed Services to be Better Positioned for Future Opportunities
• Reducing Overall Costs and Increasing Flexibility
• Minimising the Risks Associated with LTE Deployment with a MS Partner
• Understanding the Benefits and Complexities in the Managed VAS Process
• The Critical Role of the HR Team in the Engagement and Transition Phase of a MS Agreement
• Combatting the Potential Pitfalls – The Importance of Fastidious Measurement and Reporting
• Ask the Legal Experts – Back by popular demand!

Informa's Managed Services for Growth Markets conference is the only established event in the region, proven to deliver an industry focussed agenda, the highest level speakers, superior networking opportunities, and top class delegates year on year.

Quotes from the 2010 event include:

• "The event made it clear that outsourcing and managed services are an essential move in today's economy",(AE, Orascom Telecom)
• "The conference provided first hand experience from leading industry experts and operators.",(Head of Managed Services, Ericsson Egypt Ltd)
• "I will be there next year!", (Ds - O&M Dept, Alcatel-Lucent, Managed Services Growth Markets 2010)
• "Very rich agenda and high-level knowledgeable speakers.", (Costing and Regulatory Economist, Mobilink)
• "Important event to catch up with best practices in managed services.", (Partner, Procure IT Right)
• "The intimate environment of the conference together with the high level of attendees and relevant content made for a great networking environment that will hopefully translate to actuall business opportunities.", (GSM Systems)