Sponsoring the Gala Dinner

Founded in 1993, Lan Communications is one of the market's leading providers of telecommunications connectivity, incorporating innovative yet secure voice, video and data services. One of the country's largest systems integrators, it boasts a client base of over 1250 customers and 130 employees and provides "true" nationwide geographic reach. Lan Communications prides itself on technical excellence and works in close partnership with market-leading hardware and software vendors, holding some of the industry's highest technical accreditations, many of which are unique to the Irish marketplace. Lan Communications is a subsidiary of eircom.

Sponsoring the Welcome Reception

e|net was founded in 2000 on Michael Tiernan's vision of closing the digital divide in Ireland. Our passion is providing towns and cities in Ireland with a communications infrastructure that allows them to compete on a global stage. In 2003, e|net was awarded the contract to manage the first phase of the government's Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) programme. e|net now provides an advanced technology platform capable of delivering cutting-edge communications and information services in 27 centres throughout Ireland. e|net is uniquely positioned, as the only operator neutral wholesale provider within Ireland.

Sponsoring an Exhibition Stand

Complete Network Technology has grown over the last 4 years to become one of Irelands leading network services companies. We specialise in the provision of secure and available network infrastructure solutions, Converged networks and Metro and WAN Bandwidth solutions, these are all supported with our comprehensive range of Professional Services and Complete Care contracts. From small beginnings in early 2001 Complete have grown to become a significant force in the market, with revenues in excess of €6 million this year Complete have achieved profit in every year since inception. This has been achieved through careful cost control and rapid growth.

Sponsoring the Broadband connection

In July 2002, Irish Broadband, a subsidiary of NTR, obtained a telecommunications licence from ComReg, the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications sector. Since then, the company has expanded and we are now considered technological leaders in the wireless broadband industry. Since our debut three years ago, our network licenses and coverage (Fixed and Wireless Access Local Area licenses in the 3.5GHz band) has more then tripled. The awarding of these licenses has meant we can keep our costs at a competitive rate giving better value for money broadband access and a superior service and connection. Irish Broadband is wholly committed to broadband and its associated services. Broadband is our main priority unlike our competitor's. We are working to provide a complete range of broadband services which will enrich the lives of our customers and the wider community. We are a highly motivated, well managed team, with over 40 years experience in communications under our belt. Our staff has extensive knowledge in the telecommunications and voice to data to mobile sectors.

Sponsoring the Wireless connection and an Exhibtion Stand

The Ward Group, founded in 1995, is an innovative consultancy and e-Business Systems Integrator providing tailored electronic business solutions, services and products to the higher education and corporate market. Ward Solutions has a blue chip client base in excess of 150 blue chip customers serviced internationally, which includes a number of higher education institutions

Sponsoring an Exhibition Stand

Diacom is one of Irelands leading Telecommunications systems supply companies. Whether it's a telecommunications system, wireless connectivity, or a videoconferencing suite - Diacom can provide it and offer you a choice of KIRK, Siemens, Tadiran and Tandberg. All their systems are supported by their renowned same-day countrywide service.

Sponsoring the Conference Prize

For the past ten years, COLT has established a reputation for innovation and exceptional customer service. We have a rich heritage serving the needs of midsize and major businesses. For over 13 years, businesses have been placing their trust in COLT. When we were founded in London in 1992 by majority shareholder Fidelity Investments, we had a single-minded focus on our business customers which has continued to this day.

Sponsoring the Memory Sticks and an Exhibition Stand

Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage. The Cisco name has become synonymous with the Internet, as well as with the productivity improvements that Internet business solutions provide. At Cisco, our vision is to change the way people work, live, play and learn.

Sponsoring the Conference Bags

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. With 60,000 employees and a leading position in all key markets across the world, the company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. The combined pro-forma revenues of about 17.1 billion Euro in fiscal year 2006 make Nokia Siemens Networks one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies. Nokia Siemens Networks has operations in some 150 countries and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. It combines Nokia's Networks Business Group and the carrier related businesses of Siemens Communications

Sponsoring the Buffet Lunch and an Exhibition Stand

UPC Ireland is Liberty Global Europe's operation in Ireland. UPC Ireland is the New parent Company of NTL and Chorus and currently provides Television, Internet and Telephony services to over 592,000 customers in Ireland. Other than Ireland, UPC is available in The Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Slovenia. Also, UPC is present in Belgium as well as Telenet. Under the Liberty Global banner are the companies VTR Global Com and Liberty Cablevision in the United States. In collaboration with its sister companies in other parts of Europe and US, UPC Ireland can provide connectivity solutions in almost all of Europe and a large region of US.

Sponsoring the Internet Cafe

Michael Dell started the company in 1984 with the revolutionary idea to sell custom built computers directly to the customer. With the power of direct and Dell's team of talented people, we are able to provide customers with superb value; high-quality, relevant technology; customized systems; superior service and support; and products and services that are easy to buy and use.

Sponsoring an Exhibtion Stand

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the PC with the Macintosh. Apple is widely recognized for its innovative, award-winning Mac desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife digital lifestyle and professional applications. Apple is also leading the digital music revolution with its iPod line of portable music players and iTunes online music store.

Sponsoring Catering on Friday

BT Ireland is a wholly owned subsidiary of BT plc. BT Ireland is a fully integrated part of BTs international broadband network business,
focused primarily on providing services and solutions to multi-site corporates. BT Ireland also operates in the residential home phone and
Internet markets.

Sponsoring an Exhibition Stand

Calyx is a group of specialist companies, leaders in telephone systems, IT, security, technical training, software and consulting. On their own or working together, nobody can take better care of your business technology.
We design, build and maintain voice and IT systems for companies throughout Ireland and the UK. We'll train your people, keep your networks free from viruses and attack, deploy custom software and implement business applications for you. And with more than 250 accredited and experienced engineers on the road backed up by a state-of-the-art network operations centre in Dublin, you'll get the kind of ongoing support that will make you wonder how you ever managed without us.

Sponsoring an Exhibition Stand

NetSpeed was founded in 2002 to specialize in providing wireless networking solutions. Over the past 5 years we have enjoyed considerable success in rolling out large wireless networks to public organisations and corporate clients in Ireland. We partner with Aruba Networks, Cisco and 3Com, the clear market leaders in wireless networking to help our clients meet their specific needs. NetSpeed have established a reputation as a reliable, professional and customer focused IT Services Company with a high level of expertise in wireless and wired networking to ensure our client's success. We have built up a strong and growing customer base that contact us for advice and recommendations in relation to their changing networking requirements. We would be delighted to discuss your specific networking challenges and see how we can assist you.

Sponsoring High Definition Video Conferencing

Equipment

Videnda Distribution is a specialist distributor of voice, video and data solutions. The company has particular focus on VoIP and video conferencing along with networking and IP surveillance solutions. Its reseller base is made up of telecommunications companies, service providers, network system integration companies and audio-visual companies. Videnda is the Irish distributor for leading companies such as Polycom (voice and video conferencing), Linksys (voice, wireless and networking solutions), Mobotix (IP surveillance), Codian, Lifesize, Aethra, Revolabs, Logitech and Wolf Vision.