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 xcellence 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 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
Ward Solutions is a leading security systems integrator offering comprehensive solutions that address the total IT requirements of our customers, allowing them to grow and achieve their business goals securely Ward Solutions has a wide and varied experience of the Education & Research sector for over 10 years nationally and internationally. Our experience ranges from dealing with commercial education providers (on line), public education bodies/agencies, research bodies and particularly higher education institutes. We deliver a range of solutions from best of breed partner such as ARUBA Networks, Juniper, Nokia, Copperfasten Fortinet, Tippingpoint Microsoft, Oracle, Quest Software, Check Point, Cisco, Nokia and our clients benefit enormously from the close relationship maintained with our partners, providing un-paralleled service and support.
Sponsoring an Exhibtion Stand
Telindus offers best of breed ICT Solutions and Services to public and private sector organisations throughout Ireland. Focusing on advanced technologies and innovation, Telindus works with a variety of clients who are using ICT as a competitive tool. These clients have one thing in common: they view ICT not as an overhead but as a powerful means of differentiation in a demanding market. Within the Irish marketplace Telindus focuses on evolving areas such as IPTV, Fixed Mobile Convergence, Voice over Wireless, Location Based Services, and IPCCTV. These propositions have already won Telindus 8 awards in the past three years with clients such as Royal Hospitals, Derry City Council, and Harland and Wolff. Other local clients include GE, Digiweb, Irish Broadband, Derry City Council, Queens University Belfast, and University of Ulster. With over 38 years experience in ICT, Telindus is investing considerably in expertise to service modern IT and telecommunications infrastructures throughout their life cycle. Telindus' enviable track record and longstanding partnerships with leading equipment suppliers offers a proven track record for organisations looking to deploy long-lasting ICT solutions. With a highly skilled international team of 2,753 employees, Telindus is present in 15 countries in Western Europe, Hungary, China and Thailand. Telindus is headquartered in Belgium. www.telindus.com Telindus is an ISO 9001:2000 (Quality Management System) and ISO 27001:2005 (Information Security Management System) accredited company.
Sponsoring the Memory Sticks
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 Folders
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 Conference Prizes
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 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 Buffet Lunch
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 the lunch and catering on Friday
AirSpeed Telecom provides fast reliable voice and data services to a range of businesses across Ireland. They design, install, manage and support telecommunications services including LAN extension, WAN, leased line, internet connectivity and VOIP over their carrier grade licensed radio network. They have considerable expertise in wireless radio transmission networks which allows Them not only to provide high quality telecommunications solutions for their customers but also to install and commission services for other service operators.
Sponsoring a 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 High Definition Video Conferencing Exhibition Stand 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.
