P&T/Wireless and Networks Comm China 2009 (P&T/Comm 09) will be held during from Sept. 16 to 20 at the China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing, P.R. China.
P&T/Comm 09 is officially sponsored by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the Peoples Republic of China (MIIT, PRC) and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). The show is organized by the China National Postal and Telecommunications Appliances Corporation (PTAC) and China International Exhibition Center Group Corporation with Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd (Adsale) as an Overseas Organizer. The show is also co-organized by professional associations and leading ICT corporations such as the China Association of Communications Enterprises, China Telecommunications Corporation (China Telecom), China United Network Communications Corporation (China Unicom) and China Mobile Communications Corporation (China Mobile).
P&T/Comm 09 Demonstrates Latest Achievements in ICT Arena
The spotlighted forum - the ICT CHINA HIGH LEVEL FORUM - will stage its 5th edition, and is recognized as the most significant and influential platform for both domestic and overseas telecom operators. It facilitates ICT experts and industry professionals to exchange, discuss and cooperate on numerous industry hot topics, including the development of the ICT industry under the impact of the international financial crisis, the development of Chinas ICT industry in the 3G era, the ICT industrys role in promoting the convergence of information technology and industrialization, the successful experience and development trends of mobile Internet, the status and development trends of mobile information terminals, the development trends and technical direction of the ICT industry, ICT applications and solutions, and how to carry out a green ICT industry.
Past speakers of the forum were key representatives from ministries, associations and globally-known corporations such as Accenture, China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, Datang, Ericsson, GSMA, HP, IBM, ITU, Kipor, Microsoft, NTT Docomo, Qualcomm, RIM, TD-SCDMA and many more. Therefore, the forum is highly recognized as the weather vane of the ICT industry providing visions and insights for industry professionals and thus becoming a must-go event for industry key players.
In addition, numerous thematic and interactive activities will be held concurrently with the show, which include the 3G Business Applications and Developers Conference, Managed Services Symposium, RF/Microwave Symposium, Testing Solution Symposium, Show Mascot and Slogan Design Competition, Mobile Phone Photo Shooting Contest, and Electronics Games Contest.
P&T/Comm 09 is the Best Buyers-meet-suppliers Platform
The show receives extensive support from renowned operators and leading corporations such as China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Access, Anadigics, Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Comba, Datang, Emerson, Ericsson, Fiberhome, Fujitsu, Huawei, Kingston, Nokia Siemens Networks, NTT DoCoMo, Potevio, Qualcomm, Raisecom, Rosenberger, Samsung, SK Telecom, UT Starcom, ZTE and many more.
The last event attracted over 205,850 visits and received instant and all-rounded exposure by over 500 media outlets. Many key buyers were decision makers from renowned operators such as China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom as well as corporations covering nearly every aspect of our daily lives and economic sectors, such as ICT, banking, military, aviation, transportation, R&D, design, infrastructure and various government departments and public utilities.
Specialized Theme Zones Demonstrate Leading-edge Products, Technology and Services
To facilitate buyers visits, several thematic exhibits zones will be set up, which include Radio Frequency, Testing Equipment, Mobile Communication Parts and Components and Modern Enterprise Communication. Other highlighted exhibits include communication management systems and services, mobile/wireless communication networks and equipment, networks and service, network applications and software, network equipment and technology, power supplies, protection equipment and maintenance, racking and storage cabinets, cabling systems, products and services, enterprise solutions and applications, mobile applications, hardware, electrical and electronics products and many more.
P&T/Comm 09 Unveils the New Era of ICT Industry Development in China
The ICT market in China has immense potential and the competition for 3G has kicked off after the re-structuring of 3 major telecom operators. According to statistics announced by MIIT, PRC, the total business volume of telecom sector in 2008 achieved 2.24 trillion, which was a 21% increase compared to 2007 with total revenue recorded 814 billion, which was a 7% increase compared to 2007. The 3 leading telecom operators also proposed huge investments for 2009. For instance, China Mobile planned to invest 58.8 billion with services covering 23 cities, China Telecom planned a 30 billion investment for the initial stage with services covering 100 cities by March 2009, while China Unicom planned a 30 billion investment with services covering 282 cities by the end of 2009.
Without a doubt, the strategic planning and contest among the operators will accelerate the development of China telecom industry. Therefore, P&T/Comm 09 will provide the perfect platform for exploring technology advancement, cost-efficiency and network improvement plus services convergence. As China is taking the lead among the developing countries and thus it is the golden opportunity to establish a foothold in worlds ICT market by participating in P&T/Comm 09.
The Korea IT Times held an interview with an AdSale official, the overseas organizers of P&T/Comm 09. Here are the questions:
Q: What is the significance of being the only telecoms event officially sponsored by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of the People's Republic of China What advantages does that bring to P&T/Comm
A: With MIIT as the exclusive sponsor, it shows the authoritative status of P&T/Comm in China's ICT industry as well as a preeminent event in the country. It is well recognized and participated in by operators, regulators, usual suppliers and buyers that make the show a must-visit event.
Q: Green technology seems to be a big fad this year. Will there be any emphasis on this kind of energy-saving technology at P&T/Comm
A: Yes, green technology is one of the spotlight scopes and in fact, a number of exhibitors already indicated their demonstration in P&T/Comm. We are collecting exhibits information currently and can give more info later.
Q: What are the innovative technologies expected to be displayed at the expo or technical forum
A: P&T/Comm is recognized as the best platform to launch and showcase innovative technologies by years and therefore the event is well participated by industry professionals and attracted attention of media worldwide.
Q: What do you think is the overall trend or trends of the telecoms industry in China
A: With 3G fully deployed, it is believed that China will move to 4G very soon. We also expect to see increasing growth of smart phones and user experience related products. So a 3G Business Applications & Developers Conference will be held concurrently with the event. It will discuss business opportunities for operators, terminal providers and application developers in a 3G environment.
Q: Do you think the Chinese government's strict control over communications has affected the telecoms industry If so, is it positive or negative
A: We are not in the position to answer this question, yet, it's without doubt that China's telecom market has enormous potential and has far-reaching influence to telecom industry worldwide.
