4G World 2011 a Success for the 4G Ecosystem

Third annual event draws over 8,500 registered attendees and over 250 sponsors and exhibitors.

Chicago, Ill., 4G World 2011—Oct. 27 , 2011 – Yankee Group  today announced that 4G World 2011, held Oct. 24-27 at McCormick Place in Chicago, attracted over 8,500 registered attendees and more than 250 sponsors, including 150 exhibitors. The company also announced its 2012 event schedule, including 4G World Asia 2012, which will be held April 17-19, 2012 at the Raffles City Convention Center in Singapore, and 4G World 2012, which will be held Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2012, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event Web site is www.4gworld.com.

4G World is the largest event in the world focused on the rapidly expanding 4G and mobile Internet ecosystem. This year’s conference attendees participated in more than 100 conference sessions and heard from more than 250 industry thought leaders. Keynote speeches featured industry executives from over 30 major wireless operators from around the globe who discussed their plans to deploy 4G networks and mobile Internet services. This year’s expanded program included four collocated summits: NFC Summit, 4G Backhaul Summit, Customer Experience Summit, WCAI Spectrum Summit. Some key highlights  include:

  • Customer Experience Summit: John Egan at AT&T Mobility discussed ways AT&T is taking 4G customer experience to heart, and how the company focused on improving customers’ online experiences while removing costs from the customer contact center (see “AT&T Harnesses Data to Improve Customer Experience”).
  • Mobile Backhaul Summit: Yankee Group’s Jennifer Pigg outlined the key characteristics necessary in future 4G mobile backhaul (see “Summit Reveals the Future of Backhaul”).
  • NFC Summit: Google’s Osama Bedier explained the importance of creating magical experiences for consumers as a necessary prerequisite to kick-starting the NFC ecosystem in a 4G world (see “For NFC, Success Depends on Magical Experiences”).

“With over 35,000 square feet of exhibits, incredibly engaged session audiences and a buzzing expo hall, this year’s event really showcased the industry’s commitment to 4G,” said Gigi Wang, Yankee Group chief research officer and 4G World speaker. “4G technologies and network deployments are accelerating faster than ever before, thanks to insatiable consumer demand for mobile content, media and, most importantly, speed. After seeing all the innovative devices, applications and network solutions at this year’s event, it is clear that we are experiencing a watershed time across the mobile ecosystem. I’m truly excited to see what 2012 has in store.”

4G World kicks off 2012 with 4G World Asia, which will be held April 17-19, 2012 at the Raffles City Convention Center in Singapore. The 4G World Asia  program is specifically designed to deliver the audience of key operators, service providers and their advisers under one roof, greatly enhancing business insights and networking prospects with other participants from across the Asia Pacific region. The event website is: http://asia.4gworld.com/

Sponsors of 4G World 2011 Conference and Expo include: Alvarion; Ericsson; Alcatel-Lucent; Ciena; Huawei; Juniper Networks; Nokia Siemens Networks; Qualcomm; Samsung; Airspan; Cavium Networks; Continuous Computing; Exalt; NetLogic Microsystems, Inc.; NetScout; Sequans; Stoke; Symmetricom; Tekelec; Sprint; 4G Trends; Connected Planet; Total Telecom; Wireless Week; Award Solutions; bnetTV.com; 3GPP; NFC Forum; TM Forum; UMTS Forum; Wi-Fi Alliance; WiMAX Forum; 4G Americas; ATIS; CDG; IMS Forum; NGN Forum; NGN Plugfest; Telecom Council of Silicon Valley; USTelecom; Wireless Communications Association International; Maravedis; Rethink Research; Senza Fili Consulting; Parks Associates; and Hot Telecom.

About 4G World

4G World is the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 4G technologies that enable the mobile Internet revolution, including mobile network infrastructure, advanced devices, applications and content.

Yankee Group believes operator strategies for 4G network evolution will not be driven by technology, but by competition and market demand. As a ubiquitous network takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and planning their network migration strategies and business models for monetizing mobile Internet services. 4G World offers them an opportunity to research state-of-the-practice business models and advanced mobile technologies, and learn from other operators about what works—and what doesn’t—as they migrate their networks to 4G. For more information, visit www.4GWorld.com

About Yankee Group

Yankee Group is the preeminent research and advisory firm equipping companies to profit in a mobile world. The core of our content is proprietary research and analytics on the attitudes, behaviors and usage patterns of mobile users. Based on this research, we provide a range of actionable data, insights and advice to marketing, strategy and product executives driving the mobility revolution in leading companies worldwide.

Press and Marketing Contact:

Kate Mitchell

Yankee Group

kmitchell@yankeegroup.com

+1-705-835-6969

 

 

 

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Best In Show: Nokia Siemens Networks

Congratulations to Nokia Siemens Networks on winning Best In Show at 4G World! Thanks for your awesome show presence!

Don’t Miss – FREE to attend GSMA Seminar – Connected Life

GSMA Seminar: Connected Life – Realizing a $1.2 Trillion Opportunity through Mobile Broadband

Join the GSMA at 4G World in Chicago for a seminar on the GSMA’s vision on the ‘Connected Life’ opportunity and the importance of Mobile Broadband for realizing the market potential of mobile connected devices. The Connected Life is a world where consumers and businesses receive new mobile services across multiple devices through ubiquitous Mobile Broadband coverage.

Recent research has shown that mobile connected devices are expected to increase from more than 6 billion today to approximately 12 billion in 2020, resulting in a revenue opportunity of approximately US$1.2 trillion for mobile operators and providing significant growth potential and wireless innovation.

The session will explore the role and importance of Mobile Broadband technologies (UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE) in making the Connected Life a reality and the market potential for the mobile industry and adjacent industries – from healthcare to automotive to consumer electronics.

The GSMA seminar will take place on Wednesday October 26, 1:00-1:45PM, Room S-401, 4G World, Chicago.

Best of 4G Award Winners Announced

Samsung and Alcatel-Lucent walk away the big winners.

4G World – Chicago, Ill. – Oct. 25, 2011 – 4G World and Connected Planet announced the winners of their Best of 4G Awards. The awards recognize leaders in the development and deployment of 4G technologies and are presented as part of the 4G World 2011 Conference and Expo, happening Oct. 24-27 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill.

Congratulations to the 2011 Best of 4G Award recipients:

  • Best New Mobile Device: Samsung Galaxy SII Epic 4G Touch
  • Most Innovative Network Deployment: Gemalto
  • Best Mobile Commerce Solution: Alcatel-Lucent
  • Best User Experience for Mobile: Alcatel-Lucent
  • Best Mobile App for Tablet or Smartphone: BitStream BoltMobile
  • Best New Network Infrastructure Solution: Huawei/Powerwave (tied)
  • Best Overall Innovation in Mobile: Alcatel-Lucent lightRadio

The final award, Best in Show, will be voted on by all 4G World 2011 attendees and announced later in the week.

“Nominees for this year’s awards included some of the biggest names and best products in the 4G mobile and wireless ecosystem,” said Rich Karpinski, editor-in-chief for Connected Planet. “The quality of the submissions really challenged our world-class advisory board and judging panel to select the top winners among these great entries.”

Kathleen Mitchell, 4G World senior director of marketing, added, “4G technologies are beyond the curve in terms of innovation and creativity. And every year, we’re astonished at the advancement we see across the ecosystem. It’s exciting to be able to honor each of these forward-thinking companies, products and services at 4G World.”

Award finalists were honored at the 4G World’s Meet the Press and VIP Party on Monday evening. For more information, visit the show Web site at www.4gworld.com.

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About 4G World
4G World is the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 4G technologies that enable the mobile Internet revolution, including mobile network infrastructure, advanced devices, applications and content.

Yankee Group believes operator strategies for 4G network evolution will not be driven by technology, but by competition and market demand. As a ubiquitous network takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and planning their network migration strategies and business models for monetizing mobile Internet services. 4G World offers them an opportunity to research state-of-the-practice business models and advanced mobile technologies, and learn from other operators about what works—and what doesn’t—as they migrate their networks to 4G. For more information, visit www.4GWorld.com

About Connected Planet
Connected Planet is the comprehensive source for service providers and enterprise users of advanced telecommunications and mobile networking services. Grounded in coverage of technology and infrastructure—IP networks, FTTX, wireless, OSS/BSS and more—Connected Planet also delivers insight into how yesterday’s networks are becoming the “smart pipes” of tomorrow, capable of carrying new network-driven solutions that are helping to reinvent the way the world works. For more information, visit http://connectedplanetonline.com.

About Yankee Group
Yankee Group is the preeminent research and advisory firm equipping enterprises to profit in a mobile world. The core of our content is proprietary research and analytics on the attitudes, behaviors and usage patterns of mobile users. Based on this research, we provide a range of actionable data, insights and advice to marketing, strategy and product executives driving the mobility revolution in leading companies worldwide.

Contact:
Kathleen Mitchell
Sr. Director of Marketing
Yankee Group Events and Media
kmitchell@yankeegroup.com
+1-617-259-2320

Birds of a Feather: Searching for a True Measure of 4G

Birds of a Feather: Searching for a True Measure of 4G
Wednesday 2:00 PM in the Yankee Group Booth on the Expo Floor

How do you measure 4G? Operators and analysts have taken to using metrics from the wireline broadband world and from mobile voice to define one network’s performance over another, but do those metrics really mean anything? Does it matter what peak bandwidth or even average bandwidth scores are if a network speeds fluctuate wildly at any given moment. Does coverage or pops data matter, if a network can drop a data session multiple times within the densest market?

In this birds of a feather session, we want to elicit your opinions over what should constitute the future measures for 4G. This will be an open discussion where we’ll try to reach some kind of consensus over what measurements matter and why they should. Join Connected Planet editors Rich Karpinski, Kevin Fitchard and some soon-to-be-announced “guests” for a free-wheeling discussion.

From Billions of People to Billions of Things: Future Connected World

4G Americas and Yankee Group offer workshop at 4G World

BELLEVUE, Wash. – “A world of connectivity resides in the not too distant future, taking us from 5.5 billion connections to well over 20 billion connections by 2020, and the wireless technology that will successfully enable connected devices across a wide range of vertical and horizontal industries will be HSPA and LTE,” stated Vicki Livingston, Head of Communications and Analyst Relations for 4G Americas.
4G Americas and Yankee Group will present an educational workshop, 4G Future ‘Connected Device’ World, on Tuesday, October 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 4G World that is free and open to all attendees.
Earlier this month, 4G Americas released a white paper titled, Mobile Broadband Connected Future: From Billions of People to Billions of Things, commissioned from Yankee Group. Key findings of the report will be presented by Ken Rehbehn, Principal Analyst at Yankee Group, and an interactive panel of experts representing members of the 3GPP mobile broadband connected device ecosystem will offer discussion with the audience. James Seymour, Ph.D., Senior Director, Bell Labs Fellow, Wireless CTO Organization, Alcatel-Lucent; Loic Bonvarlet, Software Application Engineering Manager, Cinterion; Reiner Klement, Vice President Product Management, Qualcomm; and John Keough, Analyst, Yankee Group, will serve on the panel.
“Our future depends on connectivity,” stated Rehbehn. “By embedding cellular connectivity from the 3GPP technologies into connected devices, OEMs realize this vision and deliver solutions that delight consumers through proven high-performance radio technologies embraced by the vast majority of mobile operators around the world.”
The Yankee Group report concludes that connected device deployments enjoy clear benefits from the use of 3GPP (GSM-LTE) technologies from the individual device level through to the network infrastructure. OEMs moving to embed their devices will need to choose a scalable, cost-effective and high-bandwidth network technology and the 3GPP family of technologies provides a scalable option for connectivity. In addition, 3GPP modules are cost-effective and the 3GPP family of technologies offers the most flexible range of high- and low-bandwidth network options.
Attendees at 4G World are invited to attend this featured session.  The Yankee Group white paper, Mobile Broadband Connected Future: From Billions of People to Billions of Things (October 2011), is available for free download on the 4G Americas website: www.4gamericas.org.
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About 4G Americas: Unifying the Americas through Mobile Broadband Technology
4G Americas is an industry trade organization composed of leading telecommunications service providers and manufacturers. The organization’s mission is to promote, facilitate and advocate for the deployment and adoption of the 3GPP family of technologies throughout the Americas. 4G Americas contributes to the successful commercial rollout of 3GPP mobile broadband technologies across the Americas and their place as the No. 1 technology family in the region. The organization aims to develop the expansive wireless ecosystem of networks, devices, and applications enabled by GSM and its evolution to LTE. 4G Americas is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., with an office for Latin America and the Caribbean in Dallas. More information is available at www.4gamericas.org.
Contact:
Vicki Livingston
4G Americas
+1 262 242 3458
vicki.livingston@4gamericas.org

TweetUp 101: Get Connected! Hosted by Nology Media and Mobinett Interactive

Attention Marketing Directors and Managers:

Need help getting started with social media? Join us for a brief Q&A about making the most of Twitter and 4G World’s event app! See you next Tuesday at 12:05 in the Solutions Theater.

4G World 2011 Teams With Mobinett to Offer Event-Based Mobile App

Mobinett Application Allows 4G World Attendees to Access the Program, Connect and Meet

Boston, MA, October 13, 2011 – 4G World 2011 (to be held in Chicago, Oct. 24-27), the world’s largest conference and exhibition covering the mobile broadband ecosystem, announced today that it will provide its attendees with real-time mobile access to program details and attendee networking via a free mobile app. Provided by Mobinett, the app enables attendees to perform a variety of tasks, from browsing the program schedule to exchanging digital business cards with their peers. Delegates at 4G World may download the app, called my4GWORLD, from www.my4gw.com.

“4G World provides a wealth of information and opportunities and we’re pleased to be able to provide our delegates with a great way to maximize their time with us,” explained Kate Mitchell, senior marketing director for 4G World. “With my4GWORLD, attendees can plan not only what they want to see but also what exhibitors and other delegates they’d like to meet up with, all on their mobile device.”

The innovative mobile application provides a search capability that allows delegates to locate other attendees with relevant interests by querying profile keywords. Delegates can communicate via private messaging and meeting requests. Users can quickly connect with others they’ve met to exchange digital business cards and send LinkedIn requests in one step. In addition, delegates can stay updated on event activities and share shout-outs, opinions and comments with other attendees on a “conversation wall” and with Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook networks.

Further event and registration details for 4G World can be found at www.4GWorld.com.

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About 4G World

4G World is the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 4G technologies that enable the mobile Internet revolution, including mobile network infrastructure, advanced devices, applications and content.

Yankee Group believes operator strategies for 4G network evolution will not be driven by technology, but by competition and market demand. As a ubiquitous network takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and planning their network migration strategies and business models for monetizing mobile Internet services. 4G World offers them an opportunity to research state-of-the-practice business models and advanced mobile technologies, and learn from other operators about what works—and what doesn’t—as they migrate their networks to 4G. For more information, visit www.4GWorld.com

About Yankee Group

Yankee Group is the preeminent research and advisory firm equipping companies to profit in a mobile world. The core of our content is proprietary research and analytics on the attitudes, behaviors and usage patterns of mobile users. Based on this research, we provide a range of actionable data, insights and advice to marketing, strategy and product executives driving the mobility revolution in leading companies worldwide.

Contact:

Kate Mitchell

Sr. Director of Marketing

Yankee Group Events and Media

kmitchell@yankeegroup.com

+1-617-259-2320

2011 Best of 4G Finalists Revealed

Annual 4G World awards honor movers and shakers of the 4G ecosystem
4G World and Connected Planet today announced finalists in the Best of 4G Awards. The awards recognize leaders in the development and deployment of 4G technologies and are presented as part of the 4G World 2011 Conference and Expo, happening Oct. 24-27 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. The event Web site is www.4gworld.com

4G World is the largest event in the world covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation technologies and business models that power the mobile Internet industry and economy. This year marks the third annual Best of 4G Awards. Winners in each category will be announced Monday, Oct. 24, at the 4G World VIP Press Party.

“Nominees for this year’s awards included some of the biggest names and best products in the 4G mobile and wireless ecosystem,” said Rich Karpinski, editor-in-chief for Connected Planet. “The quality of the submissions really challenged our world-class advisory board and judging panel to select the top winners among these great entries.”

Kathleen Mitchell, 4G World senior director of marketing, added, “4G technologies are beyond the curve in terms of innovation and creativity. And every year, we’re astonished at the advancement we see across the ecosystem. It’s exciting to be able to honor each of these forward-thinking companies, products and services at 4G World.”

Finalists for the Best of 4G Awards include:

Best New Mobile Device:

  • Infomark
  • Nokia Siemens Networks
  • Samsung

Most Innovative Network Deployment

  • Alcatel-Lucent
  • Gemalto
  • Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN)

Best Mobile Commerce Solution

  • Aditux
  • Alcatel-Lucent
  • Pontiflex

Best User Experience for Mobile

  • Alcatel-Lucent
  • Momac
  • NSN

Best Mobile App for Tablet or Smartphone

  • Bitstream
  • LogMeIn
  • TerraWi

Best New Network Infrastructure Solution

  • Broadhop
  • Huawei
  • Powerwave
  • Ruckus Wireless

Best Overall Innovation in Mobile

  • Airspan
  • Alcatel-Lucent
  • Cisco

The final Best in Show category will be determined based on further vote on the collected category winners and announced at the show.

Sponsors of this year’s 4G World Conference and Expo include: Alvarion; Ericsson; Alcatel-Lucent; Ciena; Huawei; Juniper Networks; Nokia Siemens Networks; Qualcomm; Samsung; Airspan; Cavium Networks; Continuous Computing; Exalt; NetLogic Microsystems, Inc.; NetScout; Sequans; Stoke; Symmetricom; Tekelec; Sprint; 4G Trends; Connected Planet; Total Telecom; Wireless Week; Award Solutions; bnetTV.com; 3GPP; NFC Forum; TM Forum; UMTS Forum; Wi-Fi Alliance; WiMAX Forum; 4G Americas; ATIS; CDG; IMS Forum; NGN Forum; NGN Plugfest; Telecom Council of Silicon Valley; USTelecom; Wireless Communications Association International; Maravedis; Rethink Research; Senza Fili Consulting; Parks Associates; and Hot Telecom.

About 4G World

4G World is the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 4G technologies that enable the mobile Internet revolution, including mobile network infrastructure, advanced devices, applications and content.

Yankee Group believes operator strategies for 4G network evolution will not be driven by technology, but by competition and market demand. As a ubiquitous network takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and planning their network migration strategies and business models for monetizing mobile Internet services. 4G World offers them an opportunity to research state-of-the-practice business models and advanced mobile technologies, and learn from other operators about what works–and what doesn’t–as they migrate their networks to 4G. For more information, visit www.4GWorld.com .

About Connected Planet

Connected Planet is the comprehensive source for service providers and enterprise users of advanced telecommunications and mobile networking services. Grounded in coverage of technology and infrastructure–IP networks, FTTX, wireless, OSS/BSS and more–Connected Planet also delivers insight into how yesterday’s networks are becoming the “smart pipes” of tomorrow, capable of carrying new network-driven solutions that are helping to reinvent the way the world works. For more information, visit http://connectedplanetonline.com .

About Yankee Group
Yankee Group is the preeminent research and advisory firm equipping companies to profit in a mobile world. The core of our content is proprietary research and analytics on the attitudes, behaviors and usage patterns of mobile users. Based on this research, we provide a range of actionable data, insights and advice to marketing, strategy and product executives driving the mobility revolution in leading companies worldwide.

Google’s Osama Bedier to Keynote at 4G World 2011

Google’s Osama Bedier to Keynote at 4G World 2011

Boston, Mass., Oct. 4, 2011 – 4G World today announced a new addition to its acclaimed list of speakers for the 4G World 2011 Conference and Expo. On the heels of the recent Google Wallet launch, Osama Bedier, VP of Payments for Google and one of the leads in orchestrating the company’s new open commerce ecosystem, will keynote at the 4G World 2011 summit “NFC: Enabling New Revenue Opportunities.” The third annual 4G World takes place Oct. 24-27 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. The event Web site is www.4gworld.com.

The NFC Summit, developed in conjunction with the NFC Forum, Near Field Communications World and Inside Secure, takes place Wednesday, Oct. 26, onsite at 4G World 2011. The executive summit assembles thought leaders representing the global ecosystem of NFC-based applications being deployed today. Bedier will take the stage at 9:45 a.m.

“We are excited to welcome Osama Bedier as an executive keynote for our NFC Summit,” said Nick Holland, Yankee Group senior analyst and program director for the summit. “Fresh from having launched the largest commercial U.S. NFC initiative to date, the expertise and insight he can bring to our audience will truly be invaluable.”

4G World is the largest event in the world covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 4G technologies and business models that power the mobile Internet economy. For more details on the event or to register, visit http://www.4gworld.com.

Sponsors of 4G World 2011 Conference and Expo include: Alvarion; Ericsson; Alcatel-Lucent; Ciena; Huawei; Juniper Networks; Nokia Siemens Networks; Qualcomm; Samsung; Airspan; Cavium Networks; Continuous Computing; Exalt; NetLogic Microsystems, Inc.; NetScout; Sequans; Stoke; Symmetricom; Tekelec; Sprint; 4G Trends; Connected Planet; Total Telecom; Wireless Week; Award Solutions; bnetTV.com; 3GPP; NFC Forum; TM Forum; UMTS Forum; Wi-Fi Alliance; WiMAX Forum; 4G Americas; ATIS; CDG; IMS Forum; NGN Forum; NGN Plugfest; Telecom Council of Silicon Valley; USTelecom; Wireless Communications Association International; Maravedis; Rethink Research; Senza Fili Consulting; Parks Associates; and Hot Telecom.

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About 4G World

4G World is the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 4G technologies that enable the mobile Internet revolution, including mobile network infrastructure, advanced devices, applications and content.

Yankee Group believes operator strategies for 4G network evolution will not be driven by technology, but by competition and market demand. As a ubiquitous network takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and planning their network migration strategies and business models for monetizing mobile Internet services. 4G World offers them an opportunity to research state-of-the-practice business models and advanced mobile technologies, and learn from other operators about what works—and what doesn’t—as they migrate their networks to 4G. For more information, visit www.4GWorld.com

About Yankee Group

Yankee Group is the preeminent research and advisory firm equipping companies to profit in a mobile world. We research the attitudes, behaviors and usage patterns of mobile users and explore enabling technologies and emerging business models across the mobile ecosystem. Based on these capabilities, our analysts provide a range of actionable data, insights and advice to marketing, strategy and product executives driving the mobility revolution in leading

companies worldwide. For more information, visit www.yankeegroup.com.