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

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.

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
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.

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

Attention Marketing Directors and Managers:

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

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

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.

The dedicated 4G event will focus on technologies fueling growth across the mobile and wireless ecosystem.

Boston, Mass., and Singapore Sep 7, 2011 – Yankee Group, in partnership with Inspira Events, today announced its call for papers for the first 4G World Asia. Prospective speakers for the event, which will be held April 17-19, 2012, at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore, are invited to submit proposals on or before Monday, Oct. 31.

4G World is the only conference and expo focused exclusively on the next-generation trends and technologies fueling growth across mobile network connections, advanced devices, applications and content. More details are available on the conference Web site: http://asia.4gworld.com/.

“With next-generation communications technologies exploding in Asia, we?re excited to be hosting our next 4G World event there,” said Michael Cherrington, program director with Inspira Events for 4G World Asia. “We hope to host 100-plus expert speakers at the conference and expect many visionary and innovative topics to be delivered in this call for papers.”

4G World Asia 2012 seeks papers describing original ideas, groundbreaking results and/or quantified network/system experiences. In particular, we encourage submissions that highlight real-world deployments, new application domains, innovative system and solution designs, and new approaches to customer experience, business models and monetization of networks.

Submission instructions are provided below.

Scope of call for papers
Topics for 4G World Asia keynotes, tracks and summits include:

• Innovative growth strategies, business models, collaboration opportunities and investment directions for 4G operators
• Technology strategies bringing 4G mobility, broadband and cloud together
• Migration, deployment and launch strategies for LTE, LTE-Advanced, TD-LTE and TD-LTE Advanced and future Wi-Fi directions
• Radio access network (RAN) innovations, including cloud-RAN, heterogeneous networks and blended deployments
• Value-added service (VAS) and voice over 4G/VoLTE opportunities
• Migration approaches and benefits of all-IP, extended packet core (EPC) and self-organizing networks (SON)
• OSS/BSS 4G migration, security, policy, identity, traffic and revenue management for customer experience excellence
• Capacity and coverage optimization including Hotspot 2.0, small cell and metro femtocell solutions
• M2M service provider strategies and future smart services and vertical industry application case studies
• Backhaul innovation, including optical, fixed broadband, metro Ethernet, LTE-Advanced cell relay and satellite to manage the data and video traffic explosion
• Mobile cloud services, apps and infrastructure integration; caching and content delivery networks (CDNs)
• Smartphones, tablets and cloud apps transforming consumer and enterprise markets
• Monetizing 4G mobile commerce, payments and transactions, social networking and mobile advertising
• Mobile industry regulation and policy including financing, consolidation, competition and spectrum licensing

Submissions are not limited to these topics; you are welcome to propose additional ideas.

Tips for a successful paper submission
Focus your proposal on why your topic is original and why the audience would find the information important and relevant. Describe the proposed format, e.g., presentation, discussion panel/roundtable, one-on-one interview or other envisaged arrangement.

Submissions that reflect innovative thinking, offer new perspectives or deliver practical insights through case studies highlighting 4G commercial deployments, services and applications will be favored. The topics proposed can be technical or business-related.

Please note that submissions viewed as recycled from other conferences and events will be rejected.

Submission process
Proposals for the call for papers must be submitted electronically on the 4G World Asia Web site; please visit http://asia.4gworld.com/call-for-papers/ to complete your submission.

Important dates

• Completed proposals are due no later than Monday, Oct. 31, 2011
• Submitters of accepted papers will be contacted by Friday, Nov. 30, 2011.
• The full conference presentation must be completed and submitted at least one month prior to the event, i.e., on or before March 17, 2012.

Peer review
This conference contains high-quality submissions that undergo peer review conducted by the members of the 4G World Asia program committee. The results of the peer review translate into paper selections and topic-driven sessions for the conference. If your paper is accepted, a member of the program committee will contact you directly.

About 4G World
4G World is the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 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 Inspira Events
Based in Hong Kong, Inspira Events provides unrivaled conference, seminar, large-scale congress and integrated conference-exhibition creation experience, coupled with specialist skills in sponsor program development and management. Founded by two senior executives with over 30 years of combined experience and complementary skills in the Asia-Pacific events industry, the firm maintains successful track records in organizing events of all sizes across the region. For more information, visit www.inspira-events.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.

Contacts:

Michael Cherrington, Program Director, 4G World Asia

michael.cherrington@inspira-events.com

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

Yankee Group and Inspira Events team to bring world’s largest 4G event to Singapore in 2012

Boston, Mass., August 3, 2011 – Yankee Group today announced a partnership with Inspira Events to bring its popular 4G World Conference and Expo to Singapore April 17-19, 2012. Now in its third year, 4G World is the world’s largest event dedicated to the entire 4G ecosystem. 4G World 2011 (Chicago, October 24-27, is expected to draw 12,000 people and sponsors).

4G World Asia’s (visit the website at http://asia.4gworld.com/) conference program and ancillary special events will seek to provide a unique reality check for stakeholders in the global 4G community. Specifically, 4G World Asia will feature high-level keynotes, in-depth technology tracks, special focus summits and top quality training programs encompassing all key business and technology aspects of 4G including:
• Technology and investment priorities for 4G
• Game changing 4G business models
• Migration, deployment and launch strategies
• Asia Pacific region opportunities and case studies
• 4G value creation and service strategies
• Radio access and core network innovations
• Capacity and coverage optimization
• Backhaul technology solutions
• Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications
• Mobile cloud applications delivery
• Smartphones, tablets and cloud-connected devices
• Mobile transactions and commerce
• And much more.

“Next year is set to be an exciting year for Asia-Pacific deploying next-generation networks, devices and content,” says Gigi Wang, Chief Research Officer, Yankee Group. “4G World Asia will have all the right people, in the right place, at the right time to learn from each other and explore the opportunities that this evolution in the ecosystem will bring.”

The two-day main conference plus pre-conference summit and training sessions are expected to attract over 1,000 attendees and 200+ expert speakers, media partners and sponsors.

“We are excited to partner with a market leader like Yankee Group” said Michael Cherrington, M.D. and Program Director of Inspira. “4G World Asia will provide the Asia Pacific region with a new platform for thought leadership on business strategies and technology best practices covering the complete 4G ecosystem in a single comprehensive event. Underpinning this, the 4G World brand represents a world-class program that highlights the rapidly evolving interdependencies between operator business models, mobile radio technologies, core network architectures, as well as mobile applications, services and content.”

Sponsors of 4G World 2011, taking place Oct. 24-27 in Chicago, Ill., include: Acme Packet; Airspan Networks; Alcatel-Lucent; Alvarion; BelAir Networks; Cavium Networks; Ciena; CommScope; Continuous Computing; Ericsson; Exalt Communications; Huawei Technologies; Intel; Juniper Networks; NetLogic Microsystems; NetScout Systems; Nokia Siemens Networks; PCTEL; Qualcomm; Samsung; Sequans Communications; STOKE; Sprint; Symantec; Symmetricom; Tekelec; and Tellabs.

Association, research and media partners of 4G World include: Advantage Media; Antenna Systems; Avren Events; Bedford Communications; BNETTV; CDMA Development Group; Conference Guru; Connected World Magazine; Connect-World; Convergencia Latina; Cyber M@rketing Services; DIDx – Super Technologies; Edgell Communications; e-ventures Worldwide; FierceMarkets; Freewimaxinfo.com; LTE Portal; Microwave Journal; Mind Commerce; Mobile Europe; MobileWirelessJobs.com; OSP Magazine; Parks Associates; Penton Media; PowerSource Online; Rethink Research; SIP Center; Specialty Publishing Co.; Telecom Council; TM Forum; TyN Magazine; Vanilla Plus; Wi-Fi Alliance; Wireless Communications Association International; and Xavier Dalloz Consulting.

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About 4G World
Welcome to 4G World, the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 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 advanced networks take 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 monetising mobile Internet services. 4G World offers them an opportunity to research state-of-the-practice business models and advanced mobile technologies, as well as to 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 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. We provide 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.

About Inspira Events
Inspira is a leader in conceptualizing, organizing and hosting B2B events through partnerships with influential multinational companies, government organizations and industry associations in China and across the region. The company’s founders bring together over 30 years experience in Asia Pacific markets, and have organized some of the region’s highest profile congresses and summits in broadband telecoms, mobile communications as well as other technology sectors. For more information, visit www.inspira-events.com.

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

Contact for Inspira Events:
Charlotte Chan
charlotte.chan@inspira-events.com
+852 2853 7610

The industry’s largest event focused on the rapidly expanding 4G and mobile Internet markets will be held Oct. 24-27, 2011, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Boston, Mass. – July. 18, 2011 – 4G World 2011 today announced a series of extended program offerings available to registered conference and expo attendees, as well as an invite-only VIP press event. 4G World includes a comprehensive four-day conference program featuring more than 200 thought-leading speakers, including keynotes by operators from around the globe. The event Web site is http://www.4gworld.com

Members of the press are urged to register early in order to take advantage of the many value-added programs taking place at the show. For full details on all of 4G World’s dedicated press events, please visit: http://4gworld.com/press-events/

4G World covers the entire ecosystem of next-generation mobile broadband and mobile Internet solutions, and includes more than 30 presentations from major global operators that will be discussing their plans to deploy next-generation 4G networks and mobile Internet services. Highlighted speakers include:

• Arun Bhikshesvaran, chief marketing officer, Telefon AB LM Ericsson
• Matt Bross, co-president, vice chairman and chief technology officer, Huawei Technologies
• Rick Corker, head of North American Region, Nokia Siemens Networks
• Tom Keys, chief operating officer, MetroPCS
• Jon Kuhn, director of product management, Enterprise Mobility Group, Symantec Corp.
• Manoj Leelanivas, executive VP and general manager, Junos Applications Software (JAS) Business Group, Juniper Networks
• Dr. Hideo Okinaka, VP, emerging technologies and industry standards, KDDI Corp.
• Bernd Reul, VP, TDC Operations Technology
• Koichi Tagawa, chairman, NFC Forum
• Gigi Wang, chief research officer, Yankee Group
• Ken Wirth, president, E2E Network Solutions, Alcatel-Lucent

View our entire lineup of speakers at: http://www.4gworld.com/4g-speakers/

A list of operators and service provider speakers can be viewed at: http://www.4gworld.com/4g-speakers/operator-speakers/

“4G technologies are reshaping the wireless industry at an unprecedented speed. It is critical now, more than ever, that business and technology leaders understand how to realize the benefits and recognize the disruptive nature of 4G,” explains Gigi Wang, chief research officer, Yankee Group.

4G World’s unique conference program includes participation and collocation of many industry events and topic areas, including:
• 4G technology training programs from Award Solutions and IEEE
• Near Field Communication Summit – hosted by NFC Forum
• 4G Backhaul Summit – sponsored by CFN Services, Ericsson, Accedian Networks, CenturyLink, Ceragon Networks, DragonWave, JDSU, RAD Data Communications and Siklu
• Yankee Group’s Customer Experience Summit
• WCAI Spectrum Summit – hosted by WCAI
• Executive breakfasts – hosted by Alvarion
• 4G Americas and GSMA Special Education Sessions
• Innovative mHealth Solutions – hosted by Forbes
• Interactive Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions – live on the expo floor
• Attendee VIP Lounge Pass – new!
• 4G technology training programs from Award Solutions and IEEE
• 4G World Solutions Theater
• 4G World News Desk – hosted by bnetTV
• VIP Press Event and Best of 4G Awards Party
• And much more

With more than 300 sponsors and exhibitors, 4G World is the industry’s must-attend event of the year. 4G World is pleased to acknowledge extensive industry support, including: Corporate Hosts Alvarion, Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks and Samsung; Flagship Service Providers Sprint and Verizon; and Premier Sponsors Alcatel-Lucent, Ciena, Huawei, Intel, Juniper Networks and Qualcomm. A complete list of sponsors and exhibitors can be found at http://www.4gworld.com/4g-sponsors/corporate-sponsors/

For complete information about the conference program, expo and special press and operator events, please visit http://www.4gworld.com. To ensure you are pre-registered to receive these special invitations early, please e-mail Kathleen Mitchell at kmitchell@yankeegroup.com

About 4G World
4G World is the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 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 the Anywhere Network® takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and are 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 to 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
The people of Yankee Group are the global connectivity experts–the leading source of insight and counsel trusted by builders, operators and drivers of connectivity solutions for 40 years. We are uniquely focused on the evolution of Anywhere connectivity, and we chart the pace of technology change and its effect on networks, consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in Boston, Yankee Group has a global presence, including operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.yankeegroup.com.

Contact:
Kathleen Mitchell
Marketing
kmitchell@yankeegroup.com
+1-617-259-2320

Yankee Group Announces 2011 Best of 4G World Awards

Awards to be presented at 4G World Conference and Expo Oct. 24-27 in Chicago.

June 15, 2011, Boston, Mass. – Yankee Group today opened the call for submissions to its 2011 Best of 4G World Awards. Open to any company, the awards recognize the best companies, products and innovations within the wireless and mobile supply ecosystem. The final selection of winners will be made by an independent committee and will be announced at the Meet the Press & VIP Party for 4G World 2011 on Oct. 24 in Chicago, Ill.

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 4G World awards. Winning entries will receive 4G World Wall of Fame recognition during the show, a filmed executive interview featured on the 4G World Web site, a profile in 4G Trends and visibility in a Best of 4G Awards Winners press release and Web site.

This year’s award categories are:

• Best new mobile device. Unique and thoughtful uses of connectivity in an everyday device.
• Most innovative network deployment. Innovative deployment strategies to deliver the next generation of wireless services.
• Most innovative network infrastructure. Innovative infrastructure solutions that help network operators use spectrum more efficiently and increase network capacity.
• Best mobile app for a smartphone or tablet. Cutting-edge content designed for the small screen.
• Best user experience for mobile. Creative solutions for seamless and simple experiences across a myriad of mobile devices.
• Best mobile commerce solution. Original solutions for mobile banking, transactions and couponing and near field communication.
• Best overall innovation in mobile. Groundbreaking contributions, be they application, device or network innovations, that have resounding implications across the industry.

In addition to these open nomination categories, all 4G World exhibitors will be eligible for the special Best in Show at 4G World Award, which will be voted on by conference attendees.

Award submissions are open until Aug. 29, 2011. For more information, and to submit a nomination, visit: http://www.4gworld.com/press/4g-world-awards/

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.

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About 4G World

4G World is the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 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 the Anywhere Network^® takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and are 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 to 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

The people of Yankee Group are the global connectivity experts–the leading source of insight and counsel trusted by builders, operators and drivers of connectivity solutions for 40 years. We are uniquely focused on the evolution of Anywhere connectivity, and we chart the pace of technology change and its effect on networks, consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in Boston, Yankee Group has a global presence, including operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.yankeegroup.com.

Contact:

• Kate Mitchell
  Senior Director of Marketing
  Yankee Group Events and Media
  kmitchell@yankeegroup.com
  +1-617-259-2320

New event to focus on enabling new revenue opportunities with near field communication (NFC) technology.

June 6, 2011, Boston, MA  – Yankee Group today announced that the NFC Forum has signed on as a Premier Association Sponsor of this year’s 4G World™ conference and expo, and that the two firms are jointly developing an exclusive, one-day summit, collated at the conference, entitled “NFC: Enabling New Revenue Opportunities.”

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’s event is taking place Oct. 24-27 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.  “NFC: Enabling New Revenue Opportunities” is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 26.

“NFC’s true value proposition has yet to be realized,” said Nick Holland, Yankee Group senior analyst and program director for the summit. “The technology can do so much more then merely emulate a payment card—it can enable an entirely new mobile interaction paradigm and open doors to new revenue and growth across a broad range of verticals. The executive summit will address where those revenue opportunities lie and the best practices to succeed in this new ecosystem.”

Debbie Arnold, NFC Forum Director added, “One of our primary goals at the NFC Forum is to educate consumers and enterprises globally about NFC technology, use cases, and implementations.  We are looking forward to collaborating with Yankee Group in the development of ’NFC: Enabling New Revenue Opportunities,’ and to participating at this year’s 4G World conference and expo.”

The executive summit assembles global thought leaders, representing the global ecosystem of NFC-based applications being deployed today.  Topics include:

• The state of the NFC industry
• Building the next-generation retail experience
• Revenue opportunities in retail, health care, social media, consumer electronics and more
• NFC implementations across a variety of industries, with focuses on lessons learned, business cases, consumer education and measuring success
• The technology of NFC, including details about the NFC Forum certification programs, systems integration technical issues, hints for developers and more

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; WiFi Alliance; WiMax Forum; 4G Americas; ATIS; CDG; IMS Forum; NGN Forum; NGN Plugfest; Telecom Council of Silicon Valley; US Telecom; WCA International; Maravedis; Rethink; Senza Fili Consulting; Parks Associates; and Hot Telecom.

About the NFC Forum

The NFC Forum was launched as a non-profit industry association in 2004 by leading mobile communications, semiconductor and consumer electronics companies. The Forum’s mission is to advance the use of Near Field Communication technology by developing specifications, ensuring interoperability among devices and services, and educating the market about NFC technology. The Forum’s 140 global member companies currently are developing specifications for a modular NFC device architecture, and protocols for interoperable data exchange and device-independent service delivery, device discovery, and device capability.

The NFC Forum’s Sponsor members, which hold seats on the Board of Directors, include leading players in key industries around the world. The Sponsor members are: Broadcom Corporation, INSIDE Secure, MasterCard Worldwide, Microsoft Corp., NEC, Nokia, NTT DOCOMO, Inc., NXP Semiconductors, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Samsung, Sony Corporation, STMicroelectronics, and Visa Inc.

About Yankee Group

The people of Yankee Group are the global connectivity experts–the leading source of insight and counsel trusted by builders, operators and drivers of connectivity solutions for 40 years. We are uniquely focused on the evolution of Anywhere connectivity, and chart the pace of technology change and its effect on networks, consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in Boston, Yankee Group has a global presence, including operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.yankeegroup.com.

About 4G World

Welcome to the third annual 4G World, the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 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 the Anywhere 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 to learn from other operators about what work–and what doesn’t–as they migrate their networks to 4G. For more information, visit www.4gworld.com.

Contacts:

• Kate Mitchell
  Sr. Director of Marketing
  Yankee Group Events and Media
  kmitchell@yankeegroup.com
  +1-617-259-2320
• Ruth Cassidy
  VP Communications
  NFC Forum
  ruth.cassidy@nfc-forum.org
  +1-617-957-8494

The industry’s largest event focused on the rapidly expanding 4G ecosystem will be held Oct. 24-27, 2011, at McCormick Place in Chicago

Boston, Mass., May 11, 2011 – Yankee Group today released the conference program for its 4G World Conference and Expo, 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, the event has expanded its program to include two new full-day summits, and over 50 focused sessions exploring all facets 4G mobile broadband.

“4G World brings together the entire 4G ecosystem under one roof,” said Andrew Mitchell, 4G World program director. “With so many brilliant thinkers in attendance, we’re able to focus on the mobile technologies and trends that matter most in the industry and present a highly robust and innovative conference program.”

The four-day conference program includes more than 200 speakers and industry leader keynotes. This comprehensive and interactive program delivers updates on the latest innovations in wireless business and technology. Program highlights include:

• Exclusive pre-conference summits on:
  • Mobile Customer Experience
  • 4G Backhaul
  • Network Spectrum for 4G
• Conference tracks on:
  • 4G Deployments
  • 4G Applied Technology
  • Small Cells
  • Cloud and 4G Opportunities
  • 4G Network Strategies
  • Intelligent Infrastructure Management
  • mHealth
  • Mobile Broadband Evolution
  • 4G Innovations
• Keynotes from:
  • Alcatel-Lucent
  • Alvarion
  • AT&T
  • Ericsson
  • FCC
  • Huawei
  • Juniper
  • MetroPCS
  • Nokia Siemens Networks
  • Qualcomm
  • Sprint
  • Samsung
  • Verizon Wireless

4G World continues to grow its coverage areas by partnering with the who’s who of the 4G ecosystem, including key associations, research firms, global media channels and other innovative players. Corporate sponsors of 4G World 2011 include: Acme Packet; Airspan Networks; Alcatel-Lucent; Alvarion; BelAir Networks; Cavium Networks; Ciena; Commscope; Continuous Computing; Ericsson; Exalt Communications; Huawei Technologies; Intel; Juniper Networks; NetLogic Microsystems; Netscout Systems; Nokia Siemens Networks; PCTEL; Qualcomm; Samsung; Sequans Communications; STOKE; Sprint; Symantec; Symmetricom; Tekelec; and Tellabs.

Association, Research and Media Sponsors include: Advantage Media; Antenna Systems; Avren Events; Bedford Communications; BNETTV; CDMA Development Group; Conference Guru; Connected World Magazine; Connect-World; Convergencia Latina; Cyber M@rketing Services; DIDx – Super Technologies; Edgell Communications; e-ventures Worldwide; FierceMarkets; Freewimaxinfo.com; LTE Portal; Microwave Journal; Mind Commerce; Mobile Europe; MobileWirelessJobs.com; OSP Magazine; Parks Associates; Penton Media; PowerSource Online; Rethink Research; SIP Center; Specialty Publishing Co.; Telecom Council; TM Forum; TyN Magazine; Vanilla Plus; Wi-Fi Alliance; Wireless Communications Association International; and Xavier Dalloz Consulting.

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About 4G World 2011
Welcome to the third annual 4G World, the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 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 the Anywhere 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 to 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
The people of Yankee Group are the global connectivity experts—the leading source of insight and counsel trusted by builders, operators and drivers of connectivity solutions for 40 years. We are uniquely focused on the evolution of Anywhere connectivity, and we chart the pace of technology change and its effect on networks, consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in Boston, Yankee Group has a global presence, including operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.yankeegroup.com.

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

Yankee Group Announces Call for Papers for 4G World 2011

4-day conference program focuses on how 4G empowers next-generation mobile networks, devices, applications, services and users.

Boston, Mass. – March 8, 2011 – Yankee Group today announced its call for papers for the third annual 4G World 2011 Conference & Expo. The event will be held Oct. 24-27 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event website is www.4GWorld.com.

“We are excited to open the call for papers for 4G World 2011,” said Eliot Weinman, president of Yankee Group’s Events Division and conference founder and chair. “In its third year, 4G World continues with the vision of producing the world’s largest forum for buyers and sellers of 4G and mobile Internet business and technology solutions.”

4G World continues to expand its program and coverage areas by partnering with key associations, research firms and global media channels. The conference brings together industry, academic and government professionals to a premier four-day, multi-track forum covering the entire 4G and mobile Internet global ecosystem.

“We anticipate more than 175 expert presentations on topics ranging from operator business models, to infrastructure and network topology, to devices, customer experience tactics, services and applications,” Weinman said. “4G thought leaders from around the world will convene to share insights and expertise, and facilitate interaction and innovation.”

4G World 2011 seeks papers describing original ideas, groundbreaking results and/or quantified network/system experiences. In particular, we encourage submissions that highlight real-world deployments, new application domains, innovative system and solution designs, and new approaches to customer experience, business models and monetization of networks.

Prospective speakers are invited to submit proposals to be included in the spotlight at this industry-leading event. Proposals must be received prior to Monday, May 2, 2011, at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Submission instructions are provided below.

Some of the summit tracks and topics included in the call for papers are:

• Wireless Customer Experience
• 4G Backhaul and Core Convergence
• 4G Network Deployments
• 4G Technology
• Small-Cell Technology and Solutions
• 4G OSS Implications
• Policy Management
• 4G Next-Generation Devices
• M2M Solutions and Applications
• Regulatory and Spectrum Matters
• Standards – Current and Emerging
• Implications and Opportunities of Cloud Computing
• Infrastructure Management and Green Ops

Tips for a Successful Paper Submission:
Focus your proposal on why your topic is original and why the audience would find the information important and relevant. Describe the proposed format (co-panelists, moderator, etc.).

Submission Process:
Responses must be submitted electronically. Please click here to begin the submission process.

Requirements:
Completed electronic submissions are due on May 2, 2011, at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Peer Review:
This conference contains high-quality submissions that undergo peer review conducted by the members of the 4G World program committee. The results of the peer review translate into paper selections and topic-driven sessions for this conference. If your presentation topic is accepted, a member of the program committee will contact you directly.

About 4G World 2011
Welcome to the third annual 4G World™, the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 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 the Anywhere 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, go to www.4GWorld.com

Contact Info:
Program:
Andrew Mitchell
Director of Program

Marketing/Media:
Kate Walsh
Senior Director of Marketing

Sales:
John Sellazzo
VP of Sales