Executive
DirectorÕs Corner
PTC – Where the West Meets Asia
By Stephen G. Tom, Executive Director
I write this in the midst of a revealing trip to the
U.S. East Coast en route to Singapore for the Asia-Pacific
Satellite Communications Council annual conference
and other late September meetings. Among the many things
I am discovering and rediscovering is how strongly
some of our members feel about the value of PTC membership.
Every one of your fellow PTC members I’ve met
in Washington, D.C., New York and Boston acknowledges
that even in an environment of tight budgets and careful
evaluation of conference and trade show costs, PTC
is an invaluable point of contact for business networking.
It was exciting to meet JC Murphy, president of Excel
Switching Corporation of Hyannis, Massachusetts, and
his management team at VON in Boston. JC was enthusiastic
about the value they have derived from their participation
in PTC for the past three years. Last year alone they
were able to meet 10 new potential customers at PTC’05. “PTC
is one of the best conferences for meeting potential
Asia-based customers,” JC said.
Michael Antonovich, PanAmSat’s senior vice president,
global sales, said that although Hawaii is a very attractive
place to hold a conference, he finds the quantity and
quality of the business meetings that can be held at
PTC’s conferences keeps him and his staff extremely
busy during their stay in “paradise.”
Three more executives – Jason Kowal, executive
vice president of PriMetrica, which owns TeleGeography;
Stephan Beckert, research director of TeleGeography;
and Tim Stronge, vice president, research, for TeleGeography – called
PTC the best place to meet with telecom representatives
from all across Asia at one central venue. Jason pointed
out that although there are some very good conferences
in Asia, they tend to draw regional audiences. PTC’s
diverse attendance allows TeleGeography to hold meetings
with telecom representatives from many Asian countries
at a single conference. Stephan added, “PTC is
truly a place where the West meets Asia and it is a
very efficient and productive place to do business.”
As these examples make clear, PTC is known as the
place where Asian telecommunications professionals
meet with their counterparts from the West every January
in Honolulu, Hawaii. Please watch your mail for a complete
brochure describing PTC’06 and sign up now to
secure the best discounts. If you want to be proactive,
ask conference assistant Odessa Kawai – Odessa@ptc.org – for
a copy of the brochure.
You’ll also be interested to know that a number
of the PTC supporters I’ve been meeting are committing
to major sponsorships and they are all providing constructive
feedback on how we can make PTC’06 even more
valuable. So with our members’ help, our next
conference will be more of a value than ever before!
Thank you – and see you there!
Advance Notice of Upcoming PTC
Elections for Board of Governors Openings
Aloha PTC Members,
The PTC Advisory Council announces upcoming elections
of the PTC Board of Governors (BG). Each year, generally
half the Board of Governors is elected, to serve a
two-year term. Therefore we have elections every year,
for about half the BG, to ensure a regular rotation
on the Board of Governors.
The Advisory Council will coordinate nominations for
the open Board of Governors terms. Nominations will
be taken in October. The voting for Board of Governor
seats will be held in November 2005, and the results
of the BG elections will be announced in December 2005.
Newly-elected Board members take office in January
2006.
We look forward to your participation in this most
important election process for PTC.
Mahalo,
Jay Gillette
Chair
Gregg Daffner
Vice Chair
PTC Advisory Council
Intelligent Community of
the Year
ICF Accepting Nominations from Communities
for Intelligent Community of the Year Award
On August 22, the Intelligent Community Forum
(ICF) will begin accepting nominations for its annual Top
Seven Intelligent Communities of the Year listing.
We believe that your community may be a prospective
candidate for the 2006 list, and we cordially invite
you to submit a nomination form.
The Intelligent Community Forum has been presenting
its Top Seven list since 2000. Once again, the 2006
Top Seven will be announced at the Pacific Telecommunications
CouncilÕs January conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, which
attracts thousands of private and public-sector attendees
each year to explore the intersection between telecommunications
and development. From our Top Seven, one community
will be named Intelligent Community
of the Year at our annual conference, in June
2006, in New York.
How to Nominate Your Community
The Top Seven list is open to cities, towns,
villages, counties or other geographic regions that form
a definable community. If your community is fighting
for a prosperous place in the broadband economy, please
watch for our upcoming announcement that nominations
are being accepted or visit our Web site at www.intelligentcommunity.org.
You will be able to download an application form from
our Web site. The deadline for
completed applications is 14 October 2005. There
is no cost to submit a nomination. A list of finalists
will be announced on 18 November 2005 and the Top Seven
will be named during PTCÕ06, 15 – 18 January 2006
in Honolulu.
For further information or the Intelligent Community
Forum, please visit www.intelligentcommunity.org.
PTCÕ06 – Shift Happens:
Transition to IP
15 – 18 January 2006
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
PTCÕ06 is shaping up to be one of our best conferences
ever. With the theme ÒShift Happens: Transition to IPÓ,
PTCÕ06 will examine how IP (Internet Protocol) is dramatically
impacting every sector of the telecommunications world.
Among our confirmed keynote speakers are:
- VINTON G. CERF, Vice President and Chief Internet
Evangelist, Google, USA
- HOSSEIN ESLAMBOLCHI, President, Global Networking
Technology Services and AT&T Labs; AT&T CTO
and CIO, AT&T, USA
- DATO' ABDUL WAHID OMAR, Group CEO, Telekom Malaysia
Berhad, Malaysia
- VINOD KUMAR, President, VSNL International, Singapore
Download PTC’06 brochure at www.ptc06.org/pdf/PTC06_Conf_Brochure.pdf. Register
by October 31 and Save! For conference updates
and online registration, please visit www.ptc06.org or
call Lorie Sugiki at Tel: +1.808.941.3789, ext.129
or Email: lorie@ptc.org.
PTCÕ06 Sponsorship Opportunities
Gain visibility by sponsoring at PTC'06. The conference
offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities suitable
for both small and large organizations. Visit www.ptc06.org/sponsor/index.html to
download Sponsorship Program. If you are interested
in selecting a sponsorship package or would like to
discuss customized sponsorship opportunities, please
contact Sharon Nakama at +1.808.941.3789 ext. 110,
or via email: snakama@ptc.org.
Call for PTCÕ06 Exhibitors
Promote your business to international buyers worldwide.
The PTCÕ06 exhibit area is the prime opportunity to
showcase your products and services to more than 1,500
visitors from 50+ countries. To strengthen your global
presence, we have introduced new benefits to take your
PTCÕ06 exhibit experience to the limit.
- A 20% discount on PTCÕ06 literature bin rates
- An online exhibitor press announcement to promote
new products and services on the PTCÕ06 Exhibition
website
- A 40-word description promoting the products and
services at your PTCÕ06 booth(s) will be distributed
to PTCÕ06 attendees via email
Reserve your exhibit space now. Space is running
out fast! Members enjoy a substantial discount on
exhibit rates – an $840 savings! For detailed
information on exhibiting, visit www.ptc06.org/exhibits/ or
contact Dolores Fung at Tel: +1.808.941.3789 ext.
120 or Email: dolores@ptc.org.
Literature Bins at PTCÕ06
A literature display area will be available for those
wishing to have their organizationÕs literature and/or
publications prominently displayed and easily accessible
to all conference attendees. The price for a literature
bin is $150 per bin/publication through Friday, 30
December 2005. Registered attendees who wish to purchase
literature bins receive 20% off if registered by Friday,
28 October 2005. $200 will be charged if applications
are received on or after Monday, 2 January 2006. For
more information, contact Leilani Ariola at leilani@ptc.org or Tel: +1.808.941.3789 ext.
112.
PTC’06 Advertising
Opportunities
We are proud to offer our advertising packages and
regular advertising opportunities - bringing your company
maximum exposure. Each package varies in options and
price, allowing you to select the package that best
suits your company's needs. Members receive a 33% discount
on all advertisement options. Please visit www.ptc06.org/advertise for these opportunities. If you are interested in selecting
an advertising package or would like to discuss customized
advertising opportunities, please contact Dolores Fung
at +1.808.941.3789 ext. 120 or via email at dolores@ptc.org for
more information.
Membership Update
New Members since 31 August 2005
Name: World Teleport Association
(WTA)
Company Overview: World Teleport Association
(WTA) is a nonprofit trade association of teleports,
satellite and hybrid carriers, technology providers
and consultants in 20 nations. For teleports,
WTA is the global body dedicated to building their
businesses by educating them on issues, researching
their markets, and connecting them to sales opportunities
and strategic allies. For any company that delivers
solutions via satellite — or provides the enabling
technologies— WTA is the gateway to international
opportunity.
Website: www.worldteleport.org
Joined PTC: 15 September 2005
Category: FP0
MembersÕ Hot Box: PTC Members
in the News
Event and Publication Discounts
for PTC Members
The following upcoming events and publications feature
exclusive savings and discounts for PTC Members. For
detailed information, please see their corresponding
adverts under ÒTelecom Industry EventsÓ and ÒIndustry
PublicationsÓ, below.
- APSCC 2005 Satellite Conference and Exhibition,
27 – 29 September 2005, Meritus Mandarin Singapore
- CompTel/ASCENT Fall 2005 Convention & Expo,
9 – 12 October 2005, Orlando World Center
Marriott, Orlando, Florida, USA
- SATCON Conference & Expo, 26 – 27
October 2005, Jacob K. Javits Convention
Center, New York City, New York, USA
- 2005 e-Financial WorldExpo, 27 – 28 October
2005, National Trade Centre at Exhibition Place,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Telecom Industry Events
**Look for exclusive PTC Member discounts!**
** APSCC 2005 Satellite Conference and Exhibition,
27 – 29 September 2005, Meritus Mandarin, Singapore **
Satellites New Opportunities in Asia
The satellite industryÕs largest annual event in
Asia, APSCC 2005, will create a globally integrated
platform and provide a one-stop solution for new business
challenges. Attend CEO roundtables and business strategy
panels and sessions, and be the first to get the scoop
on the hottest services, latest products and newest
technologies at the Exhibition. Also, donÕt miss the
2005 APSCC Awards. PTC members receive a 20% discount
on registrations. Call +82 2 508 4883/5, Fax +82
2 508 4883, Email info@apscc.or.kr or visit www.apscc.or.kr/event/apscc2005.asp for
more information.
ITU Telecom Americas 2005, 3 – 6 October
2005, Bahia Convention Centre, Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Through a major pan-Americas ICT Forum, Exhibition
and more, ITU Telecom Americas 2005 provides the platform
you need to grow your business, network with the industryÕs
top names and help shape the future of telecommunications
in the American region. For more information, visit www.itu.int/americas2005.
Fixed Mobile Convergence Live, 5 – 6 October
2005, Hyatt Regency, Chicago, Illinois, USA
The shift is occurring in mobile communications
personalized mobile services with VoIP cost economics
for a new generation of converged service operators:
mobile, fixed, virtual. Are you prepared? Register
today! Visit http://www.scievents.com/counter.asp?c=PTCbanner.
** CompTel/ASCENT Fall 2005 Convention & Expo,
9 – 12 October 2005, Orlando World Center Marriott,
Orlando, Florida, USA **
Looking for U.S. partners? Then donÕt miss the
CompTel/ASCENT Fall 2005 Convention & Expo, 9 – 12
October in Orlando, Florida. The event features the
leading competitive communications service providers
in North America. Visit 130+ exhibitors and attend
educational sessions focusing on the latest in IP-based
networks and VoIP services. Special offer for
PTC members! Save 15% on registration fees! Click here to
register and enter code #451. For general
information, visit www.comptelascent.org.
Frontiers in Optics/Laser Science XXI, 16 – 20
October 2005, Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf
and Tennis Resort, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Visit www.frontiersinoptics.org to
register for this conference featuring the latest research
in optics and photonics.
TELECOM Õ05, 23 – 27 October 2005, The Venetian
Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Communications service providers – landline,
wireless, cable and satellite – must plan for
the future while succeeding today. TELECOM Õ05 is where
the conversations begin and where the groundwork is
laid. Join us at The Venetian Convention Center this
23 – 27 October. Visit www.telecom05.com for
more information. And plan for TelecomNEXT in
March 2006.
Capacity Asia 2005, 24 – 25 October 2005,
Excelsior Hotel, Hong Kong SAR, China
Capacity Asia 2005 is Capacity magazineÕs
2nd annual Asia-Pacific wholesale telecommunications
conference, taking place on 24 – 25 October 2005
at the Excelsior Hotel in Hong Kong SAR, China. For
more information, visit www.telcap.co.uk/events.
** SATCON Conference & Expo, 26 – 27
October 2005, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,
New York City, New York, USA **
The management of PTC has made special arrangements
for PTC members to attend the SATCON Conference & Expo
in New York City, 26 – 27 October 2005, at
a discount rate. SATCON will feature over
110 exhibits and close to 100 speakers focusing on
satellite communication applications, content delivery,
content management, content distribution and network
management. With its unique end-user focus and world-class
content, SATCON is a major industry event. Telecom's,
ISP's, Government, Military, Government Contractors,
Broadcasters, Media & Entertainment, Corporate
End-Users, Service Providers and Integrators attend
and exhibit at SATCON to do business together. PTC
Executive Director, Mr. Stephen Tom, is scheduled
as a featured speaker at this important event that
will be 50% larger this year. PTC members who register
will receive a 20% discount off the full conference
price, or complimentary expo only pass. Visit www.SATCONExpo.com for more information,
and use source code 25SBG2 to receive
your PTC Member discount when registering.
** 2005 e-Financial WorldExpo, 27 – 28
October 2005, National Trade Centre at Exhibition
Place, Toronto, Ontario, Canada **
The most anticipated international exposition
and conference that covers all aspects of information
technologies and enterprise solutions employed by the
worldÕs financial service sectors, including banking
institutions, insurance providers, investment and brokerage
houses, securities and mortgage providers. Delegates
at the event will discuss many financial applications
and solutions for Business Intelligence, Electronic
Data Interchange (EDI), Outsourcing /ASP, Security,
Systems Integration and many others.
Register now using promotion code: PTEL to receive
free 1-Session Conference Pass or 30% discount on
Conference Day passes. For more information about
the 2005 e-Financial WorldExpo, please
contact +1.416.292.0038 ext. 821 or visit http://e-financial.wowgao.com.
OSP EXPO, 15 – 17 November 2005, Fort Worth
Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
OSP EXPO is the ONE event telecom professional
trust for realistic solutions, products, and technologies
that help deploy the broadband networks of today and
tomorrow. www.ospmag.com/expo
VoIP World Asia 2005, Sheraton Towers Hotel, 29
November – 1 December 2005, Singapore
VoIP World Asia 2005, happening from 29 November – 1
December at the Sheraton Towers Hotel, Singapore, is
Asia's leading event for the IP Communications industry
focusing on issues facing the VoIP revolution. VoIP
World Asia 2005 will examine all the issues surrounding
the data and voice communications markets and convergence,
providing carriers and enterprise with a valuable learning
experience. It will showcase the incumbents and new
entrants that have embraced IP, looking specifically
at how traffic can be managed and how quality of service
can be achieved with an IP network. For more information
on the event, please visit www.terrapinn.com/2005/vwa_sg.
Industry Publications
**Look for exclusive PTC Member discounts!**
** AmericaÕs Network **
AmericaÕs Network is the only media portfolio serving
the telecommunications industry to explain telecom
business and technology issues for 47,709 subscribers
86% of who are service providers and enterprise IT
at Fortune 1000 companies, who are designing, installing
and maintaining public, enterprise and government telecom
networks. To subscribe, go to www.americasnetwork.com. To advertise,
call +1.617.219.8360. 20% discount on
the annual subscription fee to PTC members – special
code: "AN-PTC05"
** Connect-World **
The Connect-World series of magazines are a forum
for the highest-level decision makers in the telecommunications
and information technology sectors to give their opinion
about the impact of technologies upon developing regions
of the world.
Connect-WorldÕs editions (Africa & the Middle
East, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe & CIS, and Latin
America) discuss how telecommunications and ICT can
help shape regional development. 50% discount on
the subscription fee to PTC members. Use special
code: ÒPTC/05Ó and call +44 20 7540 0876 or
email: info@connect-world.com for discounts.
Connect-WorldÕs writers and readers are leaders of
industry, governments, international organization,
legal experts, bankers and the like.
Intele-Card News
Intele-Card News (ICN) readers worldwide include
providers, distributors and retailers of prepaid cards,
prepaid wireless, debit cards and stored value cards.
ICN also covers stories relating to new developments
in payment transactions. Our readers rely on ICN to
inform and educate them on the latest products, technologies,
techniques, strategies and statistics to help them
compete and grow their businesses. For more information,
visit www.intelecard.com.
** OSP Magazine **
OSP Magazine offers telecom service providers realistic
HOW-TO solutions for the networkÕs edge and covers
the planning, engineering, deployment, maintenance,
and restoration of the broadband networks of today
and tomorrow. OSP Magazine is a free publication
for all qualifying subscribers in the U.S. Sign
up today to receive your free subscription. www.ospmag.com/register
Philippine IT-Enabled Services Industry Perspective
(ITES)
OPTELÕs Philippine IT-Enabled Services Industry
Perspective is available for purchase. This report
presents the benefits of locating an offshore outsourcing
operation in the Philippines. It clarifies and explains
how the English proficiency and cost-competitiveness
of its workforce, its modern telecommunications infrastructure,
and the local cultureÕs affinity to the West, are critical
factors that make the Philippines a leading offshore
site. Further, it shows which types of business process
services the Philippine-based IT-Enabled Services companies
excel in, and which areas provide opportunities for
future business development. For further information,
contact Donald Felbaum at Tel: +63 2 633 9755, Email: don@optel.info or
visit their website at www.optel.info.
Submarine Telecoms Forum Magazine
WFN Strategies (www.wfnstrategies.com)
is the publisher of Submarine Telecoms Forum Magazine
(www.subtelforum.com), which provides telecom,
oil & gas, and defense customers with telecom engineering
solutions for remote and unique communication requirements,
including business, investment, engineering and procurement
and implementation support.
** Telecom Asia **
Telecom Asia is the leading business technology
magazine in the Asia-Pacific region, published by Questex
Media Group. More than 11,000 subscribers receive our
leading e-newsletter every day. Average 60,000 unique
visitors visit telecomasia.net and create 450,000 page
impressions every month. Telecom Asia Group provides
over 35 events official media support a year. 20%
discount on the annual subscription
fee to PTC members - special code: "TA-PTC05".
Tel: +852 2589 1338. Fax: +852 2559 7002. Email: gigic@telecomasia.net. Website: www.telecomasia.net
** Via Satellite **
Via Satellite is the leading global satellite magazine,
providing expert business analysis and technical insights
into the space and satellite industries. The readers
of Via Satellite are provided with timely and valuable
editorial, essential in remaining competitive and profitable
in the global satellite marketplace. Via Satellite
is the flagship publication of the Access Intelligence,
Satellite Group. To receive your FREE subscription
to Via Satellite please click on the following link. www.omeda.com/vs
VoIP Monitor
VoIP Monitor is a definitive weekly publication
devoted to business, regulatory and market developments
in the fast-paced world of voice-over Internet protocol.
Each Wednesday, via email and on the web, the Monitor
will deliver insight, data, analysis and critical developments
to keep you on top of VoIP. A four-week trial subscription
is available to registered users at www.voip-monitor.com.
** www.SubCableNews.com **
www.SubCableNews.com is
a unique Newsletter for the whole industry involved
in the submarine cable market, supplying the latest
facts and comprehensive information about current and
future projects and companies in the industry. Take
advantage of the opportunity to be up to date with
worldwide submarine cable ventures together with insider
information and summarized press releases and publications. In
this special offer to PTC members, a 14 month subscription
to SubCableNews is only €380 (normally €480
for 12 months)—a savings of €180! Click
on www.subcablenews.com/ptcspecial and
enter Username: special Password: vip2005 to receive
this special offer.
PTC MembersÕ Bulletin
PTCÕs online and email bulletin to members is now
distributed once a month. You should receive your next
copy on, or soon after, 13 October 2005. Please send
your questions or suggestions to Lorie Sugiki at lorie@ptc.org.
If you or your company representatives wish to continue
informing other PTC members of new or improved products,
or of individual achievements via the MembersÕ Bulletin,
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