Event and Publication Discounts for PTC Members

INDUSTRY EVENTS

Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization
PTC members receive a 15% discount on non-members conference registration for the following event:

The Asia-Pacific e-Gov Forum
20th  - 22nd May 2008

http://www.events.cto.int/egovasia2008

Black Hat USA, 2-7 August 2008; Las Vegas, Nevada
PTC members receive a $100 Briefings discount off the prevailing rate by inserting BHUS8SUAS in the box marked "Coupon Codes" on the web registration page, shown on the final invoice.

Black Hat The world's premier technical event for ICT security experts. Featuring 40 hands-on training courses and 80 Briefings presentations with lots of new content and new tools. Network with 4,000 delegates from 50 nations. http://www.blackhat.com/

Transformative NGN in Tokyo
ALL PTC members are entitled to a discount of 10%, please register with Ms. Esther at estherw@marcusevanskl.com

NGN services have finally started from the end of March. However, there still exist several challenges, such as service contents and infrastructure. In order to create new businesses, it is inevitable to establish and create faster lines as well as convenient and rich contents. Therefore, organisations must fully understand what's "in it" for them by utilising NGN to create new businesses.

This event will provide leading case studies from both domestic and international to discuss cutting-edge business and technology aspects. In terms of business, the event covers next generation business service internal/external structure. From the technological point of view, it will provide an in depth outlook into service development know-how, and the cutting-edge technological trends in NGN infrastructure construction.

Key Topics

• Exploring the future of telecommunications in Next Generation Networks
• Evolving from a technology centric, stove-pipe approach towards a horizontal, service centric architecture
• Building the winning Business Model for NGN to surpass the global competition
• Conforming to the current standards and regulations of Next Generation Networks to reduce delays in technology deployment
• Justifying the decision to deploying NGN by ensuring Return on Investment (ROI)

For further details and brochures, please contact:
Ms. Esther Wong
Tel No: +603 2723 6736
Fax No: +603 2723 6699
Email add: estherw@marcusevanskl.com

OSP EXPO 2008; Baltimore, MD
Education: October 21-23, 2008, Exhibits: October 22-23, 2008

OSP EXPO delivers solutions, products, and technologies for broadband network deployment of today and tomorrow. OSP EXPO 2008 will bring together OSP professionals from the ILEC, CLEC and IOC communities serving the converging telecom industry.

Pacific Telecommunication Council Members receive a complimentary pass to attend OSP EXPO. Register today at www.ospmag.com/expo/ when prompted enter the priority code: PVIP08. Registration includes: opening and day two keynote addresses; free seminars; access to exhibit hall and networking events; and show bag.

The 12th International Exhibition in Vietnam on Telecommunications and Information Technology (“Vietnam Telecomp 2008”)
26-29 November 2008, Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition and Convention Center

Vietnam Telecomp 2008 Special Offer to PTC Members
Officially sponsored by Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), Vietnam Telecomp 2008 is organized by VNPT and Adsale, is the largest and most influential ICT event in Vietnam. FREE Online Pre-registration is now available at www.vietnam-telecomp.com for PTC members and to get FREE Vietnam Telecom 2008 Market Report, please put a remark of “PTC” when filling “How did you find out about this event?” in the pre-registration form.

Contact Person: Ms. Helen Ho or Ms. Cathy Tsang
Tel: (852) 2516 3528 or 2516 3359
Fax: (852) 2516 5024
Event Website: www.vietnam-telecomp.com
Email: telecom@adsale.com.hk

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INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS

The APT Yearbook
To receive a 20% discount off the purchase price, visit http://www.aptyearbook.com/order_online.htm and insert the following username:PTCdiscount and password:PTC2007txit to access your discount.

The APT Yearbook is published by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity.
It is the single most popular and internationally recognized reference book on telecommunications and ICT in the Asia-Pacific region and is the preferred guide of regulators, policy makers and other telecom professionals. For advertising contact: jim@aptyearbook.com.

Connect-World
50% discount on the subscription fee for both printed and online magazines
http://www.connect-world.com/subscription.asp (Discount Code:PTC06S)

The Connect-World series of magazines is a forum for the highest-level decision makers in the ICT sector to discuss the impact of technologies upon regional development.

Connect-World's editions cover every continent.

Connect-World's writers and readers are leaders of industry, governments, international organizations, regulatory agencies, legal experts, bankers and the like.
Please contact info@connect-world.com.

Interfax China
PTC Members receive a 15% on all annual subscriptions to Interfax China IT & Telecom Report and are entitled to a complimentary trial subscription.

Interfax China IT & Telecoms Report is a 35 page weekly report on China’s computer industry, telecommunications and information technology. Reporting from within China it provides a great insight into China operations of national and foreign corporations, joint ventures, new projects, statistics, tenders, industrial policies and regulations as well as market activity.

For further information, please contact Cynthia Wong at +852 (0) 2537 2262.

Northern Sky Research (NSR) report: Government & Military Demand on Commercial Satellites, 3rd Ed.
10% discount on orders received during June
http://www.nsr.com/Reports/SatelliteReports/GMD3.html

For a limited time, NSR is offering PTC members a 10% discount off our latest report, Government & Military Demand on Commercial Satellites, 3rd Edition. This offer is good on all orders received during June. Enter or mention promo code: PTC0606 at time of order to be eligible for discount.

Philippine IT-Enabled Services Industry Perspective (ITES) 
10% discount on purchase price of publication
www.optel.info

OPTEL's 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 cost-competitiveness of its workforce, its modern telecommunications infrastructure, and the local culture's 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 or email: don@optel.info or visit their website at www.optel.info.

Why is the Philippines a cost-effective outsourcing location (pdf, 64kb)

The TelecomDirectory.com
one (1) month of FREE SEO Services and three (3) FREE months listing on TheTelecomDirector
www.telecomdirectory.com

The Telecom Directory is offering a free membership to help you grow your business. Included in your free membership you will be able to list your company in our directory, release press releases & upload white papers. For companies that want increased exposure we have banner ads avaliable. Visit TheTelecomDirectory.com today and list your company!

www.SubCableNews.com
Save €180 on a 14-month subscription
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 this industry. Take advantage of the opportunity to be up to date with worldwide submarine cable ventures together with insider information and summarised press releases and publications.

Special Offer for PTC members: 14 months subscription to SubCableNews for only €380 (normally €480 for 12 months) – A saving of €180 !! To receive this special offer, just click on http://www.subcablenews.com/ptcspecialoffer.

Asia Telecommunications Insight
15 months subscription for the price of 12 plus online access at no extra charge.

A monthly service from Business Monitor International, featuring the latest industry trends, regulatory changes and 5-year industry forecasts to help you assess the telecoms markets of Asia. For subscription information, please visit http://www.telecomsinsight.com/file/36808/subscribe.html or for a free sample copy contact Leila Scott, lscott@businessmonitor.com  or register for free trial access at www.telecomsinsight.com.

Questex Media Group
*20% special discount offer to PTC members
http://images.questex.com/Questex/2006/Subcatalog_07/0_telecomasia.htm

Telecom Asia - is the world's leading magazine for the Asian telecom professional. It gives readers the latest information on technological, business and regulatory developments in the Asia Pacific telecommunications community.

1 year subscription rate US$86 for Asia Pacific & US$96 outside Asia Pacific (including Australia & Japan)

Wireless Asia - provides the region's purchasers of wireless, mobile and satellite communications services and equipment with the depth of analysis and industry intelligence they require.

1 year subscription rate US$43 for Asia Pacific & US$48 outside Asia Pacific (including Australia & Japan)

- Special discount: 20% discount for PTC members if they subscribe TelecomAsia (12 issues) or WirelessAsia (6 issues) in 2007
- Contact or order: Send to Allie Mok, asst Circ Manager here at amok@questexasia.com
- Discount Code: PTC07

Telecommunications Insight

Telecommunications Insight provides subscribers with analysis, forecasts and company profiles on a country-by-country basis, covering the key trends impacting on global telecommunications markets. The service includes online access to the very latest analysis and data, a searchable archive, and PDF access to the monthly regional Insight reports. Published by Business Monitor International, the global market specialists, Telecommunications Insight is broken down into five regional services: Asia, Western Europe, Emerging Europe, the Middle East & Africa and the Americas. For further information please view our website: http://www.telecomsinsight.com/.

If you would like a free trial to any of the Telecoms Insights range please email Jennie Beebee direct with your full contact, company and address details: jbeebee@businessmonitor.com, stating which regions you are interested in.