2007 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Cisco Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, this year celebrates 20 years of commitment to technology innovation, industry leadership and corporate social responsibility.

IBM is a leader in the invention, development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, storage systems and microelectronics.

Corporate Host

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.Motorola.com

Charter Program Sponsors

Firetide is a privately held wireless mesh technology company that develops networking equipment to deploy high performance, scalable wireless mesh networks quickly, easily and affordably. Firetide's Instant Networking solution is ideal for building backbone infrastructure for Wi-Fi networks, Internet access HotZones, video surveillance, and temporary networks in a variety of environments such as, airports, municipalities, hotels, campus environments or other locations where wiring is too difficult or expensive to install. For more information, visit the company's website at www.firetide.com.

Simdesk Technologies, Inc. delivers enterprise-class computing on a population scale, transforming the technology landscape for individuals and small businesses. Simdesk is leading the evolution from expensive infrastructure toward private services that are available without economic and technological barriers. Simdesk’s on-demand computing services provides the world’s only integrated suite of file, print, messaging and groupware services across the Internet. With Simdesk, data and resources can be securely accessed, stored and shared across applications, platforms, and devices. The company’s worldwide headquarters is located in Houston, Texas. For more information, visit www.simdesk.com.

Gold Sponsors

The BelAir Networks solution offers low-cost network deployment for large wireless LANs, and can deliver Wi-Fi access over large areas in dense urban environments.

GO Networks provides carrier-grade broadband wireless access solutions for large-scale, high-capacity indoor and outdoor deployments. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, U.S.A., with additional operations in Israel, China and Europe, GO Networks provides Telcos and carriers complete, cost effective, carrier-class broadband wireless-access solutions for voice, video and data based on 802.11 (Wi-Fi) and 802.16 (WiMAX) standards. For more information please visit www.GoNetworks.com.

LastMile Communications develops software and hardware that delivers location-specific, customized content to the average consumer based on interests, geography and immediate requirements. LastMile’s WDirect™ and MagicBook® technologies enable users with wireless devices which operate across a wide range of standards to easily, quickly and securely access information and services. The company is working in partnership with businesses, municipalities, advertisers and other technology vendors to help realize the goal of delivering information at the "speed of need."

MultiState Associates Inc. was founded in 1984 to assist companies, trade and professional associations, and others in efficiently meeting their state and local government relations needs. MultiState offers a wide array of services including legislative and regulatory monitoring, issue management, research, state and local government procurement and legislative and administrative lobbying.

Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that enhance the human experience, ignite and power global commerce, and secure and protect the world's most critical information. Our next-generation technologies, for both service providers and enterprises, span access and core networks, support multimedia and business-critical applications, and help eliminate today's barriers to efficiency, speed and performance by simplifying networks and connecting people with information. Nortel does business in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit Nortel on the Web at www.nortel.com.

PacketHop is the leader in instant broadband mobile-mesh communications systems. The PacketHop Communications System delivers the freedom to network on-the-fly, and securely operate with or without access points. PacketHop also provides server-less applications including real-time multicast video, GPS positioning, instant messaging, and white boarding, in addition to supporting other Internet-based applications. PacketHop's technology and products are covered by more than 20 issued and pending patent applications. For more information on PacketHop, please visit www.packethop.com.

Strix Systems designs, develops, and delivers high performance wireless mesh networking systems based on the company’s unique multi-radio, multi-channel and multi-RF wireless architecture. Sold globally by a network of integrators and resellers, these solutions address the high cost of hard-to-wire environments while providing the high throughput and low latency needed to support wireless voice, video, and data applications. Strix’s Access/One solutions provide scalable, reliable wireless connectivity in both indoor enterprise deployments as well as in the emerging outdoor public safety, municipal, and metropolitan Wi-Fi marketplace.

Event Exhibitors

Experienced, innovative, financially secure: EarthLink Municipal Networks is the smart choice for municipalities and utilities seeking to build citywide broadband wireless networks. As one of the nation's leading high-speed Internet service providers, EarthLink has earned a reputation for award-winning service, superior technology, and outstanding customer support. We've leveraged this experience to become a market leader for municipal broadband networks. In partnership with forward-thinking cities, we’ve developed robust, flexible, cost-effective solutions that go far beyond the minimum requirements for ubiquitous access. You can trust EarthLink’s Municipal Networks team to provide innovative connectivity options to city workers, emergency personnel, businesses, visitors, and all city residents. Let us show you how. For more information visit www.emnwifi.net/

Front Porch, a global Internet services company founded in 1998, provides innovative solutions for Network Service Providers to improve communications with online subscribers, to increase revenue and reduce customer service costs. The Front Porch Subscriber Communications Platform offers web-based Customer Service Messaging, Online Marketing and Advertising, Subscriber Redirection, Security Services, and a suite of Network and Subscriber Reports. For more information, see Front Porch’s website at frontporch.com.

SkyPilot Networks is a leading provider of carrier-class wireless broadband systems that enable carriers, network operators, and service providers of all sizes to easily deploy cost-effective last-mile IP-based services. The SkyPilot solution offers quick time-to-revenue and a compelling return-on-investment by extending reach, routing around obstacles, and increasing deployment flexibility, thereby dramatically reducing equipment and operating costs. The SkyPilot products provide a highly scalable and reliable wireless mesh network with a choice of subscriber access options. SkyPilot Networks is a privately held company based in Santa Clara, California.

Incubators

CitizenServe is a low cost, e-government solution built by municipalities, for municipalities. From small towns to large cities, CitizenServe has been designed and built to fit your needs. www.citizenserve.com

Identiprise is the first single-vendor provider of Secured User Management solutions that enable the administration, control, and audit of digital identities' access privileges to applications, data systems, and connectivity within the complex IT environment of business and governmental agencies. www.identiprise.com

Proxim Wireless Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Terabeam, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRBM). Proxim Wireless is a global pioneer in developing and supplying scalable broadband wireless networking systems for enterprises, governments, and service providers. From Wi-Fi to wireless Gigabit Ethernet – our WLAN, mesh, point-to-multipoint, and point-to-point products are available through our extensive global channel network, backed by world-class support. Proxim is a Principal Member of the WiMAX Forum and is ISO-9001 certified. Information about Proxim and its products and support can be found at http://www.proxim.com.

Media Sponsors

Broadband Wireless Exchange Magazine, which is the largest web site in the world dedicated to the broadband wireless industry, is an online publication that publishes news and many reference materials, such as news, white papers, tutorials, business directories, a trade show calendar and many other sources of information that are related to the Broadband Wireless industry. BWE's content enables readers, investors and businesses to find the information they need to do business in the broadband wireless industry.

Converge! Network Digest has provided consistent, high quality, informative industry coverage since 1994, when our original publication, Madge ATM News Digest, was founded. At the time, Madge Networks was a leading supplier of Token Ring adapter cards to major financial institutions, airlines, government agencies, universities and other large enterprises around the world. ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) was widely seen throughout the networking and telecommunications industries as the ultimate convergence layer for LANs and WANs. To build its brand equity in the next wave of networking technology, Madge Networks set out to create an independent newsletter addressed to the top influencers in the industry. Our publications were renamed to Converge! Network Digest in January 2000 to more accurately reflect our coverage of the entire broadband networking industry.

PHONE+ magazine is celebrating 20 years as the country’s leading publication for communication distribution channels. Our mission is to provide news and strategic information to private-label resellers, agents, brokers, VARs, systems integrators, interconnects and dealers delivering bundled voice, data, wireless, Internet and content services, and CPE.

Telecom Gear magazine has been the Nation's largest marketplace for buying and selling Telecom equipment for 22 years. By combining conventional, proven print advertising and cutting edge electronic technology, Telecom Gear and TelecomGearOnline.com now provide the most cost effective multi-media mix for buying and selling Telecom equipment. Telecom Gear and TelecomGearOnline.com have teamed up to become the single source for all of your worldwide advertising needs. http://www.telecomgearonline.com/

TelecomWeb is the Internet’s leading source for business news, market research and competitive analysis on the global communications industry. TelecomWeb links all facets of the market (broadband, wireless data, satellite, pricing, enterprise, policy and fiber optics) through one portal, providing users with a complete information tool. Backed by a team of award-winning editors and analysts, TelecomWeb delivers instant access to the actionable news and information services of Access Intelligence. From breaking news to in-depth market intelligence reports to a searchable archive of thousands of news stories, TelecomWeb delivers the global industry…directly to your desktop, 24-hours a day. http://www.telecomweb.com/

XChange Magazines editorial mission is to provide in-depth, executive-level news and analysis to help our service provider subscribers lower costs and create infrastructure- and strategy-based foundations upon which they can build new services and revenue.

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