NTGTS/CTC NewsFlash January/February 2007

The NTGTS/CTC News Flash is an electronic bulletin designed to help keep you informed of North Texas Global Telecommunications Society (NTGTS) and Communications and Technology Connections (CTC) programs and activities.

-            President's Message

-                     IGI Executive Telecom Briefing:  Telecom Policy & Regulation Issues for 2007

-                     Understanding Mobile and Cellular Networks, Technologies & Services

-           Venue Space Needed

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Members,

I hope your New Year has been off to a great start!  Since January 1, 2007, NTGTS/CTC has been actively developing and finalizing its 2007 Strategic Plan and Events Calendar. 

Also, in Texas, we have been in the process of identifying a new event venue to hold our Monthly Networking Events.  We apologize for any inconvenience and/or delay in brining you our quality programming.  We plan to have a program in mid-March.  Please watch your e-mail inbox for the next event announcement. 

Presently, we are conducting our 2007 Membership Drive.  If you need to renew or wish to become a member, please go to http://www.ntgts.org/zenCart/index.php.  For membership information, see http://www.ntgts.org/content/blogsection/6/69/.

I also want to inform you of some of our 2006 major accomplishments.  In Texas, we held 10 monthly programs on topics such as Wi-Fi, Broadband in Latin America, Network Bridging Elements, and IPTV, among other topics.  In Washington, D.C., we held three events and partnered with the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC).  In addition, we were involved with six partner events throughout the year.  We also launched our enhanced web portal.  If you have not yet visited the new website or registered as a user, please go to www.ntgts.org or www.ctconnections.org.

As you can see, we have much to be proud of with a solid track record.  I look forward to making 2007 an even better year.

Sincerely,

Jeremy L. Azif

President & Co-Founder

 IGI EXECUTIVE TELECOM BRIEFING:  TELECOM POLICY & REGULATION ISSUES FOR 2007  

On March 8, 2007, NTGTS will serve as a co-sponsor of Information Gatekeepers, Inc.'s (IGI) Executive Telecom Briefing: "Telecom Policy & Regulation Issues for 2007".  Presented in cooperation with Information Age Economics and Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, the briefing will take place at the offices of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, located at 875 15^th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.   

The Briefing is directed at understanding how telecommunication and policy decisions in Washington, D.C. will affect the telecommunications market and should be of interest to:

• Carriers
• Regulatory lawyers
• Investors
• Venture Capitalists
• Systems Suppliers
• Subsystems and component suppliers
• Consultants

NTGTS/CTC members are entitled to a 20% discount off of the registration fees.  For more information and to register, contact Dr. Hui Pan at 617-782-5033 or hpan@igigroup.com.  You can visit the conference website at http://www.telecombriefings.com/brief_T19.html.

UNDERSTANDING MOBILE AND CELLULAR NETWORKS, TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES

On April 11-12, 2007, Alexander Resources will be presenting again its seminar, "Understanding Mobile and Cellular Networks, Technologies and Services" in Austin, Texas.  The Seminar will discuss the various types and generations of mobile and cellular networks; the differences, strengths and weakness of 1G, 2G, 2.5G, 3G, 3.5G and 4G networks; how new and alternative wireless data and voice networks are competing with traditional 2G and 3G mobile and cellular networks; and how mobile and cellular networks, technologies, standards, services and terminals are changing and evolving. 

The seminar will be taught by Mr. Jerry A. Kaufman, President of Alexander Resources, an acknowledged authority and expert on both mobile and fixed wireless communications networks and services. NTGTS/CTC members are entitled to a $100 discount off of the regular, early and team registration fees.  These are in addition to existing early and team discounts.   For more information, please contact Jeff Stone, at jstone@alexanderresources.com or see http://www.alexanderresources.com/Seminars/Seminar%201/index.html .  

VENUE SPACE NEEDED  

Does your company or organization have a conference room that NTGTS/CTC would be able to use for our events?  We are compiling a list of available conference rooms and venues for our Programs Task Force to use when planning events.  If your company or organization is interested in hosting NTGTS/CTC events, please contact NTGTS/CTC VP for Programs/Sponsorship at programs@ntgts.org no later than February 16.

JOBS, RESOURCES AND MORE  

Czech Republic: Telecom Market Overview   Telecommunications remains one of the most dynamic sectors in the Czech Republic, buoyed by continued investment in new technologies, primarily for mobile and broadband.  The Czech telecommunications market reached $6.6 billion in 2005, with equipment constituting $3.9 billion of this total.  Virtually all communications equipment sold in the Czech Republic is imported.  Mobile penetration recently reached 84.6%, with mobile subscriptions surpassing fixed lines by a wide margin.  For more information, or a copy of the full report, which includes key contacts, please contact Joseph Burton at the U.S. Department of Commerce at joseph.burton@mail.doc.gov.  

Career Opportunities

Associate Partner, Business Intelligence - Mid Markets; Senior SAP Specialist.  For more information, contact Ms. Chris Shoulet, Top Dog Recruiting, 301-530-9694 or chris@topdog-inc.com.

Telecom Solution Center Training & Educational Opportunities/TEM 2007

We encourage NTGTS/CTC members to check out the excellent educational opportunities that Telecom Solution Center has to offer.  See their website at   http://www.telemanagetraining.com/ which covers topics for both our on-site and elearning programs.  The knowledge base (http://aotmp.com/) provides white papers, templates, tips and more for the telecom industry.  In addition, it contains a subscriber forum that allows the subscribers to chat with each other, trade tips and ask questions without a vendor following up to offer their services.  Telecom Solution Center's annual convention, TEM 2007, offers a premier event for telecom and IT professionals who want maximum impact and take-away success from a single, information-packed event. TEM 2007 will feature speakers from Gartner Group, Aberdeen Group, corporate telecom and IT leaders, AOTMP educators and others.  For more information, see http://www.tem2007.com/.

March  

What:        IGI Executive Telecom Briefing

 When:       March 8, 2007

Where:      Offices of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, 875 15^th Street, NW,     

                 Washington, D.C.   

Time:        8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST

Speakers:  Various

Topic:       Telecom Regulation & Policy Issues for 2007

Contact:    Dr. Hui Pan, hpan@igigroup.com

April

What:        Understanding Mobile and Cellular Networks

When:       April 11 - 12, 2007

Where:      Austin, TX   

Time:        Various

Speakers:  Various

Contact:    Jeff Stone, jstone@alexanderresources.com

What:        Outsourcing Breakfast Roundtable

When:       February 13, 2007

Where:      Westin Galleria Hotel, Dallas, TX

Time:        7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. CST

Contact:    Kathy Mettee at 214-651-5464 or kathy.mettee@haynesboone.com

What:        Transition Roundtable
When:       February 13, 2007
Where:      TeqCorner, 1616 Anderson Road, McLean, VA
Time:        4:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST
URL:         www.telecomhub.org

What:        Richardson Chamber of Commerce 50^th Annual Banquet

When:       February 27, 2007

Speaker:    Rich Templeton, President & CEO, Texas Instruments

Where:      Renaissance Richardson Hotel, Richardson, TX

Time:        6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CST

URL:         www.telecomcorridor.com

March  

What:        University of Dallas Spring 2007 Career Fair

When:       March 7, 2007

Where:      Maher Athletic Center, University of Dallas, Irving, TX

Time:        4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CST

Contact:    Tracee Ali, tali@gsm.udallas.edu

URL:         www.gsm.udallas.edu

What:        Telecom Reunion

When:       March 16, 2007

Where:      The Galleria at Lafayette Centre, 1155 21^st Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Time:        6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. EST

URL:         www.telecomhub.org

What:        Caribbean Telecoms Mini MBA

When:       March 26-30, 2007

Where:      Courtyard by Marriott, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Time:        See website

Speakers:  Various

Topic:       Various

URL:         www.canto.org

What:        CTIA Wireless 2007

When:       March 27-29, 2007

Where:      Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL

Time:        See website

Topic:       Various

URL:        www.ctiawireless.com 

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EDITOR'S COMMENTS

Co-Editors:  Jeremy Azif, Jennifer Ullman

We hope that you enjoyed reading this News Flash!  We welcome your comments and suggestions.  Please send them to membership@ntgts.org.

NTGTS and CTC seek to stimulate friendships, professional cooperation, and respect in order to effectively promote cross-cultural developments and commerce.  A further goal is to provide members with the information, resources, and tools that better enable them to take advantage of the developments occurring in the international communications and information technology areas.  The organization fosters personal/professional development and the networking needs of its members by providing access to a global network of industry contacts and leaders.   In addition, one of the organization's key goals is to continue expanding and developing into other markets.  

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