Networking Cocktail Reception with Drinks and Canapes at Corroboree – Australian Bar & Restaurant - sponsored by Go4Mobility, Lanck Telecom
Carrier Community (CC) has successfully organized its hybrid CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE 2021 GCCM on 2-3 September, 2021 at the Berlin Marriott Hotel in Berlin. CC has brought hybrid together members and Telco Ecosystem partners representing all sectors, such as: Data, Voice, SMS Messaging, Mobile, VAS, Submarine, ISP, Data Centers and other related areas from more than 390+ members and partners , 120+ companies and 60+ countries to meet and network physically and virtually during the two days.
The two-day event included knowledge-sharing panel sessions taken place on site and broadcasted via CC-Webinar.live platform (please visit our CC-Media Portal/ Webinar Gallery to view all post event recordings: LINK) as well as evening networking receptions to: meet peers, explore new business opportunities, discuss latest market trends, showcase latest products and solutions, and broker deals. Members used the online meeting portal to schedule individual meetings with attendees to connect and discuss business opportunities. To view the pictures and official event video, please visit our CC-Event Portal section / CC-Events Pictures and Videos LINK. To view post-event guide, please click below our Event Media: LINK
CC team has also organized successfully its parallel CC-events in Berlin too: both the 4th annual CC-SMS Messaging Summit – Germany, Berlin on 1st & 2nd September 2021 at the Berlin Marriott Hotel (please view here the past event highlights and contact our team for more information on registration at: [email protected]) as well as the 5th annual CC- Global 2021 Awards (CCGA) Berlin taken place on 2nd September 2021 at the Berlin Marriott Hotel. To view more details, please click here.
Indulge yourself with a lavish stay in Germany at the Berlin Marriott Hotel. The newly designed rooms of the Berlin Marriott Hotel offer a modern interpretation of the Bauhaus style right in the heart of the dynamic city of Berlin. Experience residential-like comfortable guest rooms with novel platform beds as well as innovative technology in the Guest Entertainment System and amenities like energy-saving and particularly hygienic circulating air-cooling units.
Explore downtown Berlin from our well-situated hotel near Potsdamer Platz and Tiergarten park and discover the city’s many merits.
Health and Safety of our member guests is our top priority hence we will provide a safe environment taking health and safety measures strictly in line with the local government requirements to properly and conveniently accommodate our attending members and friends.
PCR Test station nearby:
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Potsdamer Platz: Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 1, 10785 Berlin (8 min walk from Marriott Hotel)
BOOK YOUR APOINTMENT HERE: https://connect.shore.com/bookings/schnelltest-berlin-potsdamer-platz/services?locale=de&origin=standalone
Corporate rates (including VAT, breakfast, and wifi access):
Single room: 220 EUR*
* available only for bookings completed by 03.08.2021. After this date rooms are subject to availability and hotel standard rates.
Reservation Information and Method
Guests to make their reservations directly with the hotel’s reservation department through the telephone number 00493020006300 or through toll-free number 00498001854422. Guests to simply quote Carrier Community at the time of reservation to book the preferred rate.
Kindly note: The above rate applies on the dates of the event. For any other dates you need to contact the hotel.
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Based at Lago di Como in Italy, VSC provides strategic advisory services in M&A, Business Development & Media for the telecommunication industry. Over the last 25 years, Erik developed extensive expertise and deep domain knowledge working at major telecom companies. His international career includes senior & executive level positions. Over the years, Erik has been a regular speaker & moderator at major international telecom conferences.
Mrs. Schönborn studied Computer Science at the Berlin Technical University and worked as a businesswoman since being a student. She founded and raised an IT-Consulting Company in 1994, a town-planning and smart city company in 1999 and an innovation and digital transformation consultancy in 2012.
After working with the newest technology trends for over 25 years, now Mrs. Schönborns focus is on empowering the digital readiness. She works as a consultant for the Management to find new Business Models and empower the employees for the change process. She leads towards a new vision, sets up the Digital Office and she is one of the few experts that train the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) in leading the digital transformation. Mrs Schoönborn loves to think different, out-of-the-box, unconventional and lateral to find new insights and solutions for processes and the way people collaborate. easily, agile and successful.
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Fabrizio Salanitri is CEO and founder of HORISEN AG, Swiss software company with 17 years’ long experience in telecommunication software and application solutions. Fabrizio’s in depth knowledge and experience in SMS business resulted in state-of-art SMS Platform, cloud based and carrier neutral suite for A-Z SMS Wholesale business.
During his career, he’s been working with companies and industries of all sizes. Therefore, all HORISEN’s products and services are perfect for both enterprise and retail customers – and all of them have one thing in common: they are designed professionally and they are meeting the highest production quality and standards.
Andreas is a Wholesale and Enterprise Messaging Expert, Author, Keynote Speaker. A high motivated executive with in-depth knowledge of international Messaging ecosystem, in the fields of SMS messaging wholesale and retail, landing pages, Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp, Zalo, and OMNI-Messaging platforms.
Charmond leads DCConnect Global on business development activities in the region, focusing on establishing an ecosystem of Data Centre partnerships and alliances while engaging in thelarge-scale digital transformation’s consultation for carriers and service providers. He expanded DCConnect Global beyond Hong Kong into regional countries with plans to cater to the SDN, Cloud and Data Centre connectivity markets.
Before DCConnect Global, Charmond served in senior management roles managing product strategy and business development within telecommunication carriers and vendor sectors, covering APAC with renowned companies and conglomerates. His experience spans various technology solutions such as SDN and blockchains, focusing on future-proofing business operations through digital transformation and the introduction of automated DCI and Cloud Connectivity solutions for Data Centres, wholesales and retail markets.
Jens Leuchters is the managing director at NewTelco GmbH, where Jens is responsible for sales as well as product development. Jens develops the strategy for the SME market entry, as well as the digitization of internal business processes.
Jens has been in ICT since 1993 and started his career in internal IT at BT. Since 2003 he has been responsible for international management functions, including Interoute (GTT) and NTT.
As Regional Manager starting from 2003, Jens built the carrier business at Interoute. Next to this he was driving the enterprise GTM as well as the integration & migration of the acquired hosting provider PSI-Net in the DACH region. In 2009 he took over the management of the Japanese NTT Communication for CEE as Region General Manager. In 2016, Jens took over the SVP Network Services position in NTT Europe, where he pushed ahead with the transformation of the corporate network to SDWAN solutions and transferred the European Network BU into a global network factory.
Jens lives in the area around Frankfurt and is a passionate scuba diver and classic car fan.
Rafal Nowak is Regional Director of Operator Partnerships DACH at Infobip, based in Vienna.
Rafal is responsible for nurturing and developing relationships with mobile network operators in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This includes cooperation on current innovations such as Omnichannel SaaS, Mobile Identity or RCS but also growth management of the mobile wholesale business. Rafal, together with his regional team, advises MNOs and MVNOs on the aspects of future monetization of clustered telecom platforms, taking a proactive role as integrator and direct business enabler.
Prior to joining Infobip, Rafal worked on multiple international functions in the fintech sector, being responsible for major mobile payment projects and online gaming, with a focus on global market entries. Rafal studied journalism and communication at the University of Vienna.
After 13 years in Banking industry working on the evolution of BI and Payment Systems ( ATM & POS), Randal Vinchira decided to slaw his career into the telecommunications industry. In this new phase,12 years ago, he has been working in different roles and companies, gathering a big knowledge of the E2E Roaming Business process. Actually as DCH & FCH Leader in TGS, he is working in maximizing the synergies of incorporating Blockchain into the BigD and AI world for Roaming Business and the implementation of these technology for TGS customers
Bernhard Pusch is Head of Global Internet Strategy at Telstra.
Based in Paris, Bernhard is responsible for developing and driving Telstra’s Internet business and peering activities globally. He joined Telstra in 2005, and prior to his current role was responsible for developing the wholesale business in Continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as with European OTTs.
Bernhard has more than two decades of experience in IT and telecoms in Europe and Asia, spanning roles in sales, product management and marketing. Before joining Telstra, Bernhard was Sales Director for Global Accounts at Nortel, based in Hong Kong.
In November 2019 Bernhard was elected to serve on the supervisory board of AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) for 3 years. He is currently a member of the finance committee there supervising reporting and forecasting processes.
Ka Vin built his first data centre company i-STT in 1999 and brought Equinix to Asia with a merger in 2002. He spent the next 5 years growing the Equinix platform in Asia. He continued his successful career for the next 20 years where he built up 1-Net North, CyberCSF (now known as NTT Nexcenter) and TCCT Bangna. Well-connected in the data centre industry, Ka Vin co-founded Data Center First with the vision of building the NexGen DC platform that will be the crossroads of the digital world.
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Igor Skutsenya has 6 years of experience in the telecom industry, being a member of the LANCK team since 2017. He is involved in revenue assurance & anti-fraud projects, value-added services, management and business development sectors, and presents LANCK Telecom global anti-fraud initiatives in GSMA, CFCA, GCCM and other mobile associations & events.
In LANCK Telecom Igor works as a Fraud Management System project manager and Rich Communication Services team leader.
Vladimir Smal is heading Sales & Procurement in the Global Messaging department of LANCK Telecom over the last 3 years. He was promoted to this position after proving himself as a successful team leader of Middle East, Africa & Asia market of Voice Sales department.
Vladimir has a profound experience in the Wholesale Telecom market, both in Voice & SMS. Over the last 13 years he has visited all major Telecom events. Vladimir is an active member of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum.
Vladimir started his job at LANCK Telecom as a Carrier Relations Manager in 2008 after graduating from Saint Petersburg State University. He holds degrees in Linguistics and Sociology.
After joining Expereo 11 years ago and setting up the first international Expereo office in Singapore back in 2008, Sander now works out of the HQ in Amsterdam as the Chief Commercial Officer. His team is spread out globally across 5 offices. Before joining Expereo Sander worked out of Australia for BT Global Services and Infonet Services Corp. His telecom career started in 1997 with Unisource Business Services and AT&T Unisource in Europe. Nice to know fact: before Sander went into telecom he was a helicopter pilot.
Krzysztof Zych, business transformation expert with over 25 years of experience in helping businesses to achieve ambitious goals with technology-led changes. Founder and CEO of Enxoo - one of the fastest-growing independent Salesforce partners, specialized in the communications industry.
Prior to founding Enxoo, Krzysztof was CIO of GTS Central Europe responsible for business transformation and new, unified B/OSS architecture design and implementation with the largest Salesforce deployment in CEE at that time.
In the past, he created a CRM team in AMG.net (today part of ATOS) and managed a number of transformation projects for well-recognized brands like Orange Poland, Credit Agricole Leasing, Wana/Invi in Morocco, GTS Central Europe.
As a trusted expert to telecom service providers, he works closely with C-level executives to define and develop a holistic, strategic approach to digital transformation.
Joanna is a global telecoms expert with close to a decade worth of experience in mobile messaging market. Since starting in this field, Joanna has performed numerous commercial and operational roles in the industry including launching the global A2P SMS hub for HGC Global Communications Limited as a part of core leadership team.
Currently, Joanna heads up Global Market Intelligence unit at HAUD with a strong focus on working with Mobile Operators to help them stay in control of their networks, increase A2P revenues and build great customer experience.
Max Roettgermann is responsible for the portfolio of DDoS Defense products & services for Deutsche Telekom and its subsidiaries and has worked within the IP & Peering team since 2009.
Max was part of the European research project ETICS (Economics and Technologies for Inter-Carrier Services), which contributed to the objective "Network of the Future".
Max joined the Deutsche Telekom group in 2001 and has held various positions within the company, including Head of Order and Project Management in the trade fair and event management department. Here he took responsibility for the IT services at several leading exhibitions at Messe Düsseldorf and the annual shareholder meetings for major German stock corporations.
Daniel is a co-founder of Preiskel & Co and has over 20 years’ experience working in the telecoms, media and technology sectors, advising across the globe. He has been ranked for over 15 years in major independent research guides as one of the world’s leading communications lawyers.
He is particularly recognised for commercial and regulatory work in the UK and overseas. He also advises various clients (including a major Korean handset manufacturer) on international investments and acquisitions as well as on major privatisations. Recent work includes advising a group of mobile operators and content providers in reversing a decision of a European telecoms regulator. He has recently been advising Japanese and Middle Eastern mobile network operators on MVNOs as well as advising a range of MVNOs & MVNAs in various continents. Daniel, together with his international team, typically advises companies on the legal aspects of their multi-national services, with an increasing amount of advice on cloud issues, software as a service, privacy and data retention issues.
With over 27 years of managerial experience in different telecommunication fields, including six years as Security Executive Director - Chief Information Security Officer, and 6 years as Internal Audit Executive Director, Sami has extensive knowledge of information security, Telecom Fraud & Security, Cloud and multi-cloud Security, Internal Audit, Risk Management and Internal Control. As Telecom Engineer, Sami has also good expertise of telecommunication technologies and trends. He was Mobile Operation & Maintenance Director with Tunisie Telecom and supervised as Regional Director the infrastructure development for both fixed and mobile networks in three Tunisian departments. Additionally, Sami is an expert assistant at the Tunisian University where he teaches Management Information Systems and Information Security. He holds an MBA of Paris Dauphine University-France and two Telecom Engineering diplomas of SUPCOM Tunisia.
Robert Staniszewski has been active on Poland’s mobile telephony market for 21 years now.
Since 2009 he has been the Director of the Wholesale Department at Polkomtel Sp. z o.o. (the operator of Plus mobile network) and Cyfrowy Polsat S.A. (the biggest pay TV provider in Central and Eastern Europe).
Robert Staniszewski is responsible for wholesale cooperation with Polish and foreign carriers. His responsibilities include:
- acquisition of partners, development of cooperation and maintaining of relations with telecommunication operators,
- sale and purchasing of wholesale interconnect services, traffic exchange,
- sale and purchasing of international roaming services on wholesale basis,
- sale of national roaming and other services to MVNO’s,
- development of wholesale products to be offered via wholesale channels of Polkomtel/Cyfrowy Polsat,
- support for process of regulation of the wholesale telecommunication market in Poland
- wholesale settlements with partners.
Robert Staniszewski is a graduate of the Faculty of Economic Sciences of Warsaw University where he studied International Economy and completed his studies with a major in economic sciences. Subsequently he completed doctoral studies at the Faculty of Economic Sciences of Warsaw University, obtaining a Ph.D. title in Economic Sciences. Until 2006 he worked as an Assistant Professor and lecturer at the Chair of International Economic Relations of Warsaw University’s Faculty of Economic Sciences.
Florin Neamtu has over 25 years’ experience in electronics research and mobile telecoms in engineering and product technical/marketing roles. He is responsible for the introduction of new and innovative products into the signaling and data for the roaming market. Florin successfully launched iBASIS GRX/IPX service in 2011 and in 2013 the LTE Diameter Signaling for which today iBASIS is tier 1 player. In 2014 Florin launched iBASIS Award winning analytics platform - InVision, and under his leadership expanded the platform features to fully address international roaming traffic quality requirements. Florin is currently leading the development and market strategy of the iBASIS signaling and data security portfolio while driving strategic partnerships to implement unique set of solutions for the mobile roaming market. Florin is an active participant of GSMA Fraud & Security Working group and a passionate in cyber security research.
Worked at several TelCos (for example UUNET, LambdaNet, Level3, Colt Datacenter), in different areas like Enterprise Sales, Consulting, Datacenter Sales and Wholesales
Working for GlobalConnect since 2016
2018 Head of Marketing and PR with Berlin Internet Exchange
Now responsible within GlobalConnect Carrier for all German B-Ends and German GlobalAccounts in GCC
Alistair’s career spans over 20 years in the telecoms sector, during which time he has worked both within major UK telecoms operators including BT and Manx Telecom, as well as being instrumental in establishing and growing managed telecoms solutions providers. His focus on technical innovation combined with his experience in business development have enabled him to create strategic relationships to position these businesses at the forefront of their market and generate new revenue streams. During his time at Pod Group, he has been responsible for specialized projects within the Pod Solutions division, working with key partners and stakeholders to develop new products and services, drive the research and development of new technologies and build strategic partnerships with customers and suppliers.
Paul Ruelas is Senior Director of Products at GTT. He brings over 30 years of expertise in telecommunications, networking, complex solution design, and product development. Paul has developed many products that enabled numerous global enterprises to transform their data communication infrastructures to improve business outcomes. Paul is an industry thought-leader in communication transformation and on topics such as AI, SASE/SD-WAN, NFV, and multi-cloud connectivity. Before joining GTT, Paul held senior product management leadership positions with Verizon, Frontier Communications, and Masergy.
Sunil David has 27 years of experience in the IT and Telecom industry and is the Regional Director ( IOT ) for AT&T India , and is based in Chennai . He is responsible for building the IOT strategy for the India and the ASEAN regions and working with various internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution , working on building a robust partner ecosystem for AT&T in the entire IOT value chain (Devices, Platforms and Applications ) and also working on a number of Marketing initiatives to help enhance the AT&T brand in the IOT space.
In March 2021 , Sunil was bestowed with the “ Indian Achievers Award “ for year 2020-21 for Outstanding Professional Achievement and Contribution in Nation Building conferred by the Indian Achievers Forum , a 20 year old Govt of India recognized body that promotes achievements which inspire Businesses and Communities.
On 7th Feb 2020, Sunil was awarded as “ India’s Fastest Growing Leaders 2019-20- Pride of the Nation ” at the 13th edition of the Asian Business and Social Forum at Bangkok to recognize Asia’s greatest brands and leaders by an International media house Asia One Magazine part of UWG Holdings.
Sunil was recognized by the World Marketing Congress in Nov 2017 as one of the 50 Most Influential Digital Marketing Leaders across India .
For two years in a row, Sep 2018 and Sep 2019 , Sunil was honored with the “ Eminent Jury Member “ award at the Asian Business and Social Forum -2018 and 2019 : India’s Greatest Brand and Leaders 2017-18 and 2018-19 , Pride of India series organized by Asia One Magazine part of UWG Holdings.
Sunil has spoken at more than 100 Industry forums in India and abroad (including virtual events) organized by leading industry bodies like COAI, CII, IAMAI , Cyber Media, NASSCOM , ASSOCHAM ,Geospatial , IET , Singex , Konnect Worldwide etc ) and Educational institutions including IIM Shillong, IIT Delhi , IIT Madras, SITM Pune, in the past 3 years on topics related to IOT , AI , Cyber Security , Digital Transformation etc . Sunil has also written articles related to Smart Cities, Use of IOT in Shipping industry , Digital Transformation , Disruptive Technologies, 5G, IOT Security for leading B2B publications from ADI Media and CIO Review that has a wide circulation amongst the CIO community in India.
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Finn is Director of Product Management for CSG’s Digital Wholesale suite with global responsibilities. In this role, Finn leads the strategy and product directions for CSG’s wholesale offerings for the Carrier and Service Provider market. As an expert in digital wholesale, Finn regularly speaks at conferences around the globe on subjects ranging from trading, settlement, routing, antifraud to service assurance. Finn is also a member of several industry forums such as the GSMA, I3Forum, GSC and GLF/CBAN blockchain workgroup. With over 20 years of experience in the high-tech business, Finn held Product Management positions at Ericsson and Nortel Networks before joining CSG. He is also the co-founder of a routing optimisation business acquired by Intec Telecoms, now CSG.
Mundhir Al Raisi, is in Telecommunications industry since 1998 with broad experience in transmission systems (fixed and satellite). Currently heading Omantel Wholesale Service Delivery and Traffic Management department as Senior Manager. Mundhir is also an active contributor to the submarine world being a co-chair of Europe India Gateway (EIG) Assignment, Routing and Restoration subcommittee. In addition, playing a vast role in other leading submarine systems such as Bay of Bengal (BBG), Asia Africa Europe-1 (AAE-1) and many others.
Mundhir holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Coventry University (UK) and is a certified member of Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).
Mundhir was the project engineer of launching two MVNO’s, Leading and managing all related departments tasks to enable and integrate into Omantel network. Also, implemented all major content delivery network (CDN) nodes. Currently, working on upgrading AAE-1 cable system landing in France (Omantel France) PoP’s in Interxion MRS1 & MRS2 and team member of Equinix Oman data center buildup.
Carsten Schiefner has worked professionally with the Internet since 1996, especially with the DNS. His focus is on technical and non-technical aspects such as Internet policies, the interactions of the Internet with politics, society and the economy, and the service concept with new basic technologies. From 1996 to 2002, he was responsible for the external relations of Internet Service Provider TCP / IP and Primus Telecommunications. From 2002 to 2004 he was in the same position at RIPE NCC in Amsterdam. Carsten Schiefner then represented Deutsche Telekom as International Coordination Consultant and Telnic as "Registrar Relations and Policy Director" at Telnic. Carsten Schiefner has been a member of ICANN meetings since 1999 and has also been a member of DENIC's eGovernment Board since 1998.
Catherine Maguire is an experienced telecom professional with experience in the field of future messaging with a particular focus on Rich Communications Services (RCS).
Catherine is currently a Product Manager at BT with a focus on Future Messaging strategy and rollout. Prior to BT Catherine held the position of RCS Ecosystem Engagement Manager with GSMA, she convened the main users and providers of business messaging through a series of online and face-to-face events to evangelise and promote business messaging via RCS, leading to multiple network launches and successful campaigns. She was also responsible for steering and providing supporting collateral for go-to-market activities by field sales teams worldwide. Catherine also worked as an Account Manager at mGage where she managed the messaging strategy for a large British food retailer.
Before focusing on messaging, Catherine worked as Co-ordinator for the mobile industries’ C-level co-ordinating body. Previous to working in telecoms Catherine worked as Project Manager at Fujitsu, a Policy Advisor for the Scottish Parliament and a paralegal for the NHS in Northern Ireland. She holds a Bachelor of Law degree from University of Dundee and is a qualified PRINCE 2 practitioner.
Bernardo Arnaud has built a career in telecommunications and mobile marketing since 2009, being involved with systems development since 2005. He is the founder of StarkSat, a company developing crop monitoring systems and urban area mapping solutions through satellite imagery analysis and IoT sensors hybrid systems. Mr. Arnaud also founded StarkSMS and UNIDIRE, messaging companies with focus on systems supporting IoT hardware and chatbot platforms with time sensitive delivery tasks in markets like Brazil, India, Europe and Africa. His companies multi-channel platforms serve clients in industries like farming, banking, healthcare, retail, logistics and entertainment.
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Infobip is a specialist in network solutions for mobile operators and enterprise messaging. Infobip’s platform helps enterprises launch effective and engaging customer communication services based on a range of connection options – APIs, web portal or database integration. Omnichannel communication is the core of Infobip’s enterprise portfolio, including a range of communication channels – SMS, RCS, chat apps (Viber, WhatsApp, FB Messenger, Telegram, Line…), email, voice and push notifications.
Infobip’s mobile operator portfolio includes the sGate SMS firewall with monetization and profitability consultancy, CPaaS partnership business models, the iGate Mobile Identity enablement solution and RCS Business Messaging.
With over a decade of industry experience, Infobip has expanded to include more than 60 offices on six continents offering an in-house developed messaging platform with the capacity to reach over seven billion mobile devices in 190+ countries connected to over 800 telecom networks.
The company serves and partners with leading mobile operators, messaging apps, banks, social networks, tech companies, and aggregators.
iBASIS is the leading communications solutions provider enabling operators and digital players worldwide to perform and transform. Powered by Tofane Global, iBASIS is the first independent communications specialist, ranking second largest global wholesale voice operator and Top 3 LTE IPX vendor with 700+ LTE destinations. iBASIS today serves 1,000+ customers across 18 offices worldwide.
After Tofane’s acquisition of the Altice Europe N.V. international voice carrier business in France, Portugal and the Dominican Republic in 2018 and iBASIS in 2019, the company continues to accelerate its consolidation strategy with the acquisition of NOS International Carrier Services in Portugal, boosting its scale in voice, mobile, and SMS/A2P services worldwide.
iBASIS provides a complete portfolio of global communications: voice, anti-fraud, mobile data, VAS roaming services, 5G, SMS/A2P, IoT/eSIM and CPaaS, while ensuring cost-effective, scalable and secure connectivity.
For more information, please visit www.iBASIS.com.
Expereo is a provider of managed Internet network services, SD-WAN and Cloud Connectivity optimisation solutions. Expereo’s portfolio provides Global Internet Connectivity (GIaaS), Global Cloud Acceleration (XCA), SD-WAN Managed Services, Security and Xpertise – global professional, managed and field services for network connectivity solutions. With an unmatched global reach, Expereo powers 12,000 enterprise and government sites in 190+ countries, helping customers improve productivity and empowering their networks and cloud services with the agility, flexibility and value of the Internet, with optimal performance.
42com Telecommunication GmbH is active in the field of retail voice, wholesale voice and switch solutions (switch partitioning). Our company provides tier-1 operators, MNOs and OTTs with stable direct routing connections in all countries around the world, especially in Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Through a customized business model, Partner can choose from a selection of individual destinations and trusted global carriers and conduct operations with the highest professional standards. We also engage in bilateral trading, swap deals, and fixed-price routing.
Founded in 2002, 42com is one of the leading Information and Communication Technology (ICT) service enablers, based in Germany. In order to gain a more dynamic international presence, the founding of the subsidiary 42com International Inc. (USA) followed in 2012. We offer a highly accessible web-based customer management and billing platform for technical and managerial control of advanced telecommunications services. Our real-time billing from the cloud includes, e.g. fixed line and VoIP telephony, interactive voice response and intelligent routing management. We also offer a variety of client solutions, e.g. mobile dialer as smartphone app.
China Unicom Global Limited ("CUG") is a wholly owned subsidiary of China United Network Communications Group Company Limited. CUG is headquartered in Hong Kong. With 31 worldwide subsidiaries and offices, and 112 overseas Point-of-Presences (PoPs) in 70 countries/regions, CUG endeavors on global business development, operation and servicing outside Mainland China. Leveraging on China Unicom’s extensive global network coverage, CUG offers reliable end-to-end global integrated telecommunication services and solutions, including global connectivity services, global internet access, ICT services, cloud, internet of things (IoT), video conferencing, unified communications, content and security services, and provides personal customers with premium voice and mobility services.
In 2016, as network innovators, DCConnect had a vision to enable their customers to unburden themselves from operational restrictions and constraints of traditional telecom services and access Cloud providers or Data Centers in China with an On-Demand, agile and cost effective network solution.
Two years later, in March 2018, DCConnect’s vision had been achieved with their implementation of the first truly fully meshed architecture SDN network fabric with over 100 PoP’s in China. This followed very quickly with the launch of the User Interface Customer Portal allowing the customer to control their bandwidth requirements via unique on-demand technology providing the agility and scalability of bandwidth within seconds.
DCConnect’s solution was further enhanced and extended by the implementation of PoP’s in Hong Kong which provide their customers, via selected partners, access to over 10 global Cloud providers and over 150 PoP locations around the World.
With profound experiences in telecommunications, software and cloud services, the DCConnect Leadership team are determined to continue to develop innovative solutions to enable customers to enjoy utilising DCConnect network services for many years ahead.
NewTelco is a global network-neutral solution provider in the telecommunication industry that offers a broad array of value-added managed services helping customers in building their eBusiness. Our end-to-end service company provides cost-effective, reliable and quick access to an ecosystem of 1,000+ telecommunication carriers, enterprise operators, internet service providers, and small-to-large enterprises. Company’s comprehensive range of services runs from simple rackspace to port leasing and complete project solutions out of one hand. NewTelco’s main product portfolio includes: Carrier interconnection services, colocation and integration solutions. We are available in the most important telecommunication locations worldwide. For NewTelco, cost effectiveness means not only a goal-oriented solution, but also promptness and adherence to schedules when planning, implementing, and supervising projects.
For more information, please visit www.newtelco.com
Established in the UK in 2012, Internet Mobile Communications Ltd (“IMC”) is a FinTech and telecoms company trading as Bank of Telecom ®️. Bank of Telecom ®️ is the automated marketplace for telecom trade with over 1,900 Members including many major Tier1 carriers as well as hundreds of niche telecom suppliers, SMS Retailers and Aggregators. Bank of Telecom®️ allows the efficient trading, testing and ticketing of Voice and SMS traffic and other Value Added Services. Bank of Telecom®️ was recently awarded the GCCM Global Award as the World’s Best Telecoms Marketplace in Berlin in September 2021. www.bankoftelecom.com.
China Mobile International Limited (CMI) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Mobile, mainly responsible for the operation of China Mobile’s international business. CMI currently has over 70 terrestrial and submarine cable resources worldwide, with a total international transmission bandwidth of over 98T, and a total of 180 PoPs. Leveraging the strong support by China Mobile, CMI is a trusted partner that provides comprehensive international telecom services and solutions to international carriers, enterprisers, and mobile users. Headquartered in Hong Kong, CMI has expanded our footprint in 37 countries across different regions.
For more information, please visit www.cmi.chinamobile.com.
EXATEL is a leading Polish operator with a global reach, as well as a cyber and ICT services provider founded in 2004. EXATEL operates one of the largest fiber-optic networks in Poland (20 000 km) and develops solutions for business, numerous operators and public sector.
The company has a direct connection with the 265 largest national and 135 foreign operators, allowing for the transfer of data as well as the transit and termination of voice traffic routed through Central Europe. With the shortest optical connection between the strategic European Internet Exchange Points in London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Moscow, Kiev and Praha.
EXATEL cooperates with reliable, appropriately certified and loyal partners specializing in specific fields of ICT providing its customers customized technology solutions suited to their individual needs.
HORISEN is a product-oriented software company specialised in developing cutting-edge products for Telecom and Mobile Marketing. We develop software solutions for Mobile Operators, Voice & SMS Carriers, SMS Aggregators, OTTs and Enterprises of all sizes.
Our applications simplify, automate and accelerate their work and enable greater efficiency. We develop software solutions for telecom providers, carriers, SMS aggregators, mobile operators, OTTs and enterprises of all sizes.
Our software and business applications combine award-winning technology with 20+ years of SMS industry expertise and provide a secure environment to conduct business.
HORISEN's in-house developed products empower telecom service providers to run SMS wholesale business. Enterprises, besides running their own messaging business, can use our products to carry out mobile marketing activities to support their sales, both online and offline.
Our SMS Platform is a carrier-grade software solution built for SMS Wholesale business. It is a fully-equipped SMS trading platform for wholesale mobile operators. SMS Platform is a 100% carrier neutral, fully scalable cloud-based solution, truly designed to support end-to-end SMS hubbing business.
We won two prestigious awards at GCCM Awards in Berlin 2018, for the Best SMS Platform Provider and Best Innovative Application Provider.
Bankai Group is a globally recognized leader in the ICT and Telecom services sector, offering Wholesale and Retail Voice and Telecom Technology business. Over the last three decades, it has been instrumental in providing Voice and SMS Carrier Solutions with exceptional competence in IP interconnects. The company has exclusive traffic arrangements with enterprise customers, MNOs, MVNOs, and more to provide multi-service level offerings and the highest quality of wholesale carrier services. Our A2P Platform has a scalable interface and easy to integrate on any existing API/SMPP solutions. We have over 127 + Directs Termination and various exclusive termination contracts to make us a preferred SMS Termination partner.
Other services include an Automated Carrier Platform for online trading and settlement of Voice and Unified Communications, Fraud Management, Revenue Management, and Network Switching Solutions and Digital Financial Solutions.
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Entry is possible from:
• EU member states
• states associated with Schengen: Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
• other countries from which entry is possible in light of the epidemiological situation assessment by the EU.
Germany allows now unrestricted entry for residents of the countries below:
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Macao, Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia (as of 18 July 2021, 0:00 a.m.), Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine (as of 18 July 2021, 0:00 a.m.), USA + EU citizens. Rest only for urgent needs.
TURKEY
Travelling to Germany from Turkey with all visa categories is possible under certain conditions for people who are fully vaccinated against Covid 19. This applies to individuals who have been vaccinated with one of the vaccines listed on the website of the Paul Ehrlich Institute: https://www.pei.de/impfstoffe/covid-19 if at least 14 days have passed since the last necessary dose has been administered.
RUSSIA
As for now Russia is classified as high-risk area.
If the proof of vaccination or of recovery is already submitted via the Federal Republic’s travel portal at https://einreiseanmeldung.de before entry, no quarantine is necessary, this applies to all persons entering Germany following a stay in a high-incidence area or basic risk area.
The vaccination must be comprised of one or more of the vaccines listed by the Paul Ehrlich Institute at www.pei.de/impfstoffe/covid-19
UK
Starting from 4am 8 August Austria, Germany, Latvia, Norway, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia are in green list for travelling to UK.
UK is classified as a high-incidence area. You may enter Germany from the UK for any travel purpose if you are fully vaccinated.
Those individuals who are not fully vaccinated may only enter Germany from the UK if they are a German citizen; the spouse/partner/child under 18 of a German citizen; a resident of Germany; the spouse/partner/child under 18 of a resident of Germany; serve in an important role; or have an urgent need to travel.
For those individuals eligible to enter Germany who are not fully vaccinated, travel from the UK is generally subject to 10-day quarantine with test and release available after 5 days. Both individuals who can prove recovery from the virus and the fully vaccinated are exempt from quarantine requirements.
ARMENIA
Germany allows unrestricted entry for residents of Armenia. PCR test or proof of vaccination/recovery is required to enter Germany.
Entry from any other country for any purpose (including visits and tourism) is only possible for fully vaccinated People. The traveller must have received the last vaccination dose that is necessary for full vaccination at least 14 days before the date of travel, and the vaccine the person has received must be among those listed on the website of the Paul Ehrlich Institute.
For people not yet vaccinated entry from other countries is only possible in exceptional cases and is conditional on there being an urgent need.
Upon entering Germany, travellers aged six years or older must hold proof of the following:
• Following a stay in an area of variant of concern in the last 10 days: a negative COVID-19 test result.
• Following a stay in a high incidence area in the last 10 days: a negative COVID-19 test result, proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of recovery from an infection.
• For arrivals by air without prior stays in high incidence areas or areas of variant of concern: a negative COVID-19 test result, proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of recovery from an infection.
• Following a stay in a risk area (not an area of variant of concern or a high incidence area) and entry by land or sea (e.g. by car or ship): a negative COVID-19 test result or proof of vaccination or recovery from an infection.
Quarantine:
Risk areas - 10 days (quarantine can be ended early by submitting proof of vaccination or recovery or a negative test result via the entry portal of the Federal Republic of Germany (www.einreiseanmeldung.de). Quarantine ends the moment such proof is submitted. If this proof is already submitted before entry, no quarantine is necessary.
High incidence areas - 10 days (quarantine can be ended early by submitting proof of a negative test result, but testing may at the earliest be conducted five days after entry)
Areas of variants of concern - 14 days
Source: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/coronavirus
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