Members' get together networking reception
Carrier Community (CC), a global telecom club established in 2008, is organizing its 8th annual global carrier community meeting (GCCM) on the 13th & 15th of November 2022 in Muscat. More than 600+ Club Members representing decision makers from 300+ Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 operators in 50+ countries will meet and network during the hybrid Middle East 2022 GCCM – OMAN.
During the event Carrier Members representing Voice, Data, SMS, Mobile, VAS, Cable, Satellite, Data Centers and other related sectors will enjoy full access to all meeting facilities, executive panels and knowledge sharing sessions, leisure activities as well as evening networking receptions.
The Submarine, Digital Cloud and Women in Tech Executive Panel & Knowledges Sharing Sessions are designed to help CC members address current industry challenges and come up with comprehensive solutions suitable for today’s rapidly evolving and agile environment.
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.
AMS-IX has appointed Onno Bos as sales director. Bos comes from a strong background in sales and has previously held positions at BT, GTS and TeliaSonera.
He leaves his position as senior sales manager at Liaison Technologies for the role, and will now be responsible for managing the AMS-IX sales team and guiding the company’s partner programme.
"His experience will be instrumental in helping us to further grow on a national and international level," said Cara Mascini, CMO at AMS-IX.
Bos holds a master in law from Leiden University in the Netherlands. "I’m honoured to join a market leader that operates in such a dynamic and international world," he said.
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LANCK Telecom offers global voice, messaging, and fraud protection services utilizing vast expertise and cutting edge know-how.
Founded in 2001, LANCK Telecom carries voice and SMS traffic worldwide on our own network of international gateways located in the USA, throughout Europe, the CIS, Africa, and Asia.
LANCK’s real-time fraud protection tools enable carriers to efficiently fight IRSF, PRS, robocalls, spamming, spoofing, SMiShing, and other types of fraud.
The list of LANCK’s partners includes over 1,500 companies worldwide.
“more than 160” is a professionals’ network led by Andreas S. Constantinides, dealing with business messaging and development.
With over 20 years of Telco experience, “more than 160” team uses its knowledge to bring companies together and establish new co-operations. The purpose is to assist in increasing market share by getting advantage of the latest industry trends.
Odine Solutions is a market leading Systems Integrator and an innovative Cloud PaaS/SaaS Service Provider to Tier 1-2 Communication Service Providers as well as Wholesale Voice/Data Aggregators across the globe.
Our PaaS (Platform as a Service) bundles ODINE, our suite of intelligent wholesale voice business management applications which provides flexible policy driven routing, route optimization, offer management, rating, billing, number portability, technical and business reporting & analytics, as well as dispute management, with best-of-breed SBC, TDM/SIP Interworking, and Transcoding services.
As a part of our end-to-end approach to providing Solutions for CSPs, we have a wide portfolio of solutions including IP Voice, EPC, IMS and VoLTE, Wi-Fi Offload, SD-WAN and vCPE, DPI/GiLAN, and many others, with a focus on next-generation NFV and SDN based architectures.
With regional offices in Istanbul, London, Miami, Dubai and Lahore, Odine Solutions’ geographical presence, experience, and cultural fluency bridges Americas, Europe, and Asia, while uniquely serving emerging markets across Africa.
Through comprehensive software and professional services, Odine Solutions seamlessly builds, manages and operates new voice signaling technology, multi-vendor equipment interoperability and multiple transmission technologies in carrier networks. Odine Solutions builds defenses essential to helping service providers detect and block external threats and operate their networks with committed SLAs. Odine Solutions has developed solutions sized and priced for the range of service providers, including smaller networks lacking solutions on the market.
Leveraging IP expertise revolutionizing service provider networks, Odine Solutions is simultaneously fueling major IP transformation underway in the enterprise for business customers. For both carriers and the businesses they serve, Odine Solutions is deploying innovative new services such as Hosted IP Centrex and Unified Communications, as well as IMS, Mobility and OTT services, unleashing high potential applications, particularly when combined with the smartphone and tablet revolution.
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.
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.
Alaris Labs is an innovative dynamically growing company focused on creating advanced solutions for telecom carriers and service providers. Our expertise is based on more than 10 year experience in the telecom market accumulated by our staff and is backed by extensive knowledge of the leading-edge technology and deep insight into clients’ needs. Alaris Labs has successfully developed and implemented more than 100 projects all over the world.
Alaris SMS Platform is a multifunctional platform (SMS application server) for comprehensive SMS traffic management. It integrates various modules, i.e. routing and billing ones, with the in-house switch on top of it.
Alaris inVoice solution offers an unprecedented combination of full featured billing, flexible routing and user-friendly business process automation tools.
Türk Telekom International is 100% owned by Türk Telekom and acts as its international business unit handling all international data and wholesale voice business functions. Türk Telekom International provides single account management and unified network operations over the entire Türk Telekom International network which includes 20 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Turkey, Middle East and the Caucasus, covering a full range of Internet/data services, infrastructure and wholesale voice services to incumbents, alternative carriers, mobile operators, cable TV companies, Internet service providers and corporate customers. Türk Telekom International offers premium quality telecommunication solutions in the form of: guaranteed SLA-s, local experts, dedicated staff, centralized end-to-end network management, trustworthy and reliable attitude, delivering on commitments, on-time delivery, tailor-made, scalable and cost-effective technical solutions and a proven management team with a full service portfolio. Covering over 40,000 km of fiber optic network and more than 150 interconnections worldwide TTI is one of the most important players for the global telecommunications industry. For more information, please visit www.turktelekomint.com
Enxoo is a provider of industry-specific digital transformation solutions built on Salesforce® technology. Since 2012, it has set itself apart as one of Salesforce ® ’s premier independent solution partners with deployments across much of Europe and Asia. Our mission is to provide a combination of tools and consulting services that enable our customers to excel - increasing revenue, shortening sales cycles and aligning cross-department goals. It’s the foundation that will support rapid business growth. The Enxoo for Communications solution is designed to help increase revenue and sales performance for telecommunications companies by streamlining the lead-to-cash process – specifically for wholesale operations.
Adding our accumulated experience and the constant pursuit of innovation and technology, Telecall is now synonymous with quality and efficiency. Reference in the telecommunications segment and combined with new concepts, we are a service provider that offers complete and intelligent solutions in telephony and internet business. Ensure the best service and the lowest fares in all mobility and security that Telecall only provides for you.
For more information, please visit www.telecall.com
Visitors to Oman must obtain a visa prior to travel unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Citizens of the following countries do not require a visa to visit Oman:
• Bahrain
• Kuwait
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
eVisa
Citizens of the following 71 countries and territories, may obtain a single or multiple entry eVisa on this site https://evisa.rop.gov.om/:
European Union - All European Union citizens
Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Bolivia
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Ecuador
Hong Kong
Iceland
Indonesia
Iran
Japan
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Macau
Malaysia
Moldova
Monaco
New Zealand
North Macedonia
Norway
Paraguay
Russia
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Suriname
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City
Venezuela
Conditional eVisa
Citizens of the listed below 25 countries (including their spouses and children of another nationality) can apply for a conditional eVisa on this site: https://evisa.rop.gov.om/. To obtain an online eVisa they need to have a valid Schengen Visa, a valid visa from Australia, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States, or a residence permit from one of the listed countries.
Albania
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bhutan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Costa Rica
Cuba
El Salvador
Georgia
Guatemala
Honduras
India
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Maldives
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
If you require assistance and are a Citizen of any other country not listed above please contact our event team for further details at: [email protected] to assist you further. A visa application fee will apply.
* Please note that we don't take any liability for the provided information. In order to get more information please contact the Embassy of Oman or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your country.
WHAT TO DO IN MUSCAT ?
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque – Muscat’s most magnificent religious building and the only mosque in Oman to open its doors to tourists, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is one of the city’s most popular attractions. Built in the Ghubrah suburb back in 2001, the landmark building is an impressive feat of contemporary Islamic architecture and one of the largest mosques in the Gulf, with the 40,000-square-meter grounds able to accommodate an incredible 20,000 worshippers at one time. The mosque is open from 8:00 am to 11:00 am for non-Muslims every day except Friday. Men and women must dress conservatively in long trousers and covered shoulders. Women must also cover their hair.
www.sultanqaboosgrandmosque.com
Nizwa – the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Region in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km (1.5 hours) from Muscat. The population is estimated at around 72,000 people, including the two areas of Burkat Al Mooz and Al-Jabel Al-Akhdar.
Nizwa is one of the oldest cities in Oman and it was once a center of trade, religion, education, and art. Its Jama (grand mosque) was formerly a center for Islamic learning. The birthplace of Younis Al-Riyami, Nizwa acquired its importance because it has been an important meeting point at the base of the Western Hajar Mountains.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/AttractionProductReview-g3181692-d14042020-Nizwa_Bahla_and_Jabrin_fort_tours_and_sightseeing-Seeb_Muscat_Governorate.html
Royal Opera House Muscat – Oman’s premier venue for musical arts and culture. The opera house is located in the Shati Al-Qurm district of Muscat on Sultan Qaboos Street. Built on the royal orders of Sultan Qaboos of Oman, the Royal Opera House reflects unique contemporary Omani architecture and has a capacity to accommodate a maximum of 1,100 people. The opera house complex consists of a concert theatre, auditorium, formal landscaped gardens, cultural market with retail, luxury restaurants and an art center for musical, theatrical and operatic productions.
https://www.rohmuscat.org.om/en/Pages/default.aspx
Bait Al Zubair – Bait Al Zubair is a cultural foundation that was originally a private museum that opened its doors to the public in 1998. Bait Al Zubair Museum is located in the old city of Muscat. It displays and houses some of the greatest Omani artifacts and collectibles, including a group of conventional weapons, jewelry, clothing, household items and some old models representing Omani rural and urban environments. It was funded by the Al Zubair family. The museum’s collection of artifacts and displays is considered as the finest that is privately owned.
https://www.baitalzubair.com/
Wadi Al Abriyeen – Located in the Al Sharqiyah region. Wadi Al Arbaeen or Wadi Al Arabieen, is one of the most beautiful wadis in Oman. It features four villages on the side of both of its banks. These villages are famous for planting palm trees, bananas, mango, and lemon trees. This wadi has several freshwater pools, waterfalls, lakes, and rocky areas.
https://theculturetrip.com/middle-east/oman/articles/beautiful-wadis-oman/
Museum of Illusions – Enter the fascinating world of illusion which will trick your confidence in senses, but amaze you by doing it; the world that will confuse you completely. The Museum of Illusion in Oman brings you a space suitable both for social and entertaining tours into the world of illusions which has delighted all generations. It’s a perfect place for new experiences and fun. Amusing and awesome tricks will teach you about vision, perception, the human brain, and science so it will be easier to perceive why your eyes see things that your brain can not understand.
http://museumofillusions.om/
Mutrah Souq – Al Dhalam (Darkness in Arabic) Souq is the local name for the Muttrah Souq. The Muttrah Souq is perhaps one of the oldest marketplaces in the Arab world. It is located adjacent to the harbor of the port of Muscat and has seen immense trade in the age of sail, being strategically located on the way to India and China. It has been named after darkness because of the crowded stalls and lanes where the sunrays do not infiltrate during the day and the shoppers need lamps to know their destinations.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/oman/muscat/attractions/mutrah-souq/a/poi-sig/451865/361117
Qurum Beach – This beach lies in the AlQurm Area in the heart of Muscat and extends over a large area. A number of large hotel chains are built next to it, such as Hotel Muscat InterContinental and Crowne Plaza. This beach is considered one of the busiest in Muscat due to its location near shopping centers and restaurants. Walking enthusiasts can enjoy the boardwalk along the beach and then rest on the numerous chairs and umbrellas that dot the beach.
https://www.bigbustours.com/en/muscat/muscat-landmarks-qurum-beach/
INTERNET
Free WiFI is widely available in all coffee shops, restaurants, malls, etc. But you need a local sim card for that since you will need to receive a code by SMS to log in. You had no option to choose different numbers than a local Omani phone number.
SECURITY
Most visits to Oman are trouble-free.
You should maintain a high level of security awareness and take care in public places and on the roads. Avoid large crowds and demonstrations.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman
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