Partners Portal

OUR PARTNERS

The NGMN Alliance currently comprises 57 Partners from telecommunications industry and research:  18 mobile network operators (Members), 35 vendors/ manufacturers (Sponsors), and 4 universities or non-industrial research institutes (Advisors).

               MEMBERS                     SPONSORS                     ADVISORS

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Actix Ltd., London, United Kingdom

With increasingly fierce competition and sky-high customer expectations, mobile operators around the world are striving to extract every last bit of performance and value from one of their biggest assets, the radio access network. Actix helps wireless carriers enhance revenue growth and improve operating margins by delivering intelligent, automated network performance engineering and network status management systems. Actix solutions feature embedded wireless expertise, automating key processes and enabling very significant efficiencies in the deployment and operation of carriers’ networks, delivering measurably higher performance at lower cost. Over 12,000 engineers from 240 operators – including Verizon, O2, AT&T and T-Mobile – in 106 countries globally depend upon Actix software every day to help improve coverage for more than 1,100,000,000 subscribers. For more information, please see www.actix.com

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Alcatel-Lucent, Paris, France

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprise and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: www.alcatel-lucent.com

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Anritsu A/B, Copenhagen, Denmark

Anritsu Corporation has been a provider of innovative communications solutions for more than 110 years. The company's test and measurement solutions include wireless, optical, microwave/RF and digital instruments, operations support systems and solutions that can be used during R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed devices for design into communication products and systems. Following its acquisition of NetTest in 2005, it has expanded its offering to provide complete solutions for existing and next-generation wireline and wireless communication systems and service providers. Anritsu sell in over 90 countries worldwide with approximately 4,000 employees. For more information, visit www.eu.anritsu.com

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Asiainfo-Linkage, Inc.

AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASIA) is a global leading provider of high-quality telecom software solutions. Taking advantage of our leading market positions and strong R&D capability, we are able to provide more flexible and more comprehensive services to telecom carriers. Our expanded service offerings, dedicated employees, and world-class R&D capabilities will enable us to deliver better service and help our customers to meet their complex needs. The company employs over 8,000 people worldwide, of which approximately 7,000 are highly skilled engineers and research staff. We own 34 patents and have an additional 27 patents pending approval in China and in the United States. Our vision is to be the leading solution provider in the global telecommunications industry, enabling the connected digital life style, help our customers to build, maintain, operate and constantly improve their network infrastructure and IT environment. www.asiainfo-linkage.com

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Cambridge Broadband Networks Ltd., Cambridge, United Kingdom

Pioneering the development and deployment of multipoint microwave transmission equipment since 2000, Cambridge Broadband Networks' VectaStar platform is deployed by more operators, in more markets, than any other PMP solution. www.cbnl.com

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Ceragon Networks Ltd., Tel-Aviv, Israel

Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the premier wireless backhaul specialist. Ceragon's high capacity wireless backhaul solutions enable cellular operators and other wireless service providers to deliver 2G/3G and LTE/4G voice and data services. Ceragon's advanced point-to-point microwave systems allow wireless service providers to support all wireless access technologies, delivering more capacity over longer distances under any given deployment scenario. www.ceragon.com

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Cisco Systems, Inc., San Jose, California, USA

Cisco, (NASDAQ: CSCO), is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at www.cisco.com

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CommScope, Inc.

It's a wireless world. People want to connect anywhere, anytime, everywhere-all the time-including residents of some countries who are enjoying access to wireless communication for the first time. CommScope solutions span the entire RF landscape, helping wireless carriers manage increasing cell site complexity and optimize network planning, capacity, coverage, and performance. www.commscope.com

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Datang Mobile Communications Equipment Co. Ltd., Beijing, China

Taking its excellent innovation and long-term accumulation, Datang Mobile is the leading company in the research and development of TD-SCDMA and its long term evolution. With the mission of creating value to the customer through the advanced technology and excellent services, Datang Mobile is committed to providing the advanced, stable and various mobile communications products to meet the market demand based on the technology innovation. For more information, please visit www.datangmobile.cn

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DAX Technologies

DAX Technologies has delivered leading edge software products and services to the wireless industry since 1996. DAX Technologies InTouch Customer and Service Experience Manager has the ability to derive critical business intelligence from customer, service, and network data and then deliver actionable information to your critical business units. InTouch will: Increase Customer Retention, Improve Operational Efficiency, Generate Additional Revenue, Expand Market Share, and allow you to Target Marketing Campaigns. With over 50 worldwide deployments, we have the experience and knowledge to ensure that our solutions will deliver significant value to your bottom line. Let us show you how. www.daxtechnologies.com

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Ericsson AB, Stockholm, Sweden

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile technologies, Ericsson supplies communications services and manages networks that serve more than 185 million subscribers. The company's portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, and broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices. Ericsson is advancing its vision of ‘communication for all' through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 70,000 employees generated revenue of USD 27.9 billion (SEK 188 billion) in 2007. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on the Stockholm and NASDAQ stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.ericsson.com

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EXFO Nethawk, Quebec, Canada

Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireless and wireline network operators and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks - from the core to the edge. Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, and various optical technologies (accounting for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. www.exfo.com

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Fujitsu Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approx. 160,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. For more information please vist www.fujitsu.com

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Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), founded in 1910, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 400,000 employees worldwide. Hitachi provides a wide range of systems, products and services in many market sectors including information and telecommunication systems. Hitachi intends to be the most reliable partner for customers through the provision of highly efficient, highly reliable products and services in the mobile broadband solution field. For more information, please visit www.hitachi.com

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Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, China

Huawei is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei now serves 35 of the world's top 50 operators, along with over one billion users worldwide. Huawei's products and solutions encompassing wireless products (HSDPA/WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS/GSM, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO/CDMA2000 1X, TD-SCDMA, WiMAX), core network products (IMS, Mobile Softswitch, NGN), network products (FTTx, xDSL, Optical, Routers, LAN Switch), applications and software (IN, mobile data service, BOSS), as well as terminals (UMTS/CDMA). www.huawei.com

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Icera, Bristol, UK

Icera is the world’s leading company in the design, production and sales of soft modem chipsets that deliver high performance communication engines for smartphones, tablets and Mobile Broadband devices. As a result of a unique system architecture, our products are able to combine the highest user throughout and advanced modem features with the smallest footprints and the lowest costs, allowing everyone to have smaller, faster and more affordable cellular devices. Icera technology supports 4G (LTE), 3G (HSPA) and 2G standards. Icera is headquartered in the UK, with design locations in the UK, France, the USA and China and customer engineering and sales offices in Asia, Europe and the USA. For more information visit www.icerasemi.com.

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Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products, and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Founded in 1968 to build semiconductor memory products, Intel introduced the world's first microprocessor in 1971. Over the years, Intel has grown its employee base to 82,500 as of December 25, 2010 with approximately 55% of those employees located in the United States. www.intel.com

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Juniper Networks, Inc., Sunnyvale, California, USA

Juniper Networks, Inc., is the leader in high-performance networking. Juniper offers a high-performance network infrastructure that creates a responsive and trusted environment for accelerating the deployment of services and applications over a single network. This fuels high-performance businesses. Additional information can be found at www.juniper.net

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Kathrein-Werke KG, Rosenheim, Germany

Kathrein is the world market leader in mobile communication antenna technology. Renowned for best-in-class performance and the highest quality standards, Kathrein is the number one choice for both volume rollouts and specific solution requirements for base station antennas, filters, combiners and DTMAs. The extensive portfolio is available for LTE700, LTE800, GSM900/1800, UMTS2100 as well as for LTE2600. Our customers include all the major system suppliers and more than 200 single network operators world-wide. The company looks back at a history of more than 90 years. The Kathrein Group today employs more than 6,300 individuals at 21 production facilities and 61 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. www.kathrein.de

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mimoOn GmbH, Duisburg, Germany

mimoOn is the leading supplier of high performance MIMO-based Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions, and is the first to introduce a fully LTE standard compliant basestation and terminal SDR baseband software. Founded in 2006, mimoOn has assembled a remarkable team of proven experts in MIMO technology, Software Defined Radio implementation and broadband RF design. Together with its network of partners from leading vendors of baseband silicon for Software Defined Radio, mimoOn offers complete solutions for manufacturers of basestations, femtocells, picocells, data cards, wireless modems and mobile phones. www.mimoon.de

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NEC Corp., Tokyo, Japan

NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at www.nec.com

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Nokia Corp., Espoo, Finland

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks. www.nokia.com

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Nokia Siemens Networks Oy, Espoo, Finland

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

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Powerwave Technologies, Inc., Santa Ana, USA

A global leader in end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions, Powerwave Technologies, Inc. offers cutting edge wireless infrastructure to address the demands of enterprise and commercial customers. Powerwave offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including Antennas, Base Station Solutions and Coverage Solutions. Powerwave’s product line supports all wireless network protocols and frequencies including Next Generation Networks in 4G technology such as WiMAX and LTE. Powerwave solutions, products and services also help wireless operators and OEMs reduce capital and operating expenses, speed rollout of services, improve coverage and capacity, and reduce environmental impact. www.powerwave.com

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Qualcomm, Inc., San Diego, California, USA

Qualcomm Incorporated is a leader in developing and delivering innovative voice and mobile broadband communications products and services. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 2008 FORTUNE 500® company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market® under the ticker symbol QCOM. www.qualcomm.com

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RIM, Ontario, Canada

Research In Motion (RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, text messaging (SMS and MMS), Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM was founded in 1984. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. www.rim.com

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Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, Munich, Germany

Rohde & Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics. It is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting, radiomonitoring and radiolocation, as well as secure communications. Rohde & Schwarz was the very first vendor to offer LTE test equipment. Its cutting-edge T&M products for LTE and WiMAX keep its clients one step ahead. Established 75 years ago, Rohde & Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated service network in over 70 countries. It has approx. 7,200 employees and achieved a net revenue of € 1.4 billion (US$ 1.9 billion) in fiscal year 2006/2007 (July 2006 to June 2007). Company headquarters are in Munich, Germany. www.rohde-schwarz.com

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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Seoul, Korea

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$ 103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com

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Sequans Communications, Paris, France

Sequans Communications is a 4G chipmaker, supplying LTE and WiMAX chips to equipment manufacturers and mobile operators worldwide. Founded in 2004 to address the WiMAX opportunity where it is now a global leader, Sequans expanded in early 2009 to address the LTE market. Sequans chips are inside the world’s leading WiMAX networks and will soon be inside the world’s leading LTE networks. Sequans is based in Paris, with additional offices throughout the world, including USA, United Kingdom, Israel, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan. www.sequans.com

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Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Lund, Sweden

Having sold over 100 million phones in 2007, Sony Ericsson is currently one of the five largest mobile phone manufacturers in the world. An important industry player operating in over 80 countries, our phones, accessories and PC cards are synonymous with innovation and style. With R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China, India and North America, diversity is one of the core strengths of the company. Sony Ericsson was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London. For more information about Sony Ericsson please visit www.sonyericsson.com

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ST-Ericsson

ST-Ericsson is a global leader in semiconductors for wireless communications, offering leading-edge solutions for 2G, 3G, LTE, multimedia and connectivity. Created from the wireless businesses of STN Wireless and Ericsson Mobile Platforms, we offer our customers one of the broadest and most complete portfolio of products, solutions and IP for mobile communications. For more information please visit our website at www.stericsson.com

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Tellabs, Inc., Naperville, USA

Tellabs advances telecommunications networks to meet the evolving needs of users. Solutions from Tellabs enable service providers to deliver high-quality voice, video and data services over wireline and wireless networks around the world. Tellabs (NASDAQ: TLAB) is part of the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Ocean Tomo 300™ Patent Index, the S&P 500 and several corporate responsibility indexes including FTSE4Good and eight KLD indexes. www.tellabs.com

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Ubidyne GmbH, Ulm, Germany

Ubidyne is leading the industry in the development of digital antenna embedded radio technology for wireless communications. Ubidyne’s standards-agnostic micro-radio technology is integrated with wireless antennas and revolutionizes the economics of mobile communications. These integrated active antenna systems are compatible with current and next generation standards. They eliminate the need for coaxial feeder cables, remote electrical tilt and additional amplifiers on antenna towers and masts. The Ubidyne technology significantly reduces energy consumption while improving radio performance, deployment flexibility, coverage and capacity of mobile communications networks globally. Visit www.ubidyne.com for more information. www.ubidyne.com

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Violin Memory, California, USA

Violin Memory is pioneering the future of Flash memory in the enterprise data center with Memory Arrays that accelerate business critical applications and enable enterprises to virtualize and optimize their IT infrastructures. Specifically designed for sustained performance with high reliability, Violin’s Memory Arrays scale to hundreds of terabytes and millions of IOPS with low, spike-free latency. Founded in 2005, Violin Memory is headquartered in Mountain View, California. For more information about Violin Memory products, visit www.vmem.com and follow @violinmemory on Twitter.

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ZTE Corp., Shenzhen, China

ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. ZTE's product range is the most complete in the telecommunication industry, covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, terminal, and service markets. The company's commitment to innovation ensures that its products stay at the leading edge of modern communications technology. ZTE has set up 16 research and development institutes in China, USA, Sweden, India, Pakistan and France etc and ZTE now has about 50,000 employees and 8,000 of them are working in about 100 representative offices around the world. ZTE aims to be a global communications leader, which provides the clients worldwide with satisfying and customized products and services. www.zte.com.cn

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