CommunicAsia, EnterpriseIT and BroadcastAsia a Springboard to Regional Growth Opportunities

Returning exhibitors MEASAT and Telekom Malaysia will ramp up Malaysia’s presence at Asia’s most distinguished ICT business event

KUALA LUMPUR, 31 MAY 2012 – CommunicAsia, EnterpriseIT and BroadcastAsia, the most established infocomm technology (ICT) and media communications event of its kind in Asia, will return with a large showing from 19 to 22 June 2012 at the Marina Bay Sands and Suntec Singapore respectively.

As the premier global business networking platform and launch pad for companies to introduce cutting-edge technologies and solutions, CommunicAsia2012, EnterpriseIT2012 and BroadcastAsia2012 will highlight pertinent industry developments and address emerging trends as well as provide enhanced networking opportunities for industry professionals from around the world.
EnterpriseIT, held in conjunction with CommunicAsia, will showcase innovative applications and end-to-end solutions across the entire value chain and transform the way companies operate and communicate internally and beyond. And once again, the event will present Asia’s largest contingent of satellite companies witnessed at any single event.

Fuelling ICT Sector Crucial for Malaysia’s Economic Growth
Malaysia’s ICT sector has experienced robust growth over the past decade. Rallied by an encouraging eight to 10 per cent growth reported last year, the industry continues to play a crucial role in contributing to Malaysia’s aim of achieving a high income status by 2020 .

With several technology drivers such as mobile computing, mobile broadband and cloud well in place to pave the way, the industry is expected to see further developments with an estimated RM31.5 billion expenditure expected this year, a 6.1 per cent increase from 2011 .

Understanding the growing significance of ICT to economic competitiveness, the business community and government agencies are actively promoting a conducive regulatory environment for emerging technologies like cloud delivery models in attempts to match global standards and expand into foreign markets.
Strong Malaysian Presence at CommunicAsia
Fueled by the emerging industry, visitors to CommunicAsia2012 and EnterpriseIT2012 can once again expect exposure to a wide array of solution providers and industry professionals from Malaysia. The specialised trade shows provide local players the perfect avenue to showcase their products, gain visibility into foreign markets and foster international partnerships with various organisations from around the globe.

Malaysia is set to occupy a presence of about six per cent in the exhibition, the largest participation compared to other ASEAN countries outside of Singapore. The last edition saw participation from more than 90 Malaysian exhibitors.This year, visitors can expect to meet representatives from local telecommunications giants such as Telekom Malaysia, Maxis and Digi Telecommunications led by Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Other exhibitors include MEASAT Global, a participant since 2002, Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) as well as first time exhibitors MIMOS in the segment of Cloud Computing and NIS Solution in Network Performance Solution.

“CommunicAsia offers us a unique and relevant platform to showcase our technologies and solutions in the satellite arena to the Asian region. In addition, it offers visitors from around the world a space to see and discuss the latest developments in the market and ICT industry. It has a long track record of success that speaks for itself and is what has made us return every year since 2002,” affirms Mr. Jarod Lopez, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, MEASAT Satellite Systems.Malaysia will also be brilliantly represented at the CommunicAsia2012 Summit. Confirmed speakers include Mr. Michael Lai, CEO of Packet One Networks, who will be presenting on “The Paradigm Shift from Voice to Data” in the Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure track; Mr. Praveen Rajan, Head of Internet & Services at DiGi Telecommunications, who will be speaking about “Broadband Strategies in Developing Markets” for the Next Generation Broadband Business Models track; and Ms. Susan Bryant, Director South Pacific CIO department of Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) who will seek the audience’s understanding in “Demisting the cloud –realizing cloud opportunities” at the Telco Rising Cloud track.

“CommunicAsia is one of Asia’s most established and premier platforms for enterprises to showcase their technological innovation and share insights into the industry. I am very pleased to share my views on the rapidly changing landscape in Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure and hope to generate further discussion among my industry peers,” says Mr. Michael Lai, CEO of Packet One Networks.

Mr. Praveen Rajan, Head of Internet & Services, DiGi Telecommunications comments, “Understanding how the developing markets in the region use Internet on a small or big screen opens the way to formulating winning strategies to help nations drive much needed Internet adoption. CommunicAsia2012 Summit offers a viable platform to drive conversation with industry and government leaders, as well as my fellow peers on delivering the ‘Internet For All’ promise to make life easier, and enable socio-economic development in developing markets.”

“Malaysia is a very exciting market in today’s global ICT scene. Malaysian exhibitors will truly benefit from CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT as it provides an efficacious launch pad to showcase the latest and best that technology has to offer. As the only truly international shows in Asia where business professionals across a range of industries come together in one city for one week, and with strong support and endorsement from over 20 leading trade associations including Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC), Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT), Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF) and others, CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT continue to play a pivotal part in driving the conversation for development within the industry,” says Mr. Victor Wong, Project Director of Communications Events, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES).

Latest technological developments
Following the success of last year’s event, which attracted a total of over 53,000 professional attendees from more than 100 countries/regions, attendees to this year’s shows can look forward to a myriad of the newest technologies, products and solutions from close to 2,000 multinational and small and medium companies. Visitors will have opportunities to listen to industry luminaries, network with business leaders and government officials, as well as forge business partnerships.

CommunicAsia2012 will feature breakthrough developments in NextGen Networks, Broadband and satellite technology, as well as a sneak peek into mobile apps and solutions. Leading returning exhibitors include 3M, ADTRAN, AsiaSat, Comba Telecom, CommScope, Conax, Eltek Power, FiberHome, GlobeCast, Huawei, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Irdeto, National Instruments, Netop Technology, Prysmian, Rosenberger, SES, Tata Communications, Tektronix, ThinkCube and ZTE; new participants include AMOS-Spacecom, Anritsu, Calix Networks, CE+T Power, Dowslake Microsystems, Integrasco, Kavveri Telecom, Mentum, NovelSat, SLA Mobile, Smaato, Softlayer Technologies, SPB TV, Vidiator, and Yokogawa Engineering Asia.

Shows at a glance:

CommunicAsia2012/EnterpriseIT2012

Date:	19 - 22 June 2012
Venue:	Basement 2, Levels 1, 4 & 5 Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Opening Hours:	19 - 21 June: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 22 June: 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Admission:	Business and trade professionals only

BroadcastAsia2012

Date:	19 - 22 June 2012
Venue:	Levels 3 & 4 Suntec Singapore
Opening Hours:	19 - 21 June: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 22 June: 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Admission:	Business and trade professionals only