Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
“Istanbul is a city where East meets West. It is, therefore, symbolic that on 22-24 May, Caspian Telecoms, the 1st International Conference on Telecommunications in the Caspian Region, Central Asia and the Caucasus, took place in the city.” Thus began a long article in Vestnik Svyazi (Communication Bulletin) № 7 in 2002 entitled “Telecommunications in the Caspian Region: a view from the shores of the Bosphorus.”
Who would have thought that this event would not only survive, but also grow, drawing into its ranks more and more new people, companies, countries and regions! Vestnik Svyazi has always gratefully accepted the invitation and participated in all nine meetings on the shores of the Bosphorus, and has become a strategic partner of Caspian Telecoms.
And soon, on 28-29 April 2011, Istanbul will host the 10th anniversary conference. The number of its delegates is expected to exceed 500. They will arrive in Turkey from approximately 25 countries. As usual, the conference will be accompanied by an exhibition, which will showcase the latest achievements in various areas of telecommunications.
These ten years have shown that the place, time and programmes chosen by the organisers were very, very fortunate. So, you can be confident in the future of this important event in the telecoms world!
Eugeny Konstantinov
Editor-in-Chief
Vestnik Sviazy, Magazine
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
On behalf of Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, I am happy to welcome the organisers, participants and guests of the 10th Anniversary Regional Turkey, Caspian, Black Sea & Russia Conference and Showcase of Telecommunications & Information Technologies 2010.
Istanbul, the city where Europe and Asia meet, will be gathering representatives from the Telecommunication community of the entire Black Sea region for the 10th year in a row.
Over the course of the last ten years, the Caspian Telecoms Conference & Showcase has become a very important event for the telecoms industry for Turkey, the CIS, the Black Sea States and their neighbouring Caspian and Central Asian regions, as well as an essential meeting and discussion point for many professionals in the telecoms industry.
The Caspian & Black Sea Telecoms Conference & Showcase is an international gateway to a market that offers huge potential for both established investors and new market entrants. Without a doubt, it contributes to the development of the entire Black Sea region, which lies at the crossroads of transport routes, and the Conference permanently increases its role in recent years.
In light of regional development in general and of the telecoms industry in particular, and as a part of the economic globalization process, ICT market players in the Black Sea region face new challenges, including searching for new models of cooperation and partnership.
I am confident that the Caspian Telecoms Conference will once again provide an excellent platform for commercial and state telecommunications organisations to discuss current issues facing the industry and create an effective business environment for establishing new contacts, holding talks, strengthening important ties, and approaching tactical and strategic objectives at the international level.
For the consulting company Frost & Sullivan, participation in this conference means its own contribution to the development of the telecommunications business in the region, as well as a form of support from all market participants to achieve higher positions in growth, innovation and leadership.
I wish all the organisers, participants and guests of Caspian Telecoms 2011 Conference effective work, stronger partner relations and many new business contacts.
Have positive results and successful business development in 2011!
Tatiana Tolmacheva
Business Development Director Russia & CIS
Frost & Sullivan
On behalf of Kyrgyztelecom, I would like to welcome the participants of Caspian Telecoms 2011, the 10th Anniversary Regional Turkey, Caspian, Central Asia, Russia and Black Sea Telecommunication & IT Conference and Showcase.
The Caspian Telecoms conference and showcase is an annual summit in the field of telecommunications for heads of communications administrations, and communications operators in the Caspian and Black Sea regions, CIS and Turkey.
The 10th international cconference and sshowcase will be attended by delegates from different countries, representing ttelecommunicationss, ssatellite, mmobile and IT companies; manufacturers of fiber-optic cables, broadband network equipment and software; developers of computer technology and internet applications; and international associations, organisations, financial institutions and banks in the field of telecommunications.
Kyrgyztelecom expresses its readiness to participate in this event as part of an official delegation and to present a paper during the session of the Kyrgyz Republic at the Caspian Telecoms 2011 conference. The company also expresses its support and willingness to actively contribute to this significant event, which will undoubtedly play an important role in the development of the telecommunications industry in our country, as well as help attract investment and promote business development and the emergence of new companies, technologies and services in the region’s telecommunications market.
I am confident that the conference and showcase will make a significant contribution to process of cooperation and integration of telecommunications and information systems into the global telecommunications network.
I wish the exhibitors and visitors of Caspian Telecoms 2011 every success, and I hope the event proves effective for your company.
Marat Mambetaliev
President
Kyrgyztelecom
I am pleased to welcome participants of the 10th Conference & Showcase of Telecommunication & IT for Turkey, Caspian Region & Central Asia, Russia and Black Sea Countries – Caspian Telecoms 2011.
Caspian Telecoms is an annual event in the field of telecommunications for Ministries of Communications, Regulatory Authorities, Telecom Operators / Companies of Turkey, the Caspian Region, Central Asia, Caucasus, CIS countries and the Black Sea region. The Conference will address current regulatory issues, most recent developments in the fields of fixed, mobile and satellite communications, internet etc. Information and Communication Technologies Authority of the Republic of Turkey will participate in the Conference this year as well.
Caspian Telecoms 2011 is expected to gather participants from different countries world-wide that represent telecommunications, satellite, mobile, cable, wireless, IT, fibre optics, broadband, software, computer technologies, TV-radio-broadcasting, Internet companies as well as international associations, organisations, financial institutes.
Caspian Telecoms 2011 will play an important role in bringing together any stakeholders in the sector from different countries in the region by providing contacts and further cooperation, and will contribute to the promotion of the telecommunication systems and information technologies as well.
I wish all the participants of Caspian Telecoms 2011 a very successful event, many good business contacts and prosperity.
Yours Sincerely,
Dr. Tayfun ACARER
President of the Authority
Chairman of the Board
Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of Global VSAT Forum (GVF), it gives me very great pleasure to welcome you to the Hilton Istanbul Hotel and to the 10th Regional Turkey, Caspian, Central Asia, Russia, Black Sea Telecommunication & IT Conference & Showcase.
As the single and unified voice of the global satellite industry, GVF brings together organisations engaged in the delivery of advanced broadband and narrowband satellite services to consumers, and commercial and government enterprises worldwide. As an increasingly important part of this expanding global market for telecommunications, the GVF recognises the growing economic significance of the emergent markets of the nations around the Caspian and Black Seas, and adjacent regions, and anticipates even greater escalation in growth in the demand for satellite-based telecommunications solutions region-wide. In addition, GVF is pleased to work with its various national partner associations across the region, including the National Assembly of Satellite Communication (NASC) in Russia, and the Turkish Satellite Industry Association (TUYAD).
In the corporate and enterprise arena alone, the regions bordering the Caspian and Black Seas feature a particularly strong vertical market – oil & gas – in which growth in the use of satellite-based solutions is an operational imperative and essential precursor to the efficient and profitable exploration for, and production of, new energy supplies.
The broad-based membership of GVF represents every sector of the satellite industry, including the fixed and mobile satellite operators, satellite network operators, teleport operators, satellite earth station manufacturers, system integrators, value added and enhanced service providers, and telecom carriers with which companies in the oil & gas vertical, as well as organisations right the way across the private and public sectors throughout the Caspian and adjacent regions, will increasingly collaborate to achieve expanded connectivity with the rest of the Global Information Society.
GVF is increasingly successful in the deployment of its programme of training resources. The GVF VSAT Installation & Maintenance programme is designed to prevent, and reverse, the growth in interference in satellite signal traffic and to encourage the growth of a worldwide community of qualified installers. More information is available from the GVF training portal at http://gvf.coursehost.com. More recently, in addition to this, GVF has announced the launch of its Disaster Preparedness Registry, an initiative to facilitate a database of information relating to the global pre-positioning of satellite-enabled ICT resources that can be used in disaster/emergency situations and for development purposes.
In 2010 the Conference attracted approximately 500 delegates, representing 200 companies and 25 countries, participating in a programme comprising 60 speakers and official VIPs from 15 countries. The above-noted increasing importance of the regions under focus, together with ever-stronger programmes of content – combining extended opportunities for detailed dialogue and comprehensive networking focusing on the key issues on the region’s telecommunication agenda, including the market potential attaching to new regional investment opportunities from liberalisation and privatisation in the telecommunications environment to developments in government policy and regulation, from future developments in Central Asian telecommunications markets to the increasing deployment of broadband services – makes this latest event in the series a core focus of the telecommunications conference calendar.
The 10th Anniversary Conference will undoubtedly be an interesting opportunity to understand the markets, the services, and the technologies, as well as being a stimulating environment within which to make new connections, and better connections.
May I wish you all a very successful Conference in Istanbul. I look forward to meeting you.
Martin Jarrold
Chief of International Programme Development
GVF
Dear Participants of the Caspian Telecoms 2011 conference,
On behalf of Advanced Communications & Media Consulting (AC&M), I would like to welcome you to the hospitable Turkish city of Istanbul, which is widely known throughout the world for its long history.
This year, the Caspian Telecoms conference is celebrating its first decade. During this time, the conference has become the main platform for communication between representatives of telecom operators, public authorities in the field of telecommunications and other companies directly involved in the region’s telecommunications sector.
In recent years, the interest in telecommunications development from the countries of the Caspian and Black Sea region has increased significantly, including among clients of AC&M.
As we always try to remain in touch with our clients, our company is participating in the conference. I hope the participants will enjoy effective dialogue, achieve success in addressing the tasks facing their business, and have a pleasant stay in the city.
Dmitry Yaremenko
Chief Analyst
Advanced Communications & Media Consulting
On behalf of the Public Council of the National Commission for Communications Regulation of Ukraine and the Wireless Ukraine Association, I would like to welcome you to Caspian Telecoms 2011, the 10th Anniversary Regional Turkey, Caspian, Central Asia, Russia and Black Sea Telecommunication and IT Conference & Showcase.
The Caspian Telecoms conference and showcase is the most important event for the telecoms industry in Turkey, the Black Sea region and the neighbouring regions of the Caspian Sea and Central Asia. Turkey’s geopolitical position makes it a natural communications bridge between Asia and Europe. For Ukraine, which geographically is a neighbor of Russia and Turkey, as a country with a rapidly developing economy which this year officially joined the World Trade Organization, this event serves as an important component of its international cooperation.
The high-technology sector in Ukraine, where the atom was split for the first time and the first computer created in continental Europe, is a priority. Our country is now preparing for the Euro 2012 football championship in four cities in 2012, building the necessary infrastructure - in many cases, from scratch. This includes new stadiums, airports, high-speed trains, roads, hotels and all the information and telecommunications infrastructure. Billions of dollars is being invested in this project, so that by 2012 the country is ready to host the European football championship.
The Public Council of the National Commission for Communications Regulation of Ukraine was established by a separate resolution of Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers. It ensures interaction between public organisations, whose members include participants of Ukraine’s telecoms market, and the government regulator of the telecoms market.
Wireless Ukraine is the only public industry association in Ukraine. Its activities are aimed at developing the wireless communications market (including mobile, satellite and special communications).
Our public industry association, which has been operating in Ukraine in the wireless technologies sphere since 2002 and comprises more than 80 organisations (commercial and government, and suppliers and consumers of wireless technologies) from different countries, has the great honour of supporting this event.
For our association, Caspian Telecoms is a serious platform for the rapid development of cooperation in the high technology sector, which provides great opportunities for its exhibitors. The association’s magazine, Wireless Ukraine Observer, which has been published under the aegis of the association since 2005, will be presented at the exhibition.
I wish all the exhibitors success.
Oleg Sobolev
Member of the Public Council of the National Commission for Communications Regulation of Ukraine
Member of the Board and Executive Director of Wireless Ukraine
On behalf of the Communications Regulatory Commission of Mongolia, I extend warm greetings to our host, the delegates and Organizing Committee of International Trade-Exhibitions British company ITE Group Plc and partner Russia ITE Moscow LLC for excellent arrangements made for this landmark event.
The Communications Regulatory Commission of Mongolia (CRC) is an independent Regulatory Authority of the Mongolian Government and operates under direct supervision of the Prime Minister.
Since its establishment in 2001, the CRC has been responsible for regulating and supervising a wide range of subjects including competition issues, the provision of networks and services for fixed and wireless telecommunications, television and radio broadcasting, spectrum management, postal services and the internet to ensure that the public interest is well-served.
Based on discoveries of Mongolian deposits of coal, gold, copper and uranium, our country’s mining potentials have been considered among the third largest in the world. Therefore one of the important focuses of future massive changes for the Mongolian economy is going to be mining.
However, as we live in the century of Information and Communication Technology, which determines progress and development of the modern society, ICT still plays a significant role for economic growth and affects in all aspects of our life. Therefore I believe that future development of Mongolian economy rely upon ICT-based development of industries.
I am certain that Caspian Telecoms Conference 2011 will become another step towards development and improvement of the Mongolian and Worlds’ ICT industries. We look forward to co-operate with specialists, professional players and organizations of the world.
Once again, I have to say thank you to all delegates and organizers for giving me this opportunity to learn, make new connections, and receiving new energy, which would be beneficial to our organization and country.
I wish you a very successful conference.
Mr. Battogtokh. O,
Vice-Chairman
Communications Regulatory Commission
MONGOLIA
Dear Ladies and Genetlmen,
On behalf of Aztelekom, I would like to welcome all of you, each conference participant, and congratulate the organisers and participants of the conference on the tenth anniversary of this international conference.
For several years, we have participated in the conference and seen the progress and great achievements we have made during this event. At the annual conference, we make great strides in establishing mutual cooperation in the telecommunications sector in the Caspian and Black Sea regions, and in discussing issues that need to be addressed.
Caspian Telecoms plays a key role in addressing the problems that exist in the telecommunications sector. We will always try to participate in addressing these problems. I believe that Caspian Telecoms will for many years witness intergovernmental cooperation in the technical field.
I wish success to all the conference participants, and I hope the event facilitates close cooperation, new achievements and confident steps.
Magomed Mamedov
CEO
Aztelekom
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
First of all, I would like to congratulate for all those who are celebrating the 10th anniversary of “Caspian Telecoms Conference and Showcase” which is coming very soon! It’s my pleasure to welcome all the participants of the 10th Regional Turkey, Caspian, Central Asian, Russian and Black Sea ICT Conference and Showcase.
As Mongolia Telecom has been taking part in this reputable regional event for some years, it has definitely become one of the must-attend few events during the year. The conference is undisputable great about exchanging the most recent ICT related significant information, partnering with other professionals, coming up with a brand new ideas to sustainably support the business and so on.
Frankly say, I am quite confident that each participant, exhibitor and visitor will exactly gain a particular chains of awareness of what they might need for their business, regionally. And on the other hand, this would be considered as our sincere contribution on behalf of our professional community to necessarily attend the “Caspian Telecoms Conference and Showcase 2011”.
Once again, I would like to welcome you again to the “Caspian Telecoms Conference 2011” which is being held in Hilton Istanbul Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey on 28-29 April 2011. Look forward to having you with us at the conference!
Batchuluun Otgonsuren
CEO, President
Mongolia Telecom
On behalf of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia we welcome participants and guests of the 10th Anniversary Regional Telecommunication and IT Conference and Showcase Caspian Telecoms 2011.
Conference and Showcase Caspian Telecoms is an annual Summit of Heads of Administrations of telecommunications and Telecom operators of countries Caspian Sea, Central Asia and Black Sea.
The Caspian Telecoms has important role for development of the telecommunications industry in our country and into the region at whole. Georgian delegation traditionally participates in this event. Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia annually makes supports to this event and expresses its readiness for further cooperation.
I am confident that the regional conference Caspian Telecoms 2011, like previous events, will provide a significant contribution to further development of telecommunications and IT space and integration of telecommunications and information technology systems of region in the global telecommunications network.
We convey our support and we hope that the participation of Georgian delegation in this event will contribute to the successful work of the Conference and support further strengthen relations between countries and international companies, potential investors and will further attract investment, new technologies and services to our market.
I wish participants and guests of the Conference and Showcase Caspian Telecoms 2011 all the successes, splendid business contacts and prosperity.
Giorgi Karbelashvili
Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
The Ministry of Information Technology and Communication of the Republic of Moldova welcomes the exhibitors and visitors of Caspian Telecoms 2011, the 10th Anniversary Regional Turkey, Caspian, Central Asia, Russia and Black Sea Telecommunication and IT Conference & Showcase.
As a traditional, regional and annual event in the field of telecommunications and information technology, Caspian Telecoms successfully brings together representatives of communications operators, creating a perfect format for the sharing of expertise in the ICT sector.
Caspian Telecoms provides a reliable platform for promoting investment in the communications and information technology market in the Black Sea and Caspian Sea regions - from Eastern Europe to Central Asia.
We hope that our participation in this key event will contribute to its success, further strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation between the countries in the region, and develop business relations between the participating companies, potential investors and operators in the field of communications and information technology.
We express our full support for Caspian Telecoms 2011 and believe that this event will play an important role in the development of the information technology and telecommunications industry at a regional level.
Pavel Filip
Minister of Information Technology and Communications of the Republic of Moldova
On behalf of the Ministry of Transport and Communication of Armenia, I am glad to welcome participants and guests of Caspian Telecoms 2011, 10-th Anniversary Regional International Conference and Exhibition - presentation on Telecommunications and IT-technologies for the CIS countries, the Caspian and Black Sea regions, Turkey and the Central Asia.
We hope, that participation of the official delegation from Armenia will guarantee successful carrying out of this event, and also help further to strength communications between the countries of Caspian Sea region and the international companies, potential investors and will promote the further attraction of the investments, new technologies and services, also the companies to the market of the Caspian Sea region.
I am confident, that Conference and Exhibition-Presentation Caspian Telecoms 2011 will serve the significant contribution to cooperation and integration of the telecommunications and IT systems into the global telecommunication networks.
I wish successful carrying out the exhibition, new and good business contacts and prosperities to all participants and guests of the Conference and Exhibition - Presentation Caspian Telecoms 2011.
M.Vardanyan
Minister
Ministry of Transport and Communication of Armenia
Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished guests,
On behalf of the Information, Communications Technology and Post Authority /ICTPA/, the Government of Mongolia, I am pleased to greet all of you here in this celebration momentum of the 10th anniversary of the Caspian Telecom Conference. At that time, when the first Caspian Telecom Conference was organized in 2001, Mongolia formulated and adopted its National ICT Policy Vision to develop information and communications technology for 2010.
Last decade Mongolia had cellular telephony services with analogue systems, one internet gateway, and limited types of telecommunication services which were provided by the incumbent. To date, in line with mobile services of digital systems, 3G and 4G technologies have been deeply penetrated into daily life of Mongolians. Apparently, over 2.5 million mobile phone subscribers 7 internet gateways are available with 20 times more high speed capacities, and around 13 thousands km optical fiber network. Resently, we have established and launched Asia-Europe internet transition network over the territory of Mongolia.
It is a great honor for me, introducing our successes in the last decade on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Caspian Telecom Conference.
ICTPA and CRC are organizing “National ICT Forum” in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from the 25th to the 26th of May in 2011. For the reason of elaborating and discussing the National ICT Policy Documents to develop Mongolian ICT sector for 2021, the Government of Mongolia is giving high importance to the forum. We, colleagues of the ICTPA, are always pleased to cooperate you in the field of ICT development.
Finally, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to all participants of the conference, especially to the Organizers, ITE Group PLC, London, ITE LLC, Moscow, EUF /ITE, Turkey/ for their support to the successful partnership.
Sincerely,
Mr.Bat-Erdene Jalavsuren
Chairman
Information, Communications Technology and Post Authority the Government of Mongolia,
Dear participants of the conference,
On behalf of the National Space Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan I would like to welcome you at the 10th Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition on telecommunication, IT and investments for the Caspian region and the CIS countries - Caspian Telecoms 2011. The 10th Anniversary Conference proves the importance of this international forum for the development of telecommunication and IT in the Caspian region, Central Asia, in the Caucasus, in the CIS countries and in the Black Sea region. Over 500 delegates from 25 countries are going to take part in it.
At the present stage of its social and economical development Kazakhstan pays great attention to the development of satellite communication. Kazakhstan is interested in partnership with leading international companies working in this field. I am confident that this event will contribute to the establishment of prospective contacts and to consolidation of mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of telecommunication and IT.
I would like to wish to all the conference’s participants fruitful negotiations and to add that I am confident that this event will be the ground for interesting discussions where actual trends and development prospects of high tech communication systems will be discussed.
Talgat Musambaev
The National Hero of Kazakhstan,
The Hero of Russia, Pilot-Astronaut,
Lieutenant-General of Aviation,
D.Sc. in engineering, academician and professor,
The Chairman of the National Space Agency
of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Dear Participants,
On behalf of the leading telecommunications operator in Kazakhstan, Kazakhtelecom JSC, I would like to welcome you to this important event for all developers and users of information and communication technologies.
The importance of infocommunications in the modern world cannot be overemphasised. It is the medium for modern living, and the foundation for the effective development of countries’ economies. In this regard, the international Caspian Telecoms conference is an important event for infocommunication companies. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate advanced technologies and equipment, and discuss new developments, and promotes greater cooperation among companies.
Participation in this conference is also of great importance for our company. Kazakhtelecom is now at a new stage in its development. We intend to gradually expand our range of products and the geographic profile of our business, and adopt the latest international technologies in communications and business processes, as an essential condition of continued growth and leadership. We plan to introduce a number of Double Play and Triple Play packages. In this regard, such international forums are of great interest to us, as they provide an opportunity to evaluate the technological innovations presented, share experiences and establish useful business contacts.
On behalf of Kazakhtelecom, I wish all Participants success, and I hope that the event proves effective for your company.
Kuanyshbek Esekeev
Chairman of the Board
Kazakhtelecom JSC
Dear conference and exhibition participants!
On behalf of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies let me congratulate you for organizing the 10th “Caspian Telecom 2011" Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition and also express my deep gratitude to the organizers of this important regional event in the field of information and communication technologies (ICTs).
In terms of globalization of the world economy and virtualization of the relations between the countries in the contemporary world, the widespread usage of ICTs in all spheres of life and human activity represents new opportunities, predetermines ICTs leading role in ensuring dynamic economic growth and improving countries competitiveness.
His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan declared ICT sector as of one the priority spheres of the national economy. Over the last decade, there have been implemented socio-economic reforms in the Republic of Azerbaijan and carried out active efforts on the transition towards an information society. It is important to note that Azerbaijan has initiated several projects and is currently working on their realization at the regional and global scales, particularly the project on the creation of the Trans-Eurasian Information Super Highway between West and East, as well as the launch of the national telecommunications satellite, which will contribute to the accelerated growth of the ICT sector and the introduction of leading technologies not only in Azerbaijan, but also in the region.
The 10th “Caspian Telecom 2011” Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition is a strong evidence of the partnership and contribution of public and private sectors, scientific and non-governmental organizations, and in general global community in the development of ICTs. It serves as an undeniable proof of the growing importance of this sector and opens broad prospects up for further mutually beneficial cooperation between the countries in the region.
I wish you all a great success!
Prof. Dr. Ali M. Abbasov
Minister of Communications and Information Technologies of the
Republic of Azerbaijan
“Istanbul is a city where East meets West. It is, therefore, symbolic that on 22-24 May, Caspian Telecoms, the 1st International Conference on Telecommunications in the Caspian Region, Central Asia and the Caucasus, took place in the city.” Thus began a long article in Vestnik Svyazi (Communication Bulletin) № 7 in 2002 entitled “Telecommunications in the Caspian Region: a view from the shores of the Bosphorus.”
Who would have thought that this event would not only survive, but also grow, drawing into its ranks more and more new people, companies, countries and regions! Vestnik Svyazi has always gratefully accepted the invitation and participated in all nine meetings on the shores of the Bosphorus, and has become a strategic partner of Caspian Telecoms.
And soon, on 28-29 April 2011, Istanbul will host the 10th anniversary conference. The number of its delegates is expected to exceed 500. They will arrive in Turkey from approximately 25 countries. As usual, the conference will be accompanied by an exhibition, which will showcase the latest achievements in various areas of telecommunications.
These ten years have shown that the place, time and programmes chosen by the organisers were very, very fortunate. So, you can be confident in the future of this important event in the telecoms world!
Eugeny Konstantinov
Editor-in-Chief
Vestnik Sviazy, Magazine
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
On behalf of Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, I am happy to welcome the organisers, participants and guests of the 10th Anniversary Regional Turkey, Caspian, Black Sea & Russia Conference and Showcase of Telecommunications & Information Technologies 2010.
Istanbul, the city where Europe and Asia meet, will be gathering representatives from the Telecommunication community of the entire Black Sea region for the 10th year in a row.
Over the course of the last ten years, the Caspian Telecoms Conference & Showcase has become a very important event for the telecoms industry for Turkey, the CIS, the Black Sea States and their neighbouring Caspian and Central Asian regions, as well as an essential meeting and discussion point for many professionals in the telecoms industry.
The Caspian & Black Sea Telecoms Conference & Showcase is an international gateway to a market that offers huge potential for both established investors and new market entrants. Without a doubt, it contributes to the development of the entire Black Sea region, which lies at the crossroads of transport routes, and the Conference permanently increases its role in recent years.
In light of regional development in general and of the telecoms industry in particular, and as a part of the economic globalization process, ICT market players in the Black Sea region face new challenges, including searching for new models of cooperation and partnership.
I am confident that the Caspian Telecoms Conference will once again provide an excellent platform for commercial and state telecommunications organisations to discuss current issues facing the industry and create an effective business environment for establishing new contacts, holding talks, strengthening important ties, and approaching tactical and strategic objectives at the international level.
For the consulting company Frost & Sullivan, participation in this conference means its own contribution to the development of the telecommunications business in the region, as well as a form of support from all market participants to achieve higher positions in growth, innovation and leadership.
I wish all the organisers, participants and guests of Caspian Telecoms 2011 Conference effective work, stronger partner relations and many new business contacts.
Have positive results and successful business development in 2011!
Tatiana Tolmacheva
Business Development Director Russia & CIS
Frost & Sullivan
On behalf of Kyrgyztelecom, I would like to welcome the participants of Caspian Telecoms 2011, the 10th Anniversary Regional Turkey, Caspian, Central Asia, Russia and Black Sea Telecommunication & IT Conference and Showcase.
The Caspian Telecoms conference and showcase is an annual summit in the field of telecommunications for heads of communications administrations, and communications operators in the Caspian and Black Sea regions, CIS and Turkey.
The 10th international cconference and sshowcase will be attended by delegates from different countries, representing ttelecommunicationss, ssatellite, mmobile and IT companies; manufacturers of fiber-optic cables, broadband network equipment and software; developers of computer technology and internet applications; and international associations, organisations, financial institutions and banks in the field of telecommunications.
Kyrgyztelecom expresses its readiness to participate in this event as part of an official delegation and to present a paper during the session of the Kyrgyz Republic at the Caspian Telecoms 2011 conference. The company also expresses its support and willingness to actively contribute to this significant event, which will undoubtedly play an important role in the development of the telecommunications industry in our country, as well as help attract investment and promote business development and the emergence of new companies, technologies and services in the region’s telecommunications market.
I am confident that the conference and showcase will make a significant contribution to process of cooperation and integration of telecommunications and information systems into the global telecommunications network.
I wish the exhibitors and visitors of Caspian Telecoms 2011 every success, and I hope the event proves effective for your company.
Marat Mambetaliev
President
Kyrgyztelecom
I am pleased to welcome participants of the 10th Conference & Showcase of Telecommunication & IT for Turkey, Caspian Region & Central Asia, Russia and Black Sea Countries – Caspian Telecoms 2011.
Caspian Telecoms is an annual event in the field of telecommunications for Ministries of Communications, Regulatory Authorities, Telecom Operators / Companies of Turkey, the Caspian Region, Central Asia, Caucasus, CIS countries and the Black Sea region. The Conference will address current regulatory issues, most recent developments in the fields of fixed, mobile and satellite communications, internet etc. Information and Communication Technologies Authority of the Republic of Turkey will participate in the Conference this year as well.
Caspian Telecoms 2011 is expected to gather participants from different countries world-wide that represent telecommunications, satellite, mobile, cable, wireless, IT, fibre optics, broadband, software, computer technologies, TV-radio-broadcasting, Internet companies as well as international associations, organisations, financial institutes.
Caspian Telecoms 2011 will play an important role in bringing together any stakeholders in the sector from different countries in the region by providing contacts and further cooperation, and will contribute to the promotion of the telecommunication systems and information technologies as well.
I wish all the participants of Caspian Telecoms 2011 a very successful event, many good business contacts and prosperity.
Yours Sincerely,
Dr. Tayfun ACARER
President of the Authority
Chairman of the Board
Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of Global VSAT Forum (GVF), it gives me very great pleasure to welcome you to the Hilton Istanbul Hotel and to the 10th Regional Turkey, Caspian, Central Asia, Russia, Black Sea Telecommunication & IT Conference & Showcase.
As the single and unified voice of the global satellite industry, GVF brings together organisations engaged in the delivery of advanced broadband and narrowband satellite services to consumers, and commercial and government enterprises worldwide. As an increasingly important part of this expanding global market for telecommunications, the GVF recognises the growing economic significance of the emergent markets of the nations around the Caspian and Black Seas, and adjacent regions, and anticipates even greater escalation in growth in the demand for satellite-based telecommunications solutions region-wide. In addition, GVF is pleased to work with its various national partner associations across the region, including the National Assembly of Satellite Communication (NASC) in Russia, and the Turkish Satellite Industry Association (TUYAD).
In the corporate and enterprise arena alone, the regions bordering the Caspian and Black Seas feature a particularly strong vertical market – oil & gas – in which growth in the use of satellite-based solutions is an operational imperative and essential precursor to the efficient and profitable exploration for, and production of, new energy supplies.
The broad-based membership of GVF represents every sector of the satellite industry, including the fixed and mobile satellite operators, satellite network operators, teleport operators, satellite earth station manufacturers, system integrators, value added and enhanced service providers, and telecom carriers with which companies in the oil & gas vertical, as well as organisations right the way across the private and public sectors throughout the Caspian and adjacent regions, will increasingly collaborate to achieve expanded connectivity with the rest of the Global Information Society.
GVF is increasingly successful in the deployment of its programme of training resources. The GVF VSAT Installation & Maintenance programme is designed to prevent, and reverse, the growth in interference in satellite signal traffic and to encourage the growth of a worldwide community of qualified installers. More information is available from the GVF training portal at http://gvf.coursehost.com. More recently, in addition to this, GVF has announced the launch of its Disaster Preparedness Registry, an initiative to facilitate a database of information relating to the global pre-positioning of satellite-enabled ICT resources that can be used in disaster/emergency situations and for development purposes.
In 2010 the Conference attracted approximately 500 delegates, representing 200 companies and 25 countries, participating in a programme comprising 60 speakers and official VIPs from 15 countries. The above-noted increasing importance of the regions under focus, together with ever-stronger programmes of content – combining extended opportunities for detailed dialogue and comprehensive networking focusing on the key issues on the region’s telecommunication agenda, including the market potential attaching to new regional investment opportunities from liberalisation and privatisation in the telecommunications environment to developments in government policy and regulation, from future developments in Central Asian telecommunications markets to the increasing deployment of broadband services – makes this latest event in the series a core focus of the telecommunications conference calendar.
The 10th Anniversary Conference will undoubtedly be an interesting opportunity to understand the markets, the services, and the technologies, as well as being a stimulating environment within which to make new connections, and better connections.
May I wish you all a very successful Conference in Istanbul. I look forward to meeting you.
Martin Jarrold
Chief of International Programme Development
GVF
Dear Participants of the Caspian Telecoms 2011 conference,
On behalf of Advanced Communications & Media Consulting (AC&M), I would like to welcome you to the hospitable Turkish city of Istanbul, which is widely known throughout the world for its long history.
This year, the Caspian Telecoms conference is celebrating its first decade. During this time, the conference has become the main platform for communication between representatives of telecom operators, public authorities in the field of telecommunications and other companies directly involved in the region’s telecommunications sector.
In recent years, the interest in telecommunications development from the countries of the Caspian and Black Sea region has increased significantly, including among clients of AC&M.
As we always try to remain in touch with our clients, our company is participating in the conference. I hope the participants will enjoy effective dialogue, achieve success in addressing the tasks facing their business, and have a pleasant stay in the city.
Dmitry Yaremenko
Chief Analyst
Advanced Communications & Media Consulting
On behalf of the Public Council of the National Commission for Communications Regulation of Ukraine and the Wireless Ukraine Association, I would like to welcome you to Caspian Telecoms 2011, the 10th Anniversary Regional Turkey, Caspian, Central Asia, Russia and Black Sea Telecommunication and IT Conference & Showcase.
The Caspian Telecoms conference and showcase is the most important event for the telecoms industry in Turkey, the Black Sea region and the neighbouring regions of the Caspian Sea and Central Asia. Turkey’s geopolitical position makes it a natural communications bridge between Asia and Europe. For Ukraine, which geographically is a neighbor of Russia and Turkey, as a country with a rapidly developing economy which this year officially joined the World Trade Organization, this event serves as an important component of its international cooperation.
The high-technology sector in Ukraine, where the atom was split for the first time and the first computer created in continental Europe, is a priority. Our country is now preparing for the Euro 2012 football championship in four cities in 2012, building the necessary infrastructure - in many cases, from scratch. This includes new stadiums, airports, high-speed trains, roads, hotels and all the information and telecommunications infrastructure. Billions of dollars is being invested in this project, so that by 2012 the country is ready to host the European football championship.
The Public Council of the National Commission for Communications Regulation of Ukraine was established by a separate resolution of Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers. It ensures interaction between public organisations, whose members include participants of Ukraine’s telecoms market, and the government regulator of the telecoms market.
Wireless Ukraine is the only public industry association in Ukraine. Its activities are aimed at developing the wireless communications market (including mobile, satellite and special communications).
Our public industry association, which has been operating in Ukraine in the wireless technologies sphere since 2002 and comprises more than 80 organisations (commercial and government, and suppliers and consumers of wireless technologies) from different countries, has the great honour of supporting this event.
For our association, Caspian Telecoms is a serious platform for the rapid development of cooperation in the high technology sector, which provides great opportunities for its exhibitors. The association’s magazine, Wireless Ukraine Observer, which has been published under the aegis of the association since 2005, will be presented at the exhibition.
I wish all the exhibitors success.
Oleg Sobolev
Member of the Public Council of the National Commission for Communications Regulation of Ukraine
Member of the Board and Executive Director of Wireless Ukraine
On behalf of the Communications Regulatory Commission of Mongolia, I extend warm greetings to our host, the delegates and Organizing Committee of International Trade-Exhibitions British company ITE Group Plc and partner Russia ITE Moscow LLC for excellent arrangements made for this landmark event.
The Communications Regulatory Commission of Mongolia (CRC) is an independent Regulatory Authority of the Mongolian Government and operates under direct supervision of the Prime Minister.
Since its establishment in 2001, the CRC has been responsible for regulating and supervising a wide range of subjects including competition issues, the provision of networks and services for fixed and wireless telecommunications, television and radio broadcasting, spectrum management, postal services and the internet to ensure that the public interest is well-served.
Based on discoveries of Mongolian deposits of coal, gold, copper and uranium, our country’s mining potentials have been considered among the third largest in the world. Therefore one of the important focuses of future massive changes for the Mongolian economy is going to be mining.
However, as we live in the century of Information and Communication Technology, which determines progress and development of the modern society, ICT still plays a significant role for economic growth and affects in all aspects of our life. Therefore I believe that future development of Mongolian economy rely upon ICT-based development of industries.
I am certain that Caspian Telecoms Conference 2011 will become another step towards development and improvement of the Mongolian and Worlds’ ICT industries. We look forward to co-operate with specialists, professional players and organizations of the world.
Once again, I have to say thank you to all delegates and organizers for giving me this opportunity to learn, make new connections, and receiving new energy, which would be beneficial to our organization and country.
I wish you a very successful conference.
Mr. Battogtokh. O,
Vice-Chairman
Communications Regulatory Commission
MONGOLIA
Dear Ladies and Genetlmen,
On behalf of Aztelekom, I would like to welcome all of you, each conference participant, and congratulate the organisers and participants of the conference on the tenth anniversary of this international conference.
For several years, we have participated in the conference and seen the progress and great achievements we have made during this event. At the annual conference, we make great strides in establishing mutual cooperation in the telecommunications sector in the Caspian and Black Sea regions, and in discussing issues that need to be addressed.
Caspian Telecoms plays a key role in addressing the problems that exist in the telecommunications sector. We will always try to participate in addressing these problems. I believe that Caspian Telecoms will for many years witness intergovernmental cooperation in the technical field.
I wish success to all the conference participants, and I hope the event facilitates close cooperation, new achievements and confident steps.
Magomed Mamedov
CEO
Aztelekom
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
First of all, I would like to congratulate for all those who are celebrating the 10th anniversary of “Caspian Telecoms Conference and Showcase” which is coming very soon! It’s my pleasure to welcome all the participants of the 10th Regional Turkey, Caspian, Central Asian, Russian and Black Sea ICT Conference and Showcase.
As Mongolia Telecom has been taking part in this reputable regional event for some years, it has definitely become one of the must-attend few events during the year. The conference is undisputable great about exchanging the most recent ICT related significant information, partnering with other professionals, coming up with a brand new ideas to sustainably support the business and so on.
Frankly say, I am quite confident that each participant, exhibitor and visitor will exactly gain a particular chains of awareness of what they might need for their business, regionally. And on the other hand, this would be considered as our sincere contribution on behalf of our professional community to necessarily attend the “Caspian Telecoms Conference and Showcase 2011”.
Once again, I would like to welcome you again to the “Caspian Telecoms Conference 2011” which is being held in Hilton Istanbul Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey on 28-29 April 2011. Look forward to having you with us at the conference!
Batchuluun Otgonsuren
CEO, President
Mongolia Telecom
On behalf of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia we welcome participants and guests of the 10th Anniversary Regional Telecommunication and IT Conference and Showcase Caspian Telecoms 2011.
Conference and Showcase Caspian Telecoms is an annual Summit of Heads of Administrations of telecommunications and Telecom operators of countries Caspian Sea, Central Asia and Black Sea.
The Caspian Telecoms has important role for development of the telecommunications industry in our country and into the region at whole. Georgian delegation traditionally participates in this event. Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia annually makes supports to this event and expresses its readiness for further cooperation.
I am confident that the regional conference Caspian Telecoms 2011, like previous events, will provide a significant contribution to further development of telecommunications and IT space and integration of telecommunications and information technology systems of region in the global telecommunications network.
We convey our support and we hope that the participation of Georgian delegation in this event will contribute to the successful work of the Conference and support further strengthen relations between countries and international companies, potential investors and will further attract investment, new technologies and services to our market.
I wish participants and guests of the Conference and Showcase Caspian Telecoms 2011 all the successes, splendid business contacts and prosperity.
Giorgi Karbelashvili
Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
The Ministry of Information Technology and Communication of the Republic of Moldova welcomes the exhibitors and visitors of Caspian Telecoms 2011, the 10th Anniversary Regional Turkey, Caspian, Central Asia, Russia and Black Sea Telecommunication and IT Conference & Showcase.
As a traditional, regional and annual event in the field of telecommunications and information technology, Caspian Telecoms successfully brings together representatives of communications operators, creating a perfect format for the sharing of expertise in the ICT sector.
Caspian Telecoms provides a reliable platform for promoting investment in the communications and information technology market in the Black Sea and Caspian Sea regions - from Eastern Europe to Central Asia.
We hope that our participation in this key event will contribute to its success, further strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation between the countries in the region, and develop business relations between the participating companies, potential investors and operators in the field of communications and information technology.
We express our full support for Caspian Telecoms 2011 and believe that this event will play an important role in the development of the information technology and telecommunications industry at a regional level.
Pavel Filip
Minister of Information Technology and Communications of the Republic of Moldova
On behalf of the Ministry of Transport and Communication of Armenia, I am glad to welcome participants and guests of Caspian Telecoms 2011, 10-th Anniversary Regional International Conference and Exhibition - presentation on Telecommunications and IT-technologies for the CIS countries, the Caspian and Black Sea regions, Turkey and the Central Asia.
We hope, that participation of the official delegation from Armenia will guarantee successful carrying out of this event, and also help further to strength communications between the countries of Caspian Sea region and the international companies, potential investors and will promote the further attraction of the investments, new technologies and services, also the companies to the market of the Caspian Sea region.
I am confident, that Conference and Exhibition-Presentation Caspian Telecoms 2011 will serve the significant contribution to cooperation and integration of the telecommunications and IT systems into the global telecommunication networks.
I wish successful carrying out the exhibition, new and good business contacts and prosperities to all participants and guests of the Conference and Exhibition - Presentation Caspian Telecoms 2011.
M.Vardanyan
Minister
Ministry of Transport and Communication of Armenia
Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished guests,
On behalf of the Information, Communications Technology and Post Authority /ICTPA/, the Government of Mongolia, I am pleased to greet all of you here in this celebration momentum of the 10th anniversary of the Caspian Telecom Conference. At that time, when the first Caspian Telecom Conference was organized in 2001, Mongolia formulated and adopted its National ICT Policy Vision to develop information and communications technology for 2010.
Last decade Mongolia had cellular telephony services with analogue systems, one internet gateway, and limited types of telecommunication services which were provided by the incumbent. To date, in line with mobile services of digital systems, 3G and 4G technologies have been deeply penetrated into daily life of Mongolians. Apparently, over 2.5 million mobile phone subscribers 7 internet gateways are available with 20 times more high speed capacities, and around 13 thousands km optical fiber network. Resently, we have established and launched Asia-Europe internet transition network over the territory of Mongolia.
It is a great honor for me, introducing our successes in the last decade on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Caspian Telecom Conference.
ICTPA and CRC are organizing “National ICT Forum” in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from the 25th to the 26th of May in 2011. For the reason of elaborating and discussing the National ICT Policy Documents to develop Mongolian ICT sector for 2021, the Government of Mongolia is giving high importance to the forum. We, colleagues of the ICTPA, are always pleased to cooperate you in the field of ICT development.
Finally, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to all participants of the conference, especially to the Organizers, ITE Group PLC, London, ITE LLC, Moscow, EUF /ITE, Turkey/ for their support to the successful partnership.
Sincerely,
Mr.Bat-Erdene Jalavsuren
Chairman
Information, Communications Technology and Post Authority the Government of Mongolia,
Dear participants of the conference,
On behalf of the National Space Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan I would like to welcome you at the 10th Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition on telecommunication, IT and investments for the Caspian region and the CIS countries - Caspian Telecoms 2011. The 10th Anniversary Conference proves the importance of this international forum for the development of telecommunication and IT in the Caspian region, Central Asia, in the Caucasus, in the CIS countries and in the Black Sea region. Over 500 delegates from 25 countries are going to take part in it.
At the present stage of its social and economical development Kazakhstan pays great attention to the development of satellite communication. Kazakhstan is interested in partnership with leading international companies working in this field. I am confident that this event will contribute to the establishment of prospective contacts and to consolidation of mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of telecommunication and IT.
I would like to wish to all the conference’s participants fruitful negotiations and to add that I am confident that this event will be the ground for interesting discussions where actual trends and development prospects of high tech communication systems will be discussed.
Talgat Musambaev
The National Hero of Kazakhstan,
The Hero of Russia, Pilot-Astronaut,
Lieutenant-General of Aviation,
D.Sc. in engineering, academician and professor,
The Chairman of the National Space Agency
of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Dear Participants,
On behalf of the leading telecommunications operator in Kazakhstan, Kazakhtelecom JSC, I would like to welcome you to this important event for all developers and users of information and communication technologies.
The importance of infocommunications in the modern world cannot be overemphasised. It is the medium for modern living, and the foundation for the effective development of countries’ economies. In this regard, the international Caspian Telecoms conference is an important event for infocommunication companies. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate advanced technologies and equipment, and discuss new developments, and promotes greater cooperation among companies.
Participation in this conference is also of great importance for our company. Kazakhtelecom is now at a new stage in its development. We intend to gradually expand our range of products and the geographic profile of our business, and adopt the latest international technologies in communications and business processes, as an essential condition of continued growth and leadership. We plan to introduce a number of Double Play and Triple Play packages. In this regard, such international forums are of great interest to us, as they provide an opportunity to evaluate the technological innovations presented, share experiences and establish useful business contacts.
On behalf of Kazakhtelecom, I wish all Participants success, and I hope that the event proves effective for your company.
Kuanyshbek Esekeev
Chairman of the Board
Kazakhtelecom JSC
Dear conference and exhibition participants!
On behalf of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies let me congratulate you for organizing the 10th “Caspian Telecom 2011" Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition and also express my deep gratitude to the organizers of this important regional event in the field of information and communication technologies (ICTs).
In terms of globalization of the world economy and virtualization of the relations between the countries in the contemporary world, the widespread usage of ICTs in all spheres of life and human activity represents new opportunities, predetermines ICTs leading role in ensuring dynamic economic growth and improving countries competitiveness.
His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan declared ICT sector as of one the priority spheres of the national economy. Over the last decade, there have been implemented socio-economic reforms in the Republic of Azerbaijan and carried out active efforts on the transition towards an information society. It is important to note that Azerbaijan has initiated several projects and is currently working on their realization at the regional and global scales, particularly the project on the creation of the Trans-Eurasian Information Super Highway between West and East, as well as the launch of the national telecommunications satellite, which will contribute to the accelerated growth of the ICT sector and the introduction of leading technologies not only in Azerbaijan, but also in the region.
The 10th “Caspian Telecom 2011” Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition is a strong evidence of the partnership and contribution of public and private sectors, scientific and non-governmental organizations, and in general global community in the development of ICTs. It serves as an undeniable proof of the growing importance of this sector and opens broad prospects up for further mutually beneficial cooperation between the countries in the region.
I wish you all a great success!
Prof. Dr. Ali M. Abbasov
Minister of Communications and Information Technologies of the
Republic of Azerbaijan
