MEDIA ADVISORY, May 11, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: The 2004 CDMA Latin America Regional Conference will
feature leading wireless companies sharing their
experiences in developing and deploying CDMA2000(r)
1X, 1xEV-DO and 1xEV-DV wireless technologies, as well
as advancements in infrastructure and devices, and the
latest services and applications.
This year's conference will explore key topics of
interest to the Latin American wireless marketplace,
such as new markets for broadband access and universal
services, revenue-generating services and
applications, and device features and advanced
functionality. In addition, there will be a regional
roaming forum and several interactive workshops
focusing on application development, deploying
multimedia messaging services and push-to-talk.
The conference is endorsed by VIVO.
WHO: Confirmed speakers at this year's conference include:
* Edmundo Matarazzo, Director of Global Services,
Anatel
* Perry LaForge, Executive Director, CDMA Development
Group
* Didier Ghez, Senior Producer, Disney Internet Group
Latin America
* Jose Otero, Telecom & IT Director, InfoAmericas
* Gustavo Guzman, CEO, Iusacell
* John Dubois, Senior Director, Global Development,
Americas, Sprint
* Sofia Medina, New Services Manager, Telefonica del
Peru
* Gerry Flynn, Director, Advanced Technology
Strategy/Standards, Verizon Wireless
* Alexandre Alvim, Executive Director, Giro --
Broadband Internet Business Unit, Vesper-Embratel
* Luis Avelar, Vice President, Information Technology,
Products and Services, VIVO
* Wally Swain, Principal Analyst, Yankee Group
Additional companies presenting are Airvana, Audiovox,
Axesstel, Bridgewater Systems, Brightstar, Celerica,
CIBERNET, Ericsson, Gemplus, Kodiak Networks, Kyocera,
Link, Lucent Technologies, Nokia, Nortel Networks,
Openwave, Qualcomm, Starent Networks, Syniverse
Technologies, TakeNET, VeriSign, and WIZ.
The CDMA Development Group (www.cdg.org) is an
association formed to foster the worldwide
development, implementation and use of CDMA
technologies. The more than 100 member companies of
the CDG include many of the world's largest wireless
carriers and equipment manufacturers. The primary
activities of the CDG include development of CDMA
features and services, public relations, education
and seminars, regulatory affairs and international
support. For more information about the CDG, visit
its Web site at www.cdg.org.
WHEN: May 26-28, 2004
WHERE: Hotel Sofitel
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
PRESS
REGISTRATION: For more information about the 2004 CDMA Latin
America Regional Conference, please contact the CDG
News Bureau at +1-714-540-1030 or Gaspar and Associates
at +55-11-3037-3200.