Mobile Services from GSM to WCDMA
The GSA Evolution Forum, organised by GSA, provided a unique opportunity for high-level interaction in "closed session" between vendors and mobile network operators deploying or planning their 3G service strategies based on the global GSM platform. The GSA Evolution Forum facilitates enhanced information exchange, networking and dialogue to assist the evolution to next generation mobile multimedia services using the GSM platform.
This unique program from GSA built on the successful and influential EDGE Operators' Forum which convened during 2001-2003. The GSA Evolution Forum focused on the business drivers, technology issues and the user experience concerning the evolution to full mobility 3G services using GSM, EDGE, and WCDMA/HSPA.
The program evolved to the GSA Mobile Broadband Forum from 2007. Details of meetings and available presentations can be found at www.gsacom.com/programs/mobilebroadband.php4
GSA Evolution Forum - Johannesburg, July 19, 2006
Alan Hadden, President, GSA
Including photos taken at the event
Andrew Johnson, GM, Network Technology & Operations, MTN Group
Clive Tarr, Regional Director, Northern Region, Vodacom
Tim Walter, Head: Product, Cell C
Michael Bjärhov, Director, Business Strategies, Ericsson
Petteri Paasila, Marketing Manager Africa, Nokia Networks
Martin Sanne, Head of Mobile Networks, Siemens Communications, South Africa
Gabriel Solomon, Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs, GSM Association
Industry Panel:
- Michael Bjarhov, Ericsson
- Klaus Kohrt, VP, GSA and Siemens
- Petteri Paasila, Nokia Networks
- Martin Sanne, Siemens
- Gabriel Solomon, GSM Association
Moderated by Alan Hadden, President, GSA.
Lima - July 5, 2005. Meeting Program and Presentations
This GSA Evolution Forum was a GSA-led seminar for GSM Association Latin America members at their plenary meeting, held in Lima, Peru.