ICIN 2009 Patrons

Deutsche Telekom Laboratories
Deutsche Telekom Laboratories
Gold sponsor: Wallet/registration bags
Badges & Lanyards
Telekom Laboratories are the central research and development unit of the company. They stand for international world-class research and the development of trend-setting products and services. Telekom Laboratories is a globally recognized R&D institution. Organizationally, Telekom Laboratories belongs to the central Product and Innovation division of Deutsche Telekom. It is simultaneously a scientific institute organized under private law and associated with the Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin). This concept promotes interaction between science and enterprise. Telekom Laboratories was established in 2005 with the aim of refocusing Deutsche Telekom's research and development activities. In joint projects with the TU Berlin, other partner universities and business partners, Telekom Laboratories is shaping tomorrow's world. The institute's location, right on the TU Berlin campus, also promotes close interaction.
EICT
European Center for Information and Communication Technologies
Gold sponsor: Proceedings on USB key
The EICT is a public-private partnership of scientific institutions, institutes of applied research and leading industrial companies. The strategic innovation partnership pools and specifically links research and development activities in industry and science to information and communication technologies. This industry is Europe's largest and one of the most decisive growth engines of Europe's national economies. EICT represents long-standing commitment of the partners and is based on the campus of the Technische Universität Berlin. Due to the geographical proximity the various competences and resources of the EICT partners are brought together and specific knowledge and technology transfer are supported. This is to promote long-term research programs and topics, and to accelerate the conversion of these into marketable products and services along the value chain.
Orange
Orange
Bronze sponsor: Best Paper Awards
WiFi internet access
France Telecom, one of the world's leading telecommunications operators, had consolidated sales of 53.5 billion euros in 2008 (25.5 billion euros in the first half of 2009) and, at 30 June 2009, a customer base of 186 million customers in 32 countries. Orange, the Group's single brand for Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the company operates, now covers 124.5 million customers. At the first half of 2009, the Group had 125.5 million mobile customers and 13.4 million broadband Internet (ADSL) customers worldwide. Orange is the number three mobile operator and the number two provider of broadband Internet services in Europe and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational companies. The Group's strategy, which is characterized by a strong focus on innovation, convergence and effective cost management, aims to establish Orange as an integrated operator and benchmark for new telecommunications services in Europe. Today the Group remains focused on its core activities as a network operator, while working to develop its position in new growth activities. To meet customer expectations, the Group strives to provide products and services that are simple and user-friendly, while maintaining a sustainable and responsible business model that can be adapted to the requirements of a fast-paced and changing eco-system.
Ericsson
Ericsson
Bronze sponsor: Technical Programme Committee meeting
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for networks with over 1 billion subscribers and has a leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises of mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices. Ericsson is advancing its vision of "to be the prime driver in an all-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 75,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 209 billion (USD 32.2 billion) in 2008. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX NASDAQ, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.