Kuala Lumpur, 9 January 2013 -(ASIA TODAY)- Celcom Axiata Berhad, the first and foremost mobile telecommunications provider in the country, today announced an agreement that will make it the Platinum Sponsor of Mobile and Wireless Technology 2013, Asia’s premier trade fair and forum dedicated to the mobile and wireless industry.
The two-day trade fair and forum, which will take place on March 20 – 21, 2013 at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, will be a platform for industry players to meet leading experts, learn of new trends and developments, address issues and concerns faced by the industry and meet potential customers and suppliers.
On top of the sponsorship, Celcom will showcase its current offerings and business solutions at the Mobile and Wireless Technology 2013 and will present a paper on M2M (machine-to-machine) business solutions at the Mobile and Wireless Solutions Forum 2013 – a focused industry forum running alongside with the trade fair.
“Celcom is proud to give our support to this year’s exhibition which promises to be the perfect platform for spearheads of the industry to connect with potential partners, discuss industry trends and growth, and to access a range of innovations and solutions under one roof. We are especially looking forward to showcasing our full range of end-to-end business services and enterprise solutions that take advantage of Celcom Territory’s widest, nationwide cellular and mobile data network through our participation in
the fair and presentation at the forum,” said En Jefri Ahmad Tambi, Chief Business Solutions Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad.
Under the terms of this sponsorship, Celcom customers will enjoy the executive privilege of a separate registration lane at the fair to gain priority access to the exhibits.
Ms Jocelyn Ng, Project Director, Mobile and Wireless Technology 2013 and Managing Director of JFPS Group said that the response to the inaugural Mobile and Wireless Technology 2013 trade fair and forum is positive with more and more global vendors and regional buyers confirming their participation.
"We are extremely pleased to welcome Celcom’s support to the event. This is a great example of a great sense of commitment by our telecommunications provider to boost the growth of the industry," she said.
“Not only will today’s announcement ensure strong partnership between Celcom and the organizer, but it will also help our efforts to drive continuous participation and support from other industry players, government agencies and the public,” explained Ms Ng.
This fantastic event will bring significant benefits to the whole of mobile and wireless industry players in the region, both in terms of revenue and brand exposures. For more information, visit www.mobilewirelesstech.com.
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About Celcom Axiata Berhad
Celcom is the country’s first and foremost mobile telecommunications provider with over 12 million customers. Established in 1988, it boasts the widest national 2G and 3G networks, covering over 98% of the population. Currently the largest mobile broadband and corporate services provider, Celcom is now moving towards integrated multi-access and multimedia services, in line with evolving technologies and consumer behaviour in Malaysia. A culture that places the customer first is reflected in our award-winning customer service, products, and other corporate accolades at a regional level. Celcom is part of the Axiata Group of Companies, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, with more than 180 million customers across 10 Asian markets. For more information on Celcom, visit http://www.celcom.com.my.
About Mobile and Wireless Technology 2013
Mobile & Wireless Technology 2013 (MWT2013) is the Asia’s premier trade fair and forum focusing on technologies and infrastructures scheduled to be held on 20 – 21 March 2013 at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. MWT2013 is expected to feature over 160 brands and to draw more than 5000 trade visitors and buyers across the globe.
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Rohizan Ismail
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