COMDEX Scandinavia Showcases 3G Technologies from Wireless Valley; Nearly
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan 14, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- COMDEX Scandinavia has
returned for its sophomore year to Gothenburg (Goteborg), Sweden, bringing the
latest in IT innovation from the Nordic countries of Sweden, Denmark, Norway,
and Finland. Being held in the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre, the event
begins today and will run until Thursday, Jan. 16. The show offers attendees the
opportunity to focus on a number of key IT topics, such as the growing field of
3G technology. As a leading international force in the development of wireless
technology, Sweden holds two-thirds of the world's 3G patents and has over 100
3G-related companies exhibiting at the event. A joint panel seminar on the
technology is being held during the show and will be lead by industry experts
from Ericsson, Hi3Gl, and the Sonera Corp.
COMDEX Scandinavia is the largest, most important IT event in the region. It is
a unique platform for the Nordic IT business community that offers a tailored
experience to meet the demands of the local market. Estimated to attract over
30,000 qualified buyers who are exploring the latest in wireless, mobile, and
security technologies, the event aims to keep pace with the IT industry by
offering solutions to IT professionals, business managers, software developers,
and the distribution channel.
"It is good to see the COMDEX Scandinavia trade show doing so well," said Erik
Enroth, executive director for Invest in Sweden Agency, U.S. "Having more
exhibitors than last year is quite an accomplishment considering the worldwide
market in the IT and telecom sectors. This shows that companies from Sweden and
the Nordic region are taking the first steps to getting back to business as
usual."
Special Focus: 3G Conference Track
A seminar on 3G technology, "3G: Here and Now," will be held on Wednesday,
January 15th at 9:00A.M. The conference track is divided into three main
sections and will be lead by three industry experts. The seminar will conclude
with a joint panel discussion chaired by Marta Sanden, editor-in-chief,
Brainheart Magazine. The attendees will learn about emerging 3G technologies;
which services there are to choose from; and what lessons are learned by
implementing the 3G networks. The conference track aims to give a background for
choosing communication platforms for the mobile applications. The three track
sections include the following:
-- "3G applications: Why and how 3G offers appealing and affordable
applications" -- presented by Hakan Eriksson, Vice President Research, Ericsson
-- "Bringing new possibilities to your mobile" -- presented by Chris Bannister,
CEO, Hi3Gl -- "Launching 3G services in Finland" -- presented by Harri Koponen,
President and CEO, Sonera Corp.
About Invest in Sweden Agency
Invest in Sweden Agency was established by the Swedish government to help
attract and facilitate foreign direct investment in Sweden -- Europe's leading
IT cluster and a world leader in wireless and mobile Internet. Sweden provides a
strong industrial base, sophisticated multinational customers, active
utilization of information technology in both the public and private sectors, an
advanced infrastructure, and a highly skilled workforce.
ISA assists companies interested in locating manufacturing sites, research and
development facilities, sales offices, and customer interaction centers in
Sweden by providing free site selection information and other business related
services. ISA is headquartered in Stockholm, with offices in New York, London,
and Tokyo, a branch office in Los Angeles, and representatives in major
European, North American, and Asian cities. For more information, visit the
agency's Web site at www.isa.se or call 310/204-6790. Questions can be sent via
e-mail to isa@usa.isa.se.
CONTACT: Invest in Sweden Agency -- Los Angeles Branch
Anna Lindberg, 310/204-6790
E-mail: anna.lindberg@usa.isa.se
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