Media Partners
To find out more about becoming a media partner for West & Central Africa Com, please contact caroline.wiezien@informa.com
The 2010 media partners:
Official Publication
Mobile Communications International, part of Informa Telecoms & Media has long been the leading magazine for the world
Official Online News Service
telecoms.com is the wireless industry? first choice for premium business information. telecoms.com provides daily news, expert insight and independent comment from a team of over 130 analysts, journalists, editors and consultants. Keep up to date with hot issues and understand market developments in regions across the world with telecoms.com.
For more information visit www.telecoms.com
Official Newswire Partner
Business Wire and Virtual Press Office are pleased to be named the official news release distribution and electronic press kit services for this event. Business Wire offers companies of all sizes options for not only distributing a news release, but also including multimedia and search engine optimization. In addition, all news releases issued via Business Wire receive 4 reports including reach, posting, access and tracking. What’s free? Business Wire is offering all exhibitors free distribution of a 100-word exhibitor profile. For an overview of our news release distribution/electronic press kit options and/or to receive the template to submit your free 100-word profile, please email tradeshow@businesswire.com www.businesswire.com
Read the latest articles on the West & Central Africa Com newsreel with Business Wire
Official Analyst Partner
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Platinum Media Partner
African Review of Business and Technology is Africa's premier English language business magazine. It contains more business-related editorial, more advertising pages and has a higher circulation than any other publication of its kind. Each issue contains special sections on a wide variety of topics including information technology, oil and gas and construction. Editorial covers all aspects relevant to Africa's key decision makers. http://www.alaincharles.com/africa/atr.htm
Platinum Media Partner
Communications Africa/Afrique is the premier telecoms and broadcasting magazine for Africa. Published bi-monthly telecoms, broadcast and convergence is covered in English and French, giving coverage to Francophone and Anglophone Africa; the magazine reaches businesses and telecoms operators and manufacturers, charting business developments, projects and news in the region. It is the only African publication for the communications sector that has its circulation independently audited by the British ABC organisation. http://www.alaincharles.com/africa/ca.htm
Platinum Media Partner
Northern African Wireless Communications (NAWC) and its sister publication Southern African Wireless Communications (SAWC) are essential reading for mobile and wireless communications specialists and business managers who need to keep up in date with this fast moving industry across Africa. By splitting the continent in half we focus in on the specific issues affecting each region. NAWC and SAWC deliver high-quality editorial that is independent, comprehensive and insightful. Each bi-monthly issue carries the latest news and reports, product information, authoritative features and technical articles. For more information please visit our website at www.kadiumpublishing.com
Northern African Wireless Communications (NAWC) and its sister publication Southern African Wireless Communications (SAWC) are essential reading for mobile and wireless communications specialists and business managers who need to keep up in date with this fast moving industry across Africa. By splitting the continent in half we focus in on the specific issues affecting each region. NAWC and SAWC deliver high-quality editorial that is independent, comprehensive and insightful. Each bi-monthly issue carries the latest news and reports, product information, authoritative features and technical articles. For more information please visit our website at www.kadiumpublishing.com
Community Partner
Join TelecomYou! Now. TelecomYou! is the Professional Network for the Telecom Industry. Our mission is to enable telecom professionals to build their reputation in the industry, connect with other professionals around the world, and discuss new opportunities, business trend, technology trends, idea and share knowledge and experience. TelecomYou! have a list of telecom events, telecom companies, groups, products and jobs posted by other members for Free. www.telecomyou.com
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'4G Wireless Jobs' acts as a mediator between Telecom and Wireless Industry specialists seeking career opportunities and those who are looking for such talent worldwide, with special emphasis on Next Generation Wireless Technologies.
Why we are different:
1. Unlike other job portals, we have encouraged candidates to post their blogs on the portal (through which they can seek recruiter's attention and can be contacted if the recruiter likes their profiles).Through the White Paper section, candidates can get their original white papers published and thus can stand apart if an employer is looking for a researcher or somebody with deep knowledge in a particular area. This feature is essentially helpful to PhD Students in the Wireless Field who are seeking an entry into Wireless Career.
2. We are also inviting Students/Strategists/Executives from the Telecom/Wireless space to share their views in the form of Articles and get them published at http://4gwirelessjobs.com/articles , and gain brand visibility.
3. We are also diversifying into few more areas of Telecommunications, so please keep watching.
4. We are among the top in Google and other Search Engines.
5. We are at linkedin - Next Generation Wireless Jobs (http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=2022814)
Contact: info (at the rate) 4gwirelessjobs.com
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Asia Monitor is internationally recognised as providing essential information for anyone doing business in, or with, Asia. The publication provides subscribers with systematic political risk assessment, economic forecasts and business analysis for every country across the region. Published by Business Monitor International, the emerging market specialists, Asia Monitor is broken down into four sub regional publications, of which any combination can be subscribed to. The Asia Monitor website www.asia-monitor.com includes ALL the content from the publications, a 24-month archive, and gives the added flexibility of exploring that content by country, topic or keyword. Our publications are subscribed to by over 50% of the Global Fortune 500 companies. Why not take the time to find out why? Click here to visit www.asia-monitor.com for a FREE trial.
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Returning to Africa
African Repatriation will be an invaluable online resource for any African thinking about returning home to their roots. Our job search tools, specialist articles and editorials provide the latest information right at your finger tips for making the move home. You will be able to join our community and network with like minded people who all share the same common goal, to return home.
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Vacancies in Africa
African Talent will be Africa’s leading resource for the latest job vacancies in Africa. For candidates the site will be rich with the latest job searching tools, a quick and easy CV upload service, plus many features that will enable you to receive the latest updates direct to your e-mail inbox or to your mobile handset. For employers, numerous recruitment seeking tools will be on offer, all easily managed from your unique feature rich account. All of your job adverts will also feature on our partner site African Repatriation.
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Africa Telecoms provides the latest company news, expert analysis of key trends and technologies that drive growth in the African telecommunication industry. Africa Telecoms contains key industry data, intelligence and statistics. The magazine aims to be the definitive source of information and education on the key issues affecting the telecommunications industry for the continent. www.africatelecomsonline.co.za
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The Africa Report is an award-winning bimonthly recognised as a vital source of reference and unequalled political and economic analysis. Calling upon the finest African and international journalists and the expertise of renowned specialists The Africa Report guarantees in-depth, on-the-ground reportage relied upon by decision-makers and investors active in Africa. From politics to economy and society and culture, The Africa Report captures the mood and the momentum of Africa’s renaissance, offering fresh perspective that influences the way the world engages with the continent. The Africa Report is published by Groupe Jeune Afrique and has an international circulation of 65 000. http://www.theafricareport.com/
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Based in London, Balancing Act combines online publishing with consultancy work. With 10,000 readers across the continent and outside, the English and French speaking newsletters have already become a “must read” among decision-makers in the fast growing telecommunications and ICT sectors. Through its pay-for reports Balancing Act seeks to be the primary source for information on the telecoms, Internet and audio-visual media industries in Africa. Outside of South Africa, it probably has the most detailed overview available of telecoms and Internet markets.
Balancing Act has built a catalogue of publications that provides in-depth knowledge on the state of the telecommunications and Internet markets, both sectorally and on a country-by-country basis in Africa.
Our reports include: African Telecoms and Internet Markets, Part (West Africa), Part 2 (Central Africa) and Parts 3 (East Africa), Part 4 (South Africa) Will be released later this year, African Satellite Markets, African Fibre and Satellite Markets and African VoIP Markets (2nd edition).
Balancing Act also offers industry-focused consultancy services for public and private sector clients. Previous Clients have included: Emerging Capital Partners, DeMatteo Monness, USAID, E.Oppenheimer & Sons, Intel, LR Group, Gateway Communications, GTV, Shell, Google.
For further information visit our website at www.balancingact-africa.com
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Biz-News.com is an online media group providing consumer electronic business news to professionals worldwide. Biz-News.com reaches its global business readership in niche audience segments across medias specialized in the consumer electronic markets. Biz-News.com currently acts in the HDTV, Smartphone, VOIP and Storage markets. www.biz-news.com
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Cable & Satellite International (CSI) is a leading international technology title for the cable, satellite, terrestrial broadcast, IPTV, HDTV and mobile TV industries. CSI covers all video, payTV and home networking markets.
Established in 1999, CSI is a bi-monthly, fully BPA audited publication that targets board-level decision makers, senior management and technical readers.
CSI focuses on technology developments in content contribution, distribution/transport, transmission and fixed/mobile reception. CSI also endeavours to assess and analyse the business implication of these technologies in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving industry sector.
www.cable-satellite.com
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Developing Telecoms (www.developingtelecoms.com) is the on-line information portal and monthly e-newsletter covering Information and Communications Technology [ICT] convergence and growth in developing and emerging markets. With over 15,000 unique site users every month DevelopingTelecoms reports on technologies, services and business issues in developing and emerging markets world-wide. In the next 10 years more than 1 billion new customers in developing and emerging markets will get connected representing over 90% of total growth in the communications sector during the period.
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DevelopingTelecomsWatch offers commentary on telecoms sector news items from emerging markets and developing countries worldwide. Issues covered include: operator and vendor strategies, M&A activity, regulatory and policy issues, bridging the digital divide and the impact of telecoms technology on poverty alleviation. With an informal and accessible written style, DTW is designed to appeal to all telecoms industry stakeholders, investors and analysts interested in the challenges and opportunities presented by the world's higher growth markets.
www.developing-telecoms.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/DevTelWatch
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HOT TELECOM is the leading telecom expertise site providing premier quality telecom data, reports and services to the International telecom community. With its head office in Montreal - Canada, HOT TELECOM’s team is composed of International telecom experts based in America, Europe and Asia, giving it a unique insight into the global telecom market. To date, HOT TELECOM has served more than 80 global companies, providing them with a range of services that includes telecom reports and forecasts covering over 50 countries and 100 operators in all regions of the world. www.hottelecom.com
The ICT Community Portal is the Middle East and Africa leading online Portal providing in-depth coverage and features to serve the needs of the dynamic ICT Community.
Users can access the latest news and trends shaping the IT world, browse and apply for IT jobs, stay abreast of upcoming products and services, and utilize interactive features to discuss favorite topics.
For companies, the ICT Community Portal can serve as your own marketing and communication channel allowing companies to post press releases, news, whitepapers, resources, company profile, and list your company to let customers find you through our the Portal's extensive ICT Companies Directory.
For more information please visit http://www.ictcommunityportal.com
IT & TELECOM DIGEST, published in Nigeria, is the foremost authoritative ICT magazine in Africa. It is a must read for investors, experts, governments, academia and everyone with interest in ICT in Africa. IT & Telecom Digest, published since January 2000, has created opportunities and helped raise awareness for the industry to an all-time high.
In May 2003 the magazine won the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa first prize Award on Reporting ICT Research and Innovation in the first African Information Society Initiative (AISI) Media Awards by the UN ECA.
IT & Telecom Digest is Official Media Partner to Informa Telecoms & Media (organisers of 3GSM WorldCOM series), as well as being Sole Nigeria Agent to EMS of South Africa, organisers of the West African International Telecommunications and Information Communications Technology Exhibition (W.Afri.Tel). The magazine also partners with the Nigerian Communications Commission, Nigeria’s telecom sector regulator.
With a print-run of 50,000, it circulates in Nigeria, Africa, Europe and the US. It is also received directly at the Headquarters of the ITU.
In 2002, IT & Telecom Digest instituted the Nigerian Information Technology and Telecom Awards (NITTA), the benchmark for measuring performance and rewarding enterprise, quality of service delivery and promotion of healthy competition in the ICT sector.
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ITNewsAfrica.com is an independent media portal fully dedicated to ICT affairs. We have an original business model, based on five elements (corporate sponsoring, press offices, advertising, events, and content syndication). It is well funded and the content usage is free. ITNewsAfrica.com content is syndicated via various news and Web2.0 services such as Twitter, Facebook, Feedburner and Technorati. It is also fully indexed by Google and MSN. http://www.itnewsafrica.com/
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InfoCom is a market research and consultancy company with 20 years experience in providing expert strategic planning assistance to stakeholders in the telecommunications, IT and multimedia industries. InfoCom’s activities span therefore financial, marketing, regulatory and technical aspects. Our independent and fact-based perspective provides decision makers with an authoritative analysis of market dynamics, trends and opportunities in their key markets. www.infocom-de.com
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iWeek published by ITWeb,is a weekly "news" format for IT business decision makers aware of the ICT & Telecomms "news". With content brought together by an expert editorial team on the latest tenders,very latest Technology trends,Mergers Acquisitions,Profile Industry leaders,Viewpoints,Industry financials and pertent up to date Industry insights on Technology that will impact their decison making within a concise format and we are the only print weekly "news" format presently within the local ICT and Telecomms arena.
Providing business executives and IT decision-makers with critical strategic and tactical information on technology trends that affect their business, and assisting them in selecting the right vendors and right technologies in a transforming economy.
iWeek targets corporate and IT management as well as IT professionals as we believe that decision making includes CEO's & CFO's that signoff that have to get their IT management who need to buy into the implementing as well thus impacting across the board decision makers within companies.
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Since 1960, Groupe Jeune Afrique has been contributing to the political, economic and social development of the continent through independent, reliable and clear information. As a leader in press, internet, publishing and consulting, Groupe Jeune Afrique is expanding into new media areas, while respecting and promoting its core values: editorial independence, sense of responsibility, uncompromising quality and passion for information.
Thanks to its editorial expertise and steady focus on innovation and diversification, Groupe Jeune Afrique has strengthened its position as the number one press and communication group specialising in the African continent. In 2006, the group set up a 5 year development plan in order to become a bilingual, multimedia and market leader company. www.jeuneafrique.com
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Founded in 1945, Marchés Tropicaux & Méditerranéens is today a media platform dedicated to the economy in Africa. It operates as a tri-media formula : a 24/7 website ; a monthly paper edition and to come a mobile services version. The magazine is particularly famous for African economical insights and full commodities and raw materials' rates. Marché Tropicaux & Méditerranéens provides in-depth coverage of African issues and delivers sought-after and exhaustive business analyses on Africa’s economy. As a B2B media, readers are business decision makers, development actors and official institutions. Website:www.mtm-news.com
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MobileMoneyAfrica,is Africa's leading resource For Mobile Financial inclusion, reporting news and event in the emerging industry across Africa and beyond, deploying the most extensive Independent correspondents Network of 24 reporters across Africa with three regional bureau. It serves more than a half a million online visitors monthly with 100,000 E-magazine downloads.
It is the preferred channel for leading players to reach their global audiences in the mobile money space in Africa and Middle East. www.mobilemoneyafrica.com
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Mobile World magazine delivers cutting edge mobile communications news, information technology, product reviews, essential tips, and information on existing and new phone brands, gadgets and provides a fresh perspective on current events within the African telecommunications market. Mobile World magazine is strategically positioned for the revolution in mobile telephony and information technology in Africa.
We have a commitment to create enduring business relationships with our clients, as we consistently utilize our brand integrity, market awareness and committed subscriber base to promote their products/services to improve their businesses.
For more information email Akin Naphtal @ anaphtal@mobileworldmag.com or visit our website on www.mobileworldmag.com
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OSS News Review is an online news source that covers the Telecommunications Billing and OSS/BSS industry. OSS News Review provides timely news, industry information, corporate overviews, and references for the industry. www.ossnewsreview.com
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Reseau Telecom Network is the leading pan African magazine for French speakers specialized in Africa’s telecommunication affairs. With a large coverage area of 21 countries, most in Africa (17 countries), France, Belgium and the Overseas Territories, it is specially designed for telecom people. It is one providing cutting edge data for investors, advocate on behalf of Africa, showing significant progress throughout the continent. Still print in Paris (France) and published bimonthly in 10 000 copies, RTN upgrades to meet up the recommendations of its subscribers (over 1000) and readers. With its new formula: comments and analyses on latest technological innovations, exclusive interviews, reportages, advertising, etc. You get the most of the news about the African telecommunications market, all in one magazine!
Reseau Telecom Network - Safep Communication
25 BP 1057 Abidjan 25 – Tour BIAO 13th floor, door 1301
Tel: +225 20 30 00 71/72/73 – Fax: +225 20 30 00 74
Email: info@reseautelecom.com
Web site: www.reseautelecom.com
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SMARTPHONE.biz-news.com is an online media group providing wireless consumer electronic business news to professionals worldwide.
We provide news on semiconductors, software, hardware, OEM, content, manufacturer's brands, wireless operators, distributors and retailers on a global scale.
We focus on worldwide consumer electronics markets. If you want more information, please contact us http://www.biz-news.com/en/contactus.html
http://www.smartphone.biz-news.com/
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SourceSecurity.com is the world’s leading security industry publication, with an audience of over 100,000 visitors monthly. In addition to its unique and unrivalled comparative database of security products, covering CCTV, network surveillance, access control, intruder alarm and integrated security systems, content includes news & analysis, latest applications, and a directory of security companies and events.
SourceSecurity.com
Informed.
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Technology Times is published by Technology Times Media Limited (RC 788323), Nigeria’s leading i-Technology News Media service. www.technologytimesng.com
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Telecommunications Insight provides subscribers with analysis, forecasts and company profiles on a country-by-country basis, covering the key trends impacting on global telecommunications markets. The service includes online access to the very latest analysis and data, a searchable archive, and PDF access to the monthly regional Insight reports.
Published by Business Monitor International, the global market specialists, Telecommunications Insight is broken down into five regional services: Asia, Western Europe, Emerging Europe, the Middle East & Africa and the Americas. For further information please view our website: http://www.telecomsinsight.com/
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Telecompaper have been keeping professionals in the telecoms industry up-to-date since 2000. Telecompaper is a well respected, independent research and publishing company focussed on the telecommunications industry. Telecompaper has its headquarters in Houten, the Netherlands, and also employs correspondents in various countries who track their local telecom market. Telecompaper provides international customers with research and advisory services, breaking news, digests, expert analyses, company profiles and research reports.
http://www.telecompaper.com/news/index.aspx
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VanillaPlus is EMEA'S only magazine dedicated to Systems for Profitable Communications in Media and Entertainment. An independent magazine, unrivalled with it's up to date industry information including expert advice on Billing, OSS, Fraud Control, Service and Revenue Management.
Now in its 11th year of publication, VanillaPlus has an entire portfolio of offerings from a monthly e - newsletter, online and hard copy directory, comprehensive online portal hosting expert opinions, forward features and breaking news, webinars that are hosted worldwide and media training and events. VanillaPlus is also supported by a 12-strong Editorial Advisory Board that is unique in this industry.
VanillaPlus is available on Free Subscription to qualifying readers in Europe, and on paid subscription to all others. The magazine is circulated six times per year to over 5,600 named communications directors and senior managers throughout West & East Europe.
Contact: Cherisse Draper - + 44 (0) 1634 243869
cherisse@vanillaplus.com
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VASJobs.com is the world's 1st exclusive Job Board focusing on the Global Mobile Value Added Services (VAS) industry and an initiative to help prospective employers/recruiters from the growing global Mobile Value Added Services
(VAS) industry to list their jobs and reach out to the right candidate.For any industry to truly succeed it will need exceptional people to drive it. Mobile Entertainment or VAS (Value Added Services), is no different.
The mobile Value Added Services (VAS) industry needs a different set of skills and talent which is presently quite short in supply. This is because very few head hunters truly understand the role of the VAS Professional. VASJobs.com helps in filling that gap and make available the right kind of jobs to the right organizations (Telecom Operators,Solution Providers, Content Providers, Media Houses,Consultants, Device Manufacturers,Internet portals, Social Media etc)
Due to our exclusive focus on the mobile VAS industry, our customers can find results faster and easier than on other, less targeted services. We explicitly ask employers to use our job board only for posting mobile VAS/telecom jobs.This also means that the site serves only the most qualified job-seekers from the mobile VAS industry. Our team here at VASJobs.com has more then 10+ years of experience in the mobile VAS and Internet industry. Our focus is on bringing the Mobile VAS and Entertainment industries from Asia Pacific, India,Middle East, Africa, North America,Europe under one platform VASJobs.com
Some of our key focus areas are Messaging(SMS/MMS/IM) Jobs,Data Services Jobs,Voice/IVR Jobs ,m-Commerce & m-Banking Jobs,Mobile TV Jobs,Social Networking Jobs,Mobile Marketing & Advertising Jobs,Location Based Services Jobs, Mobile Content & Applications Jobs, Mobile Gaming Jobs
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VOIP.biz-news.com is an online media group providing VOIP consumer electronic business news to professionals worldwide.
We provide news on semiconductors, software, hardware, OEM, manufacturer's brands, wireless operators, distributors and retailers on a global scale.
We focus on worldwide consumer electronics markets. If you want more information, please contact us
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WazobiaJobs.com is West Africa's premier multi-sector recruitment portal. Our mission is to provide an empowering platform that bridges the gap between opportunity and talent in Africa. For the best career opportunities in West Africa, please visit us at www.wazobiajobs.com. Enhancing your career is our passion.
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WirelessDuniya.com is a niche blog focusing on mobile value added services (VAS), mobile entertainment content and apps, mobile user experience, mobile communities in Indian & Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific markets.
WirelessDuniya tracks info/articles/news about mobile VAS,mobile entertainment content and apps, mobile communities, mobile internet, mobile search,mobile statistics, mobile user experience and telecom trends related to mobile devices and services. Sidhaarthaa Bezboraa a veteran in the Mobile VAS and Entertainment space in Middle East and Africa,India, Asia Pacific is the Editor and publisher of this leading blog.
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