The Russian telecommunications industry is reaping the benefits of a successful restructuring effort within the sector, the recent passage of new telecommunications laws, and rapidly increasing capitalization of traditional fixed line regional carriers. The development of mobile communications, new generation services and IP telephony has also been among the most successful in terms of annual growth. An expanding consumer income base, political and economic stability, as well as growing foreign investments have all contributed to the increased growth of telecommunications and Internet services in Russia.

Foreign Firms Achieve 60% Market Share

SVIAZ/EXPO COMM MOSCOW is at the center of this technology rich environment. Russia currently spends more than $2.5 billion annually on telecommunications equipment yet imports of foreign-made products account for 60% of the equipment market. During the last event, more than 80,000 attendees came from Russia and throughout the CIS to see the latest products and services from the world's leading telecommunications/IT technology suppliers. SVIAZ/EXPO COMM MOSCOW 2009 is the internationally recognized promotional platform to conduct these multi-million dollar purchasing deals.

SVIAZ/EXPO COMM MOSCOW: Russia's Buyers Are Waiting to See You!

The primary user groups of telecommunications equipment and services in Russia include a corporate sector of domestic Russian and international corporations which are involved in telecommunications services as well as leading enterprise firms that have major telecommunications needs such as oil and gas companies, banks, and manufacturing firms. Within the public sector, Russia's various federal and municipal government departments and agencies are key buyers. There is also a growing sector of residential subscribers.

Modern Networks for Moscow

The Moscow city government approved a program for modernization of the city's telephone network for the period 2004 to 2012. The $1.6 billion program is aimed at full scale modernization of existing switches and the installation of new switches. The local carrier MGTS plans to boost installations of digital xDSL modems and optical and Ethernet-based broadband access solutions while Russia's three major cellular operators, MTS, Vimpelcom and Megafon, are investing in developing new GPRS services. These operators will purchase the switching technology that they need at SVIAZ/EXPO COMM MOSCOW 2009.

Internet Access Expands to 15 Million Subscribers

At the start of the year in 2006, Internet usage in Russia had increased by 40% to a nationwide total of 15 million subscribers. The delivery of wireless Internet services is another initiative to deploy advanced technology. Internet service providers in Russia utilize both land based and satellite platforms that cover the greater Moscow and St. Petersburg regions. These developments are in keeping with the Russian government's e-Russia Program. A series of e-Russia Seminar Programs will be held at SVIAZ/EXPO COMM MOSCOW 2009 as part of a multi-billion dollar initiative for the promotion, education and development of Internet use and e-commerce in Russia.

• Communication Systems and Equipment
  
• Systems and Means of Satellite, Radiorelay and Optical Communications
  
• Mobile Positioning Technology. Mobile and Wireless Common User and Corporate Networks
  
• Systems and Means of Satellite Navigation and Chro-Nonavigational Support
  
• Systems and Means of Computer Telephony
  
• IT Systems and Equipment for Corporate Customers, Small and Medium-Sized Business
  
• Broadcasting Equipment. Television Systems, Equipment for Video Conferencing and Remote Video Surveillance and Monitoring
  
• Systems and Means of Information Security
  
• Metrology, Control&Measuring and Test Equipment for Telecommunications
  
• Cables and Aerials
  
• Materials and Technologies for Communication Engineering (Microelectronics, Acoustoelectronics, Nanoelectronics, Optoelectronics)
  
• Systems and Means of Alerting, Monitoring, Search and Rescue in Emergency Situations
  
• Integrated Automation Systems for Business, City and Regional Control
  
• Information Technology for Product Life Cycle Support (CALS/PLM/PDM Technologies). Virtual Enterprise
  
• Power Saving, Remote Control and Information Collection Systems. Monitoring Systems
  
• Traditional and Alternative Sources and Systems of Uninterrupted Power Supply
  
• Telephones and Accessories
  
• Distance Education Technology and Vocational Training
  
• Federal Target Programmes for Radioelectronics, Information and Communications Technologies

1.1 Digital and optical multiplexers;
1.2 Line transmission equipment for fiber-optic communication lines (FOCL) and WDM;
1.3 Digital and optical switching systems;
1.4 Optical amplifiers;
1.5 Equipment for multi-service networks NGN;
1.6 Digital trunk microwave stations;
1.7 Satellite equipment;
1.8 Systems for computerized analysis and traffic registration (billing systems);
1.9 Smart payphones;
1.10 Base stations and switching systems for cellular networks;
1.11 Cross equipment;
1.12 Uninterrupted electrical power supply units;
1.13 Optical-fiber cables, components and equipment.

2.1 Equipment for broadband Internet access to:
2.1.1 xDSL Modems;
2.1.2 VDSL Gateways;
2.1.3 Fixed Radio Access Networks;
2.1.4 Equipment for access via cable TV networks;
Passive optical networks (PON);
2.2 Data Transmission Networks Gbit Ethernet;
2.3 Digital and IP automatic phone exchanges;
2.4 DECT Micro Cell System;
2.5 Ethernet Switching Systems and IP-Routers;
2.6 Multi-Service Data Routers (NGN, MPLS).
2.7 Media Servers, Media Gateways and Softswitches;
2.8 Audio- and Video Conference Systems;
2.9 Corporate Communication Servers;
2.10 SIP Subscriber Service Platforms;
2.11 Structured cabling systems;
2.12 Reference and Information Centers (Call-centers);
2.13 Multi-function digital and IP telephones;
2.14 Office equipment

3.1 Air & Land Traffic Control Systems;
3.2 Control systems for domestic facilities, dwelling & office conveniences (“Smart Home”, “Smart Office”);
3.3 Systems and equipment for search of missing transport vehicles;
3.4 Computer-Based Energy Saving Systems;
3.5 Data Transmission Systems Metro Ethernet;
3.6 Payment terminals, telebanking;
3.7 Counter Terrorism and Environment Safety Systems;
3.8 Information & Analysis Decisions Support Systems.

4.1 Special portable and vehicle-carried communication equipment;
4.2 TETRA Mobile VHF Radio Trunking Systems;
4.3 Long-distance VHF Telecommunication Systems;
4.4 Operational Communication Systems;
4.5 Systems and Tools of Electronic and Biometrical Identification of Objects;

5.1 3G, UMTS Networks Equipment;
5.2 Cellular Phones and Communicators;
5.3 EDGÅ Mobile Terminals;
5.4 DVB-H Mobile TV;
5.5 Terminals of Global Mobile Satellite Communications;
5.6 Broadband Mobile Internet Radio Access Wi-Fi and Wi-Max;
5.7 Mobile Content.

6.1 GLONASS/GPS High Precise Navigation and Traffic Control;
6.2 Mobile Objects Tracking System,
6.3 Search and Rescue Technologies;
6.4 User Navigation Terminals;
6.5 Electronic Cartography Equipment;
6.6 Electronic Maps for Navigators.

7.1 VSAT stations;
7.2 Digital ÐÐÑ;
7.3 Optical and Electronic Amplifiers and Super Long Range Laser Locators;
7.4 Facilities for analyzing images and patterns identification;
7.5 Facilities for atmospheric optical communications;
7.6 Global Mobile Satellite Communication Terminals;
7.7 Aerial-Feeder Equipment.

8.1 Measurement devices for scientific research and development;
8.2 Measurement devices for production and operation;
8.3 Precise measurement instrumentation;
8.4 Reference Instrumentation;
8.5 Others

9.1 Telemedicine;
9.2 Medical devices and equipment;
9.3 Diagnostic products based on nano-technologies;
9.4 Solutions and equipment for office & dwelling safety;
9.5 Ionizers and purifiers of water and air;
9.6 Audio and video on-door speakerphones;
9.7 Video surveillance systems;
9.8 Systems of fire safety and automatic fire fighting;
9.9 Environmental Monitoring Systems

10.1 Digital TV and radio broadcasting;
10.2 Interactive TV equipment in IP networks;
10.3 Digital attachments-decoders;
10.4 Digital plasma & LCD TV sets;
10.5 High-definition television (HDTV);
10.6 Video Camera Surveillance Systems.

11.1 Cryptographic protection facilities;
11.2 Public Sector Firewalls;
11.3 Identification and Authorization Devices (tokens and smart cards).
11.4 Antivirus Software;
11.5 Spam Prevention;
11.6 Electronic & Digital Signature (EDS);
11.7 Technology to Assist in Info Security;
11.8 Intrusion Prevention Systems;
11.9 Data Security;
11.10 Security Control and Monitoring Systems;
11.11 ISO 27000 Info Security Standards;

12.1 Synthesis of 3D Crystal Semiconductors;
12.2 Invention of system-on-chip (SoC) VLSIC;
12.3 Power-operated and radiation hard (VLSIC);
12.4 Production process for ultra-pure glasses to be used in laser and optical fiber technology.

14.1 Cluster super-computers;
14.2 Microprocessors on the basis of neuro-network architectures;
14.3 IP telephony and IP television;
14.4 VLAN, VPN Technologies;
14.5 Multi-media notebook computers and pocket PC

Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, has declared access to GLONASS will be available free of charge to all consumers. GLONASS is a Russian sat-nav protocol which will provide service to subscribers that is similar to GPS in the United States and the GALILEO system in Europe.

Mr. Sergey Ivanov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, will personally oversee the effort to make GLONASS a reality. Sergey Ivanov wrote the welcome message for our 2007 show. Sergey Ivanov is pictured in the SVIAZ/EXPO COMM MOSCOW 2007 show directory as one of the highest ranking national government leaders to officially endorse our event.

The GLONASS project is classified as a national priority by the Russian government and has support at the highest levels of government. Procurement and purchasing for GLONASS and promotion for this project is directly connected to our show.