ATLANTA - Approximately 30 new and innovative technology companies are registering to be part of the 2nd annual US-Israel Broadband Business Exchange in Atlanta on February 13th - 14th. The event is hosted by Cox communications, Inc., in partnership with CableLabs® and the American Israel Chamber of Commerce. The event, which is designed to encourage business relationships among emerging broadband technology companies from Israel and the Southeastern United States with major North American-based companies, is expected to have outstanding attendance again this year. In brief pre-arranged one-on-one meetings akin to "speed dates," the Exchange offers attendees the opportunity to discuss a wide range of cutting-edge broadband technologies. Top executives also will enjoy networking opportunities in the course of the two-day program.
"We are eagerly anticipating the innovative ideas and technologies that are presented at the Broadband Business Exchange," said Pat Esser, President of Cox Communications. "Cox Communications is fortunate to be headquartered in the Southeast, where so many start-up organizations are focused on developing new technologies that will benefit cable operators and their customers. We are also looking forward to the fresh ideas from Israel, which is a hotbed of broadband innovation."
In addition to the pre-arranged business presentation opportunities, the program also includes key notes from Dr. Richard Green, president & CEO of CableLabs, Pat Esser, and Cox's Senior Vice President of Strategy & Development, Dallas Clement. Georgia Tech also will be presenting a case study on why Perelli chose Georgia to locate their broadband business.
Already, more than 30 companies are registered to attend the event, including major multiple system cable operators and vendors, venture capital investment firms, and emerging technology companies with solutions for bandwidth management, wireless broadband, commercial services, home networking, integrated digital video devices, interactive gaming, Open Cable Applications Platform (OCAP), optical networking, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), and seamless mobility.
Governor Sonny Perdue pledged his support for the second Broadband Business Exchange, which follows his recent technology and trade mission to Ra'anna, Israel in November. "Atlanta is one of the most wired cities in the nation. With many cable and broadband organizations headquartered here, Atlanta is the perfect venue for the US-Israel Broadband Business Exchange. Also, through the Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technologies, Georgia Tech's Broadband Institute and the Georgia Electronic Design Center, broadband companies have access to state support and academic research resources."
"Israel is one of the world's most dynamic sources for high-tech companies, particularly in the field of broadband and telecommunications," said CableLabs President & CEO Dr. Richard Green. "The 2005 US-Israel Broadband Business Exchange was ground-breaking and successful for our industry. CableLabs is proud to be a sponsor this year and is looking forward the long-term possibilities of this unique event."
"After last year's significant success, we're pleased to see the strong demand, and have just finalized selection of an exciting line-up of 30 Israeli and Southeast emerging companies from a list of 100 applicants. Those selected will be meeting with the leading North American cable broadband companies," added Veritas' partner Laurie Olivier, chairman of AICC's Telecommunications Committee that is again spearheading this unique event.
Other corporate sponsors include Georgia Tech/Georgia Research Alliance; Georgia Department of Economic Development; Arnall Golden Gregory; Motorola; ARRIS; Carter-Baldwin; Juniper Networks; KPMG, Amdocs; Nortel; North Highland Co.; Veritas Venture Partners; Sprint RBC Centura; Synacor; Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce; Technology Association of Georgia; Concurrent; SeaChange; SupportSoft; H.I.G Ventures; Turner; and Tandberg Television.
About the event:
US-Israel Broadband Business Exchange
February 13-14, 2006
Cox Central Park
6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
Additional information and instructions available at www.usisraelexchange.com
Acerca de Cox Communications
Cox Communications, a Fortune 500 company and wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc, is a multi-service broadband communications company with more than 6.6 million total customers, including more than 6.2 million basic cable subscribers (these numbers are an approximation as Cox continues to assess the effect of population loss in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina). The nation's third-largest cable television provider, Cox offers analog cable television under the Cox Cable brand as well as advanced digital video service under the Cox Digital Cable brand. Cox provides an array of other communications and entertainment services, including local and long distance telephone under the Cox Digital Telephone brand; high-speed Internet access under the Cox High Speed Internet brand; and commercial voice and data services via Cox Business Services. Local cable advertising, promotional opportunities and production services are sold under the Cox Media brand. Cox is an investor in programming networks including Discovery Channel. More information about Cox Communications can be accessed on the Internet at www.cox.com/espanol.
About CableLabs:
Founded in 1988 by members of the cable television industry, Cable Television Laboratories is a non-profit research and development consortium that is dedicated to pursuing new cable telecommunications technologies and to helping its cable operator members integrate those advancements into their business objectives. Cable operators from around the world are members.
CableLabs maintains web sites at www.cablelabs.com; www.packetcable.com; www.cablemodem.com; www.cablenet.org; y www.opencable.com.
CableLabs®, DOCSIS®, CableHome™, PacketCable™, OpenCable™, OCAP™, CableCARD™, Go2BroadbandSM and CableNET® are marks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
About The American-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC):
The American-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) is a private, not-for-profit association focused on promoting investment and trade between the U.S. and Israel. The Southeast Region is based in Atlanta. Business relationships between U.S. and Israeli companies are thriving. Over the last 14years, AICC has been involved in completed transactions valued at more than $850 million. These relationships have resulted in thousands of jobs and have had a powerful economic impact in the Southeastern U.S. and in Israel.
AICC targets a range of projects involving import, export, research & development, direct investment, and joint ventures. Key areas of focus include software, telecommunications, medical technologies, security, and nanotechnology.
Cox Communications:
David Grabert
404-269-7054
678-592-2258 (cell)
David.Grabert@Cox.com
Stephanie Davis
404-843-7872
770-833-3627 (cell)
Stephanie.Davis2@Cox.com
CableLabs:
Mike Schwartz
303-661-9100
m.schwartz@cablelabs.com
American -Israel Chamber of Commerce:
Tom Glaser
404-843-9426
tom@aiccse.org
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