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Asia to be the biggest market of Connected Device by 2020GSMA Mobile Asia Congress 2011concluded successfullyThe 2011 GSMA Mobile AsiaCongress brought togetherthe top leadership of Asianmobile operators and key stakeholdersin the broader mobileecosystem of the region. Theattendees discussed strategicand technological issues, withan emphasis on the way Asiadrives the mobile momentum inadoption, mobile applications,<strong>Teletimes</strong> Reportby ubiquitous mobile broadband,these connected devices willallow consumers and businessesto interact with information andobjects they require, wheneverand wherever they need. Presently,Asia Pacific has more thanhalf of the world’s six billionmobile connections and is atthe forefront of next-generationmobile broadband technologiesand cutting-edge innovation,innovation and intelligence.Held 16-17 November 2011 atthe Hong Kong Convention andExhibition Centre, the eventfeatured keynote sessions andconference discussions on allareas of the mobile industry,including:• “Creating a ConnectedWorld”• “Mobile Operating Systems& Applications: RedefiningMobile Ecosystems”• “Future View: New Servicesfor New Devices”In addition to keynote sessionsand insightful conference,attendees were given opportunitiesto network with oneanother and seek out new ideas,products and partners in theMobile Asia Congress Exhibition.The GSMA Mobile AsiaDecember 2011Congress 2011 also featured anApp Planet, an event withinevent providing opportunitiesfor the mobile applicationdevelopment community andmobile professionals to sharpentheir knowledge while connectingwith other major mobileapplication leaders. App Planetevent also included App Bytessessions where face-to-faceengagement was ensured amongdevelopers, key players andplatform enablers in the mobileapplications market.According to the deliberationsof the event, the growth ofconnected devices is booming inAsia Pacific, with the region expectedto be the biggest marketby 2020 with over 11 billion totalconnected devices. Poweredbut there is far greater scope forgrowth,” said Michael O’Hara,Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA.“The projected rise of connecteddevices across the region demonstratesthe enormous potentialfor the entire Connected Lifeecosystem, with billions of newdevices connected via mobilenetworks enabling innovativeapplications, services and expe-Contd. on page 20www.teletimesinternational.com19
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