Informa T&M’s Broadband InfoVision Awards Shortlist Announced
Informa Telecoms and Media’s Broadband World Forum has announced the shortlisted companies for the globally recognised Broadband InfoVision Awards in a year which welcomes a hugely exciting and diverse range of entries.
Considered the industry’s most prestigious mark of excellence in the broadband space, the InfoVision Awards will take place as part of Broadband World Forum in Amsterdam on 22 - 24 October. The final winners, drawn from every corner of the global industry, will be announced on 23rd October.
Each year the industry eagerly anticipates this celebration of excellence which culminates in a high profile awards evening and networking party in the city of Amsterdam. Popular and highly sought after categories this year include the Broadband Home Award, Broadband Cloud Award, Broadband Access Award – Wireless and Broadband Access Award – Fixed. This year the Best Broadband Experience Award will also shed light on exciting developments, products and services emerging in the industry.
Two brand new categories have also been introduced to the line-up encompassing: Outstanding Contribution to Driving Greater Broadband Penetration and Best Service Innovation with SuperFast Broadband Networks.
The 2013 Broadband InfoVision Awards are judged by an independent expert panel including influential figures from: UN Broadband Commission; Amsterdam Internet Exchange; BSkyB; BT Openreach; Deutsche Telekom; KT, Korea; PCCW, Hong Kong; and Telstra, Australia. This impressive panel of industry figureheads demonstrates the high level nature and significance of this awards ceremony and winning is one of the most highly sought after accolades in the industry.
“The Broadband InfoVision Awards are an esteemed endorsement of the impressive and significant work carried out in the broadband ecosystem today,” said Gavin Whitechurch, Executive Director at Informa Telecoms & Media. “Great strides are being taken by the market’s innovators which are essential to the future development and success of broadband, and it’s important that we celebrate the accomplishments of those on our shortlist, so that they receive the recognition they deserve.”
2013 will witness the relocation of the awards to The PompStation, Amsterdam, on Wednesday 23 October 2013. The new venue reflects the change in format for the awards to a relaxed VIP networking party, which will present attendees with unique networking opportunities amongst the industry elite.
The Broadband World Forum will be held at the RAI Exhibition and Conference Centre, Amsterdam on 22 – 24 October 2013. To view the event programme and register for Broadband World Forum, please visit www.broadbandworldforum.com. Alternatively, keep up to date with the event on Twitter @BBWorldForum or by using #BBWF.
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About Broadband World Forum
Broadband World Forum is the world’s largest broadband event attracting thousands of decision-makers from across the globe. Now celebrating its 13th year, the event is the only place to meet the entire broadband industry in one place at one time. The programme will be delivered by over 400 visionary speakers and panellists with over 200 exhibitors showcasing ground-breaking broadband technologies, applications, solutions and services.
About Informa Telecoms & Media
Informa Telecoms and Media (www.informatandm.com) organises 125 global annual events, attended by more than 70,000 executives worldwide. With a focus on quality content, Informa Telecoms and Media deliver a key audience of decision-makers from the mobile, fixed, alternative, wholesale, MVNO, broadband and satellite operator communities. Informa Telecoms and Media is also the leading provider of business intelligence and strategic services to the global telecoms and media markets. Driven by constant first-hand contact with the industry, its 90 analysts and researchers produce a range of intelligence services including news and analytical products, in depth market reports and datasets focussed on technology, strategy and content.
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