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Connect-World Global-ICT 2009     Magazine introduction Connect-World Global Visionaries, Global Visions 2009 will commemorate the ITU Telecom World 2009 event - Geneva, Switzerland, 5-9 October 2009. The ITU Telecom World 2009 theme, ‘Connecting for a better world - opening the doors to progress’, speaks to the same concerns that the leaders of government, industry and social institutions that written about in our pages over the years - human, regional and industrial development; access to ICT and information; the impact of new technologies; the viability of ICT business models; government policy; and the impact of ICTs upon the great issues that affect our society such as global warming. Connect-World began 12 years ago as a publication dedicated to regional development. Over the years, we have broadened our scope to include every region of the world - developed and developing alike. We remain dedicated to discussing the impact of ICT upon businesses, people and societies throughout the world. Connect-World examines how information and communications technology connects the world’s people and opens the doors to opportunity. For Connect-World Global Visionaries, Global Visions 2009, we are inviting outstanding leaders of government, industry and social institutions from around the world to share their visions and help us understand how open networks can connect people and societies to create a better world.     Theme: Connecting for a better world - opening the doors to progress Articles Contributors Feature articles     Article no.: 1 Topic: Global Visions Author: Dr Hamadoun Touré Title: Secretary-General Organisation: International Telecommunication Union PDF size: 180KB   About author: Dr Hamadoun Touré, the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is committed making ITU an innovative, forward-looking organization adapted to meeting the challenges created by the new ICT environment. Previously, as Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau, he played a significant role in the World Summit on the Information Society, held in Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005, by launching numerous projects based on partnership building with International Organizations, Governments, Civil Society and the Private Sector. Earlier, Dr Hamadoun Touré was Africa’s Regional General Manager for ICO Global Communications, as INTELSAT’s Director for the Africa Region and later as its Group Director for Africa and the Middle East. Dr Touré holds a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications of Leningrad and PhD from the University of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics of Moscow and is proficient in three official languages of the Union: English, French and Russian.   Article abstract: Not available   buy     Article no.: 2 Topic: Sweden takes on the challenge Author: Åsa Torstensson Title: Minister for Communications Organisation: Sweden’s Minister for Communications PDF size: 264KB   About author: Åsa Torstensson is Sweden’s Minister for Communications; she has been a Member of the Swedish Parliament since 1998. Prior to her current post, Ms Torstensson served on several Commissions of Trust: Party Group Leader, the Centre Party; Member, Committee on Industry and Trade; Member, Committee on European Union Affairs; and Member of the Committee on the Constitution. Ms Torstensson held the following positions in local government - Member of Municipal Council; Strömstad Municipality Chairman; Municipal Executive Board, Strömstad Municipality; Secretary of Municipalities, Centre Party National Organization; Party Representative, Bohuslän Centre Party District. Ms Torstensson has also served on the following boards: Centre Party’s Executive Committee; Centre Party’s Executive Board; Board Member, Randello Invest AB; Member, Swedish Emergency Management Agency; Member, Board of Export Control; Member, Tjärnö Marine Biology Laboratory; Chairman, Food Industry Economic Institute; Chairman, Bohuslän Centre Party District; Chairman, Centre Party Section of Municipalities; Member, Board of Higher Education Trolhättan-Uddevalla; Chairman, Centre Party’s Municipal Division, Strömstad; Board Member, Skee Area Centre Party Division. Åsa Torstensson graduated from the School of Social Studies at Östersund College.   Article abstract: The EU’s Swedish Presidency faces several major challenges including battling the financial crisis and climate change. ICT will be a key factor in handling both of them. Studies show that ICT was behind half of the EU’s GDP growth between 1995 and 2004. ICT creates logistical solutions that makes transport more efficient, reduces its environmental impact and makes vehicles more fuel-efficient. The EU needs a coherent ICT strategy to breathe new life into the European economy and facilitate a shift to an eco-efficient economy.   buy     Article no.: 3 Topic: Next generation access networks (NGA) in Germany Author: Matthias Kurth Title: President Organisation: German Federal Network Agency for Electricity, Gas, Telecommunications, Post and Railway PDF size: 460KB   About author: Matthias Kurth is the President of Germany’s Federal Network Agency for Electricity, Gas, Telecommunications, Post and Railway, having previously been its Vice President. During his career he has been Director of Business Development, Law and Regulation for COLT Telekom GmbH, Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Administration of the Ministers of Economics, at federal and state level, and Member of the Supervisory Board of the Deutsche Ausgleichsbank. Mr Kurth has also been Representative of the State of Hesse in the Committee of the Regions of the European Union, Representative of the State of Hesse in the Regulatory Council for Posts and Telecommunications, State Secretary in the Hesse Ministry of Economics, Transport and Urban and Regional Development, Head of Administration and Permanent Deputy of the Minister, Parliamentary Secretary and Deputy Chairman of the SPD Group in the Land Parliament, member of the Presidium of the Hesse Land Parliament and judge at the Darmstadt Regional Court. Mathias Kurth studied Law and Economics at Frankfurt am Main University, and was a postgraduate Legal trainee in the Administration of Justice of the State of Hesse.   Article abstract: Broadband networks are a prerequisite for economic growth. Although Germany’s broadband coverage is quite good compared to most countries, there is a need to upgrade broadband speeds and serve rural areas. Germany’s long-term goal is to provide broadband connections with minimum transmission rates of 50 Mbit/s. The Federal Network Agency is using regulation to drive competition and investments in network deployment. Frequencies freed by the move to digital TV, the digital dividend, will be dedicated to providing broadband in rural areas.   buy     Article no.: 4 Topic: Opening networks through regulation Author: Héctor Osuna Jaime Title: Chairman Organisation: Federal Telecommunications Commission, Mexico PDF size: 208KB   About author: Héctor Osuna Jaime is currently the Chairman of the Comisión Federal de Telecomunicaciones (COFETEL), Mexico’s regulator for telecommunications. Héctor Osuna Jaime, an active promoter of Mexico’s social development, has had an extensive career in public service. He has served as a Congressional Representative of Baja California as Mayor of Tijuana, Baja California, and as a Federal Senator. In the Senate he chaired the Communications and Transportations Commission and was a member of the Parliamentary Commission for Telecommunications. Prior to beginning his career in public service Mr Jaime worked as an architect for several companies. Héctor Osuna Jaime graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara as an Architect.   Article abstract: Regulators have played a pivotal role in the universalisation of telecommunications services and in reducing the digital divide. By liberalising the telecommunications sector within their countries, fostering free and fair competition on a level playing field and facilitating the adoption of new, lower-cost, converged technologies, regulators have encouraged the growth and usage of telecommunications. In many parts of the world, regulators have played a major role in the near universalisation of voice communications and the rapid growth of the Internet.   buy     Article no.: 5 Topic: The Internet Governance Forum - a new model of participatory global governance Author: Markus Kummer Title: Executive Coordinator Organisation: Secretariat of the Internet Governance Forum PDF size: 208KB   About author: Markus Kummer is the Executive Coordinator of the Secretariat supporting the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). Mr Kummer was appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General following the decision by the second phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) to convene a multi-stakeholder platform to discuss Internet governance. Previously, he served as Executive Coordinator of the Working Group on Internet Governance (WGIG). Before joining the United Nations, Mr Kummer served in several functions as a career diplomat in the Swiss Foreign Ministry in Berne, Lisbon, Vienna, Oslo, Geneva and Ankara. Mr Kummer held the position as eEnvoy of the Swiss Foreign Ministry in Berne. Mr Kummer was a member of the Swiss delegation during the first phase of the WSIS where he chaired several negotiating groups, including the group dealing with Internet governance. Markus Kummer has a master’s degree in languages, literature and journalism from the University of Bern.   Article abstract: Given the number of stakeholders, the complexities of Internet governance are apparent. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) established by the UN is a market place of ideas built around ‘soft governance’; it has no decision-making authority. However, its UN mandate makes it a neutral space where all actors can identify issues to address by the international community and shape decisions to be taken in other forums. The IGF is now viewed by some as a model for other international policy arenas.   buy     Article no.: 6 Topic: The Internet model - A visionary development platform Author: Lynn St Amour Title: President and CEO Organisation: The Internet Society PDF size: 180KB   About author: Lynn St. Amour is President and CEO of the Internet Society (ISOC). She joined ISOC as Executive Director of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) division, and has been responsible for ISOC’s international expansion. She later became ISOC’s global Executive Director and COO and held that position until her current appointment. Ms St. Amour has extensive experience in global IT and international business, including positions in international sales and marketing, strategic planning, partner management and manufacturing, corporate restructuring and start-up management. Prior to joining ISOC, she was director of Business Development and Joint Venture Operations for AT&T’s Europe, Middle East and Africa division. She managed the AT&T Unisource Communications Services joint venture - an alliance between AT&T, and the Swiss, Swedish and Dutch PTTs. Before joining AT&T, she held a number of management positions with Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) including as Director of Pricing for European Sales and Marketing, and as Digital’s Corporate Strategic Alliance Director. Ms St. Amour began her career in information technology with General Electric. Lynn St. Amour is a graduate of the University of Vermont.   Article abstract: Forty years ago, the RFC 1 - Host Software memo started the series of memos, which until today documents and defines the Internet. The founders of the Internet, though, created more than a technical specification. They created a vibrant platform for collaboration and cooperation open to all. The openness of the Internet model is still, 40 years later, at the heart of an ongoing transformation of the world. The visionary Internet Model of development has taken us far and must be preserved.   buy     Article no.: 7 Topic: Broadband - Society’s new highway Author: Carl-Henric Svanberg Title: President and CEO Organisation: Ericsson PDF size: 168KB   About author: Carl-Henric Svanberg is President and CEO of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. He had served previously as President and CEO of the Assa Abloy Group. Earlier, Mr Svanberg worked for the security company Securitas as First Executive Vice President for the Securitas Group, with responsibility for alarm solutions and locks. Mr. Svanberg also held various foreign assignments within project exports for Asea Brown Boveri (ABB). Carl-Henric Svanberg earned a Master of Science degree from the Linköping Institute of Technology, Sweden, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Uppsala University, Sweden. Mr Svanberg also holds honorary doctorates from Luleå University of Technology, Sweden and Linköping University of Technology, Sweden.   Article abstract: Broadband can help develop the economy, provide previously underserved areas with access to the global economy, create jobs and boost productivity. Mobility is the key; in five years, about 80 per cent of global broadband traffic will be mobile. ICT can also make a huge difference in fighting climate change. The ICT sector can contribute to a 15-20 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions by developing intelligent methods for producing and distributing energy, maintaining buildings, travelling, socializing and so on.   buy     Article no.: 8 Topic: Digital citizenship in a hyper-connected society Author: Roberto Irineu Marinho Title: Chairman and CEO Organisation: Globo Organizations PDF size: 172KB   About author: Roberto Irineu Marinho is the Chairman and CEO of Globo Organizations, a leading media and entertainment conglomerate of companies. The Globo Organizations, owned by the Marinho family, includes O Globo, a daily newspaper, Radio Globo and Globo TV in Rio de Janeiro. Globo TV is the largest network in Latin America, covering 99.99 per cent of the Brazilian territory. Globo Organizations comprises over 80 companies employing 24,000 people, in Brazil and abroad. Roberto Irineu Marinho began his career at O Globo serving in a variety of assignments, from linotype apprentice to reporter, until becoming, in time, its director. Mr Marinho was later appointed Executive Vice-President of Globo TV and then Executive Vice-President of Globo Organizations. After his father, Roberto Marinho’s, decease, he became the Chairman and CEO of the Globo conglomerate. Mr Roberto Irineu Marinho studied Business Administration at the Fundação Getúlio Vargas.   Article abstract: Technologies, even information and communications technologies, are often disruptive in direct proportion to their importance. The risks, which like those that caused the recent economic collapse, are little noticed until the reckoning comes. In Brazil, broadcasting and the Internet have had an enormously positive impact upon business, personal affairs, upon customs and society as a whole. Nevertheless, there is great need for serious public discussion about the risks inherent in these technologies and about measures needed to protect public welfare.   buy     Article no.: 9 Topic: Empowering people - the mobile revolution Author: Dr Saad Al-Barrak Title: Deputy Chairman and Managing Director (CEO) Organisation: Zain Group PDF size: 512KB   About author: Dr Saad Al-Barrak is the Deputy Chairman and Managing Director (CEO) of the Zain Group. Prior to Zain, Dr Al-Barrak was Managing Director of International Turnkey Systems (ITS). Dr Al-Barrak has served as Vice-Chairman of the Social Development Office (SDO) of the Amiri Diwan in Kuwait; Chairman of Egyptian Software Developer IT Soft; Chairman of Arab Telecom; and a non-executive Director of Arab Management Association in Cairo as well as a number of other senior positions. Dr Al-Barrak has been honoured with many important awards. The Global Telecoms Business magazine ranked him first among his Middle East & African peers in its top 100 survey of influential telecom executives; he won the Africa Investor’s International Business Leader award, CEO Middle East magazine’s Telecom CEO of the Year award and Bespoke magazine’s 2008 Visionary Award; and Arab Ad’s Man of the Year award, among many others. Dr Saad Al-Barrak holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering, an MSc in Systems Engineering from Ohio University, and a PhD in Information Systems & Technology Management from the University of London. He is also an alumnus of Harvard University.   Article abstract: Mobile communications is a powerful catalyst for personal, national and regional development that does not depend upon political systems. Mobile eliminates many social, cultural, educational and economic barriers. People of the Middle East and Africa no longer need to walk to the next village to speak with friends and relatives or do business. With borderless mobile communications, families divided by wars, and workers in distant countries can keep in touch or even pay bills, and economies in remote regions can grow.   buy     Article no.: 10 Topic: The future of the Korean ICT Industry Author: Man-Won Jung Title: President & CEO Organisation: SK Telecom PDF size: 192KB   About author: Man Won Jung is President and CEO of SK Telecom. Man Won Jung has held various senior management positions in his15 years in SK Group including - CEO of SK Networks; Vice President of SK Telecom’s Internet Business Division; and Vice President of the Customer Business Development Division at SK Energy. Man Won Jung holds MBA degree from New York University and has a degree in Business Administration from Yonsei University in Korea.   Article abstract: During the last two decades, Korea has turned itself into a technological and industrial powerhouse and a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing and use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). Some 30 to 40 per cent of Korea’s total GDP growth comes from the ICT industry. Korea’s ICT industry concentrates on hardware, but lags in software development. To recuperate its lead in ICTs, Korea needs to promote the development of smart technologies that facilitate the efficient use of resources, energy and infrastructure.   buy     Article no.: 11 Topic: Africa’s second communications revolution Author: Pieter Uys Title: CEO Organisation: Vodacom Group PDF size: 216KB   About author: Pieter Uys is the CEO of Vodacom Group. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr Uys served as the Vodacom Group’s Chief Operating Officer and, earlier, as Managing Director of Vodacom SA. Mr Uys joined Vodacom Group as a member of its initial engineering team. Mr Uys holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Engineering from the University of Stellenbosch and a Master of Business Administration degree from Stellenbosch Business School.   Article abstract: Mobile phones made it possible for millions of Africans to make their first telephone call ever. A second communications revolution will bring the Internet to millions more, enabling Africans to bridge the digital divide. Today, African Internet connectivity is among the lowest in the world - most access the Internet at LAN houses and cybercafés. Africa overcame its lack of voice service with the cellphone. Now mobile broadband promises to make up for the lack of a fixed broadband infrastructure.   buy     Article no.: 12 Topic: International voice primed for outsourcing Author: Ofer Gneezy Title: President and CEO Organisation: iBasis PDF size: 256KB   About author: Ofer Gneezy is President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of iBasis. Mr Gneezy is also a co-founder of iBasis. Previously, Mr Gneezy was President of Acuity Imaging, Inc., a leader in industrial automation technology, and President and CEO of Automatix, which he merged with Itran, Inc., to form Acuity. Mr Gneezy is a a recipient of Pulver.com’s Industry Pioneer Award for leadership in Voice over IP. Ofer Gneezy is a graduate of Tel Aviv University and the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Business and has an M.S. in engineering from M.I.T.   Article abstract: For most carriers, international voice telephony’s contribution to profitability is a fraction of that of their retail mobile and data services. Few carriers can afford the costs of migrating their legacy international voice infrastructure to inherently lower-cost IP networks. Most national carriers have a relatively short list of international destinations that are highly profitable. Given the low margins and massive economies of scale required to succeed in international voice many carriers are seriously considering outsourcing this business to specialised carriers.   buy     Article no.: 13 Topic: Satellites - a Global Platform for Seamless Connectivity Author: David McGlade Title: CEO Organisation: Intelsat, Ltd PDF size: 496KB   About author: David McGlade, Intelsat’s CEO, is a 25-year telecommunications and media industry veteran with experience in cable TV, broadband and wireless. Mr McGlade joined Intelsat following the company’s acquisition by a group of private equity firms, collectively named Intelsat Holdings. Prior to joining Intelsat, he served as chief executive officer of O2 UK (previously BT Cellnet). As President, West Region, Sprint PCS, he launched the first CDMA network outside of Asia. Mr McGlade is a board member of Intelsat, Ltd, WildBlue Communications and Skyworks Solutions. David McGlade holds a Communications degree from Rutgers University.   Article abstract: It is hard to imagine today’s world functioning without its communications systems. Yet in many parts of the world, effective communications are too costly or technically challenging to install. Indeed, many of the systems we depend upon cease to function during emergencies or natural disasters. Fortunately, satellite communications systems can easily, almost instantly, reach even the most remote difficult spots on earth or be called upon to fill in when existing wired or wireless systems are ‘knocked-out’ by a disaster.   buy     Article no.: 14 Topic: Advancing the digital lifestyle Author: Hamid Akhavan Title: COO and Member of the Board of Management Organisation: Deutsche Telekom AG PDF size: 260KB   About author: Hamid Akhavan is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a Member of the Board of Management at Deutsche Telekom AG. Mr Akhavan is responsible for the operation of the mobile markets in Europe, and the areas of Products and Innovation, Technology, IT and Procurement. He has also served as the Chief Executive Officer of T-Mobile International AG, the Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTO) on T-Mobile International’s Board of Management and CTO of the Deutsche Telekom Group. He served previously as Chief Technical Officer and Chief Information Officer at Teligent Inc., and held a variety of positions at other technology companies. Hamid Akhavan graduated from the California Institute of Technology (CALTECH) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He received a Master’s degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the same fields.   Article abstract: The digitalization, mobilization of access and personalization of content is revolutionising the way we deal with information and how we connect and interact with each other. The mobile Internet and advances in device sophistication and service offerings have spawned hitherto unimaginable applications. Consumers want not only greater connectivity, but also enhanced security and simplicity. This new communication world brings high rewards for business and society, but also high demands for investment and technology innovation, but most of all, for bandwidth.   buy     Article no.: 15 Topic: Intelligent grids for the future Author: Greg Brown Title: Co-CEO and CEO Organisation: Motorola and Broadband Mobility Solutions PDF size: 200KB   About author: Greg Brown is President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Motorola, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Motorola’s Broadband Mobility Solutions business and a member of Motorola’s Board of Directors. Mr Brown previously served as Motorola’s President and Chief Operating Officer and headed four different businesses at Motorola. Prior to joining Motorola, he was Chairman and CEO of Micromuse Inc., a network management software company. Before that, he was President of Ameritech Custom Business Services and Ameritech New Media Inc. Before joining Ameritech Mr Brown held a variety of sales and marketing positions with AT&T. Mr Brown is an active member of the civic and business communities. President George W. Bush appointed Mr Brown to the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC). He is also a member of the Business Council, Business Roundtable, Technology CEO Council, the U.S.-China Business Council, the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum, Northwestern Memorial Hospital Board, and the 2016 Chicago Olympic Committee. Greg Brown earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Rutgers University and is a member of the Rutgers board of overseers.   Article abstract: The way we produce, deliver, consume and secure energy is a defining issue of our day with important consequences for global economics and environmental stewardship. Intelligent electrical grids - smart grids - use broadband communications to integrate the management of energy production, distribution and consumption much as our nervous systems monitor and allocate resources within our bodies. Communications vendors are working with electric utilities to provide the wireless communications infrastructure to link grid components and help utilities process information in real time.   buy     Article no.: 16 Topic: Digital migration in South Africa and the SADC region Author: Gabriele Mampone Title: CEO Organisation: South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) PDF size: 484KB   About author: Gabriele Mampone is the CEO, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC); he began his career at the SABC as the General Manager for Radio Sales and was later appointed the Group Executive for Commercial Enterprises. Mr Mampone was appointed as an Audit Committee member of the Government Communications and Information Service and is also involved in the IMC and MDDA Audit Committees. Mr Mampone is also a member of both the International Forum and the Institute of Marketing Management. Gabriele Mampone is a graduate of Wits University where he obtained a BA (Hons) in International Relations and two post-graduate qualifications from Wits Business School. He holds an MBA from De Montfort University; he also completed courses at the Institute of Marketing Management, the Gordon Institute of Business Science and is a qualified and practicing Chartered Marketer.   Article abstract: South Africa’s transition to digital broadcasting will bring many benefits - and a good number of challenges. Neighbouring countries in the SADC, the Southern Africa Development Community, will have to make their own plans to accompany South Africa’s transition since much of the content consumed in their countries is produced by, and transmitted from, South Africa. SADC governments will need to ensure availability of digital set-top boxes and educate consumers to prepare them for the consequences of the switchover.   buy Confirmed authors (Order by article no.)   Dr Hamadoun Touré Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union   Åsa Torstensson Minister for Communications, Sweden’s Minister for Communications   Matthias Kurth President, German Federal Network Agency for Electricity, Gas, Telecommunications, Post and Railway   Héctor Osuna Jaime Chairman, Federal Telecommunications Commission, Mexico   Markus Kummer Executive Coordinator, Secretariat of the Internet Governance Forum   Lynn St Amour President and CEO, The Internet Society   Carl-Henric Svanberg President and CEO, Ericsson   Roberto Irineu Marinho Chairman and CEO, Globo Organizations   Dr Saad Al-Barrak Deputy Chairman and Managing Director (CEO), Zain Group   Man-Won Jung President & CEO , SK Telecom   Pieter Uys CEO, Vodacom Group   Ofer Gneezy President and CEO , iBasis   David McGlade CEO, Intelsat, Ltd   Hamid Akhavan COO and Member of the Board of Management, Deutsche Telekom AG   Greg Brown Co-CEO and CEO, Motorola and Broadband Mobility Solutions   Gabriele Mampone CEO, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)