Industry Associations
GSM Association
The GSM Association (GSMA) is a global trade association representing more than 750 GSM mobile phone operators across 218 territories and countries of the world. The primary goals of the GSMA are to ensure mobile phones and wireless services work globally and are easily accessible, enhancing their value to individual customers and national economies, while creating new business opportunities for operators and their suppliers. The Association’s members represent more than 3 billion GSM and 3GSM connections – over 86% of the world’s mobile phone connections. The GSMA plays a pivotal role in the development of the GSM platform and the global wireless industry. Much of the GSMA’s work is focused on two areas: Emerging services and emerging markets. The GSMA helps its members develop and launch new services, ranging from mobile instant messaging to video sharing to mobile Internet access, which will work across networks and across national boundaries. At the same time, the GSMA is heavily engaged in the industry’s push to extend basic voice and text services to more people in emerging markets.
For more information, please visit www.gsmworld.com
Open Mobile Alliance
The Open Mobile Alliance was created by a consolidation of standards bodies. By linking the activities from different organizations, OMA may address areas that previously were outside the scope of any existing organization, as well as streamline work that in the past may have been duplicated by multiple organizations.
Redknee is a member supporting the OMA and participates in the development of Web Services, Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC), Mobile Instant Messaging and Presence Services (IMPS) (formally under the prevue of the Wireless Village), and Digital Rights Management (DRM) protocols and specifications.
For more information, please visit www.openmobilealliance.org
TeleManagement Forum
With more than 700 member companies in 75 countries, TM Forum is the world’s leading industry association focused on improving business effectiveness for service providers and their suppliers. Serving the information, communications and entertainment industries, the Forum provides practical solutions, guidance and leadership to transform the way that digital services are created, delivered and charged. Members include the world’s largest service providers, cable and network operators, software suppliers, equipment suppliers and systems integrators.
TM Forum provides a wide range of information and support to help its members reduce the costs and risks associated with creating and delivering profitable services. These include industry research and benchmarks, technology roadmaps, best practice guidebooks, software standards and interfaces, as well as certified training, conferences and publications. The Forum also provides its member community with extensive marketing and networking opportunities, enabling business with new customers and partners.
For more information, please visit www.tmforum.org
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), a not-profit organization, plays a major role in developing standards and technical documentation -- Europe's contribution to world-wide standardization in telecommunications, broadcasting and information technology. Redknee is actively involved within the organization and represents administrations, network operators, manufacturers, service providers, research bodies and users.
For more information, please visit www.etsi.org
National Emergency Number Association
The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) is an organization whose mission it is to foster the technological advancement, availability, and implementation of a universal emergency telephone number system. In the 9-1-1 industry, NENA is widely recognized as the standard-setting organization, and its members are the experts in 9-1-1 telephony. NENA has partnered and led a number of initiatives to advance the deployment and enhancement of wireless E9-1-1 technology.
For more information, please visit www.nena.org
York Technology Association (YTA)
Redknee is a proud member of the York Technology Association (YTA), the leading industry association for rapidly expanding technology in the Toronto region. Established since 1982, YTA fosters relationships and network building through luncheons and seminars lead by prominent speakers who address current technology issues and trends. Redknee’s presence showcases their knowledge and expertise to a target audience expanding their network of opportunities. As a fellow member, Redknee plays an active role to be connected with the industry forefront.
For more information, please visit www.yorktech.ca
