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In an era of cost cutting, virtual exhibitions are an excellent way to connect with customers. Providing useful information and insights into telecommunication, Comverse EXPO 2010 is cited as an example par excellence – an industry trailblazer with an innovative way of creating a buzz all throughout the year. The author judges it to be "as good as a real exhibition minus any constraints of time, place and distance," with creative use of audio-video elements heightening interest and effect.

The era of the intelligent machine is here, to a degree, and this is reflected in the recent intense interest in machine-to-machine (M2M – intelligent machines capable of exchanging info with each other). Examining new opportunities in M2M, Tim Green first of all cites Comverse's recent work with Intel on solutions for energy meters that not only measure consumption, but regulate it for more efficient use.

3G auctions may have refueled India's economy, but at a huge cost to telcos. Comverse VP Pushpendra Mankad, one of the industry experts consulted for the article, sees good cause to be optimistic about the market in India. "The onset of 3G and India's 600 million mobile phone users… will make mobile Internet a significant growth engine." He expects VAS services to "grow exponentially, giving operators a new revenue source."

According to this article marking World Telecom Day, telecommunication has become more than a basic need; it is also about personal identity and empowerment. Prominently quoted Comverse Senior VP Pushpendra Mankad notes that the "latest trend in the telecom industry is the shift to value added services." With 3G, we can expect "rich media content and services coupled with a great user experience. Data services may experience a surge in adoption and usage." VAS services will play a key role in increasing ARPU.