Sponsors

Confirmed sponsors for eChallenges e-2004 include the European Commission, the City of Vienna, the Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology and the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment in Vienna, Alcatel, HP Europe, Telekom Austria, Business Software Alliance, Memeticor and Parallel 56.

We are pleased to announce that the City of Vienna is kindly hosting an invitation only Cocktail Reception with traditional Austrian entertainment in the City Hall on 27th October and is sponsoring the eChallenges e-2004 pens and notepads.

The Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology and Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is kindly organising a Networking Reception in the Hofburg Congress Centre on 28th October.

Alcatel is kindly sponsoring "eAdoption and the Knowledge Economy: Issues, Applications, Case Studies", a two-volume book published by IOS Press in association with eChallenges e-2004.

HP Europe is kindly sponsoring all the IT equipment for the parallel and plenary sessions, Cyber Cafe and Conference Secretariat.

Telekom Austria is kindly sponsoring the coffee breaks on 27th October. Business Software Alliance is kindly sponsoring the floral arrangements at eChallenges. The eChallenges e-2004 T-shirts are kindly sponsored by Memeticor and the eChallenges e-2004 Mouse Pads are courtesy of Parallel56.

Sponsorship applications are considered on a first come, first served basis. To apply for sponsorship or seek more information, please contact the Conference Secretariat for details or view the complete list of sponsorship packages available under Sponsorship Opportunities.

Alcatel Profile

Alcatel provides communications solutions to telecommunication carriers, Internet service providers and enterprises for delivery of voice, data and video applications to their customers or to their employees. Alcatel leverages its leading position in fixed and mobile broadband networks, applications and services to bring value to its customers in the framework of a broadband world. With sales of EURO 12.5 billion in 2003, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit www.alcatel.com

Telekom Austria Profile

With revenues of approximately EUR 4 billion and roughly 14,000 employees in 2003, Telekom Austria is the largest telecommunications company in Austria and one of the leading corporations in this country. Telekom Austria AG has been listed on both the Vienna and New York Stock Exchanges since November 2000.

The Group has two main business areas: the Wireline segment encompasses fixed line telephony, data and Internet. The wholesale unit is responsible for business operations with reseller customers such as alternative fixed line operators, Internet service providers and mobile communications companies. The retail unit is responsible for business and residential customers.

The wireless segment comprises the mobile communications activities of mobilkom austria, the Austrian market leader, as well as the business operations of VIPnet in Croatia, Si.mobil in Slovenia and mobilkom in Liechtenstein.

Approximately 3 million customers in the wireline segment and more than 4.7 million customers in the wireless segment place their trust in services provided by the Telekom Austria Group both in Austria and abroad.

As the domestic technology leader and precursor of the multimedia age, Telekom Austria plays a major role in safeguarding Austria's standing in business and technology through its innovative power. A highly developed network infrastructure and state-of-the-art technologies as well as innovative solutions and products make the Telekom Austria Group a strong and dependable partner for all communications issues in the 21st Century. The company is committed to strengthening customer focus and supporting the sustainable development of the Group as a whole within the framework of a long-term growth strategy.