NEC to discuss and demonstrate latest mobile backhaul and microwave innovations at the Packet Microwave & Backhaul Forum 2012 in London

London, 28 September 2012 – Various experts from NEC will present market foresights and technology insights during keynotes, presentations and panel discussions at the Packet Microwave & Backhaul Forum in London 1-3 October 2012. On top of these, NEC will also present its market leading and innovative range of iPASOLINK digital microwave products that allow customers to seamlessly shift to next-generation mobile backhaul. Workshop Day - Workshop 2, Monday 1st October at 13:00: “Improving network capability by capitalising on advances in Packet Microwave Technology”, Steve Walthew, head of European Microwave Competence Centre [1] - The workshop will look at • Carrier Ethernet and OAM best practice and tools • How the capacity evolution continues towards 10GB/s and above • The adoption of Millimetre Wave Frequencies for new backhaul applications Conference • Tuesday 2nd October AM: KEYNOTE – “Evolution of mobile network architectures and impact on the future of Microwave backhaul”, K. Jay Miyahara, corporate chief engineer • Tuesday 2nd October PM: PANEL DISCUSSION – “Packet Microwave technology innovation enabling increased operational efficiency”, Dejan Bojic, global product strategy director, mobile backhaul • Wednesday 3rd October AM: “Defining the technology toolkit for Small Cell backhaul – is less more?” – Dejan Bojic • Wednesday 3rd October AM: Panel – “New approaches for Small Cell for LTE hot spots”, Steve Walthew

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[1] Please note: this briefing is open for Operators only For more information contact: NEC EMEA PR e:communications@emea.nec.com Shinya Hashizume NEC Europe Ltd. t:+44 (0)20 8752 2796 e:shinya.hashizume@emea.nec.com