Editorial of the Chairman

Dear Members of the DECT Forum,

This new edition of the DECT Forum features the first CAT-iq Developer Conference 2009 in Sophia Antipolis - hosted by the DECT Forum. Speaker will present and explain in detail the certification regulation of the
CAT-iq 2.0 profile. But the DECT Forum will also use this opportunity to discuss exciting new applications beyond voice and data for the home automation and other areas. The Developer Conference is definitely the right place for company representatives who wish to get relevant and comprehensive information about CAT-iq business perspectives. I hope you find some interesting topics and useful information in this Newsletter. I am looking forward to meeting you in France.

Kind regards,
Erich Kamperschroer

Must-Attend-Event! CAT-iq Developer Conference 2009

The DECT Forum is pleased to host the first CAT-iq Developer Conference 2009. The conference takes place in Sophia Antipolis (France, ETSI premises) on October 22-23, 2009. This is a must-attend-event for R & D Managers, developers and engineers since the conference is focussed on technical aspects of CAT-iq. The Agenda will cover standardisation and certification of CAT-iq products, new markets and future applications presentations will be made by well-reputed speakers.

The registration for the conference is open now! Please visit the conference's website at catiqdeveloperconference.org where you can learn more about benefits for delegates and sponsors, about exhibition and networking opportunities.

USA Working Group goes HD

DECT Forum's US Working Group, represented by its chairman Mike Rude (DSP Group), participated in the first HD summit in New York in summer. The conference was well attended by representatives of different HD voice market segments (enterprise, mobile and residential). The DECT CAT-iq update presentation given by Mike Rude for the DECT Forum was well received and the attendees were impressed that CAT-iq enables HD voice across both enterprise and residential markets. A new industry organisation is being established with the aim to promote HD voice. The organisation will be called HDConnect and Mike Rude will be a member of the group's steering committee. A follow up event of the HD summit has been scheduled for September. Newsletter will report in next editions.

DECT Forum debates at Incisor TV

Incisor editor-in-chief and publisher Vince Holton has initiated his Incisor WPANel in 2009 where representatives of the short range wireless industry discuss latest and hot topics of the wireless community. DECT Forum's Chairman Erich Kamperschroer has contributed to the magazine's sprightly debate with monthly statements on topics such as: low energy consumption, role of social networks in today's marketing, CAT-iq implementation in IADs, or the need of ease of use for short range wireless technologies. You can read all articles on www.incisor.tv - subscription is free.

What you need to know - CAT-iq Certification

The CAT-iq certification program promotes CAT-iq to market stakeholders as a technically credible implementation of conformity to a set of standards that will add value to their industry/lives. It ensures interoperability of devices from multiple manufacturers for functions defined in CAT-iq program. Furthermore the certification program mandates quality requirements against specific product parameters to achieve consistent user experience from different suppliers. All manufacturers, test houses, certification laboratories, and further interested companies, who intend to test and certify CAT-iq devices, will be able to purchase the certification test equipment.

47 countries protect CAT-iq

CAT-iq is a registered trademark (in 47 countries worldwide) owned by the DECT Forum, it references features and procedures to corresponding ETSI specifications. Only end products can be approved through the certification program (fixed part and/or portable part). Application for CAT-iq certification is restricted to Full members of the DECT Forum. Please find an overview of the CAT-iq certification program at www.cat-iq.org/design.aspx. If you have a question with regard to the CAT-iq trademark and logo usage, please contact the Secretariat. In the interest of its members the DECT Forum will protect against any infringements.

Emphasis on Security

There is a concern on security of calls, as has been broadly reported in the media in some countries. The Security Working Group addresses security concerns of the DECT standard through a 3 step enhancement action plan and roadmap. Members of the DECT Forum can find more detailed information about the results of the Security Working Group on the DECT Forum website. Any queries? Please contact the Secretariat.

Target your news and ads via DECT Forum Websites

With your news and advertising on the DECT Forum websites DECT Forum members can reach with their company information a broad audience and precisely the target group of the DECT and CAT-iq industry worldwide. If you would like to place an ad or just publish your newest press information with regard to CAT-iq please contact the DECT Forum Secretariat. We will be pleased to support you.

Where you get what you need: Organisation

On the DECT Forum website you can find an overview of the DECT Forum organisation with all relevant contacts. If you are looking for a Working Group or the contact persons for membership issues, please go here.

Interactive!

Social networks are gaining importance as information and interaction platforms. Enter CAT-iq and the world of wireless communication here and interact with networkers of the industry: blog.cat-iq.org twitter.com/catiq www.linkedin.com (CAT-iq Business Development Group).

Events - Conferences

Please diarise the following events, hosted or endorsed by the DECT Forum:

• CAT-iq Developer Conference 2009
  October 22-23, Sophia Antipolis, France
• DECT CAT-iq World Conference 2010
  February 2-3, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• DECT Forum General Assembly
  February 4, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Preview - Newsletter 3/2009

The next Newsletter will feature the activities of the DECT Forum in India and will also provide latest news with regard to the CAT-iq Developer Conference 2009. So please subscribe directly on the DECT Forum website or send an email to the Secretariat. You will be included in the mailing list and receive the newest edition of the Newsletter automatically.