Global Standardization Collaboration Intensifies.

CHICAGO -- During GLOBALCOMM(TM)2006, TIA's new successful trade show, TIA has announced the conclusion of the 11th Global Standards Collaboration meeting, GSC-11. Matthew J. Flanigan noted: "It was TIA's pleasure to host this meeting before GLOBALCOMM(TM), since global standards drive global markets. In fact the theme of the GSC-11 meeting was, 'Standardization advancing global communications;' at TIA we restate that to: 'Standardization advancing GLOBAL COMMunications.'"

Anil Kripalani, chair of TIA's Technical Committee and the overall GSC-11 chairman noted: "People's lives are positively impacted by the world of modern global telecommunications. Leaders from ICT standards bodies from around the world came together this week to address a wide range of subjects including healthcare, public safety, and entertainment, and to continue harmonizing their standards activities and increasing the collaboration in the global community."

The occasion also marked the final GSC participation for two senior world standards leaders. Karl Heinz Rosenbrock, the retiring Director General from ETSI, was specially honored during GSC-11 and at the TIA GLOBALCOMM Dinner where he was presented the TIA Spirit of Innovation Award. This GSC meeting also marked the final GSC for Houlin Zhao, Director of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB), who will be ending his leadership as the Director of the TSB.

TIA was also able to arrange presentations during the GLOBALCOMM(TM) SUMMIT highlighting standards work in each region, EMEA, the Americas, and Asia Pacific.

About TIA

TIA is the leading trade association for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. As owner and producer of GLOBALCOMM(TM), TIA represents global ICT suppliers and their service provider and enterprise customers through its leadership in standards development, domestic and international policy advocacy, and facilitating member business opportunities. TIA represents the communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA). Visit us at http://www.tiaonline.org.

About GLOBALCOMM(TM)

GLOBALCOMM(TM) represents the premier business opportunity for the entire global communications and IT industry. With more than 450 exhibitors and 20,000 participants expected from 100 countries, GLOBALCOMM(TM) -- the Next-Generation Communications Marketplace and Summit - debuts June 4-8, 2006, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA. GLOBALCOMM(TM) is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). Visit http://www.globalcomm2006.com for more information.