CeBIT
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CeBIT (Centrum der Büro- und Informationstechnik; German for "Centre of Office and Information technology") is the world's largest computer expo. It is held each spring on the world's largest fairground in Hannover, Germany, and is a barometer of the state of the art in information technology. With an exhibition area of roughly 450,000 m² (5 million ft²), over 6,111 exhibitors and more than 755,000 visitors in 1995, it was larger than COMPUTEX and the no-longer held COMDEX. By 2008, the CeBIT expo attendance was at 495,000[1] and was held from 4 March to 9 March 2008. The 2009 expo dates are 3 March to 8 March 2009. The CeBIT 2009 event will be organized by Deutsche Messe AG and is expected to surpass the previous year's success [2].
Exhibition Program
Identifying trends, responding to challenges - for a number of years now CeBIT has been focusing not just on technologies and products, but also on complete solutions for concrete applications. An approach that has proved extremely popular with visitors and exhibitors alike.
Such a vast array of exhibits needs to be structured and organized into clearly defined - and clearly marked - display categories. New additions to CeBIT as from 2009 will include the fast-growing segment Internet & Mobile Solutions.
| Hall 2 | Hall 3 | Hall 4 | Hall 5 | Hall 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server Technologies Business Storage Virtualisation IT Services |
Document Management Solutions Professional Output / Office Solutions Mailing Solutions Projection Equipment & Systems |
Business Process Management - BPM Service Oriented Architecture - SOA Customer Relationship Management - CRM Business Intelligence - BI Enterprise Resource Planning - ERP Thin Client Computing IT Services / IT Consulting |
Enterprise Resource Planning - ERP Supply Chain Management - SCM Vertical Market Solutions |
Human Resource Management Workforce Management Access Control Learning & Knowledge Solutions Recruitment System Software & Management Open Source Solutions Central California Pavilion NEW: Internet & Mobile Solutions - Digital Media Solutions - Enterprise Mobility - Web based Solutions - Web Content Management - Online Marketing |
| Hall 7 | Hall 8 | Hall 9 | Hall 11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto ID/RFID Product Lifecycle Management - PLM Embedded Software & Systems |
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE |
Public Sector Parc ICT Solutions for the Public Sector - eGovernment solutions (municipal, state, federal and European Union) - IT solutions for Municipal Public Utility Undertakings, Municipal Establishments and Service Providers - Geoinformation Systems - Homeland Security TeleHealth / eHealth future parc Research and New Technologies: - Basic Research - Applied Research - Ambient / Artificial Intelligence - Living 2020 - Semantical World - Humane-Machine-Interaction |
CeBIT Security World - Anti spam & Anti virus solutions - Security tools & services - Biometrics - Card technology - Security software & hardware - Security & availability in data centers - Network security - Video surveillance - Data center |
| Halls 12-13 | Halls 14-16 | Hall 17 | Halls 18-21, 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Communications Fixed Line & Network Solutions, Infrastructure Wireless Technologies IP Communication Enterprise Solutions Call Center Technologies Data Center |
Telematics & Navigation Automotive Solutions Transport & Logistics Broadcast, radio equipment, satellite communications SatNav Mobile Devices & Communication |
Banking & Finance: - Financial Solutions - Insurance Solutions - Equipment & Systems - Future Banking Point of Sales Kiosk Systems & Technologies Digital Signage |
Personal Mobile Player Mobile & Personal Storage Peripherals Components PCs & Notebooks Netbooks Display Technologies Office Solutions Graphic & Sound Digital Home Solutions digital imaging: - Digital Photography - Printing Solutions - Hardware, Software, Accessories, Consumables |
| Halls 22, 23 | Hall 24 | Hall 25 | Hall 26, Pavilions 32-35, Open-air site | Hall 2, Convention Center (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive Entertainment - Gaming Hardware, Software, Accessories |
Cases & Coolers |
Planet Reseller PCs & Notebooks, Industry PCs Display Technologies Office Solutions Peripherals Accessories |
Carrier & Provider Mobile Devices & Communication Display Technologies Office Solutions |
Keynotes & Conferences |
Visitor Information
CeBIT, the world's leading information and communications technology (ICT) event, exerts tremendous influence on future technology developments. All companies that wish to remain competitive exhibit at CeBIT, compare competing products, meet with potential business partners, and discover the latest trends.
One highlight, CeBIT Global Conferences, features well-known academic and business personalities who put forth their ideas and visions. Divided into main two sections -- CeBIT Keynotes and CeBIT Executive Labs -- the program delivers visionary networking and debate about such key trends as Green IT, social networking, and Web 2.0. CeBIT's exhibit program covers the complete range of digital solutions.
California as "Partner State 2009"
In 2009, the U.S. state of California will be the official Partner State of Germany's IT and telecommunications industry association, BITKOM, and of CeBIT.
The focus will be on environmentally-friendly technologies - a topic that played a key role at CeBIT 2008, where Green IT was specially featured. The star attraction of the Partner State program will be the flanking German-Californian ICT Summit. The two countries will both be keen on using this opportunity to step up collaboration and stimulate more bilateral business.
Prof. Dr. August-Wilhelm Scheer, President of BITKOM:
"The USA is not only an important trading partner. California's Silicon Valley is also a textbook example of successful business development driven by inward investment. We are hoping to learn from the Americans and get some useful input into our own strategy planning."
The Partner State California program addresses topics ranging from Document Management, InfoSecurity, Open Source, and Telematics & Navigation, to eHealth & TeleHealth, Public Sector applications and IP issues.
The Internet & Mobile Solutions/Digital New Media Solutions Forum, a 5-day, 18 session program adjacent to the main California Pavilion, will showcase the best of California's offerings in Web-based digital media, social networks and virtual worlds; mobile and multi-channel content distribution strategies and applications; advanced multimedia technologies; and a forward-looking prognosis for these sectors for entertainment and enterprise. A true blend of Hollywood and Silicon Valley.br />