Ericsson has been driving the evolution of telecommunications since 1878. Ericsson AB is headquartered in Sweden. It formally started its operations in Bangladesh as a branch office in 1997. Since then it has been an active player in shaping the developments in the local telecoms sector, both mobile and fixed line. The company is registered in Bangladesh since January 2006 as LM Ericsson Bangladesh Limited. Ericsson regards Bangladesh as a high growth market and has over the years invested heavily in developing the local competence. Corporate Social Responsibility has always been a high priority for Ericsson in all its operations. Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world.

Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks, and serves 28 of the world's top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei's products and solutions include wireless products, core network products, network products, application and software, as well as terminals. Major products are based on Huawei's self-designed ASIC chips and shared platforms to provide high-quality and cost-effective products and solutions with quick response. Huawei has over 40,000 employees, of whom 48% are dedicated to R&D. Huawei's global R&D centers are located in Bangalore India, Silicon Valley and Dallas USA, Stockholm Sweden and Moscow Russia in addition to those in Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Chengdu China.

Pedrollo nk Limited was founded Mr. Nader Khan in 1985. Focused primarily in marketing the world famous Pedrollo Electric water pumps to fulfill customers' fresh water needs in Bangladesh, it targets all water sectors including domestic, industrial, agricultural and drainage pumps. The company has emerged as a Water Management Company bringing solutions to all water-related activities and problems including water extraction, distribution and disposal. Pedrollo has developed an excellent sales and servicing network with 125 dealers delivering its services to all remote districts in the country. Other companies under Pedrollo Group are: * Polyexprint Limited, which manufactures Flexible Packaging materials for retail consumer items. * Ramgarh & Haldavalley Tea Estates, which is involved in the production of High Quality teas. * New Horizon CLC, a California-based franchise offering Information Technology training. * Uttara Exchange & Securities Limited, a Stockbroker of Chittagong Stock Exchange

ZTE Corporation is China's leading telecommunications equipment manufacturer and network solutions provider. The company provides cutting-edge technologies and customer-oriented total solutions combining evolution, development and innovation to meet various operators needs in global markets. The company develops and manufactures telecommunications equipment for fixed, mobile, data and optical networks.