A smarter planet will require a smarter communications infrastructure. When things communicate, systems connect. And when systems connect, the world gets smarter. For decades IBM has been an innovation leader in the telecommunications industry market-space. Please visit IBM in Hall 1, Booth C31 to interact with our experts and gain visibility into IBM's smarter communications solutions, helping Communications Service Providers become smarter by addressing key challenges through three strategic objectives: - Enable new services and business models, - Differentiate the customer experience, - Improve operational efficiencies. To learn about IBM’s Smarter Communications, please visit our website www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/telecom