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MyCATS is a established eco friendly shoes shop in Barcelona Spain offer’s comfortable shoes for men & women. MyCats brings the latest collection & quality in all types of beach shoes, espadrilles shoes, Men’s Sabates d’estiu , Spanish shoes shop , zapatos de verano for women , Spanish shoes shop , Comfortable footwear , Estiu verano vendedor

All materials are manufactured and assembled without the use of toxic chemicals that may be harmful to our environment and each shoe consists of three main components:Blend of soft cotton & linen uppers

Jute sole is 100% biodegradeable and acts as a natural anti-bacterial keeping your feet & shoes odor free Natural rubber sole, which waterproofs the bottom of the shoe

Give your feet a vacation! The core of our great shoe is the part that takes care of your feet. The jute is an all-organic, long and very soft plant fiber that is spun into strong threads that form the sole of myCATS shoes.

The jute has a special property that enables air to easily pass through it, which helps keep your feet from sweating, and odor free all day. After a few days of wearing your myCATS the jute sole will soften up to mold to your feet. It’s as soft as walking on grass!

Every springtime in Barcelona when the days get longer, and the nights get warmer, you’ll see these fashionable shoes hit the streets. myCATS brings Barcelona’s comfort and style for all to enjoy. The variety of styles and colors for men & women lets you have a pair for every occasion. Liberate your feet from those stuffy, hot tennis shoes and buy a pair of my CATS today! You might never take them off.



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Privately owned villas are becoming increasingly popular among celebrities, newlyweds and families looking for privacy on their vacation. Many villas in Spain include amenities such as a private balcony, private yard and private pool. Along with all of the comforts of home, a villa could be the perfect amenity to search for. Vacations are intended to help vacationers relax and enjoy their time away. The added privacy of a private kitchen, laundry room and play area for the kids could take a lot of stress off the parents.

The owners of rental villas are often more understanding with pet owners as well. Oftentimes, the family pet is welcomed by villa owners as simply another part of the family. Like other rental properties, the villa owner may require a deposit or extra rent for the presence of the pet. Many vacationers are more than willing to pay extra to have every part of their family with them. While pet owners rejoice at the thought of taking their beloved pet with them on vacation abroad, smokers may not have the same freedom. Many rental villas do not allow smoking for a variety of reasons.

Privately owned properties are usually located near a city or metropolitan area to make purchasing daily necessities more convenient. Privately owned villas do not offer the conveniences of continental breakfasts or other meals. They do not even have snack or soda machines. These are homes with all the comforts of home, including the ability to cook your own food. These are often called self-catering rental properties.

Some very prestigious and highly sought-after properties are beachfront or near a golf course or theme park. Many very popular Spanish vacation destinations, such as Madrid and Barcelona, offer a wide variety of privately owned rental villas. Several rental villas may also be found on the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands.

Investment Property in Spain

Villas are traditionally owned by local Spanish people. In recent years, international property investors have shown special interest in purchasing real estate abroad. These investments often prove to be very lucrative for the owners. During prime vacation seasons, they have the ability to rent their villa to weekend travelers or to those looking for an extended vacation. Although rent is usually reasonably priced for each visitor, the owner of the villa can earn a substantial income from the profits.

Proper utilization of the Internet to advertise properties for rent could also increase profits. The opportunity to purchase more than one rental property could provide endless income when properly marketed and maintained.

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The Mobile World Congress 2009 will take place in Barcelona next week (Feb 16-19), under the big cloud of uncertainty that the current economic downturn presents to the mobile industry. Reports are saying that the event organizers expect a 15% decline in the number of visitors, compared to the 54,000 who visited in 2008. Many mobile companies are also reducing their presence in the event, in light of the shrinking marketing budgets. 

Perhaps another sign of the times is the number of high profile keynote speakers, as if to show that the mobile giants are doing their best to push business forward.  A few names on the speaker-list are:



Steve Ballmer, Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft Corporation

Cesar Alierta, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Telefonica

Vittorio Colao, Chief Executive, Vodafone

Olli Pekka Kallasvuo, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nokia

Ralph de la Vega, President & Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Mobility

Dick Lynch, Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Verizon Communications Inc.

And the list goes on. 

The budget shrinkage also impacted the Israeli delegation to GSMA, which has been reduced from 60 to 46 companies this year. That said, we have to remain optimistic and remember that the most advanced technology innovations come from new entrants, not from the incumbents. Indeed, some of the Israeli companies participating in GSMA 2009 have exciting announcements to make (participants: scroll down for a special note ).

The 46 Israeli participants in the 2009 Mobile World Congress:

3G Vision - 3GVision is the global leader supplying 2D (and 1D) barcode scanning technology to network operators, with over 80 million code-readers embedded in handsets since 2003. 3GVision technology is pre-installed in over 75% of new handsets in Japan, across all MNO’s including NTT DoCoMo, KDDI, and Softbank. In 2008, 3GVision commenced installation with operators outside Japan – notably Telstra and France Telecom. Additionally, 3GVision’s downloadable i-nigma reader has been launched in over 15 countries by media & marketing customers, including major newspapers such as The Sun in UK, Welt Kompakt in Germany, Gazzetta Dello Sport in Italy, El Pais in Spain.

Aerotel Medical Systems - (Ofer Atzmon) Aerotel Medical Systems is a world leading provider of modular telecare and telemedicine solutions designed to transfer essential data over the telephone, mobile phone and the Internet. Aerotel’s solutions provide peace of mind and personal safety, improve quality of life and save costs. With a client base in over 45 countries around the globe, Aerotel is the winner of the “Innovation and Growth Strategy Leadership of the Year Award 2007? by Frost & Sullivan. During Mobile World 2009 Aerotel will present home-telehealth systems, personal safety solutions, mobile ECG system, homecare data hubs, and remote monitoring software solutions.

Allot Communications - Allot Communications (NASDAQ: ALLT) is a leading provider of intelligent IP service optimization and revenue generation solutions based on deep packet inspection (DPI) technology. Allot hardware platforms and software applications help DSL, wireless and mobile broadband carriers, and service providers transform broadband pipes into smart networks that can rapidly and efficiently deploy value added Internet services. Allot’s scalable, carrier-grade solutions provide the end-to-end visibility, security, application control and subscriber management that are vital to managing Internet service delivery, guaranteeing quality of experience (QoE), containing operating costs, and maximizing revenue in broadband networks.

Alvarion - Alvarion is the largest WiMAX pure-player, fully committed to the growing WiMAX market. With 225+ commercial WiMAX deployments worldwide and the proven ability to deploy turnkey WiMAX solutions, Alvarion offers its distinguished customer base fixed-mobile solutions for the full range of frequency bands, and superior business cases. Based on its OPEN™ WiMAX strategy, the company offers an all-IP best-of-breed ecosystem in cooperation with its strategic partners. As a wireless broadband pioneer Alvarion has been delivering innovations for 15 years, from core technology developments to promoting industry standards, and plays a key role in the IEEE and HiperMAN standards committees.

Amdocs Mobile Money - The Amdocs Mobile Money solution enables service providers to tap into the fast-growing and profitable market of mobile financial transactions. Through our hub, service providers can benefit from new revenue opportunities and improved subscriber loyalty without undertaking significant capital expenditures.

Services enabled:

 Cross Border and Domestic Mobile Money Transfers 

 Mobile Payment, Electronic top-up and Commerce services 

 Mobile Banking 

The Amdocs Mobile Money Hub is a joint offering of Amdocs, the market leader in customer experience systems innovation, and Trivnet, the leading provider of mobile payments and commerce solutions. Visit us: MM2, Mobile Money Pavilion, Hall No.7.

BoomeRing Communication (2005) Ltd- BoomeRing is a fast-growing software company providing converged communication solutions for large, medium-sized businesses and service providers worldwide. Our patented solution is offering true mobility and user centric unified communication services, new revenue opportunities through enhanced services and dramatically increases in usage and ARPU. BoomeRing’s client portfolio and partner network includes many FORTUNE 500 companies and strong global projects.

We provide for today’s mobile workforce:

Maximum mobility – plugs into company communications. 

Control and savings. Least Cost Routing implementation. 

Similar set of call handling features both on fixed-line and mobile. 

Recording and conferencing capabilities on demand

Cellebrite Mobile Synchronization - Established in 1999, Cellebrite provides solutions for mobile phone data management, enabling phone-to-phone transfer and backup of phonebook, SMS, images, video and more. We deploy over 60,000 units at the world’s premier operators, service providers and retail chains, including T-Mobile, Orange, Vodafone, The Phone House, Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and Telstra. Our product line includes POS and OTA solutions, providing a full spectrum of coverage for building user loyalty, creating new revenue and improving operational efficiency. Our technology work cross-vendor and cross-technology, supporting over 1,600 handset models – with most new models supported prior to their market launch.

Celltick Technologies - Celltick is the leading provider of idle screen mobile marketing solutions. Led by LiveScreen® Media – a unique managed service that transforms the idle screen into an interactive mobile media channel – Celltick leverages and personalizes the mobile phone to generate value throughout the mobile marketing ecosystem. Enabling cost-effective mass subscriber reach, creating unprecedented monetizing opportunities for operators, advertisers and content providers, and enhancing user experience, Celltick delivers on the promise of mobile marketing.

Celtro Ltd - Celtro provides innovative mobile backhaul switching solutions that significantly enhance revenues and markedly improve service delivery. Combining multi-service TDM, ATM, Ethernet and IP/MPLS backhaul traffic switching, patented technology from Celtro enables risk-free, one-box migration from ATM, through HSDPA offload, to an ultimately all-IP backhaul. Solutions from Celtro keep providers one step ahead in the mobile broadband revolution – helping them increase network efficiency while simultaneously facilitating flexible backhaul network evolution. Our field-proven switching solutions are commercially deployed by top tier operators worldwide, and currently serve over 350 million subscribers.

Ceragon Networks - Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ/TASE: CRNT) is a leading provider of high-capacity Ethernet and TDM wireless backhaul solutions for cellular and fixed wireless operators, enterprises and government organizations. Ceragon’s FibeAir® product family offers scalable solutions for wireless transport of broadband services. Operating across multiple frequencies for IP and SONET/SDH protocols, FibeAir systems support the emerging needs of next-generation networks that are evolving to all-IP based services. Ceragon leads the market in IP backhaul, offering a unique, native IP solution that provides the efficient, robust connectivity required for next generation mobile, WiMAX, LTE and converged networks.

Ceva DSP - Headquartered in the Silicon Valley, CEVA is the leading licensor of digital signal processor (DSP) cores, multimedia and storage platforms to leading semiconductor and electronics companies worldwide. CEVA licenses a portfolio of intellectual property (IP) that includes programmable DSP cores, DSP-based subsystems and application-specific platforms including multimedia, audio, VoIP, Bluetooth and SATA. CEVA-powered chips shipped to date exceed 1 billion, and in 2007, CEVA licensees shipped over 225 million CEVA-powered chips. CEVA has offices in Israel, Ireland, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Sweden and the USA. CEVA is traded on both the NASDAQ (CEVA) and London Stock Exchange (CVA)

Clip in Touch - Content Personalization For Mobile and Web Messaging. With simple tools for mixing video, images, voice and text, Clip in Touch delivers an exciting user experience offering new levels of creative freedom. Clip in Touch offers partners – mobile network operators, web portals, content developers and providers, handset manufacturers, content aggregators and advertisers – new and increased revenue opportunities.

Comsys Communication & Signal Processing Ltd. - Comsys is a fabless semiconductor vendor specializing in integrated digital baseband solutions for mobile handsets, based in Israel. The ComMAX™ line provides manufacturers with comprehensive multimode baseband solutions optimized to meet low power and small footprint requirements, with architecture supporting 3G and 4G standards such as WiMAX Forum Wave2, 3GPP Release 7 and 3GPP-LTE. It includes a handset reference design incorporating a complete ecosystem. Comsys’ legacy IP product line provides comprehensive cellular baseband solutions for chips, handsets and base station equipment designed for multimode support. The robust, modular platform is an exceptionally flexible, cost-effective bridge to 4G.

Convergin - Convergin is the leading provider of service delivery evolution and Service Capability Interaction Management (SCIM) core network solutions. By utilizing Convergin’s Accolade WCS, service providers accelerate their evolution towards IMS and SDP while enabling seamless orchestration of mobile, legacy, next generation, web services and on-line charging systems. Convergin is deployed in over 15 carrier networks around the globe, and successfully integrated its Accolade platform with the major core network protocols and platforms.

CTWARE Ltd. – CTWARE is a privately owned company, founded in 2001, is a leading provider of advanced CTI (computer telephony integration) solutions, and innovative contact centers currently targeting mainly the Israeli market. After the establishment of a recognizable market share within our local region, the company is now committed to expanding globally and focusing its business on the contact center industryCTWARE announced its new carrier grade software-as-a-service (SaaS) contact center solution – Wandy – that will be provided through a network of carriers and other hosting providers. The product is expected to be launched next summer.

Discretix Technologies Ltd- Discretix security solutions are embedded in millions of Mobile and Flash memory devices, protecting and enabling the commercial distribution of premium services, applications and content. Discretix products include embedded security co-processors and a broad range of software security applications, enhancing security without compromising the user experience. For the industry’s leading embedded security, secure execution environment, DRM and mobile TV security solutions come see us at the show.

EuroTech Communication Ltd. - Eurotech Communication Ltd a leader in telecom gateway solutions Offers to Corporate,service providers and system integrators a complete line of products interconnecting Mobile networks, UMTS, CDMA, VOIP, PRI, BRI & PSTN to GSM The channel bank is used to terminate call traffic from Analogue fixed networks or VOIP ISDN (BRI,PRI), directly into the wireless networks in order to reduce call cost. The fixed mobile products offer a unique combination of flexible connectivity for GSM, UMTS, CDMA, VOIP, PRI, BRI & PSTN Advantages: Fail-safe performance High-end technology Billing or Prepaid Reward Program

Flash Networks - Flash Networks is a global provider of intelligent mobile Internet solutions that enable operators to improve quality of experience, reduce network operational expenses and manage and monetize the mobile Internet. Providing a faster, safer, richer and more personalized user experience, Flash Networks’ Internet services gateway helps operators achieve significant cost savings through intelligent data traffic optimization, and applies intelligent policies for targeted marketing and charging. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, Flash Networks’ installed base of top-tier mobile carriers includes O2, Orange, SingTel Group, T-Mobile, Telefonica, Telenor, Verizon Wireless, Vodafone and Wind. 

FTS - FTS (LSE: FTS) is a provider of Business Control, Billing and CRM solutions for Communications Service Providers. FTS allows Providers to better understand their customer base and leverage business value from every event and interaction. As an experienced global player, FTS has successfully completed significant projects for leading operators worldwide.

InfoGin - is the pioneer and the market leader in the field of Web to Mobile Content & Functionality Adaptation, enabling mobile users to access any web site they desire, optimized to their mobile device. InfoGin’s unique solution automatically and dynamically adapts any content to any mobile device according to the device and network characteristic. With a set of editing and development tools, InfoGin provides the complete solution for the mobile space. Commercially deployed since 2002, InfoGin is the chosen platform of top-tier mobile operators and content providers across the globe. InfoGin’s partner list includes leading infrastructure vendors and system integrators.

Israel Mobile Association (IMA) - organizing the Israeli booth in the conference. See interview with CEO Eyal Reshef on Calcalist (Hebrew).

Media Layers - Media Layers is a world pioneer in multi-channel, highly targeted mobile & digital advertising. The company’s SMART All Screen Advertising (TM)platform provides a comprehensive solution synchronizing players across the entire value chain and across all service channels – Mobile, IP-TV, Web, WiFi and more. SMART implements predictive modeling tools to provide the most accurate targeting, maximizing relevance and end-user value. Combined with centralized campaign management across all mobile and digital services, SMART creates a high-value user experience leading to new revenue streams for mobile operators and service providers and superior ROI for advertisers and brands.

Mobixell Networks - Mobixell enables Operators to provide subscribers with quality rich media services in: Messaging– Operators can provide multimedia services over a variety of devices, domains, and networks, driving traffic growth while creating the ultimate experience. Mobile TV/Video– Mobixell Webcast provides Media and Bit Rate Adaptation for video, ensuring superb quality under changing network conditions, on any handset. Mobixell also provides rich media client, streaming server, and acquisition component mobile TV solutions. Advertising– Offers Delivery and Ad Serving solutions of high quality, rich-media advertisements, ensuring highest QoE. Mobixell has over 250 installations worldwide, at Operators such as Verizon, Vodafone, Orange, Telefonica,etc.

modu, Ltd modu Ltd. is a mobile handset manufacturer with a vision of bringing fundamental change to the world of personal communication. modu™ has introduced a tiny modular mobile phone, called modu, which holds the Guinness World Records™ for lightest phone in the world. By sliding modu into a wide range of phone enclosures & consumer electronic devices modu enables consumers to create an entirely new personal communication experience and meet their ever changing needs, preferences and style. modu was established in 2007 by Dov Moran, inventor of the USB Flash Drive (DiskOnKey™) and other innovative flash data storage devices. See also: Modu Comes Out Of The Woodwork With A Truly Innovative Mobile Offering

mPortico Ltd - mPortico is a developer of cutting edge solutions for mobile content distribution. mPortico improves the delivery of mobile content, across operators for any device. Our offline platform connects directly to mPortico’s internal content management server. Our solution is available for multiple operating systems utilizing cross protocol (SMS, MMS, WAP, J2ME, Windows) interoperability. Our platform reaches the market via memory cards or preloaded on handsets. mPortico provides advanced closed-loop analytics and content recommendations. Through established partnerships with memory manufacturers, content providers and retailers, mPortico creates a comprehensive distribution network for placing mobile content directly in the hands of the end user.

Nexperience- The Nexperience Handset Cloud service enables mobile application developers and content providers to remotely control a multitude of real mobile handsets located around the world, and automatically run test and validation procedures on them. Nexperience continuously provides immediate access to the latest and most popular devices through the service. Mobile operators and device manufacturers can utilise Nexperience’s unique Private Handset Cloud to provide partners with a secure environment where they can access new devices before they are launched commercially. Nexperience significantly reduces time-to-market and the cost and logistical effort needed to develop, test, deploy, and monitor new mobile services.

Outsmart - Outsmart is a leading provider of international convergence solutions for operators enabling them to target untapped segments. Plug‘n Talk™ – is a USB device that turns any PC into a 3G mobile phone that appears to be in the home network even if it’s physically located elsewhere. Outsmart’s Plug‘n Talk™ allows mobile operators to access global traffic by providing expatriates with the ideal way to communicate with their home countries with the convenience and tariffs of a local service. Outsmart has a proud tradition of delivering convergence solutions to operators worldwide with many successful live deployments.

Percello Ltd- Percello provides digital baseband solutions to the challenges of the WCDMA/LTE femtocells market: cost, level of integration and performance. Percello brings to its customers low cost, low power and high performance digital baseband chips for the WCDMA/LTE femtocells market, which is the central component in a WCDMA/LTE femtocell CPE. In a high volume market such as the WCDMA/LTE femtocell market, price is a key factor for success. Using the Percello chip, the femtocells vendors can lower the CPE cost and power consumption while increasing communication and networking performance.

Pontis - Pontis is the creator of the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP™) for Communication Service Providers, the only real time fulfillment and execution system for personalized and contextual marketing offers across platforms and channels. Using the Pontis MDP, marketers can package, re-price, cross sell and recommend services across lines of business using a large variety of best practice Business Templates™. Giving communication service providers the ability to mix and match highly relevant offers based on real time user behavior and triggers has been proven to deliver double digit improvements in ARPU, accelerate service adoption and to reduce churn.

Pudding Media - Pudding Media delivers comprehensive advertising solutions to mobile carriers and telecommunications operators. Our platform, worldwide ad network and media sales team help carriers to quickly leverage their communications assets to generate new revenue and offer plans that are ad-funded. Pudding Media is led by team of seasoned executives with years of experience in growing businesses, digital advertising, telecommunication industry and telco-grade platform engineering.

QualiSystems - QualiSystems is the pioneer in the field of Test Automation. QualiSystems’ TestShell solutions constitute a suite of integrated applications that can be used for any type of software or hardware testing. TestShell’s enterprise testing environment gives you: Code-free, wizard-driven automated test development. Across-the-board standardization for unparalleled collaborative and data collection capabilities. Maximum usability and reusability of tests and test-results Testing-functionality for any kind of test & measurement instrumentation, replaceable at any time and vendor independent. Business Intelligence suite for on-demand reporting, enabling real-time decision-support. TestShell cuts costs and time and significantly enhances product quality through the entire product lifecycle

RAD Data Communications - Founded in 1981, RAD Data Communications is a leading manufacturer of cell-site gateways, aggregation site gateways, RNC site gateways, Ethernet demarcation devices, Abis optimization and voice compression equipment for backhaul and transport of 2G, 3G, and 4G cellular and mobile traffic such as HSPA and LTE. RAD products support TDM and ATM pseudowire with comprehensive end-to-end QoS over copper circuits, DSL, fiber and microwave as well as Ethernet OAM for cellular transport services. RAD’s devices offer advanced clock distribution and recovery methods such as 1588v2, SyncEthernet, ACR, and NTR. RAD’s solutions are deployed by mobile operators and transport providers worldwide.

RADCOM - RADCOM is a world leader in service assurance solutions specializing in next-generation networks, including IMS, Cellular, Voice, Data, VoIP and IPTV. Its innovative products facilitate fault management, service performance monitoring and analysis, troubleshooting and pre-mediation. RADCOM’s probe-based monitoring and testing equipment is deployed at specific points throughout a network within both the access and core domains. RADCOM is part of the RAD Group, an international consortium that develops, manufactures and markets solutions for diverse segments within the industry, utilizing its worldwide channels to support customers that include a cross-section of the world’s leading telecommunications groups, service providers and equipment manufacturers.

Radware - Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR), the global leader in integrated application delivery solutions, assures the full availability, maximum performance, and complete security of business critical applications for more than 6,000 enterprises and carriers worldwide. With APSolute™, Radware’s comprehensive and award-winning suite of products, carriers are able to ensure the quality of IP-based services, reduce service delivery costs, introduce new services and Internet business models to grow revenues and improve profitability by making their networks “business-smart”.

RADWIN Ltd - RADWIN provides advanced wireless broadband solutions in the in the sub-6 GHz range. RADWIN’s systems deliver TDM + Ethernet with up to 50 Mbps capacity and long range of up to 120 Km. The solutions are uniquely tailored to meet the needs of cellular carriers and service providers, and power numerous applications including backhaul, broadband access and remote site connectivity. With RADWIN’s solutions, operators can extend their networks rapidly and cost-effectively, and significantly reduce their CAPEX and OPEX. Systems are deployed in over 110 countries around the world by tier-one operators.

Schema - Schema is a leading provider of multi-vendor RAN optimization & analysis solutions, and premium services for wireless operators. Our innovative products & services increase network efficiency and improve coverage, quality and capacity while lowering CapEx and OpEx. Schema’s revolutionary GeoMapping technology and sophisticated algorithms accurately locate and display traffic hotspots, drop locations and service quality KPIs. Operators can drill down to resolve individual subscriber problems, improve planning and troubleshoot the network without expensive drive testing and guess work. Schema’s user-friendly products improve the way operators plan, implement and manage their network resources, improving end-user satisfaction and reducing churn.

Siano - Digital TV for the iPhone! (see VC Cafe’s post) – Siano develops silicon receivers for the emerging mobile digital TV (MDTV) market. Highly integrated, and tailored specifically for mobile communications and entertainment devices, the company’s multi-band, multi-standard solution supports DVB-H, DVB-T, T-DMB, CMMB, Enhanced Packet Mode DAB as well as ISDB-T. Siano’s multi-disciplinary team brings cutting edge technical competencies to provide the most integrated battery saver multi-standard mobile digital TV receiver optimized for hand-held devices. Siano is enabling TV EVERYWHERE

Silent Communication - Silent Communication provides mobile operators with client based value added services in the area of call management and visual voicemail. With TalkinSilent™, Silent Communication’s call management suite, the mobile user can stay responsive in every situation and even silently respond with a friendly voice message during a meeting and. TalkinSilent™ completes voice calls that would otherwise not be answered and with that delivers a measurable increase in call completion from day one. Silent VVM™, turns the mobile handset into an interactive interface to the traditional voicemail, allowing the mobile user t access their voice messages with the utmost convenience.

Surf Communication Solutions, LTD - Surf provides OnSurf™, a Mobile Video Delivery Platform for distribution of rich content and value-added services to mobile phones. OnSurf™ delivers superior user experience for any video content on any mobile phone. This solution allows mobile operators, and VASPs, to overcome the technological and commercial challenges currently preventing these services from “taking off”. OnSurf performs real-time video content adaptation with high efficiency. It delivers superb video quality and avoids the need to duplicate the source content off-line in different formats to match different handsets. The dynamic bit rate adaption process handles fluctuating mobile network conditions while maintaining service continuity.

Techtium Ltd - Techtium is an international analog semiconductor company that develops highly specialized ICs to address mobile battery management needs in mobile devices. Techtium’s analog mixed signal R&D headquarters are located in Israel and has an in-house ASIC design team. Techtium is redefining industry standards in the field of battery management solutions. By addressing one of the major challenges facing today’s mobile industry power mobility Techtium delivers backupower™ solutions to all mobile devices. Leveraging its extensive expertise in both power IC development and battery chemistries, Techtium has developed an innovative, patent protected technology that provides instant backupower™ anytime, anywhere

Telmap - Telmap is a world leader in mobile location solutions, it has established a solid reputation and proven track record for providing innovative, value-added mobile search, mapping and navigation solutions that open new business opportunities and generate new revenue streams. Telmap is the #1 choice in EMEA of mobile location solutions and its technology has been chosen by leading industry players Vodafone, Orange FT Group, Vodacom, O2, AOL MapQuest, Pelephone, Carphone Warehouse and more. Telmap’s mobile location solutions introduce a whole new mobile experience and standards when it comes to search, mapping and navigation for people on the move.

TJat - Tjat, experts in seamless Mobile Messaging solutions, enable Operators to deploy Mobile Messaging services. Founded in 2005 and led by an experienced management team – Tjat has over 1.6 million users with recorded daily traffic exceeding 30 GB. As specialists in device agnostic services, across multiple platforms and protocols, Tjat has already signed partnerships with Vodafone and AOL, targeting over 1.2.million active users. The TJAT Messaging Service is a browser-based mobile clientless solution that can be used to mobilise communications through existing Instant messaging communities (ICQ, MSN etc.). Tjat’s portfolio includes; tCHAT – simple but powerful IM solution; tMAIL – mobile email; tSPACE – remote media & file library; tPIX – personal remote storage for sharing media and tBRIDGE – a SIP / IMS based IM service. See latest announcement here.

Triplay -TriPlay is a mobile life company. People are mobile and need to reach out and be reached anywhere in the world. TriPlay is available in 66 countries and users can send text messages to friends in 105 countries. TriPlay joins the mobility of the cell phone with the wealth of information on the Internet and the richness of the television, creating one personal communication hub with triple the access—anywhere, anytime.

TTI – Telecom - TTI Telecom is a leading provider of next generation Operations Support Systems (OSSs) to Communications Service Providers (CSPs) worldwide. For incumbent and emerging CSPs spanning fixed, mobile and cable markets, we provide a robust OSS platform that helps manage their networks and services effectively. The company’s Netrac product portfolio delivers an automated, proactive and customer-centric approach to Service Assurance, spanning service management, fault management and performance management and complemented by inventory synchronization and service activation. Netrac is compatible with multiple technologies and industry standards, and is uniquely positioned to bridge legacy, next-generation, convergent, and IMS Networks.

Vigsm Ltd - ViGSM, founded in 2007, is a subsidiary of EIM Telecom. EIM Telecom is an international communications company specializing in network based telephony solutions. ViGSM has recently launched a new product called Skuku. Skuku is a unique solution for cellular phone roaming which utilizes the Internet. It enables cellular users abroad to call their home network with their personal cellular phone number at local home network rates. Skuku allows the user to call or be called using his own SIM card via an Internet connection anywhere in the world. The technology employed combines both the GSM world and VoIP technology.

Zoran Corporation - Zoran Corporation is a leading provider of digital solutions for applications in the digital entertainment and digital imaging markets. With two decades of expertise developing and delivering digital signal processing technologies, Zoran has pioneered high-performance digital audio and video, imaging applications, and Connect Share Entertain technologies for the digital home. Zoran-based DTV, digital camera, DVD, multimedia mobile phone, and multifunction printer products have received recognition for excellence and are now in hundreds of millions of homes and offices worldwide. Zoran’s APPROACH® multimedia processors for mobile phones support a variety of multimedia functions, including best-in-class ISP image and video quality.

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When buying a business in Spain, the property holding this business will either be freehold or leasehold. This is called tenure. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Get financial and legal advice on tenure issues. In certain cities (such as Madrid and Barcelona), you will rarely find freehold business premises. And in locations such as the Costa del Sol you will find quite a few freehold premises.

Freehold businesses

As a business broker providing invaluable consulting services to his clients, Gregor Schellhammer (manager of Crystal Consulting Spain SL) advises that buying freehold means you acquire ownership of the land and building forever, and are able to do with it as you wish (subject to the law obviously). As specialists in bars, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels, we at Crystal Consulting Spain SL get many enquiries from people who wish to buy a business, yet who are unfamiliar with the advantages and disadvantages of the two types of tenure. Many buyers resolutely set their sights on purchasing a freehold, yet because of their limited capital (and restricted market conditions) are unable to find anything they are capable of buying.

Let’s say you buy a freehold bar and after some time decide you no longer fancy working in the bar, you can then:



Rent the premises by selling the business (and charging a leasehold-traspaso for the license, machinery and business).

Rent the premises to a manager (keeping ownership of the license and machinery).

Perform a sale and leaseback (whereby you sell your premises but make an arrangement to rent it back for a good rent for a number of years).

Or sell off both the premises and the business to a new business owner.



Advantages:

Property normally appreciates in value over time and so would show on your balance sheet as an increasing fixed asset. When you sell, you may make a considerable capital gain.

Disadvantage:

Freehold property is usually more expensive than leasehold to buy. If you have ample funds to buy a freehold business, you would be better off investing all those funds into a better leasehold business than to tie a substantial part of your capital in the freehold of the property.

Leasehold businesses

In Spain a leasehold is called a “traspaso“. The leasehold sum is the amount of money paid to the exisiting tenant (business owner), to take over the business. The new owner will then take on the right to re-sell the business whenever he or she desires. In a leasehold operation, the owner of the premises is entitled to a percentage of the traspaso (leasehold paid), this can be from 10% to as high as 25% – different on a case by case basis. Understandably, given that you are not buying property a leasehold business is much cheaper than freehold and more accessible to most investors.

Advantages:

Leasehold property is usually much cheaper to buy. 2 months deposit and a traspaso payment can get you a business (some owners require an aval – bank guarantee). For the price of one freehold you could buy several leasehold businesses. Including a purchasing option in the rent agreement could allow you to secure owning the property in the future.

Disadvantage:

You can only change the use of the building or make alterations, perhaps even decorate, with the prior approval of the leaseholder so operating in a leasehold property can be far more restrictive. Leasehold property is actually written off in the balance sheet over the life of the lease and so shows on the balance sheet as a ‘depreciating asset’. You do not own the “bricks and mortar”.

Generally speaking, both freehold and leasehold premises are viable options and will depend on both the personal situation of a business investor and the market they are looking at.

Before doing business in Spain, you might want to ask a question or two on the forum for doing business in Spain, where Greg regularly responds to business related questions about Spain.



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Andorra, the tiny independent country in the Pyrenees, saw her property prices rise in value by 19.3 per cent last year, and a local travel guide suggests that another rise in prices is likely in the year ahead.

Best known for her ski resorts, Andorra attracts nearly ten million tourists a year, but it’s not just the holiday makers who are falling in love with the country and buying second homes that is fuelling the price rises, the guide says.

‘Quite a few tourists do like Andorra enough to buy a ski apartment, and there is an active local market too. But what really pushes the prices up is that there’s a third stream of buyers, people from around the world who want to take residency and benefit from Andorra’s tax haven status.’

Property currently for sale in Andorra include one bedroom apartments at 210,000 Euros, two bedroom apartments in Soldeu, the main skiing area of Andorra, at 272,000 Euros and 280,000 Euros in another ski village Arinsal, and three bedroom apartments in the capital Andorra la Vella at 333,000 Euros. Houses start from around 900,000 Euros.

Andorra property specialists have also noticed an increase in buyers recently, and comment that a large part of the increase in buyers is the increased attention from potential overseas property buyers in the UK.

‘The number of buyers from the UK has increased quite noticeably over the last couple of years’, they say, ‘With many quoting higher taxes in the UK as their reason for moving to Andorra. Most seemed convinced that the tax take from their earnings will rise more in the years ahead, and are planning for retirement and selling their businesses now’.

The companies also comment that historically tax havens have been popular no matter how the economy is. When someone buys a property in Monaco it often doesn’t matter to them if it’s a few hundred thousand Euros as they’re going to save more than that in tax during the time they are resident in Andorra.

More Property Price Increases

Demand for property in Andorra for the year ahead is every bit as high as in the past, with many potential buyers already having planned visits.

Surprisingly perhaps for a tax haven, mortgages for a property are as available as many European countries, with rates around the same level. Up to eighty per cent of a property’s value is often agreed by the banks in Andorra.

Buying a property in Andorra is often seen as a route to residency, which entitles people to live in Andorra and benefit from her tax haven status.

To obtain residency in Andorra, applications need to be submitted in Catalan. A notarised copy of the applicants passport, birth certificate and a certificate of good conduct from the home country are submitted at the same time. Residency normally takes between three and six months to be approved.

Once residency is granted, residents are supposed to spend six months a year in Andorra, but this isn’t policed.

One of the drawbacks for those looking to become a resident in a tax haven when considering Andorra has been that the country has no airport of its own, and is unlikely to have ine future given that it is located in the Pyrenees. The nearest airports are Barcelona and Toulouse.

Recent improvements in the road from Barcelona to Andorra though have cut the travelling time by some thirty minutes to two hours fifteen minutes.

‘Given the tax advantages Andorra has’, note a travel guide, ‘A two and a quarter hour trip to the nearest international airport could be viewed as a small price to pay for those who will be saving substantial amounts of money in tax. Especially when you consider that their properties could be rising in value quite significantly in the years to come.’



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The Iberian lifestyle is one of fun, sun and relaxation – many European foreigners decide to retire in Spain and the adjoining islands, and there is a high number of second homes owned by foreigners, too. The Catalan Capital of Barcelona is no exception, offering stunning architecture and landscapes, nestled on the banks of the Mediterranean Sea. And it’s not a bad bet for a property investment for 2010. Here are five reasons why.

 

Number one would be for the business potential. Real Estate Company Cushman and Wakefield produced their annual report into Business Cities in Europe, and in 2009 Barcelona has leapfrogged the “capital of Europe” Belgium into fourth spot. The city is a serious contender for many businesses opening or expanding, meaning it’s citizens are becoming more and more affluent as they look to find a property.

 

In the same report by Cushman and Wakefield – widely regarded as the authority on such matters, the city of Barcelona was voted as the number one destination for quality of life in employees. This brings us to number two: Quality of life as a destination for foreigners. Companies looking to relocate their offices or even freelancers or people looking for a change of scene in the workplace can rest assured they’re making a great choice in destination and will likely be upgrading from their current location.

 

As if this was not enough, a third thing to convince you would have to be the commitment of Barcelona City council to the urban investment and planning. The city is constantly changing for the better with the new line 9 metro linking the business and Port of Zona Franca and even the city’s airport to downtown Barcelona due to open in Spring 2010 and the ongoing 22@ project in Poble Nou promising to be a platform for the biggest companies and intelligent minds of the city to lay their base.

 

At number four would have to be Barcelona’s fantastic transport links. Given its position in Europe, there are many low-cost flights arriving to the city’s main airport which has recently opened a huge new terminal, with it increasing the number of long haul direct flights and eliminating the need for travellers to change at Madrid. There is also the Ave Fast Train, linking cities within Spain in remarkable speeds and even offering a full refund if the rain is more than 30 minutes late. The proximity to the Pyrenees Mountains means ski season is just a few hours away, and if you prefer country hiking, inland Catalonia will fill your boots (pun intended!). There are also more cruises arriving in Barcelona than ever before, with them bringing a huge injection of cash through the tourism.  

 

Culture and Heritage are surely worth a mention and make number five another great reason to invest. Barcelona is a city steeped in history, with some amazing architecture and museums, as well as an incredible nine UNESCO world Heritage Sites. Immersing yourself in another culture, bilingual too, can only enrich your decision to invest in Barcelona property. An added bonus is the current buyers market means there are some real bargains to be had, too. Contact a reliable Real Estate Agent for details.



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Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe

(27,03.1886 – 17,08.1969)

‘Architecture begins when two bricks put carefully together. Architecture is a language having the discipline of a grammar. Language can be used for normal day-to-day purpose as prose. And if you are very good you can be a poet’

1886 – 1918 – FORMATIVE LIVE & EDUCATION

‘I had no conventional architectural education. I worked under a few good architects; I read a few good books – and that’ about it’ – L.M.V der Rohe

It was essential period in which young Mies developed his professional skills with local architects in Aachen. In 1905 he moved to Berlin, where he starts his next level of education with cabinet maker, Bruno Paul. It granted him knowledge about sensitivity of materials, how to structure and proportion. Two years later he left Bruno to execute his fist commission, Riehl House. Between 1908 and 1911 he worked for Peter Behrens, the most important and influential architect of this time in Europe, artistic supervisor to the AEG and co-leader of ‘Werkbung’, German Work Federation founded in 1907, focused industrialist, artist and art lovers. Both, Behrens and German, leading 19th Century, neo-classical architect K.F Schinkel were the most influential for Mies.

1919 – 1926 – OWN PRACTICE

‘Will of the epoch’ – L.M.V der Rohe

For the next several years Mies was developing his own ideas on his own practice. Main inspirations were architecture of F.L Wright, de Stijl movement and German Expressionism with ideas of Art reflected by feelings. He deepened on his study of physical and structural properties of the materials and defines ‘new architecture’ determined by modern technology.

1927 – 1937 – DIRECTOR & EDUCATOR

‘ We have wanted to show here what we can do, what we are and how we feel and see today, We do not want anything more than Clarity, Simplicity and Integrity’ – L.M.V der Rohe

It was the richest with experience and the most tempestuous of Mies’s period. It emphasise his architectural achievements, co-leaderships of Deutsche Werkbund and its Exposition in Stuttgart in 1927, together with his personal and professional partner F. Lilly Reich; leaderships of ‘new’ Bauhaus moved to Dessau in 1930, closed finally in 1933 because of political issues and lastly by crystallised new international style, modern style, Miesian style. Additionally, he developed his reputation as furniture designer.

Main architectural and design achievements:

Weissenhof Apartments – Stuttgart – 1927 – ideas of regular structure of the buildings with movable interiors partitions.

Barcelona Pavilion – 1929 – It was master of piece of German craftsmanship and industry, a metaphor for technology of 20th Century.

Tugendhat House – Brno – 1930 – example of building with three dimensional spaces, divided into two areas public and privet, arranged as three structure object.

AFTER 1938 – EMIGRATION

‘I am, In fact, completely opposed to the idea that a specific building should have an individual character. Rather, a Universal character which has been determined by the Total problem which architecture must Struve to solve’ – L.M.V der Rohe

In American period of his live Mies Van der Rohe developed his ideas of ‘skin and bond’ architecture and solidified his international position as modern architect which set up new architectural order for the next generations. Because of Nazi domination in Germany in 1930’s, as a consequence of which the Bauhaus was closed, in 1937/38 he finally moved to Chicago as Director of Architecture at Armour Institute, later the Illinois Institute of technology where he was general architect between 1939 and 1956, designed series of building for new campus. His other works were mainly commercial buildings such as apartments, offices, halls or theatres. Most of them designed as steel structures, covered by glass, underlined by simple forms, spatiality, and transparency with poetry.

He was awarded The Royal Institute of British Architects(RIBA) Gold medal in 1956 and next later The American Institute Of Architects(AIA) also Gold Medal, but the most important thing is that his legacy included many beautiful buildings, simplicity and freedom of creation, intelligent attitude for modern technology and endless inspiration for next generation of the architects.



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A well respected US magazine recently claimed Monaco has the most overpriced real estate in the world, claiming the rental returns as part of their figures meant the tax haven’s property costs were unduly high.

In response a Monaco internet site says the American magazine are wrong, and have forgotten why Monaco’s property prices are high in the first place.

‘The error they made was comparing Monaco with places like Rome, Warsaw, Los Angeles and Vancouver, and they also overestimated closing costs. While admittedly high in Monaco at around 11 per cent, it’s not common to be 20 per cent that their research was based on.’

The comparison of 50 financial centres assumed the property was not a main residence and looked at rental returns – another error when calculating Monaco’s property prices according to the Monaco internet guide.

‘By law in Monaco rentals are a minimum of one year, so it’s obvious that rental returns are going to be less than places where weekly and six monthly rentals are possible. To gain residency in Monaco via renting the residency office needs evidence of a twelve month contract, so Monaco is in a unique position when compared to other leading financial centres.’

‘There is a shortage of available property in Monaco and high demand that shows no sign of slowing down – given all these factors we just think the US magazine’s analysis of the Monaco real estate scene has been done without taking local factors into consideration.’

Typical property prices in Monaco at the moment include a second floor studio apartment at 1,100,000 Euros, a one bedroom apartment in Monte Carlo at 2,150,000 Euros, and a three bedroom two bathroom apartment at 5,500,000 Euros.

As well as buying a property, to gain residency in Monaco a bank account needs to be opened in the Principality, with account opening deposits varying between 100,000 and 500,000 Euros.

One thing that could put the brake on the number of Brits looking to move to Monaco was announced after the magazine’s claims about Monaco real estate prices were published.

The amount of time British tax exiles can spend in their home country is being limited by the British government, and it could impact the British economy, claim a company who specialise in tax haven property and residency.

Up until now a British taxpayer could avoid paying income tax by taking residency in a tax haven such as Andorra or Monaco, and be allowed to spend 90 days a year in Britain before falling foul of the Iland Revenue. Importantly both the day of arrival and departure into the UK didn’t count as a day.

So technically, a tax exile living in Andorra could drive to Barcelona airport for a 7am flight to London, and given the hour’s time difference between Spain and the UK, be comfortably in an office working by lunchtime.

Equally, the same tax exile could leave the London office at 6pm Friday for Barcelona en route to Andorra – and importantly those five days in the UK would count only as three of their ninety day allowance as the day travelling to and from the UK aren’t counted. Which allowed business men and women to commute from the tax havens of Andorra and Monaco thirty weeks a year. Some would do Monday to Thursday and could do that virtually all year and still stay on the right side of the British tax man.



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The World’s most expensive cities are those where rich international buyers congregate, and no other city is as international as London. With its time-zone and language convenient for businessmen from the US to the Middle East to Asia – all conspire to make London the leading financial centre. Coupled with its unrivalled rich heritage, culture, arts and entertainment facilities, London is continually accoladed as the greatest city in the World.

There are many benefits of fractional ownership but why should you consider a fractional in London? We have compiled a list of just some of them:

12 MONTH SEASON: Traditionally fractional ownership has been popular at Beach and Ski resorts, however, due to the shortness of the season, these units may only be used for a limited period of the year, meaning the owners do not get use out of it in key times. London provides 52 weeks of entertainment with events, exhibitions, festivals and shows throughout the year. A city where 8 million people live doesn’t really have a low season! Although many holiday makers visit London in the summer there is a whole wealth of things to do and see in the other 3 quarters of the year too! This means that whether you are in London for Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter, you will be always be visiting London at a time when the Capital is bustling.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! London’s residential housing market is diverse indeed. Where your property is situated will have a dramatic effect on your experience here in the Capital. Fractional ownership enables buyers to part own a residence in a far more affluent and desirable location than they would perhaps be able to if they were buying a unit outright. London Fractions only promotes fractionals in the very best areas of London including Knightsbridge, Tower Bridge, Westminster, Belgravia and Chelsea.

SAFER INVESTMENT: Due to the fact that London Fractions properties are in the best and most sought after locations means that your property has the greatest chance of consistent price growth going forward. Demand for luxury properties in key London neighbourhoods will continue and these properties are far more resilient in periods of global economic downturns.

YOUR EUROPEAN HEADQUATERS! London is ideally situated to access the rest of Europe. With 5 International airports within 45 minutes of Central London, the UK is an ideal base for anyone wanting the ability to see Europe. With the numerous low-cost flight carriers, you can (usually) fly to Barcelona for lunch for example and the flight may very well cost you less than the food!

CONCIERGE SERVICE: With priority booking for London’s top shows, events and restaurants plus affiliations to a range of private membership clubs, you can live here and enjoy all the benefits and inside knowledge of a full time London resident.

YOU CAN’T LIVE IN A HOTEL! With a fractional apartment in London – you can feel as if you have a home away from home. With beautiful kitchens, outdoor areas, lounges, multiple bathrooms and bedrooms, your environment can be enjoyed to the full. A fractional apartment also gives you the ability to entertain other people rather than having to go out every night!

FUTURES BRIGHT FOR LONDON: With the hosting of the 2012 Olympics and some £10bn of investment into facilities and infrastructure, the future of London looks as strong as ever. Approximately 65% of London’s luxury properties (£4m+) were purchased by foreign investors in 2007 and International demand is set to continue as London continues to be the economic and social Capital of the World.

TIME & EXPENSE OF WHOLE OWNERSHIP: Quite simply if London is not your primary residence and you only spend a limited time here, why pay for outright ownership? With London Fractions the entry price to the luxury housing market is slashed and the maintenance and taxes associated with the property are shared between owners. You also do not need concern yourself with the property when you are not using it as it is looked after by London Fractions’ Management.



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Privately owned villas are becoming increasingly popular among celebrities, newlyweds and families looking for privacy on their vacation. Many villas in Spain include amenities such as a private balcony, private yard and private pool.

Along with all of the comforts of home, a villa could be the perfect amenity to search for. Vacations are intended to help vacationers relax and enjoy their time away. The added privacy of a private kitchen, laundry room and play area for the kids could take a lot of stress off the parents.

The owners of rental villas are often more understanding with pet owners as well. Oftentimes, the family pet is welcomed by villa owners as simply another part of the family. Like other rental properties, the villa owner may require a deposit or extra rent for the presence of the pet.

Many vacationers are more than willing to pay extra to have every part of their family with them. While pet owners rejoice at the thought of taking their beloved pet with them on vacation abroad, smokers may not have the same freedom. Many rental villas do not allow smoking for a variety of reasons.

Privately owned properties are usually located near a city or metropolitan area to make purchasing daily necessities more convenient. Privately owned villas do not offer the conveniences of continental breakfasts or other meals. They do not even have snack or soda machines. These are homes with all the comforts of home, including the ability to cook your own food. These are often called self-catering rental properties.

Some very prestigious and highly sought-after properties are beachfront or near a golf course or theme park. Many very popular Spanish vacation destinations, such as Madrid and Barcelona, offer a wide variety of privately owned rental villas. Several rental villas may also be found on the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands.

Investment Property in Spain

Villas are traditionally owned by local Spanish people. In recent years, international property investors have shown special interest in purchasing real estate abroad. These investments often prove to be very lucrative for the owners. During prime vacation seasons, they have the ability to rent their villa to weekend travelers or to those looking for an extended vacation.

Although rent is usually reasonably priced for each visitor, the owner of the villa can earn a substantial income from the profits. Proper utilization of the Internet to advertise properties for rent could also increase profits. The opportunity to purchase more than one rental property could provide endless income when properly marketed and maintained.



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