Asian exhibitors increase

Record levels of exhibitors from Asia, taking the number countries represented to more than 60, will see ECOC 2002 at its most international. There is representation from China, Taiwan and Japan. Exhibitors include Ritek, Universal Microelectronics, Radiantech, Beyond Broadband, Acon, Advanced Connectek, and Lonex Technology.

"Optical communications technology is a key development area in Asia and many organisations are looking for a world stage," said Miso Tseng, sales director of Ace Marketing, representing the above.