Annual Report 2006

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Vodafone Ireland: Innovation for Business

The speed of business has increased dramatically and Irish companies must learn toadapt. Decisions that once took days are now made in minutes, while meetings, oncemeticulously planned, now happen in a flash with little notice.To help Irish companies come to grips with the new pace of business, Vodafone Irelandhas consistently delivered tools that allow even the most dynamic and efficientcompanies to operate at their peak. As Ireland's largest mobile operator and the firstcompany to launch 3G mobile services, Vodafone has delivered tools like BlackBerry

, Vodafone Business Email and Windows Mobile, helping countless companies to stayconnected and changing the way Irish businesses communicate.At the start of 2007, Vodafone Ireland unleashed one of the most innovative productsto hit Ireland -- the new Vodafone 3G Broadband Modem. This revolutionary device isthe first truly mobile broadband modem available to Irish businesses, making itpossible for companies of all sizes to access the Internet, e-mail, back office files andbusiness applications at broadband speeds. Available for use with laptops anddesktops, PCs and Macs, the device delivers connection speeds up to four times fasterthan traditional 3G technology, with speeds due to increase in early 2007.Whether it's the Vodafone 3G Broadband Modem, BlackBerry from Vodafone, traditionalmobile voice services, or any other option, it should be remembered innovation is at theheart of Vodafone Ireland's products and services for business. Vodafone toolsdemonstrate ways in which seamless mobility can become business efficiency, which iswhy so many customers have turned to Ireland's largest mobile operator.

The Vodafone 3G Broadband Modem’sunique features include:

'plug and play'* set upUSB connectivityCompatibility with laptops and desktops,PCs and MacsGreat value data tariffsAccess to Ireland's most extensive 3Gbroadband network

*Installation CD supplied for MAC users

Dublin Chamber of CommerceAnnual Report 2006

Contents

President’s AddressPage 2Chief Executive’s AddressPage 4Council ListingPage 6Pictorial ReviewPage 7Knowledge Economy Committee ReportPage 8Competitiveness Committee ReportPage 9Transport and Infrastructure Committee ReportPage 10Communications Committee ReportPage 11Business Development Committee ReportPage 12International Committee ReportPage 13Accounts Page 14Staff ListingPage 16