We are still wondering what the GSMA's contingency plans are. Mysteriously, we are not to learn more until the weekend, which suggests to us that they are still being formulated.

Whatever can it be? A network of bicycle rickshaws, following the lines of the tube? Fleets of buses hired at great expense? Donkeys? We eagerly await the breaking news. We've used the bicycle ricksaw in the past and it's a great way to see the city – maybe they will charge a premium or be reserved for the VIP guests this year?

Perhaps as importantly, the weather seems to have turned at last and it may be somewhat warmer than in recent years. Moving to later in the month has turned out to be a welcome idea in so many ways!

Our team is attending and will be happy to meet. It's easy to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., so please let us know if we can help while you are there. We have a number of customers attending this year and the run up has perhaps ben the busiest for us yet. We sincerely hope the conference is a success for them and for everyone else attending. We'll be reporting on our briefings and news in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, it's time to pack. See you in Barcelona!