http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/ITMW - Mobile and Wireless Communications Research en-us Market Insight In the game of chess, a gambit is an opening in which a player can risk or sacrifice material in the hope of achieving some sort of an advantage, such as a better developed position. This past week, Microsoft put up quite a bit of material resources (to the tune of $48 billion) in order to accelerate the profitability for its Internet business and to get an online advertising operation that would only trail its arch rival Google. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129301207 Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129301207 Market Insight Mobile Communications in Italy: State of the Art and Perspective http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129033142 Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129033142 Market Insight Mercato italiano delle communicazioni mobili: situazione present http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129033158 Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129033158 Market Insight The U.S. Federal Government has mandated automatic location identification for cell phones so that 911 dialers can be quickly found by emergency responders. Fortunately, the billions of dollars required to implement this mandate can be leveraged by U.S. carriers to produce commercial Location-Based Services (LBS). LBS promise a lucrative revenue stream. It also presents carriers with a means of competitive differentiation and a way to build customer stickiness in an often fickle mobile subscriber environment. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128840291 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128840291 Stratecast Strategic Forecasting In this week's SPIE, we note the third leg of the customer-centric business management stool, which involves measuring the customer experience. This report explains why an intense focus on the customer, via measurements of the customer experience, is critical to business transformation. We also highlight the latest customer experience measurement capabilities just announced by Sunrise Telecom. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D563-00-61-00-00 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:31:35 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D563-00-61-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This World Next-Generation Mobile Software Market Insight details the various types of software developed for wireless devices, services, and networks. This study includes the segmentation of the mobile software market into four segments, Operating Systems, Application Execution Environment, Mobile Device Management, and the User Interface and Application layer. This Market Insight on the global Mobile Software market includes revenues for the total market and the aforementioned four market sub segments. It is the conclusion of Frost & Sullivan that the global Mobile Software market will see rapid revenue growth over the forecast period, and will outpace the growth of the greater global total software market. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N277-01-00-00-00 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:48:34 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N277-01-00-00-00 Decision Support Database http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD21-00-05-00-00 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:59:36 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD21-00-05-00-00 Market Insight During the last three years, mobile operators have been observing a slow, but continuous decline in the average revenue per user (APRU). Vodafone Germany's APRU passed from 22.9 in 2005 to 18 in 2007, Vodafone Italy from 27.7 in 2005 to 22.3 in 2007, T-Mobile UK from 31 in 2006 to 30 in 2007 and TeliaSonera from 24.9 in 2006 to 24.3 in 2007. This decline is caused by the decrease in voice and SMS ARPU and by the fact that the European mobile market is saturated and mature with mobile penetration rate of over 100 per cent almost all over the continent. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128528131 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128528131 Best Practices Research Frost & Sullivan awards for the North American consumer mobile communications markets identify leading industry participants and highlight the best practices that establish the market leaders. It is important for market leaders to facilitate growth through innovative solutions and ensure participation in the ecosystem. There is a clear growth trend for the off-deck mobile content segment as well. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=R33E-01-00-00-00 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:37:34 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=R33E-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service Every year, Frost & Sullivan publishes a study that examines the major trends in the North American mobile communications markets. The research deliverable presents major highlights of the year gone by, and lists the expected trends for the next 12 months. The consumer outlook is focused on mobile consumer applications, and is accompanied by a companion study on the North American enterprise mobile communications markets. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N33E-01-00-00-00 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:26:34 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N33E-01-00-00-00 Stratecast Strategic Forecasting This report examines the question, which is less straightforward than it may appear at first consideration. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D563-00-60-00-00 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:36:34 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D563-00-60-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This month's issue focuses on developments pertaining to MIMO beamforming, WLAN, ad hoc networks, 3G cellular services. The articles give an account of the solutions/framework in the mobile and wireless domain and provide an overview of how these developments address the challenges. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D880-00-29-00-00 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:39:41 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D880-00-29-00-00 Market Insight It's been more than two years since Mobile WiMAX (802.16e) was ratified as a standard and last week witnessed the WiMAX Forum unveiling the first certified 802.16e products. Though this is a major achievement for the WiMAX Forum, the global market is not exactly ecstatic over the announcement as products available today are only compliant with Wave 1, rather than Wave 2 certification. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128071846 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128071846 Market Insight Next Generation Networks & Basestations 2008 is the operator led conference giving senior managers a unique opportunity to review their market and technical strategies for the complete wireless infrastructure sector. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128064528 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128064528 Market Insight While many have remained focussed on emerging eastern European markets such as Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary, the Balkan states have been showing phenomenal growth rates within the mobile sector. The combined market size for Macedonia, Albania, Serbia and Montenegro was in excess of 920 million. Foreign investment largely contributed to this booming market, with Telekom Austria alone investing about 140 million in Serbia and Montenegro. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=127229227 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=127229227 Market Insight I was asked by the CTIA to moderate a very interesting session at CTIA Wireless 2008 on Camera Phone Code Scanning held on Tuesday, April 1 in Las Vegas. You might think this would be a rather mundane subject, but I can assure you that Camera Phone Code Scanning is an exciting and important new addition to the mobile marketing category. Camera Phones and mobile marketing may sound like an oxymoron, but by the time you finish reading this column, you'll understand why it's an exciting new area in mobile marketing. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=127285732 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=127285732 Market Engineering Research Service This Research Service discusses two areas of opportunity for the satellite segment in the Mobile TV market: The hybrid network solution and satellite backhaul. It assesses the Mobile TV market in Europe and discusses the various factors connected with Mobile TV. It discusses each solution and its competing alternatives. Market drivers and restraints for both the hybrid network and satellite backhaul solution are identified. Included is a forecast for both solutions, and a forecast by country for the Mobile Satellite TV market in Europe. The service aims at mobile equipment manufacturers, governmental agencies, mobile entertainment service and infrastructure providers, and any satellite communications industry professional. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N25F-01-00-00-00 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:16:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N25F-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service Enterprise mobility solution vendors continue focusing on innovative technology in order to garner a larger share of the available market in light of heavy competition. The enterprises adopting mobile technology are, themselves, challenged to provide their employees with the best solutions available but cannot change from one wireless email solution provider to another all the time. Therefore, they need to make a decision based on current and anticipated offerings from the major mobility solution vendors. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N387-01-00-00-00 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:59:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N387-01-00-00-00 Market Insight With the accelerating development of information technology, the global telecom market reaches a new stage. On one hand, the voice-based service can no longer meet the need of the customers; on the other hand, the fierce competition prompts the enterprises to seek more effective communication. How well China Mobile can make use of its own customers and network resources to build a bridge between the enterprise and public users, becomes a deciding factor of its future success. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=127010532 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=127010532 Market Insight Media Independent Handover Drives Seamless Mobility http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=126906085 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=126906085 Stratecast Strategic Forecasting Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) held its annual IP Division Analyst Conference March 25 through 27, 2008 in San Jose, California. The conference focused on ALU's enhancements to the IP Division's product portfolio. ALU's IP Division product portfolio is comprised of its IP service routers, switches, gateways and related network management platforms that support these products. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D563-00-5E-00-00 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 03:07:23 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D563-00-5E-00-00 White Paper This white paper introduces the concept of pervasive and ubiquitous computing and how European Commission technology policy is promoting research in this technological area. The last part of the white paper provides readers with some ideas and insights on the business impacts of pervasive and ubiquitous computing. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M26B-01-00-00-00 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 04:02:23 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M26B-01-00-00-00 Technical Insights Research Service This research service analyzes the technological trends and impact of Ultra-Wideband on the mobile device communications. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D10A-01-00-00-00 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:50:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D10A-01-00-00-00 Technical Insights Research Service This research service provides region wise trends in WIMAX. Deployment and penetration of WiMAX have been discussed using multiple criteria decision making tool. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D108-01-00-00-00 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:20:34 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D108-01-00-00-00 Technical Insights Research Service The research service is about broadband access networks , both wired and wireless. The service is biased towards the wired aspects due to its prominence in the broadband access market. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D113-01-00-00-00 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:19:23 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D113-01-00-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This week's Inside R&D Alert profiles the mobile software systems security, new generation remotely controllable ultrafast lasers, protection of cathode materials in lithium batteries, improvements in plastic solar cell efficiency, and a ballast-free ship design to address concerns with invasive aquatic species. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D704-00-96-00-00 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:23:17 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D704-00-96-00-00 Market Insight Designed for the entire WiMAX eco-system, WiMAX Forum Global Congress will set the agenda and the critical business relationships for the mobile broadband industry. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=125639675 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=125639675 Best Practices Research Frost & Sullivan awards for the U.S. mobile social networking markets identify leading industry participants and highlight the best practices that establish the market leaders. It is important for market leaders to facilitate growth through innovative solutions and ensure participation in the ecosystem. There is a clear need for organizations leveraging mobile advertising for revenue augmentation. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=R33D-01-00-00-00 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:28:39 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=R33D-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service Social networking within the mobile ecosystem has been one of the most discussed topics during 2007, and represents an additional monetization opportunity for the mobile communication value-chain participants. Frost & Sullivan's insight into the U.S. mobile social networking markets presents the main market trends and thoughts on the market potential of mobile social networking services. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N33D-01-00-00-00 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:54:17 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N33D-01-00-00-00 Stratecast Strategic Forecasting In this document, Stratecast will assess the evolution of the iPhone platform, specifically addressing the addition of new enterprise capabilities, and the release of the software development kit (SDK). Stratecast will discuss the transformational potential for Apple, iPhone users, and the software industry. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D543-00-5C-00-00 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:21:15 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D543-00-5C-00-00 Market Insight The Frost & Sullivan Mobile & Wireless Enterprise 2008 conference (MWE) was held March 3-5 at the Miramonte Resort in Indian Wells, CA (Palm Springs area). Approximately 175 attendees gathered at this wonderful resort destination to discuss and learn abut the latest in mobile and wireless products and services. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124639147 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124639147