Frost.com - Communications Services Research http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/ITTL - Communications Services Research en-us Stratecast Strategic Forecasting Content Delivery Networks at the Crossroads This SPIE emphasizes the CDN marketplace and its documented successes, failures and promise of a rich media darling future. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D563-00-62-00-00 Wed, 7 May 2008 22:40:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D563-00-62-00-00 Market Insight Fiber-based Broadcast Video Transport Services Market - An Emerging Opportunity for Service Providers Fiber-based Broadcast Video Transport Services Market - An Emerging Opportunity for Service Providers http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129300786 Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129300786 Market Insight Microhoo! - Latest Microsoft Gambit Declined by Yahoo 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 Movers & Shakers Interview with Anna Strezynska, President, Office of Electronic Communication (UKE), Poland Movers & Shakers Interview with Anna Strezynska, President, Office of Electronic Communication (UKE), Poland http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128840233 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128840233 Stratecast Strategic Forecasting Measuring the Customer Experience Gets More Teeth 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 Insight Demystifying Unified Communications - Insights into the Growth Opportunities in the UC Market Demystifying Unified Communications - Insights into the Growth Opportunities in the UC Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128772275 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128772275 Market Engineering Research Service World Next-Generation Mobile Software Market 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 Decision Support Database - Business and Residential Telecom Services http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD03-00-02-00-00 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:34:34 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD03-00-02-00-00 Market Insight Movers & Shakers Interview with Todd Simpson, President & CEO, Ditech Networks Movers & Shakers Interview with Todd Simpson, President & CEO, Ditech Networks http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128332462 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128332462 Stratecast Strategic Forecasting Unified Communications; Diversified Infrastructure: How Strategic is a Mobile Network Asset? 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 Mobile and Wireless Communication Technology Alert. High-Performance Wi-Fi Array Platform; Capacity Enhancement in CDMA Cellular Networks; IP Packet Exchange for Fixed Mobile Convergence 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 White Paper The European Communication Union? An EU Telecom Markets Overview The European ICT market growth still remains relatively high, mainly driven by broadband services. A combination of market saturation in the Nordics and a surge in uptake in Eastern Europe, the regional market is expected to plateau in the next 5 6 years. This service provides an overview of the European Broadband market, highlights key regulatory issues, IPS strategies and provides a summary of market opportunities and threats. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M223-01-00-00-00 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:47:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M223-01-00-00-00 Market Insight Sichuan Telecom builds NGCC hand in hand with ZTE Sichuan Telecom is a leading telecom enterprise in Sichuan province, mainly engaging in telecom network building and infrastructure construction. With the dedicated effort of the whole staff, Sichuan telecom has taken a great leap forward in recent years and has become the pioneer telecom company in the west part of China. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=127010210 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=127010210 Market Insight New Tech, New Life - Jiangxi Mobile NGCC Leads the Trend 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 Engineering Research Service U.S. Fiber-based Broadcast Video Transport Services Markets This research service focuses on the demand for fiber-based video transport services as consumed by broadcasters, television channels, production houses and other related markets in the U.S. media and entertainment industry. The study includes a detailed analysis of market drivers and restraints impacting the market. Industry challenges faced by the service providers in the market are also discussed. The segment on demand analysis and pricing strategy presents an overview of key demand areas and pricing trends in the market. The study tracks the market migration from satellite services to fiber-based video transport services and can thus help the service providers comprehend the growth potential. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N305-01-00-00-00 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:51:24 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N305-01-00-00-00 Market Insight Media Independent Handover Drives Seamless Mobility 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 Market Insight South African ICT Industry Leapfrogs Towards Digital World South African ICT Industry Leapfrogs Towards Digital World http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=126673438 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=126673438 Market Insight Movers & Shakers Interview with David Strauss, VP of Marketing, Optimum Lightpath Movers & Shakers Interview with David Strauss, VP of Marketing, Optimum Lightpath http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=126458835 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=126458835 Market Insight The Promise of Open-Source Telephony The Promise of Open-source Telephony http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=126245770 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=126245770 Technical Insights Research Service Impact of UWB on Mobile Device Communications (Technical Insights) 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 Assessment of Region Wise Trends in WiMAX (Technical Insights) 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 Assessment of Broadband Access Networks (Technical Insights) 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 Research Service Advances in Radio Communications for Aerospace and Defense (Technical Insights) This research service provides a comprehensive overview on the advances in radio communications for applications in Aerospace and Defense industries. Drivers, challenges, opportunities and threats have been identified and compared, and strategic recommendations have also been given in this research service, in addition to several strategic/analytical sections. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D109-01-00-00-00 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:07:41 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D109-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service North American Residential Broadband Access Services Markets This study analyzes the market for residential broadband access services in the U.S. and Canada. The dominant broadband access technologies (DSL and cable broadband) as well as emerging broadband access technologies are discussed. Detailed demand and revenue projections are provided by type of access technology. Broadband offerings and strategies of key telcos, cable MSOs and other broadband ISPs are analyzed. Other highlights of the study include a detailed discussion of key market, technology and regulatory trends. In addition, key drivers and restraints for this market as well as top challenges faced by the market participants are analyzed. Strategic recommendations for broadband service providers are presented as well. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N320-01-00-00-00 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:48:18 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N320-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service Broadband Market in Europe Addressing the consolidation of Internet service providers in Europe, this research service will examine the direction the European broadband market is taking and the strategies followed by some ISPs to extend their broadband services. This Frost & Sullivan research gives a country by country overview regarding broadband development across Europe taking into consideration technological, infrastructural and regulatory impact. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M0BD-01-00-00-00 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:26:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M0BD-01-00-00-00 Stratecast Strategic Forecasting The Changing Face of Fulfillment: Integrated Fulfillment Solutions This report examines the solutions being offered both within service/network silos as well as those solutions that attempt to collapse the silos and implement a more strategic, horizontal approach to fulfillment. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D532-00-5D-00-00 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:57:54 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D532-00-5D-00-00 White Paper EC Unleashes Watchdogs to Tame Wild Telco Cats? In review of the regulatory framework for electronic communications, the European Commission (EC) emphasizes the important progress in opening national telecommunications markets to competition achieved since 2002 when New Regulatory Framework was in force. After five years of changes in the European markets the regulatory framework needs to be changed. In the following reading Frost & Sullivan analyzes the main EU propositions from different points of view. The goal is to answer how the implementation of new proposals will influence market participants, national regulatory authorities (NRA), current competition law and vendors across the Europe. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M215-01-00-00-00 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:32:55 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M215-01-00-00-00 Market Insight Movers & Shakers Interview with Harry Campbell, President Consumer Markets, EMBARQ Movers & Shakers Interview with Harry Campbell, President Consumer Markets, EMBARQ http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124862518 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124862518 Market Insight Peru: The New Rising Star Within Latin America Peru is becoming the new spotlight for investors and the information technology (IT) industry within Latin American countries. Over the last five years, the country has been experiencing sustainable growth and an economic stability that is leveraging its image as an attractive destination for foreign investments. It ended 2007 with an 8.5 percent growth rate regarding its gross domestic product (GDP), and is likely to present an growth rate over 7.0 percent to 2008 It is one of the highest GDP growth indexes within Latin America which is expected to witness an average growth rate of 5.0 percent in 2008. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124735664 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124735664 Stratecast Strategic Forecasting The Emergence of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in Telecom This report sets forth a definition for SaaS and highlights opportunities for both CSPs and OSS/BSS vendors to harness this delivery method to their advantage. The time is right to give serious consideration to SaaS in the communications industry. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D563-00-5B-00-00 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:22:18 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D563-00-5B-00-00