http://www.visiongain.com/ this is report feed for telecoms dipesh_hirani@byteart.com (Dipesh Hirani) http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.visiongain.com/graphics/logo.gifhttp://www.visiongain.com/ 60 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/1038/World-Mobile-Healthcare-(mHealth)-Market-2013-2018 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/1038/World-Mobile-Healthcare-(mHealth)-Market-2013-2018 telecoms and IT The recent explosion in mobile communications has been driven by increased uptake of devices such as the smartphone and tablet. Synonymous with these devices are app stores which offer a huge array of downloadable programs and services, many of which apply to the healthcare field. As 4G and LTE promise to transform bandwidth , we expect the usage of mobile devices to expand to encompass many fields, especially that of healthcare. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/1036/World-Cloud-Computing-Market-2013-2018 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/1036/World-Cloud-Computing-Market-2013-2018 telecoms and IT Companies are often held back by an inflexible and complex IT infrastructure that cannot keep up with the evolving needs of business. These restraints result in slow deployment of critical applications and services, limited resources, poor operation management, and unpredictable system integration. Yet cloud computing appears as a very lucrative and commercially interesting solution for many companies in this situation. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/1024/Global-Mobile-Usage-Plans-2013-2018 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/1024/Global-Mobile-Usage-Plans-2013-2018 telecoms and IT Visiongain's latest report analyses current and future pricing trends for mobile pricing plans worldwide based on Pay Monthly contracts. The report focuses on the increasingly important Pay Monthly (Post Paid or Contract plans) segment with price plans from mobile operators around the world analysed in a unique global survey. The survey includes MNO pricing plans from the five key geographical regions of Europe, North America, South America, the Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa (MEA). info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/1019/World-Superphone-Market-2013-2018 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/1019/World-Superphone-Market-2013-2018 telecoms and IT Gone are the days when mobile handset manufacturers would compete over who could make the most compact device. Screen size has become the most compelling real-estate in mobile device marketing and manufacturers are capitalising on falling display panel costs to deliver larger, sharper images on mobile phones. As such visiongain has determined that superphones will represent global revenue of $46 billion in 2013. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/1008/Global-Tablet-Market-Report-2013-2018 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/1008/Global-Tablet-Market-Report-2013-2018 telecoms and IT Since its release in 2010, Apple's iPad has been a market leader in this new device category. Keen to mimic Apple's success many companies from internet search giant Google to rival OEMs such as Samsung have launched their own tablets, however Apple still currently hold the majority of the tablet market. Between 2011 and 2012 Apples market share slipped below 50% of the first time, suggesting that fierce competition from rivals may finally topple Apple's dominance. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/1000/Global-Mobile-Security-(mSecurity)-Market-2013-2018 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/1000/Global-Mobile-Security-(mSecurity)-Market-2013-2018 telecoms and IT In recent years, there has been a fundamental transformation of the mobile ecosystem. Evolving technologies are constantly presenting new opportunities for applications. Smartphones, tablets, portable gaming consoles, digital media players and cameras can pack powerful integrated computing functionalities which only desktop computers were capable of less than a decade ago. Consequently, the popularity of smart devices is an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals with regards the potential value of personal data found on a device. Mobile threats may be a relatively new phenomenon, but their emergence is not unexpected. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/977/Global-Flexible-Display-Screens-Market-2013-2018 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/977/Global-Flexible-Display-Screens-Market-2013-2018 telecoms and IT The flexible display screens market is yet to establish itself as the first devices based upon flexible display technologies will be launched in the latter part of 2013. Samsung are planning to capitalize on this new technology by being the first to market for a mobile device built with a flexible display screen. Flexible display screens are still a very new technology and they are expected to improve with time, however visiongain believes that the industry will flourish over the next five years. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/976/Global-20-Leading-LTE-Infrastructure-Companies-2013-Competitive-Landscape-Analysis http://www.visiongain.com/Report/976/Global-20-Leading-LTE-Infrastructure-Companies-2013-Competitive-Landscape-Analysis telecoms and IT Mobile telephony is inevitably migrating towards widespread access to fourth generation standards, promising higher quality voice and mobile ultra-broadband Internet access. Less than five years after 3G smartphones revolutionised the mobile market, consumers worldwide are clamouring for mobile broadband speeds that will soon exceed the capacity of current networks. In a haste to deliver next-generation networks, mobile operators are seeking to expedite 4G spectrum acquisition and transform their infrastructure. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/975/Global-Top-20-Mobile-Network-Operator-(MNO)-Companies-2013-Competitive-Landscape-Analysis http://www.visiongain.com/Report/975/Global-Top-20-Mobile-Network-Operator-(MNO)-Companies-2013-Competitive-Landscape-Analysis telecoms and IT This report provides a detailed overview of the 20 largest mobile network operators in the world measured by subscribers. Company revenue, subscriber statistics and market share for each operator is provided alongside more qualitative analysis of strategy and a scorecard analysis providing the reader with a timely and holistic assessment of the fiercely competitive MNO's in the LTE era. Visiongain has determined that the top 20 global MNOs will reap revenues in excess of $812 billion in 2013. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/974/The-Wireless-Infrastructure-Market-2013-2018-Wi-Fi-WiMax-3G-HSPA-and-LTE http://www.visiongain.com/Report/974/The-Wireless-Infrastructure-Market-2013-2018-Wi-Fi-WiMax-3G-HSPA-and-LTE telecoms and IT The wireless market accounted of over 45% of the total telecoms CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) in 2012. This figure will further increase in the coming years as spending are directed away from the fixed infrastructure towards the wireless technologies such as LTE (Long Term Evolution) that increases the data speed and reduces the cost per mega bits of data for the service providers. Our research suggests that the overall mobile operators infrastructure CAPEX increased 8% in 2012 led by Asia and North America, and will increase by 7.2% in 2013 with all key regions contributing to the growth. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/958/Global-LTE-Base-Station-Market-2013-2018-The-Next-Generation-Infrastructure-for-4G-Mobile-Telecommunications http://www.visiongain.com/Report/958/Global-LTE-Base-Station-Market-2013-2018-The-Next-Generation-Infrastructure-for-4G-Mobile-Telecommunications telecoms and IT Mobile telephony is hurtling towards widespread access to fourth generation standards, promising higher quality voice and mobile ultra-broadband internet access. Less than five years after 3G smartphones revolutionised the mobile market, consumers worldwide are clamouring for mobile broadband speeds that will soon exceed the capacity of current networks. In a haste to deliver next-generation networks, mobile operators are seeking to expedite 4G spectrum acquisition and transform their infrastructure. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/952/Global-Public-Safety-Broadband-Networks-Market-2013-2018-First-Responders-Emergency-Response-Homeland-Security http://www.visiongain.com/Report/952/Global-Public-Safety-Broadband-Networks-Market-2013-2018-First-Responders-Emergency-Response-Homeland-Security telecoms and IT The successful proliferation of commercial mobile broadband networks has spurred the public safety agencies all around the globe to adopt the latest mobile broadband technologies in their networks to make them increasingly efficient. In the past, equipment malfunction and network breakdown problems were often observed in the public safety broadband networks. However with recent developments in wireless broadband technologies and infrastructure, the networks have become much more consistent and reliable and have also helped increase the efficiency of public safety teams by a significant margin. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/947/Global-Connected-Home-Market-2013-2018-Smart-Appliances-DLNA-3-Screen-Strategy http://www.visiongain.com/Report/947/Global-Connected-Home-Market-2013-2018-Smart-Appliances-DLNA-3-Screen-Strategy telecoms and IT In an increasingly saturated market place operators continually struggle to find new revenue streams. The connected home offers the potential for new revenue streams, as operators partnered with content providers and OEMs can capitalise on the unique opportunities offered by an emerging ecosystem of smart devices. Visiongain's report is for anyone requiring analysis of the connected home market. You will discover revenue forecasts, technological trends, predictions and expert opinion providing you with independent analysis derived from our extensive primary and secondary research. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/930/The-Mobile-Network-Backhaul-Equipment-Market-2013-2018 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/930/The-Mobile-Network-Backhaul-Equipment-Market-2013-2018 telecoms and IT There has been a huge growth of mobile data consumption over recent years, especially with the omnipresent 4G deployment taking place and a number of operators looking to upgrade their networks to advanced technologies. Hence, one of the key issues for MNO's has been to address this increasing data traffic demand with sufficient capacity at high speeds and providing it at a low cost. Due to these factors the mobile backhaul equipment market is expanding as the latest equipment is required by operators to provide increased capacity and bandwidth speed to its customers. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/929/Fixed-Broadband-Infrastructure-in-the-Emerging-Markets-Report-2012-2017-The-Shifting-Dynamics-of-Connectivity http://www.visiongain.com/Report/929/Fixed-Broadband-Infrastructure-in-the-Emerging-Markets-Report-2012-2017-The-Shifting-Dynamics-of-Connectivity telecoms and IT Formerly treated as a luxury in developed nations, fixed-broadband access to the world wide web is quickly becoming a global norm. Ubiquitous high-speed connectivity is being engendered by network operators and national governments alike. Visiongain has determined that fixed-broadband infrastructure revenue in the emerging markets will reach $23.25 billion in 2012. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/918/Location-Based-Services-2012-2017-Monetising-Opportunities-and-Challenges http://www.visiongain.com/Report/918/Location-Based-Services-2012-2017-Monetising-Opportunities-and-Challenges telecoms and IT The extraordinary success of apps such as Foursquare provides a huge subscriber base for location based services, but this popularity has not yet been translated into revenue streams, nor has it reached its full potential. In an LTE age the location based services (LBS) landscape is poised for explosion. This report reveals the opportunities that lie between 2012 and 2017 for all ecosystem members and new market entrants. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/907/The-Small-Cells-Market-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/907/The-Small-Cells-Market-2012-2017 telecoms and IT Following the widespread growth of smartphones and other portable connected devices in recent years, there has been a huge expansion in mobile data consumption. One of the key issues for MNOs has been to address this increasing data traffic demand with sufficient capacity at high speeds. Due to limited spectrum availability and increasing rates of data consumption, the user experience is somewhat sacrificed. One of the solutions to the rising wireless broadband capacity crunch is through deploying heterogeneous networks (Hetnets) comprising macro cells and a range of small cell solutions namely microcells, picocells, carrier Wi-Fi and femtocells. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/902/The-Huawei-Report-2012-2017-Securing-New-Markets-and-Gaining-Competitive-Advantage-in-the-LTE-Domain http://www.visiongain.com/Report/902/The-Huawei-Report-2012-2017-Securing-New-Markets-and-Gaining-Competitive-Advantage-in-the-LTE-Domain telecoms and IT This report examines the telecoms infrastructure landscape, and Huawei's position within that market. Global Huawei revenues will reach $35.9 billion in 2012. Further to this the report analyses Huawei's competitors and establishes Huawei's strategy against its main rivals in the overall ICT market and within the rapid growth sector of LTE. Investors, MNOs, and affiliates can position themselves favourably by reading this analytic assessment of Huawei's market position in 2012, and more crucially, where they are expected to be in 2017. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/897/The-Cloud-Based-Virtual-Desktop-Infrastructure-(VDI)-Market-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/897/The-Cloud-Based-Virtual-Desktop-Infrastructure-(VDI)-Market-2012-2017 telecoms and IT For enterprises, traditional desktop computing is nearly extinct. Most workers now carry laptop computers to and from their desks, and the 21st century trend towards a mobilised workforce means many workers no longer have desks at all. Traditional desktop computing consumes excessive time and resources. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/888/Samsung-Electronics-Report-2012-2017-Strategy-Prospects-in-the-LTE-Era http://www.visiongain.com/Report/888/Samsung-Electronics-Report-2012-2017-Strategy-Prospects-in-the-LTE-Era telecoms and IT Between 2010 and 2011 Samsung saw a period of rapid growth in the telecoms market with an impressive array of mobile handsets, smartphones and tablets. Having gained majority market shares in several major regions the key question now is whether or not the company can continue to grow and what strategies they will employ to retain their market standing. Our research shows that in 2012 the company stands to achieve revenues of $48 billion from the sale of mobile handsets alone. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/884/The-Low-Cost-Tablets-Market-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/884/The-Low-Cost-Tablets-Market-2012-2017 telecoms and IT Tablets were once considered to be high-end and luxury consumer devices, however that has changed over the last two years as we have witnessed Apple's dominance in the tablet market slowly being eroded by competitor brands offering tablets with similar specifications and features at a significantly lower price point. Visiongain has classified low cost tablets available in the market priced at or below $250. Visiongain has determined that the value of the global low cost tablets market in 2012 will reach $3.44bn. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/881/The-Quad-Play-Market-2012-2017-Strategies-for-a-Converged-Future http://www.visiongain.com/Report/881/The-Quad-Play-Market-2012-2017-Strategies-for-a-Converged-Future telecoms and IT The rise of broadband speeds has seen the emergence of enhanced multi play services. Multi play refers to the provision of different telecommunication services, such as broadband internet access (data), television (video), telephone and mobile phone service (voice). Multi play usually refers to services such as triple play (voice, video and data) or quad play (voice, video, data and wireless). Visiongain's analysis indicates that global quad-play revenues will reach $2.02 billion in 2012, as convergence drives increased adoption of multi-play services. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/868/The-Mobile-Application-Ecosystem-Market-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/868/The-Mobile-Application-Ecosystem-Market-2012-2017 telecoms and IT Since 2007, the mobile app market has experienced massive growth, in synchrony with the boom in smartphone and tablet penetration. Visiongain research shows that revenue derived from the global mobile apps market will total $24.1 billion in 2012. The 2011-2012 period marks a key point in the lifecycle of the mobile apps environment. The ecosystem has gone beyond the early adoption stage and many markets are maturing. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/861/The-Microsoft-in-Mobile-Report-2012-2017-Windows-Phone-Strategy-and-Prospects-in-the-LTE-Era http://www.visiongain.com/Report/861/The-Microsoft-in-Mobile-Report-2012-2017-Windows-Phone-Strategy-and-Prospects-in-the-LTE-Era telecoms and IT In 2012, Apple's iOS and Google Android form a duopoly in the smart devices market. With BlackBerry and Symbian OS market shares declining, gaps are forming in both the enterprise and commercial arenas. Visiongain expects Microsoft to exploit these gaps with the Windows 8 platform, leveraging its market-leading status in the PC world to extol the benefits of full integration. Secure, intuitive, and universal, Microsoft's Metro UI holds a strong, viable value proposition for business and household consumers alike. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/856/The-Mobile-Operating-Systems-Analysis-2012-2017-Who-wins-Android-vs-iOS-vs-Windows http://www.visiongain.com/Report/856/The-Mobile-Operating-Systems-Analysis-2012-2017-Who-wins-Android-vs-iOS-vs-Windows telecoms and IT The commercial success of smartphones and tablets has opened up a new and untapped market in mobile communications. The natural evolution of a maturing market has led to better technology and lower costs, dramatically increasing the range of features and functionalities found on mobile devices. Visiongain has determined that the total mobile device (smartphones & tablets) operating system sales will reach 632.5 million by the end of 2012. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/854/The-Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol-(VoIP)-Market-2012-2017-Prospects-for-Skype-and-Other-Players http://www.visiongain.com/Report/854/The-Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol-(VoIP)-Market-2012-2017-Prospects-for-Skype-and-Other-Players telecoms and IT Visiongain research indicates that in 2012 global revenues from VoIP will reach a figure of $65 billion. We believe that 2012 is a landmark year for VoIP services. With operator revenues from voice in decline; now is the time for ecosystem members to implement their VoIP strategies. The deployment of LTE and 4G networks will revolutionise VoIP services and have a transformative impact on the telecoms market. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/850/The-Mobile-Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System-(MEMS)-Market-2012-2017-Smartphones-Tablets-Netbooks-E-readers-Ultrabooks http://www.visiongain.com/Report/850/The-Mobile-Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System-(MEMS)-Market-2012-2017-Smartphones-Tablets-Netbooks-E-readers-Ultrabooks telecoms and IT The commercial success of smart devices is boosting the demand for content and mobile apps. Device manufacturers are looking for ways to differentiate their product by offering devices with new and innovative functionalities such as inertial sensors, digital compasses, and improved video and audio components. The appeal of incorporating MEMS within mobile devices is largely due to the fact that they enable a more interactive user experience due to their technical capabilities. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/842/The-Mobile-User-Interface-Market-2012-2017-UI-in-the-iPhone-Android-and-Windows-Era http://www.visiongain.com/Report/842/The-Mobile-User-Interface-Market-2012-2017-UI-in-the-iPhone-Android-and-Windows-Era telecoms and IT The mobile device market is driven by factors more mercurial than other segments of the telecommunications industry. There is increasing pressure on equipment manufacturers to have their finger on the proverbial pulse, to find a middle ground between functionality and popular modern gadgetry. In 2012 the mobile touchscreen UI market will represent a $12.6bn hardware industry as well as registering 632.6 million device shipments. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/836/The-Mobile-VoIP-Market-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/836/The-Mobile-VoIP-Market-2012-2017 telecoms and IT Visiongain calculates that in 2012 the mobile VoIP market will see revenues of $2.5 billion, driven by smartphone uptake and increasingly cash conscious and tech savvy consumers. Across the world, operators are beginning to embrace the technology as consumer demand for cost effective communication services rises. There has been a steady increase in the number of successful partnership between VoIP vendors and mobile operators to deploy mobile VoIP services. This report quantifies mobile VoIP market, analyses the market drivers and the key market players and their strategies. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/832/The-4G-LTE-Mobile-Handset-Market-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/832/The-4G-LTE-Mobile-Handset-Market-2012-2017 telecoms and IT The mass deployment of 3G networks has accelerated the adoption of smart devices, conditioning users to access wireless data services on a daily basis. The growing strain on current 3G networks has driven operators to start deploying 4G networks in order to cope with future demand. As a result, LTE has emerged as the prime candidate for 4G networks, prompting mass commitment and adoption on a global level. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/829/The-Cloud-Computing-Market-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/829/The-Cloud-Computing-Market-2012-2017 telecoms and IT The drive in adoption of cloud services is the result of a number of factors and not only the potential benefits for companies. The recent economic climate has been forcing many companies to reduce spending while remaining competitive. The proliferation of high-end mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets in enterprises means that access to enterprise applications is becoming more mobile. Visiongain has determined that the value of the global cloud computing market in 2012 will reach $37.9bn. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/821/The-Mobile-Roaming-Market-2012-2017-Operator-Strategies-Opportunities-Challenges-in-the-3G-and-LTE-Era http://www.visiongain.com/Report/821/The-Mobile-Roaming-Market-2012-2017-Operator-Strategies-Opportunities-Challenges-in-the-3G-and-LTE-Era telecoms and IT With LTE services rolling out around the globe in 2012, operators and affiliates must prepare themselves for the transformative effect this will have on the telecoms industry, particularly the roaming sector. The enterprise roaming segment has long provided a reliable price inelastic revenue stream but this stream can be widened to include all subscribers and increase revenues in a saturated market. International regulatory bodies have taken action in regards to operator tariffs for roaming services; the result has meant that operators need to alter their strategies in order to maintain these revenue streams. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/817/3G-Technologies-Markets-2012-2017-BRIC-Emerging-Markets-Growth http://www.visiongain.com/Report/817/3G-Technologies-Markets-2012-2017-BRIC-Emerging-Markets-Growth telecoms and IT Although 3G has become a mature technology in many developed economies, it is currently driving the mobile broadband uptake in many emerging markets. High technology maturity and decreasing costs for both operators and consumers are boosting emerging 3G markets. Led by the BRIC nations, and in particular China, 3G technology is being widely supported by government in a bid to bridge the mobile divide between emerging and developed countries. As a consequence, Visiongain has determined that 3G service revenues in emerging markets will reach $74.5 billion in 2012. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/814/Mobile-Billing-Evolution-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/814/Mobile-Billing-Evolution-2012-2017 telecoms and IT Operators are faced with the growing complexity and cost of networks, as well as the ongoing challenge of meeting 21st century customer demands. A recent shift in focus towards customer experience has also brought about new paradigms in the telecoms industry. Constantly looking for ways to simplify internal processes and monetise their services more efficiently, next-generation mobile billing systems appear to address a number of today's concerns. Visiongain expects the global mobile billing systems market to reach revenues of $6.13 billion in 2012. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/809/The-Mobile-Broadband-Market-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/809/The-Mobile-Broadband-Market-2012-2017 telecoms and IT Mobile broadband is increasingly becoming a necessity for subscribers on a global scale. With ever increasing smartphone penetration rates and a host of new devices such as tablets, netbooks, MIDs and increasingly powerful smartphones the need for mobile broadband is at an all time high and is set to continue in demand and popularity. The mobile broadband market is flourishing with increased attention and recognition by an ever growing number of businesses, governments, emergency services (Public Safety), and consumers. With the introduction of newer technologies such as WiMAX and LTE combined as 4G the mobile broadband industry is on the brink of significant growth. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/804/M2M-Opportunities-and-Challenges-with-Connected-Devices-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/804/M2M-Opportunities-and-Challenges-with-Connected-Devices-2012-2017 telecoms and IT Machine to machine technology (M2M) is set to transform the telecoms industry. This will allow operators to expand their portfolio of offerings and create new value added services and revenue streams in an increasingly saturated market place. M2M has potential applications in virtually every industry, with successful current uses documented in the report, in the automotive, e-health and energy sectors. This report proposes business models for successful adoption of M2M by operators, app developers and other ecosystem members. Visiongain analysis has concluded M2M revenues will be worth $38.1bn in 2012. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/795/LTE-Ecosystem-Report-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/795/LTE-Ecosystem-Report-2012-2017 telecoms and IT The mass deployment of 3G networks has accelerated the adoption of smart devices, conditioning users to access wireless data services on a daily basis. The growing strain on current 3G networks due to increased mobile traffic has driven operators to start deploying 4G networks in order to cope with future demand. As a result, LTE has emerged as the prime candidate for 4G networks, prompting mass commitment and adoption on a global level. Visiongain has calculated that $10.84bn will be spent on LTE infrastructure in 2012. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/789/The-Wireless-Infrastructure-Market-2012-2017-Wi-Fi-WiMax-3G-HSPA-and-LTE http://www.visiongain.com/Report/789/The-Wireless-Infrastructure-Market-2012-2017-Wi-Fi-WiMax-3G-HSPA-and-LTE telecoms and IT The wireless infrastructure market, which includes core network products for NGN (Next Generation Networks) architectures as well as wireless transport network technologies for backhaul, is well established in all parts of the world. In 2012, this market is going through a rapid transition as a result of a number of technological advancements such as LTE (Long Term Evolution). Visiongain has determined that the value of the global wireless infrastructure market in 2012 will reach $43bn. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/777/Next-Generation-OSS-BSS-2012-2017-A-Consolidated-and-Holistic-Future http://www.visiongain.com/Report/777/Next-Generation-OSS-BSS-2012-2017-A-Consolidated-and-Holistic-Future telecoms and IT In a telecommunications age marked by fierce competition and high consumer intolerance for error, delivering quality of service and strong, positive customer experience have become tantamount to operator success. OSS (operations support systems) are the backbone of the network and the thread that ties front and back office processes together. These next-generation systems, along with business support systems (BSS), customer relationship management (CRM), and service delivery platform (SDP), ensure that operators are remaining within their service level agreement (SLA) while simultaneously managing the company's network, workforce, inventory, and reducing operational expenditures across the operation. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/776/Monetising-NFC-Challenges-and-Opportunities-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/776/Monetising-NFC-Challenges-and-Opportunities-2012-2017 telecoms and IT Visiongain believes that in 2012 NFC is poised for rapid growth. The convergence of several factors has created a fertile marketplace ready to accept NFC innovations in every sector. Android currently holds the majority share for Smartphone operating system. In conjunction with this, Google have launched their own branded m-wallet service. New entrants to the market include android device makers such as Samsung, also a major player in the Smartphone space. Together these factors and other developments signal that NFC is set to see sharp uptake in usage. Visiongain analysis has calculated that global NFC application revenue will reach $10.6bn in 2012. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/772/The-Mobile-Security-(mSecurity)-Market-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/772/The-Mobile-Security-(mSecurity)-Market-2012-2017 telecoms and IT Mobile threats are becoming increasingly prolific as the mobile platform continues to gain popularity through the adoption of smart devices. As end-users and businesses come to rely on smartphones and tablets in their personal and business activities, they store valuable information that is attracting the attention of cybercriminals. This has been brought to global attention with the discovery of a spate of mobile malware in the past year, many of which were surreptitiously copying stored mobile data. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/757/Carrier-Ethernet-Report-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/757/Carrier-Ethernet-Report-2012-2017 telecoms and IT Carrier ethernet is currently in the growth stage of its lifecycle and is one of the few sectors of the telecoms industry that saw positive growth during the recession. With Next Generation Networks converging with rising smartphone and tablet adoption rates, the strain on service providers for backhaul and content rich applications continues apace. It is clear the ethernet services, products, solutions and equipment are set to see continued growth between 2012 and 2017. Visiongain calculates that the global carrier ethernet equipment market will reach $34.2bn in 2012. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/755/Next-Generation-FTTX-Fibre-Optics-Innovations-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/755/Next-Generation-FTTX-Fibre-Optics-Innovations-2012-2017 telecoms and IT The future of telecommunications is steadfastly driving towards IP convergence. Next generation networks require a reliable and future-proof base for the increasing demands of both fixed and wireless connectivity. Fibre optics communication is currently the fastest and most resilient technology available and already forms the core network of international submarine cables connecting the different regions of the world. In order to anticipate the ever-growing demand for data and the resulting traffic loads, telecom operators and governments alike are rolling-out new terrestrial fibre networks and upgrading existing copper-based ones with fibre technology. Visiongain expects the number of global FTTX subscribers to reach 148 million in 2012 info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/752/The-Tablet-Market-Report-2012-2017 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/752/The-Tablet-Market-Report-2012-2017 telecoms and IT In a matter of two years, the tablet has grown from a minor, niche product to become one of the world's fastest growing media platforms. A mere blip on technological consciousness before 2010, it took less than two years for tablets to overtake global netbook PC sales. Millions of consumers are adopting this new technology as a light, portable entertainment and media device, while enterprises are using them to replace notebook PCs, access files and cloud storage remotely, and substitute paper filing systems. Visiongain has calculated that global tablet market will reach $31.86bn in 2012, breaking the 100 million unit shipment barrier the same year. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/737/Mobile-Cloud-Computing-Industry-Outlook-Report-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/737/Mobile-Cloud-Computing-Industry-Outlook-Report-2011-2016 telecoms and IT Until recently, cloud computing has been thought of within the context of the evolution of the Web and PC. In 2011, we are seeing a paradigm shift in business models, with mobile becoming a key feature in cloud computing conundrum. Mobile cloud has the potential to change the life of consumers and enterprises beyond what can be conceived today. We believe that the size of the mobile cloud market is poised to reach over $45 billion by 2016. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/736/Low-Cost-Handsets-Feature-Phones-and-Entry-Level-Smartphone-Report-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/736/Low-Cost-Handsets-Feature-Phones-and-Entry-Level-Smartphone-Report-2011-2016 telecoms and IT Visiongain believes that not only is the feature phone still relevant but in the next five years it will become even more essential as an essential device in handset manufacturers portfolios. Over 70% of handsets shipped in 2011 were feature phones and as emerging economies come to fruition we believe the popularity of these devices will remain stable. We discuss the two main segments of feature phones that will come to prominence in under developed markets, the low cost and ultra low cost handsets. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/735/Mobile-Messaging-Market-Report-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/735/Mobile-Messaging-Market-Report-2011-2016 telecoms and IT Mobile messaging is evolving due to the increasing use of mobile broadband by users to communicate with each other. The SMS and MMS platforms are facing intense competition from instant communication and email on many smart devices. The accessibility of 3G networks and the technical capabilities of smart devices are enabling ever-faster access to data. Visiongain expects global mobile IM users to grow from 311.2 million users in 2010, to over 1.6 billion by 2016. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/727/Quad-Play-Report-2011-2016-Strategies-for-a-Converged-Future http://www.visiongain.com/Report/727/Quad-Play-Report-2011-2016-Strategies-for-a-Converged-Future telecoms and IT With price wars ongoing, revenues dwindling, and an industry leaning towards fixed-mobile convergence in many markets, what can operators do to stay ahead of the curve? Multi play packages are emerging as a dominant strategy in markets across the globe, as their promises of convergence, personalisation, ease of use, financial savings, and unified billing prove increasingly attractive to customers in a competitive market. Quadruple play - the bundling of broadband, television, fixed-line and mobile telephony, enlisted from a single service provider - is the commercial zenith that telcos and cablecos are building towards. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/717/Small-Cells-Report-2011-2016-Analysing-the-Business-Case-of-Heterogeneous-Networks http://www.visiongain.com/Report/717/Small-Cells-Report-2011-2016-Analysing-the-Business-Case-of-Heterogeneous-Networks telecoms and IT Major vendors such as Alcatel Lucent, Ericsson, NEC and Huawei are building a strong case for small cell architectures to be deployed for both 3G and 4G, offering significant commercial and performance benefits. Visiongain expects small cells to become fully proven and complete solutions by 2013 with surveys suggesting over 35% of operators considering deploying pico and micro cells in 3G/ 4G networks from 2012. This report quantifies the small cells market (femto cells, pico cells, micro cells) and Wi-Fi, analyses the market drivers, the key market players and their strategies. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/715/Connected-Homes-Report-2011-2016-A-Paradigm-Shift-in-the-Way-we-Live http://www.visiongain.com/Report/715/Connected-Homes-Report-2011-2016-A-Paradigm-Shift-in-the-Way-we-Live telecoms and IT In an increasingly saturated market place operators continually struggle to find new revenue streams. The Connected Home offers the best potential for increased revenues, as operators partnered with content providers and OEMs can capitalise on the unique monestiable opportunities offered by an ecosystem of smart devices. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/713/Consumer-MVNOs-Report-2011-2016-Designing-Successful-Strategies-for-Monetising-Smartphone-LTE-Growth http://www.visiongain.com/Report/713/Consumer-MVNOs-Report-2011-2016-Designing-Successful-Strategies-for-Monetising-Smartphone-LTE-Growth telecoms and IT The misguided conception that MVNOs have passed their heyday is unfortunately linked to the high failure rates of many ill-prepared ventures. The MVNO business model has been popular in the last two decades in mature telecom markets, especially in Europe. This popularity has been marred by injudicious strategies and a failure to understand the key elements of sustaining an MVNO. The market potential for establishing a viable MVNO exists; the issue is how to effectively harness it. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/707/Mobile-Augmented-Reality-Report-Creating-New-Market-Paradigm-for-Smartphones-Tablets-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/707/Mobile-Augmented-Reality-Report-Creating-New-Market-Paradigm-for-Smartphones-Tablets-2011-2016 telecoms and IT At what point will mobile phones not only affect the way consumers communicate, but also the way they look upon the world? Mobile augmented reality (MAR) - the overlay of virtual information and images on a live, real world view - promises to do exactly that. Visiongain research concludes that MAR will expand exponentially in the five year forecast period (2011-2016) following the widespread popularity of one or a handful of killer MAR applications, expected in late 2012 or early 2013. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/698/Mobile-Video-TV-on-Smartphones-Market-Drivers-and-Challenges-Report-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/698/Mobile-Video-TV-on-Smartphones-Market-Drivers-and-Challenges-Report-2011-2016 telecoms and IT 29% of smartphones users access mobile video services. Visiongain expects that by 2016 at least 40% of smartphone customers will use mobile video. In addition, upcoming LTE technology will allow for significantly higher capacity at a lower cost per bit, leading to improved commercial viability of video services. This report quantifies mobile TV and video market, analyses the market drivers and the key market players and their strategies. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/697/Location-Based-Services-2011-2016-Monetising-Opportunities-and-Challenges http://www.visiongain.com/Report/697/Location-Based-Services-2011-2016-Monetising-Opportunities-and-Challenges telecoms and IT Have location based services already reached their full potential? Visiongain doesn't believe so. With some extraordinary successes already achieved with apps like Foursquare and Gowalla, the possible applications for location based services are still in their infancy. On the verge of LTE the LBS landscape is poised for explosion. This report reveals the opportunities that lie between 2011 and 2016 for all market entrants. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/696/Mobile-Device-Management-Report-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/696/Mobile-Device-Management-Report-2011-2016 telecoms and IT MDM (Mobile Device Management) solution can reduce calls to customer service by 15- 20% and lower OpEx in customer care and marketing leading to higher profit margins. Are you taking advantage of the latest MDM solutions available on the market? Do you want to capitalise on the strengths of some the best-integrated MDM solution out there? Our report will guide you in formulating emergent strategies for device management in your organisation. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/683/Mobile-Advertising-2011-2016-Industry-Outlook-Report http://www.visiongain.com/Report/683/Mobile-Advertising-2011-2016-Industry-Outlook-Report telecoms and IT Are mobiles becoming an essential platform for advertisers? Our new report offers research into the new trends in advertising and their increasing focus on mobiles. The industry is currently exploring different options: from SMS marketing to branded apps, through to mobile video and augmented reality. This expanding market is presenting a number of lucrative opportunities which are not yet being exploited to their full potential. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/680/Mobile-VoIP-Report-2011-2016-Opportunities-and-Challenges http://www.visiongain.com/Report/680/Mobile-VoIP-Report-2011-2016-Opportunities-and-Challenges telecoms and IT Visiongain predicts that by 2016, mobile VoIP applications will generate annual revenues of $36 billion, driven by more than 180 million users worldwide. Across the world, operators are beginning to embrace the technology as consumer demand for cost effective communication services rises. There has been a steady increase in the number of successful partnership between VoIP vendors and mobile operators to deploy mobile VoIP services. This report quantifies mobile VoIP market, analyses the market drivers and the key market players and their strategies. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/678/Smartphone-Report-Gaming-Digital-Music-Distribution-and-Entertainment-Opportunities-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/678/Smartphone-Report-Gaming-Digital-Music-Distribution-and-Entertainment-Opportunities-2011-2016 telecoms and IT Is the Smartphone capable of swallowing the market for both handheld consoles and personal music players? Our research show that with declining iPod sales and an explosion in downloads of Smartphone game apps; the answer is yes. This report details the opportunities arising from this unique situation and also traces the future revenue generating potential of the Smartphone, as a one stop entertainment device. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/665/Mobile-Device-Security-2011-2016-Opportunities-and-Challenges http://www.visiongain.com/Report/665/Mobile-Device-Security-2011-2016-Opportunities-and-Challenges telecoms and IT 2011 is witnessing an explosion of new threats targeting mobile devices. Data and ID theft, SMS fraud, rogue apps and covert espionage are infecting smartphones at an unprecedented rate. Malware such as Trojans, worms, spyware and spam are spreading across mobile platforms, already highly capable of stealing data, corrupting functions and usurping control. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/661/Mobile-Social-Networking-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/661/Mobile-Social-Networking-2011-2016 telecoms and IT The frequency of mobile social networking grew 10% between the three-month period ended January 2011 and the three-month period ended April 2011. 28% of US mobile subscribers accessed a social networking site via mobile phone in April 2011, compared to 25% in January 2011. Such is the scale of the Mobile Social Networking success story that by 2016, visiongain forecasts that one in every 12 people on Earth will regularly use social networking services using a mobile device. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/660/Mobile-Payment-Operator-Strategies-Opportunities-and-Challenges-Report-2011 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/660/Mobile-Payment-Operator-Strategies-Opportunities-and-Challenges-Report-2011 telecoms and IT Mobile Payment market is entering into a rapid growth stage. Across the world, customers are embracing the technology as operators move from trials and testing phase towards commercial deployments. There has been a steady increase in the number of transactions for payment of digital and physical goods via mobiles. Our research suggests that global m-payment volumes are expected to reach $556 billion by 2016. This report quantifies mobile payments market, analyses the operator business models, key market players and their strategies. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/655/M2M-2011-Opportunities-and-Challenges-with-Connected-Devices http://www.visiongain.com/Report/655/M2M-2011-Opportunities-and-Challenges-with-Connected-Devices telecoms and IT M2M will allow operators to expand their portfolio of offerings and therefore create new value added services and revenue streams in an increasingly saturated market place. M2M has potential applications in virtually limitless number of industries, with successful current uses documented in the report, in the automotive, e-health and energy sectors. This report proposes business models for successful adoption of M2M by operators. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/651/Managed-Services-in-LTE-Era-Report-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/651/Managed-Services-in-LTE-Era-Report-2011-2016 telecoms and IT Managed Services is having a transformative affect on the wireless value chain in general and operators in particular. The managed services market was around $55 billion in 2010, we believe the market is poised to reach $86 billion by 2016.Global trends that are driving managed services include the explosive growth of data services and advent of LTE networks. Our research suggests that increasing number of operators want to capitalise on the plethora of tangible and intangible benefits offered by managed services. This report details all the latest developments in this sector along with the strategies that will help the operators to maximise their gains. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/645/Huawei-Report-2011-Securing-New-Markets-and-Gaining-Competitive-Advantage-in-the-LTE-Domain http://www.visiongain.com/Report/645/Huawei-Report-2011-Securing-New-Markets-and-Gaining-Competitive-Advantage-in-the-LTE-Domain telecoms and IT Is Huawei emerging as a dominant force in the LTE market? Visiongain research shows that Huawei's rivals such as Ericsson, NSN and Alcatel Lucent have the greatest to lose if they do not address the competitive threats from Huawei and formulate emergent strategies in the infrastructure and professional services market. The LTE network infrastructure market alone is forecast to grow rapidly to be worth $68 billion by 2016, with just a handful of key vendors fighting for market share. Visiongain's new report quantifies these market changes and analyses the impacts of these variations info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/643/Cloud-2011-Moving-into-the-Realm-of-an-Essential-IT-Strategy http://www.visiongain.com/Report/643/Cloud-2011-Moving-into-the-Realm-of-an-Essential-IT-Strategy telecoms and IT Cloud computing has been the subject of intense debate in the past three years, with arguments vying for the technology and hailing it as the next phase in enterprise IT management while challengers state it is only a new name for existing computing models. More recently however, a number of catalysts such as the increasing smartphone adoption and the current economic climate have pushed cloud computing to the forefront of business and consumer interest. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/639/Global-Mobile-Roaming-2011-Operator-Strategies-Opportunities-and-Challenges-in-the-3G-and-LTE-Era http://www.visiongain.com/Report/639/Global-Mobile-Roaming-2011-Operator-Strategies-Opportunities-and-Challenges-in-the-3G-and-LTE-Era telecoms and IT LTE is set to transform Roaming- but what impact will it have? With LTE services rolling out around the globe in 2011, operators and affiliates must prepare themselves for the transformative effect this will have on the telecoms industry, particularly the roaming sector. The enterprise roaming segment has long provided a reliable price inelastic revenue stream but this stream can be widened to include all subscribers and increase revenues in a saturated market. International regulatory bodies are taking action in regards to roaming costs and we believe this is the right time to capitalise with smart and effective pricing strategies. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/624/Google-in-Mobile-2011-Building-a-Sustainable-Competitive-Advantage http://www.visiongain.com/Report/624/Google-in-Mobile-2011-Building-a-Sustainable-Competitive-Advantage telecoms and IT Google has been dominating desktop internet search and advertising for almost a decade now. It has deployed an aggressive strategy which is swiftly occupying the mobile space. Google is dominating the global mobile search market with a market share of 97% for mobile searches worldwide. Optimising its core expertise, Google has managed to anticipate the mobile demand and is constantly optimising its services to anticipate future trends. Visiongain estimates Google's mobile search advertising revenues to reach $2.85 billion by 2016. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/619/Femtocell-Report-2011-2016-Analysing-Operator-Savings-and-Investments http://www.visiongain.com/Report/619/Femtocell-Report-2011-2016-Analysing-Operator-Savings-and-Investments telecoms and IT Femtocells have entered into the growth stage of their lifecycle in 2011. With a range of benefits for enterprise and residential subscribers, Femtocells technology is poised to increase data ARPU for operators across the globe. Using Femtocells, operators can also embark on the value discipline of customer intimacy thereby reducing the churn rates. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/620/Smartphones-in-Enterprises-Report-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/620/Smartphones-in-Enterprises-Report-2011-2016 telecoms and IT Are smartphones becoming an essential tool in business, or are the consumer devices not yet correctly positioned to provide all the functionality that enterprise mobility requires? This report covers the global enterprise smartphone market with opportunities across all major geographical markets and vertical sectors. With analysis of the major players in the enterprise smartphone ecosystem, Smartphones in Enterprises Report 2011-2016 is a definitive guide to this complex marketplace. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/614/LTE-Ecosystem-Report-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/614/LTE-Ecosystem-Report-2011-2016 telecoms and IT LTE technology has entered into the growth stage of its lifecycle in 2011. With players in the LTE ecosystem embarking on a strategy of innovation and product leadership, the market looks poised for new developments that will revolutionise the mobile broadband. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/608/Mobile-User-Interface-2011-2016-Designing-Compelling-UI-in-iPhone-and-Android-Era http://www.visiongain.com/Report/608/Mobile-User-Interface-2011-2016-Designing-Compelling-UI-in-iPhone-and-Android-Era telecoms and IT User experience is driving growth in the smartphone and tablet market. For this reason, UI design has become the crucial factor in product differentiation between market players. This means that innovation and original concepts in UI are conferring important competitive advantages to those players that are investing in UI development. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/593/Mobile-Application-Ecosystem-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/593/Mobile-Application-Ecosystem-2011-2016 telecoms and IT Our market focused research shows that the mobile apps market is worth $3.9 billion in 2011. But how will the market evolve over the next five years? This report contains detailed App market forecasts and development models based on our thorough research. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/592/Monetising-NFC-Challenges-and-Opportunities-Report-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/592/Monetising-NFC-Challenges-and-Opportunities-Report-2011-2016 telecoms and IT NFC technology has entered into growth stage of its lifecycle in 2011. With players in the NFC ecosystem embarking on a strategy of innovation and product leadership, the market looks poised for groundbreaking developments that will change the way we envision smartphones. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/582/Next-Generation-OSS-Creating-New-Realities-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/582/Next-Generation-OSS-Creating-New-Realities-2011-2016 telecoms and IT Next generation OSS (Operation Support Subsystem) is not a standalone solution but is a tightly integrated set of sub functions that together allow operators to maintain and manage their networks effectively and efficiently. These subsystems in turn are integrated with BSS functions, allowing operators to embrace the value discipline of customer intimacy, drive the business from a customer centric perspective and map customer activity to revenues. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/576/Carrier-Ethernet-Report-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/576/Carrier-Ethernet-Report-2011-2016 telecoms and IT Carrier Ethernet is currently in the growth stage of its lifecycle and as one of the few sectors of the telecoms industry that saw positive growth during the recession it is clear the Ethernet services, products, solutions and equipment are set to see substantial grow between 2011 and 2016 with revenues in the US growing at CAGR 28%. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/577/Mobile-Billing-Evolution-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/577/Mobile-Billing-Evolution-2011-2016 telecoms and IT Our latest report Mobile Billing Evolution 2011-2016 offers a comprehensive analysis of the global billing markets with regional breakdown. It also analyses the leading vendors and service providers who are using new mobile billing solutions to increase their market dominance. Visiongain research shows that current market worth of the global mobile telecoms billing market is $6.75 billion in Q1 2011, but that strong, sustained growth in this market over the five years to 2016 will see the market transformed. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/564/Mobile-Augmented-Reality-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/564/Mobile-Augmented-Reality-2011-2016 telecoms and IT Mobile Augmented Reality in 2011 is a market sector on the verge of commercial boom. While the proposed technology has been in discussion for many years, previous attempts at realising the potential of this interactive data-rich environment have been hindered by the technological advancement of the smartphone market and by narrowband mobile Internet. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/563/Mobile-Broadband-2011-2016 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/563/Mobile-Broadband-2011-2016 telecoms and IT This is an up to date and concise report on Mobile Broadband with statistics dating from 2008 up to 2011, and projections and forecasts up to 2016. The report deals with the current popularity and demand of the technology as well as giving a breakdown of reasons why it is popular now, and reasons it will be popular in the immediate future. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/556/The-Unified-Communications-Market-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/556/The-Unified-Communications-Market-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Unified Communications (UC) is the total integration of real-time communication services such as instant messaging (chat), presence information, telephony (including IP telephony), video conferencing, call control and speech recognition with non-real-time communication services such as unified messaging (integrated voicemail, e-mail, SMS and fax). UC has been one of the most hyped ICT developments of the last few years, due to newly enabling technologies such as a maturing smartphone market and increased mobile broadband coverage, but will sector revenues live up to this hype? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/554/Mobile-2-0-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/554/Mobile-2-0-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Social media and Mobile apps are two of the most talked about phenomena of recent times, and yet they are only a small part of what makes up Mobile 2.0. The landscape of wireless communications is changing rapidly and so are the ways in which we communicate with each other. Mobile 2.0 is at the heart of this change. This report offers an insight into what constitutes Mobile 2.0 today and what it will lead to in the future. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/548/IMS-2010-Report-Critical-Success-Factors http://www.visiongain.com/Report/548/IMS-2010-Report-Critical-Success-Factors telecoms and IT IMS (The IP Multimedia Subsystem) is the cornerstone technology for next generation networks. It offers a robust infrastructure for developing and deploying multiple network services and data from a common core across different access networks and for evolving from circuit-switched networks towards all IP networks.IMS remains the technology of choice for fixed and hybrid operators whose legacy network resources are near or full depreciation. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/545/Customer-Segmentation-Intelligence-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/545/Customer-Segmentation-Intelligence-2010-2015 telecoms and IT The recent financial downturn had a major impact on the telecommunications industry. With churn rates on the rise and ARPU figures on the decline what do operators and manufacturers need to do to maximise revenues and retain subscribers? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/544/Cloud-Computing-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/544/Cloud-Computing-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Cloud computing is in a period of realisation from speculation and hype to widespread adoption by the ICT community. Visiongain's new report studies the wide ranging questions frequently asked by the IT and communications industries and examines the disciplines required to implement enterprise and commercial cloud computing solutions. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/535/The-Prepaid-Mobile-Market-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/535/The-Prepaid-Mobile-Market-2010-2015 telecoms and IT The recent financial downturn had a major impact on the telecommunications industry, but in no sector was it more profound than in prepaid mobile. With subscriber figures on the rise, what do operators and manufacturers need to do to maximise revenues and retain subscribers? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/530/Windows-Phone-7-Microsoft's-Smartphone-Challenge-Report-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/530/Windows-Phone-7-Microsoft's-Smartphone-Challenge-Report-2010 telecoms and IT Microsoft is poised to launch its much awaited Mobile OS "Windows Phone 7" during the holiday season of 2010. The company has started over with a rigorous effort to re-invent itself as a consumer-driven mobile OS and application provider. Amidst these developments, Visiongain brings the latest exclusive report focusing on the re-emergence of Microsoft as a key player in the smartphone market in 2011 and beyond. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/525/Backhaul-Strategies-for-LTE-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/525/Backhaul-Strategies-for-LTE-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Visiongain's latest exclusive report on LTE Backhaul examines how the radical increase in demand for rich media content and bandwidth hungry applications has been the main driver in the development of a high capacity, low latency mobile broadband system such as LTE. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/518/The-Smartphone-Market-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/518/The-Smartphone-Market-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Visiongain's brand new exclusive report on the smartphone market focuses on the recent convergence of a number of factors that have led to a sharp increase in Smartphone adoption rates. The report charts those factors and also forecasts a boom that will see Feature phones replaced by their Smartphone counterparts and projects the profound impact this will have on global mobile communications. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/512/Gaming-on-Smartphones-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/512/Gaming-on-Smartphones-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Visiongain's latest exclusive report examines how Smartphone adoption rates are on the rise, due to Apple's iPhone and the recent influx of app stores. Mobile Applications are at the heart of this new trend. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/509/Location-based-advertising-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/509/Location-based-advertising-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Visiongain's latest exclusive report on location based advertising examines how the location-based services market has experienced huge growth over the past two years and how the potential for the next five years is immense in the LBA sector. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/503/Mobile-ID-Fraud-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/503/Mobile-ID-Fraud-2010 telecoms and IT Identity theft and fraud has gained a foothold on the fixed internet as well as areas of hard copy information. Visiongain believes that this will migrate onto the mobile platform. Key players in the mobile industry involved in mobile content, the mobile web and protecting mobile subscribers need to gain a thorough understanding of a crime that is continuously evolving and will migrate onto the mobile platform. The mobile phone has become intrinsically linked with the mobile web and as such has heightened the security risks associated with identity fraud. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/499/The-Android-and-Apple-Mobile-Ecosystem-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/499/The-Android-and-Apple-Mobile-Ecosystem-2010 telecoms and IT The latest visiongain report, The Android and Apple Mobile Ecosystem 2010, provides an insight into the development of the mobile ecosystem around the Android and the Apple mobile OS standards to date. The report looks at the reasons behind the creation of the ecosystem, including the improved User Interface of the new generation of smartphones, the introduction of new high speed mobile networks and the emergence of bundled and flat rate pricing with handset subsidies - in return for long term Pay Monthly contracts - in developed markets. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/494/Mobile-Social-Networking-and-UGC-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/494/Mobile-Social-Networking-and-UGC-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Social networking is the fastest growing Internet activity and has even exceeded that of email usage. Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter are some of the most frequently accessed websites in the world with Facebook alone accounting for 50% of the UK's entire mobile Internet traffic. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/491/Rural-Mobile-Connectivity-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/491/Rural-Mobile-Connectivity-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Rural connectivity has long been an area of business that the MNOs have engaged wearily due to low population density and low RoI for infrastructure deployment. However, due to an uptake in mobile penetration in developing countries the rural connectivity market has rapidly become an important growth market for the industry. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/484/The-MDM-Market-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/484/The-MDM-Market-2010-2015 telecoms and IT The Mobile Device Management (MDM) market has gone through major changes and looks poised to enter into a rapid growth stage in the coming years. Many vendors now offer holistic MDM portfolio that rope in configuration and diagnostics, end-to-end security, software management, and policy management. These newer solutions offer opportunities to increase revenues, reduce OpEx and build strong brand image. Our brand new report focuses primarily on operator and device manufacturer centric MDM market and how these players are leveraging MDM to enable their strategies and business models. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/483/Payments-in-Mobile-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/483/Payments-in-Mobile-2010-2015 telecoms and IT According to the GSMA there will be 1.7 Billion mobile phone users by the end of 2012 who do not possess a formal bank account. Mobile subscriber penetration worldwide will continue to increase with over 5.4 Billion handsets in circulation as of the end of 2015. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/480/Quad-Play-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/480/Quad-Play-2010 telecoms and IT Visiongain's latest report on the global 'Quad Play' and bundled services market analyses the worldwide consumer market by geographical region. The report outlines the current technological advancements and offers predictions on future developments. The report interprets the commercial implications of variations in the quad play business model across all critical world markets, outlining the major themes followed by both incumbent and incoming operators. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/478/Mobile-TV-Market-Analysis-and-Opportunities-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/478/Mobile-TV-Market-Analysis-and-Opportunities-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Visiongain's latest report on the Mobile TV market reviews upcoming innovative technologies and existing applications & standards related to the Mobile TV industry. The report also explains the commercial feasibility of the Mobile TV market's current infrastructure with recommendations for both network operators and broadcasters. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/475/Mobile-Email-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/475/Mobile-Email-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Increasingly more mobile devices are offering mobile email services, as developments in handset technology are leading to improved mobile devices being available to a broader range of users. The days of mobile email being predominantly used by business users are disappearing; services are now being used by a range of subscribers, from teens to older users, as handsets are becoming more user friendly thus boosting mobile email. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/471/Service-Delivery-Platforms-(SDP)-Report-2010-Analysis-and-Forecasts http://www.visiongain.com/Report/471/Service-Delivery-Platforms-(SDP)-Report-2010-Analysis-and-Forecasts telecoms and IT Using SDP, operators have the option to evolve as service retailers and wholesalers. However, migrating to SDP is not an easy proposition for operators, due to the infrastructure complexity and costs involved. This understanding is crucial is crucial for SDP development, not just from the technological perspective but also from the financial, marketing and operations perspectives. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/468/The-Mobile-VoIP-Market-Report-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/468/The-Mobile-VoIP-Market-Report-2010-2015 telecoms and IT The mobile market is growing, up 1.4% to €417 billion in 2010. The strongest growth is posted by data services such as mVoIP, both on fixed and mobile networks. Sales of internet connections and data services on fixed networks will grow in 2010 by 7% to almost €200 billion. Mobile data services – such as mVoIP are posting even stronger growth: up 16% to over €140 billion. Our new telecoms report outlines how the mobile VoIP market will evolve further during the next five years, ensuring that you are in the know when it comes to important decisions within the mVoIP industry. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/462/Mobile-Advergaming-and-Ad-Funded-Gaming-Report-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/462/Mobile-Advergaming-and-Ad-Funded-Gaming-Report-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Facebook games based around advertising now achieve over 1 million monthly active users, with many of these coming through mobile usage. Whether its referred to as advergaming, ad-funded gaming or casual games, the advergaming industry had revenues in excess of $3 billion on mobile, iPhone, social networks platforms. Targeted user information continues to emerge about who plays games, spurring interest on the part of advertising agencies who can use games to reach specific markets. Broadening of interest has meant that gamers are not just teenage males, but men through to 35 years and beyond as well as women between the ages of 35 and 55. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/456/Mobile-Network-Sharing-Report-2010-2015-Developments-Analysis-Forecasts http://www.visiongain.com/Report/456/Mobile-Network-Sharing-Report-2010-2015-Developments-Analysis-Forecasts telecoms and IT Changes in data demand growth and availability of new technologies like LTE is having implications on the telecom industry's structure, competition and sources of competitive advantage. In addition, due to increasing competition, network operators are witnessing faltering profit margins. Service revenue growth is expected to be less than 1.2% up until 2014. In such harsh economic conditions, operators are now increasingly looking for innovative ways to increase operating profits, reduce their total cost of ownership and create shareholder value. In order to achieve the above objectives, many in the industry believe that operators should master the value discipline of "operational excellence" by embarking on a network sharing strategy. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/455/The-Mobile-Applications-Market-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/455/The-Mobile-Applications-Market-2010-2015 telecoms and IT The mobile applications market is estimated to be worth around $25 billion by 2015. However, the economic meltdown has resulted in some big names within the applications and telecoms industry to shutdown recently and the fears of the aftermath of a recession are still on the clouds. Analysts have agreed on the fact that the recession slowed down the growth of the apps store and the apps industry. Had there been no recession in the last few years, it can be argued that the Mobile apps industry would have been propagated on a larger scale compared to the current situation. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/451/Apple-iPhone-and-Mobile-iTunes-Report-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/451/Apple-iPhone-and-Mobile-iTunes-Report-2010 telecoms and IT The Apple iPhone has been a revelation since it was first launched in the US in June 2007. The first handset was met with great enthusiasm and excitement due to the reputation that Apple has developed. The iPhone has consequently heightened Apple's brand and this has continued as new and improved versions of the handset have been released. Operators have benefitted from increased data traffic from their iPhone-bundled subscriptions due to Apple’s success in producing a compelling user interface ideal for browsing and multimedia use. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/449/The-Indian-Cellular-Market-Report-and-Forecasts-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/449/The-Indian-Cellular-Market-Report-and-Forecasts-2010-2015 telecoms and IT Such is the interest in the Indian telecom industry that companies from all over the world must do business in the country with a population of over a billion people. But crucial questions remain unanswered regarding competition and service improvments that are vital for the developent of the industry. The much-awaited Mobile Number Portability (MNP) continues to deadlines, with the government now planning to launch MNP by the first week of May. How will this impact on churn rates throughout the country? With Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) also launching 3G services in Bangalore to attempt to offer service differentiation, MNP's launch could result in greater switching between the mobile service providers. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/444/Digital-music-distribution-markets-analysis-and-forecasts-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/444/Digital-music-distribution-markets-analysis-and-forecasts-2010 telecoms and IT According to a recent report on CNN, 'total revenue from U.S. music sales and licensing plunged' between the years 1999 and 2009. They said that 'at the end of last year, the music business was worth half of what it was ten years ago and the decline doesn't look like it will be slowing anytime soon'. Many believe that the main reason for this decline is the increased popularity of digital music. The report quotes the former Head of Yahoo Music as saying 'The CD is still disappearing, and nothing is replacing it in entirety as a revenue generator. Digital downloads are not even going to replace what the CD business did for the industry." However, digital licensing revenue has reached toward $100 billion in 2009, and we expect it to grow even further in the next couple of years. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/447/Managed-Services-Report-2010-Analysis-and-Developments http://www.visiongain.com/Report/447/Managed-Services-Report-2010-Analysis-and-Developments telecoms and IT Mobile Network Operators (MNO's) continue to look to reduce Capex and Opex costs through the adoption of Managed Services from a range of telecoms equipment vendors. Managed Services vendors are now offering a range of services, including the management of the MNO's network, RAN & access infrastructure and network sharing. The brand new Managed Services 2010 report provides a timely in-depth analysis of the Managed Services affecting the MNO - with unique hard-hitting case studies of mobile operators partnering with third party specialists and deploying Managed Services today. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/443/Mobile-payments-markets-analysis-and-forecast-2010-2015 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/443/Mobile-payments-markets-analysis-and-forecast-2010-2015 telecoms and IT A recent news report highlighted that many users trust their mobile more than their bank when it comes to handle money. Mobile payment, also called M-payment or mpayment, is at forefront of this technological innovation, development and establishing this element of trust and security. The improvement of security has seen the use of mobile funds transfer and transactions increase both in quantity of goods and services purchased, as well as value. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/440/Near-Field-Communications-(2010-2015)-the-future-of-retail-payments-from-a-technological-and-market-perspective http://www.visiongain.com/Report/440/Near-Field-Communications-(2010-2015)-the-future-of-retail-payments-from-a-technological-and-market-perspective telecoms and IT In assessing NFC from the commercial and technological perspectives, a comprehensive view of other contactless payment technologies has been taken into account. NFC has been compared against RFID, Bluetooth and other wireless technologies in terms of technological advantages NFC provides. In order to provide a comprehensive view of the domain of use for NFC technology, its feasible use in transportation, retail and couponing system has been analysed. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/435/Mobile-Remittance-2010-Including-trends-in-Mobile-Banking http://www.visiongain.com/Report/435/Mobile-Remittance-2010-Including-trends-in-Mobile-Banking telecoms and IT The world's banking and financial retail infrastructure is characterised by two scenarios. One scenario is played out in some regions that have a saturated banking industry where the nature of business and society leaves no time for people to conduct transactions in a bank's premises. In other regions physical bank sites are few and far between. Mobile money transactions allows financial operations to be conducted under both scenarios. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/432/Mobile-Broadband-2010-2015-A-growing-market-requiring-investment-and-sustainable-support-to-fulfill-burgeoning-demand http://www.visiongain.com/Report/432/Mobile-Broadband-2010-2015-A-growing-market-requiring-investment-and-sustainable-support-to-fulfill-burgeoning-demand telecoms and IT Mobile broadband looks set to overshadow fixed line broadband in terms of popularity. Despite the recession, demand for mobile broadband has remained on an upward curve. Can you afford to stand back and take no action, whilst others do? It is imperative that action is taken quickly and effectively in order to benefit from this thriving market before it's too late. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/430/LTE-Roadmap-2010-2015-Towards-4G-The-next-generation-technology-in-waiting-offering-medium-to-long-term-high-margin-growth-opportunities http://www.visiongain.com/Report/430/LTE-Roadmap-2010-2015-Towards-4G-The-next-generation-technology-in-waiting-offering-medium-to-long-term-high-margin-growth-opportunities telecoms and IT LTE is one of the most promising stepping stone technologies towards 4th generation mobile networks. Many wireless network operators believe that LTE offers the best value proposition to increase network capacity, improve QoS and significantly enhance data rates while reducing the TCO (total cost of ownership). info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/428/Vodafone-Insight-2009-Comparison-of-Relative-Strengths-vis-à-vis-France-Telecom-Telefonica-and-Hutchison-Whampoa http://www.visiongain.com/Report/428/Vodafone-Insight-2009-Comparison-of-Relative-Strengths-vis-à-vis-France-Telecom-Telefonica-and-Hutchison-Whampoa telecoms and IT This report is the latest in an annual series of reports documenting Vodafone and its market position. In this report, Vodafone's position is comprehensively contrasted against 3 of its principal rivals on a global scale, namely Telefonica-O2, France Telecom/Orange and Hutchison Whampoa (mainly through its H3G Group and HTIL businesses). info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/424/Mobile-Instant-Messaging-Report-2009-2014-Services-in-the-Social-Network-and-iPhone-era http://www.visiongain.com/Report/424/Mobile-Instant-Messaging-Report-2009-2014-Services-in-the-Social-Network-and-iPhone-era telecoms and IT Mobile operators across Europe and Asia have been looking to deploy customised but co-branded mobile IM (MIM) services since the end of 2006 in an effort to cement their position in the value chain. This renewed interest is being driven by perceived benefits such as increasing data ARPU, service differentiation, churn reduction and building customer loyalty. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/421/The-Smartphone-Market-2009-2014-Consistent-Window-of-Growth-and-Opportunity-for-the-mobile-sector http://www.visiongain.com/Report/421/The-Smartphone-Market-2009-2014-Consistent-Window-of-Growth-and-Opportunity-for-the-mobile-sector telecoms and IT Due to the arrival of a new generation of improved smartphones, with fuller sized screens, improved user interfaces, and advanced features such as GPS and accelerometers, the smartphone is becoming a key element in providing greater user access to the mobile internet and a plethora of services for communicating, content/document sharing and navigation. The smartphone has taken the mobile phone from a basic voice and text communications tool to a comprehensive web-connected platform for an ever-growing range of online and offline applications. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/419/New-Mobile-Roaming-Services-Business-Models-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/419/New-Mobile-Roaming-Services-Business-Models-2009 telecoms and IT International mobile roaming is one of the most important services in the European mobile operator's portfolio. According to figures released by the GSM Association some 42 per cent of Europeans travel outside their home country. This is a higher proportion of travellers than any other major zone, while revenues from international roaming has accounted for up to 20 per cent of total mobile operator turnover in Europe. With the introduction of Pan European regulation the cost of roaming has become a highly visible target over time. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/414/User-Interfaces-2009-2014-Enabling-a-compelling-User-Experience-for-the-iPhone-Web-2-0-era http://www.visiongain.com/Report/414/User-Interfaces-2009-2014-Enabling-a-compelling-User-Experience-for-the-iPhone-Web-2-0-era telecoms and IT Within a short timeframe, the iPhone series of devices has helped fuel adoption of mobile applications and web access in North America and Europe unlike any device before. In the seven years prior to the launch, the paucity of user-friendly mobile web-focused devices proved a major obstacle to optimal growth in users and traffic. This 130+ page report analyses the market drivers and barriers affecting user interfaces, devices and applications. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/413/Google-in-Mobile-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/413/Google-in-Mobile-2009 telecoms and IT Having created, developed, grown and maintained the world's most popular internet search engine over the last decade, Google has turned its attentions to the mobile market. For the last few years, many of its web services and applications have been making their way to the mobile platform, as the take-up has increased at recession-defying rates for mobile web access and, most notably, for smartphones such as the iPhone and various BlackBerry models. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/406/Mobile-LBA-2009-2014-how-to-generate-revenue-by-advertising-on-mobile-content-LBS-and-mobile-search http://www.visiongain.com/Report/406/Mobile-LBA-2009-2014-how-to-generate-revenue-by-advertising-on-mobile-content-LBS-and-mobile-search telecoms and IT Location is a vital mobile tool. A whole of market opportunities for LBS and LBA have emerged in sectors such as Emergency Services; Emergency Alert Services; Home-Zone Billing; Fleet Management; Asset Management; Person Tracking; Pet Tracking; Traffic Congestion Reporting; Routing to Nearest Commercial Enterprise; Roadside Assistance; Navigation; City Sightseeing; Localised Advertising; Mobile Yellow Pages and Network Planning and Dynamic Network Control. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/404/The-Mobile-Web-Browser-Market-2009-2014-Challenges-and-opportunities-in-the-Web-2-0-iPhone-and-Google-Era http://www.visiongain.com/Report/404/The-Mobile-Web-Browser-Market-2009-2014-Challenges-and-opportunities-in-the-Web-2-0-iPhone-and-Google-Era telecoms and IT Within a short timeframe, the iPhone series of devices has helped fuel mobile web adoption in North America and Europe unlike any device before. In the seven years prior to the launch, the paucity of user-friendly mobile web-focused devices proved a major obstacle to optimal growth in users and traffic. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/400/Mobile-Advertising-and-Marketing-2009-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2009-2014 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/400/Mobile-Advertising-and-Marketing-2009-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2009-2014 telecoms and IT The global economy will recover but how soon, and what mobile advertising firms will be left when the upturn happens? As with any recession, advertising is hit strongly, but mobile advertising revenues correlate well with the beginning of Internet advertising so the potential still remain enormous and viable. As the global economy embarks on an inevitable recovery after its most serious setback in generations, new sectors are emerging stronger in terms of growth potential, with mobile advertising and marketing prominent among them. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/389/Mobile-Geotagging-a-new-market-opportunity-from-within-the-LBS-and-UGC-markets-Analysis-and-Forecasts-2009-2014 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/389/Mobile-Geotagging-a-new-market-opportunity-from-within-the-LBS-and-UGC-markets-Analysis-and-Forecasts-2009-2014 telecoms and IT Identifying people, objects and data by their geographical location has always been crucial, though it has provided limited commercial value. However, the rapid evolution and commoditisation of the communication services technologies has led the way to the development of this activity as a business opportunity. One way to identify the data and objects by their physical location is by geotagging them - the process of adding geographical identification metadata to various media such as photographs, video, websites, RDF or RSS feeds and is a form of geospatial metadata. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/391/Mobile-Social-Networking-and-User-Generated-Content-Market-Insight-2009-2014 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/391/Mobile-Social-Networking-and-User-Generated-Content-Market-Insight-2009-2014 telecoms and IT Mobile social networking is already here on a phone near you. Due to media attention, no one in your industry can have failed to have noticed not only the success but also the hitherto unrealised potential of social networks and user generated content on mobile. You need to react now. If you wait, the opportunity may be gone. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/388/The-IMS-Report-Market-Forecast-2009-2014 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/388/The-IMS-Report-Market-Forecast-2009-2014 telecoms and IT Virtually every major telecom industry player must now be dealing with IMS. News of planned IMS-compatible products and services are arriving with regularity. Are you one of those players? If you are testing IMS, then you must understand what strategies to adopt to implement and profit from this technology now to safeguard medium to long term growth in subscribers and usage. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/385/Mobile-Money-Transfer-Report-2009-Profiting-from-cross-border-remittance-and-global-banking http://www.visiongain.com/Report/385/Mobile-Money-Transfer-Report-2009-Profiting-from-cross-border-remittance-and-global-banking telecoms and IT Despite the impact of the 2008-2009 global downturn, remittances as a source of liquidity will likely prove to be resilient, and could potentially play a role in restoring or increasing prosperity across regions. Whereas the sharp contraction of credit in the global banking sector has directly and instantaneously ravaged FDI alongside private debt and equity flows, remittances to the developing world are slowing down more gradually and indirectly as a result of declining personal consumption, lay-offs, and lower salaries impacting the real economy. This adds the resilience of remittances, where migrant workers will continue sending money to relatives in their countries of origin during uncertain economic times, albeit at less regular intervals and/or in smaller amounts. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/377/Mobile-Email-2009-Challenging-Blackberry-and-succeeding-in-the-consumer-market http://www.visiongain.com/Report/377/Mobile-Email-2009-Challenging-Blackberry-and-succeeding-in-the-consumer-market telecoms and IT As handset technology continues to improve, increasingly more mobile devices are offering mobile email services. Consequently email is being positioned as a feasible communication method around the world. The days of mobile email being predominantly used by enterprise users are fading. So what are the financial opportunities in the consumer email market? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/378/Apple's-iPhone-Mobile-Report-2009-Competing-successfully-with-Devices-Content-Services-from-Apple http://www.visiongain.com/Report/378/Apple's-iPhone-Mobile-Report-2009-Competing-successfully-with-Devices-Content-Services-from-Apple telecoms and IT Having long harboured ambitions to enter the mobile space, Apple has blazed a convincing trail through the market across the mobile board, i.e. devices, content and services. After upgrading the iPhone's network connectivity fom EDGE to 3.5G in 2008, Apple has witnessed the iPhone becoming a cultural near-phenomenon, and managed to maintain a delicate balance for its AppStore and iTunes offerings on the device via partner mobile operators' networks. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/379/The-mVoIP-market-2009-2014-Successfully-profiting-from-VoIP-over-mobile http://www.visiongain.com/Report/379/The-mVoIP-market-2009-2014-Successfully-profiting-from-VoIP-over-mobile telecoms and IT mVoIP is now lining up to challenge the established technologies with the introduction of products and services that meet the needs of modern business and technology savvy consumers. Consequently, service providers are aggressively looking for ways to offer mVoIP to consumers. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/372/Rural-Mobile-Connectivity-Prospects-2009-2014-Increasing-Business-Growth-and-Development-from-Rural-Mobile-Expansion http://www.visiongain.com/Report/372/Rural-Mobile-Connectivity-Prospects-2009-2014-Increasing-Business-Growth-and-Development-from-Rural-Mobile-Expansion telecoms and IT Are the rural markets of China, India and Africa the next phase of mobile development? In most countries, rural communities present a wide and untapped market for many products and services including telecommunications services that were initially targeted at mainly urban populations. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/373/Google-Android-and-Nokia-Symbian-Increasing-content-service-and-advertising-market-opportunities-from-competition-in-mobile-OS-2009-2014 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/373/Google-Android-and-Nokia-Symbian-Increasing-content-service-and-advertising-market-opportunities-from-competition-in-mobile-OS-2009-2014 telecoms and IT With a new generation of improved smart phones, with fuller sized screen and keyboard and an improved user interface, the smart phone is a key element in providing greater user access to the mobile internet. If Smart phones are essentially highly handheld computers with wireless connectivity, then as with the PC, the operating system is critical. Will whoever captures this market be the Microsoft of the mobile? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/371/Mobile-iTunes-Mobile-Music-2009-Can-any-mobile-music-provider-compete-with-iTunes http://www.visiongain.com/Report/371/Mobile-iTunes-Mobile-Music-2009-Can-any-mobile-music-provider-compete-with-iTunes telecoms and IT The dominance of iTunes has been reinforced via the success of the iPhone and is threatening to marginalise other handset manufacturers and operators, much to the detriment of free choice. This scenario is feared and unwanted by the other major stakeholders in this sphere, the record labels. How can your company benefit from being involved in this market, given this latter scenario and the possible ways of competing with Apple? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/370/Mobile-Music-Report-Analysis-Forecasts-and-Markets-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/370/Mobile-Music-Report-Analysis-Forecasts-and-Markets-2009 telecoms and IT Music on the mobile platform has extended past the confines of the ringtone and has developed on the mobile handset and the mobile web. Mobile music has become a business in its own right with players both on and off the mobile platform. The growing reach of mobile handsets and the mobile web has driven the reach of mobile music and, given the size of the mobile audience, this remains a valuable market to invest in content. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/365/Near-Field-Communications-the-future-of-m-payments-An-analysis-and-forecast-for-NFC-applications-and-markets-2009-2014 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/365/Near-Field-Communications-the-future-of-m-payments-An-analysis-and-forecast-for-NFC-applications-and-markets-2009-2014 telecoms and IT Near Field Communication (NFC) has changed the technological environment for the mobile communication and mobile payments. The technology has proven its potential to lead as the m-payments market in the future. A consistent amount of efforts have been made on the development on the NFC to increase the number of its applications, and also their scope. The technology has now started to move into commercial phase. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/363/Mobile-Video-Forecasts-Networking-Advertising-and-Entertainment-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/363/Mobile-Video-Forecasts-Networking-Advertising-and-Entertainment-2009 telecoms and IT How can your company utilise mobile video to maximise advertising revenue? Will mobile video integrate smoothly into mobile social networking? Can mobile companies have significant revenue benefits through mobile video entertainment? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/360/Apple-in-Mobile-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/360/Apple-in-Mobile-2009 telecoms and IT Apple Inc has made its name in providing consumer electronics and demonstrating brand strength and recognisability among a variety of computer products. In 2007 Apple entered the mobile market with its now famous iPhone and the product has become synonymous with mobile ubiquity and high end user experience. The mobile market represents a market that continues to grow and offers diverse scope for development of technologies, both on and off the mobile platform. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/356/Quad-Play-and-Service-Bundling-Strategy-Market-Analysis-Forecasts-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/356/Quad-Play-and-Service-Bundling-Strategy-Market-Analysis-Forecasts-2009 telecoms and IT Quad play and the idea of service bundling have existed for a few years now. There have been a number of companies trying to initiate the concept, such as the likes of Virgin Media and France Telecom. But how successfully have these original pioneers been in promoting quad play to consumers? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/354/Mobile-payments-markets-analysis-and-forecast-2008-2013 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/354/Mobile-payments-markets-analysis-and-forecast-2008-2013 telecoms and IT The technology available on mobile phones has rapidly evolved over the past few years. The mobile phone is now becoming an "essential life management tool" for users. Alongside the mobile Web and mobile multimedia, mobile payment, also called M-payment or mpayment, lies at the forefront of this technological innovation and development. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/350/Seamless-Multimedia-and-Vertical-Handover-Report-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/350/Seamless-Multimedia-and-Vertical-Handover-Report-2008 telecoms and IT During the 4G era, GSM, CDMA, 3G, WiFi, WiMAX, LTE, UMB, Bluetooth and UWB networks are all expected to co-exist. Handover between heterogeneous access technologies which is also known as vertical handover is therefore expected to become particularly significant in the future. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/345/Mobile-ID-Fraud-Report-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/345/Mobile-ID-Fraud-Report-2008 telecoms and IT Identity fraud is a growing global concern. Consumers are growing more protective of their personal data in fear of identity theft and fraud being committed against them. Recent high media profile cases of identities being lost, stolen or fraudulently used have heightened public concern. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/341/Mobile-Film-Content-Forecasts-Analysis-2008-2013 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/341/Mobile-Film-Content-Forecasts-Analysis-2008-2013 telecoms and IT The film industry is hugely profitable. "Titanic," the highest grossing film to date grossed $1.8 billion in cinemas, just an indication of the huge amount of money involved in the industry. Mobile companies of all description are taking notice of the revenue generation potential possibilities that movies on mobile can bring them. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/337/Geotagging-the-next-killer-wireless-application-Analysis-and-Forecasts-2008-2013 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/337/Geotagging-the-next-killer-wireless-application-Analysis-and-Forecasts-2008-2013 telecoms and IT Geotagging, sometimes referred to as Geocoding, is the process of adding geographical identification data to various media. It is usually used to tag photos or images of a certain location, but clearly has potential beyond this into the realms of mobile search, mapping and advertising. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/335/Mobile-Device-Management-2008-2013-Evaluating-the-business-case-for-FOTA-alongside-trends-in-configuration-and-security http://www.visiongain.com/Report/335/Mobile-Device-Management-2008-2013-Evaluating-the-business-case-for-FOTA-alongside-trends-in-configuration-and-security telecoms and IT Growth in mobile data services and the surge in sales of high-end mobile devices has drawn greater attention to the issue of mobile device management (MDM), among operators and handset manufacturers. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/332/Mobile-Business-and-the-2008-Olympics-Analysis-Insight http://www.visiongain.com/Report/332/Mobile-Business-and-the-2008-Olympics-Analysis-Insight telecoms and IT The Olympic Games is the most watched global event attracting audiences from all around the world during an 18 day period. The Olympic Winter Games, meanwhile has also seen an upsurge in its popularity with more nations competing and more countries passing a keen eye over the unfolding events. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/328/Ad-funded-mobile-content-Forecasts-and-Analysis-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/328/Ad-funded-mobile-content-Forecasts-and-Analysis-2008 telecoms and IT Mobile content is evolving. What was previously expensive and difficult to obtain is now becoming accessible to a large section of the mobile audience. Mobile content has been driven to the mobile audience in a cheaper and more accessible form through sponsorship of mobile advertising. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/317/The-BRIC-Telecoms-Report-The-4-largest-Emerging-Markets-Compared-Analysed-Forecast http://www.visiongain.com/Report/317/The-BRIC-Telecoms-Report-The-4-largest-Emerging-Markets-Compared-Analysed-Forecast telecoms and IT Brazil, Russia, India and China are regarded as the four biggest emerging markets. Between the end of 2001 and the end of 2007, BRIC nations added 660 million new mobile subscribers, 40% of the world total new subscriptions. These countries represent enormous opportunities for you whether you are an operator, manufacturer or content distributors, you must benefit from establishing business in these regions. Can you afford not to? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/310/Managed-services-and-hosting-Analysis-Forecasts-Report-2008-2013 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/310/Managed-services-and-hosting-Analysis-Forecasts-Report-2008-2013 telecoms and IT As operators look for more innovative ways to gain competitive advantage and increase operating profits, the outsourcing of network operation, application hosting and service delivery is gaining increasing traction. Is this something that will benefit your organisation? What is the most effective approach to take? One report has the answers you need to succeed in this. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/321/MC-CDMA-and-the-moves-towards-4G-networks-and-services-Analysis-and-Forecasts http://www.visiongain.com/Report/321/MC-CDMA-and-the-moves-towards-4G-networks-and-services-Analysis-and-Forecasts telecoms and IT Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology is a continuing driving force behind wireless networks around the globe and according to the CDMA Development Group (CDG), there were 431 million CDMA subscribers and 91million CDMA 2000 1x subscribers worldwide by the end of the year 2007. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/267/Environmental-Ethical-Strategies-for-the-Mobile-Telecoms-Market http://www.visiongain.com/Report/267/Environmental-Ethical-Strategies-for-the-Mobile-Telecoms-Market telecoms and IT Global warming, our impact on the environment, and resultant environmental strategies have been at the forefront of the media in recent years and will continue to remain there while the effects of climate change continue to have such a dramatic impact on our environment. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/307/Mobile-Football-Content-2008-2013-Strategies-and-tactics-for-engaging-supporters-through-mobile-content http://www.visiongain.com/Report/307/Mobile-Football-Content-2008-2013-Strategies-and-tactics-for-engaging-supporters-through-mobile-content telecoms and IT With the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament now upon us, is this really the time for football to shine as the premium source of mobile content? Football is a huge business, followed by billions of people around the world. The FIFA World Cup 2006 was watched by a cumulative audience of 5.9 billion viewers in 200 different countries. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/268/Google-in-Mobile-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/268/Google-in-Mobile-2008 telecoms and IT Google is the world's most popular internet search engine. However with more people in the world having access to a mobile phone than a computer, Google is turning its attentions to the mobile market. Many of its web services and applications are now making its way to the mobile platform. How will this affect your mobile service? Will Google come to monopolise the mobile industry as it has done with the internet? How can you work with Google? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/270/Silverlight-Mobile-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/270/Silverlight-Mobile-2008 telecoms and IT When Microsoft creates a new product that it intends to roll out across its future operating systems to enable an enhanced multimedia experience from the internet, then web developers and the internet community need to pay attention. When Microsoft generates this capability for mobile phones in the same product, AND Nokia signs up to the service, then the telecoms industry needs to pay attention too. Do you know what Silverlight offers the mobile world? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/271/Mobile-Adult-Content-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/271/Mobile-Adult-Content-2008 telecoms and IT Adult content is a huge business and is one of the few entertainment industries to have withstood economic pressures which have led to sectors such as the music industry, witnessing a decline. On the internet, pornography has been one of the few success stories in terms of revenue generation. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/329/Mobile-Remittance-A-Window-for-the-Financial-Empowerment-of-Global-Communities-through-Mobility http://www.visiongain.com/Report/329/Mobile-Remittance-A-Window-for-the-Financial-Empowerment-of-Global-Communities-through-Mobility telecoms and IT While the use of high-tech electronic substitutes for cash was always expected to infiltrate developed markets such as Japan, mobile wallets and electronic transfers were perceived as requiring much time to reach poorer countries. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/273/Mobile-search-2008-2013 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/273/Mobile-search-2008-2013 telecoms and IT Search has transported from the internet to the mobile and has been identified as an area of enormous growth. Mobile subscribers are currently tentative. But with growing confidence they are exploring the internet over their mobile devices. Mobile search will be a key market in the mobile Web. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/277/Fixed-Mobile-Convergence-Market-Analysis-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/277/Fixed-Mobile-Convergence-Market-Analysis-2008 telecoms and IT The GSM Association is to test out a carrier ENUM service, which the trade body says will make it easier to send IMs, MMS, emails, videos and any other IP content between mobiles and fixed line phones, as well as mobile-to-mobile transmissions. The pilot will start in 2008, with the aim of going live with a full commercial service later on this year. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/279/Mobile-Social-Networking-and-User-Generated-Content-Market-Insight-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/279/Mobile-Social-Networking-and-User-Generated-Content-Market-Insight-2008 telecoms and IT Facebook has launched a platform for operators designed to make its social networking application work better on portable devices. Vodafone is the first operator to use the Facebook for Mobile Operators platform and has started services in the UK and Germany. Vodafone will soon expand the programme to Greece, Italy, Spain, Ireland and Portugal. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/281/Google's-Android-and-Mobile-Linux-Report-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/281/Google's-Android-and-Mobile-Linux-Report-2008 telecoms and IT Google have launched the Android mobile operating system. The announcement was welcomed across large sections of the mobile industry, however the future prospects for this new Linux-based platform and for the shape of the mobile industry have been frequently called into question. When Google begin to get offer mobile systems, the market must take notice. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/284/UMTS-900-successfully-delivering-3G-in-low-frequency-bands http://www.visiongain.com/Report/284/UMTS-900-successfully-delivering-3G-in-low-frequency-bands telecoms and IT UMTS is now a firmly established technology. It is gaining mass market adoption, with DoCoMo admitting to having over 40 million 3G subs, and other markets also gaining a higher 3G penetration. As GSM is phased out UMTS will become the dominant standard. Europe's CEPT has given a EC-wide clearance for the roll-out of UMTS900 in its 47 member states. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/287/Quad-Play-and-Service-bundling-strategy-2007-2012 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/287/Quad-Play-and-Service-bundling-strategy-2007-2012 telecoms and IT These are just some of the questions this in-depth report will help you answer. Customers and service providers are actively reaping the benefits of bundled services. However, some companies are reporting customer losses across the quad-play structure - why? Though quad play is relatively new and an unproven service, many companies are only just starting to look to explore it. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/289/Yahoo-in-Mobile-Analysis-and-Market-Insight-to-2012 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/289/Yahoo-in-Mobile-Analysis-and-Market-Insight-to-2012 telecoms and IT Yahoo, the number two Internet search engine, currently leads in mobile web destinations due to an aggressive play to capitalize on the still emerging mobile search and advertising space. Although the market has yet to take a defined shape, visiongain maintains Yahoo's moves are not too early. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/290/Mobile-Advertising-and-Marketing-2007-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2007-2012 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/290/Mobile-Advertising-and-Marketing-2007-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2007-2012 telecoms and IT Mobile advertising is coming to a phone near you - but simply translating existing models won't work. Your industry has woken to the potential of offering advertisements on mobile. You need to react now. If you wait, the opportunity may be gone. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/294/Mobile-gaming-2007-2012-Will-Sony-Ericsson's-PSP-variant-be-a-catalyst-for-the-market http://www.visiongain.com/Report/294/Mobile-gaming-2007-2012-Will-Sony-Ericsson's-PSP-variant-be-a-catalyst-for-the-market telecoms and IT Prior to 2003, mobile gaming had only ever made an impact in Japan and South Korea, particularly in terms of NTT DoCoMo's i-mode business model. Crucially for mobile gaming in those countries, i-mode was and remains based on a revenue share model designed in favour of content providers, who receive 90% of download fees. This model thus spawned unprecedented growth but has never been favoured by European and North American operators to the detriment of mobile gaming in the West. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/297/Service-Delivery-Platforms-Service-Orientated-Architecture-Report-2007-2012 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/297/Service-Delivery-Platforms-Service-Orientated-Architecture-Report-2007-2012 telecoms and IT Service Delivery Platforms (SDPs) generally simplify architectures, eliminate the need for costly and inflexible vertical structures and also significantly reduce the need for specialized skills in the service development field. Through the use of SDPs processes are automated and service deployment time is reduced. This suggests that the average revenue per user (ARPU) for each new service and application introduced by an operator can be increased by approximately 2.5 times. That is the simple fact that can ensure your company increases profitability and increases it now. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/299/Qualcomm-Insight-Market-Analysis-2007-2012 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/299/Qualcomm-Insight-Market-Analysis-2007-2012 telecoms and IT The year 2007 has so far proven difficult for US technology giant, Qualcomm, having spawned consecutive setbacks in its IPR battles with chipmaker Broadcom and mobile phone manufacturer Nokia. However, focusing purely on such divisive issues detracts from the essence of Qualcomm as a first class innovator and exponent of wireless communications which now underpin the modern world. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/301/Ultra-Low-Cost-Handsets-2007-2012-Market-Analysis-and-forecasts-of-2G-3G-communications-in-developing-markets http://www.visiongain.com/Report/301/Ultra-Low-Cost-Handsets-2007-2012-Market-Analysis-and-forecasts-of-2G-3G-communications-in-developing-markets telecoms and IT Ultra Low Cost Handsets (ULCH) are critical for subscriber growth in emerging markets and for the growth of 3G services in both emerging and saturated markets. Since 2005, the ULCH strategy for emerging markets has generated huge attention of the key players in the wireless value chain and visiongain believes that many vendors are now evaluating market potential for affordable 3G handsets in saturated markets. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/265/Mobile-Security-Anti-virus-Report http://www.visiongain.com/Report/265/Mobile-Security-Anti-virus-Report telecoms and IT Malware is targeting mobile phones and networks. So far it hasn't been as infectious as its PC counterparts, but visiongain believes it is only a matter of time before a large scale case makes network operators and handset manufacturers really sit up and take notice. Is your company up-to-speed? It should be and this new report will ensure you are. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/263/M-Payments-2007-2012-Commerce-and-banking-in-the-mobile-world http://www.visiongain.com/Report/263/M-Payments-2007-2012-Commerce-and-banking-in-the-mobile-world telecoms and IT The spread of mobile payments and banking in Europe is dependent on Near Field Communications and network operators must take the NFC plunge and must make it now. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/261/Vodafone-Insight-2007-acquisition-management-change-caution http://www.visiongain.com/Report/261/Vodafone-Insight-2007-acquisition-management-change-caution telecoms and IT Vodafone was set to become the largest mobile operator in the world, but then things started to go wrong. With China Telecom staking that claim by virtue of its gigantic subscriber base sourced from the fast-growing Chinese market, Vodafone has had to settle for the title of largest operator outside of China. Its once brave growth strategy by acquisition seems to have been superseded by a measure of caution. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/259/Location-Based-Advertising-2007-2012-maximising-the-revenue-potential-of-location-discovery http://www.visiongain.com/Report/259/Location-Based-Advertising-2007-2012-maximising-the-revenue-potential-of-location-discovery telecoms and IT Location Based Advertising is already here and starting to happen. The ability to target consumers based on their locale will have a significant effect on the way that companies advertise, not just in the mobile medium, but it will also impact on their entire advertising strategies and channels. Do you know what impact it will have on the marketing mix of your company? How can you make the most from Mobile Local Search? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/257/TD-SCDMA-and-the-Chinese-4G-trials-vendors-and-handset-manufacturers http://www.visiongain.com/Report/257/TD-SCDMA-and-the-Chinese-4G-trials-vendors-and-handset-manufacturers telecoms and IT Chinese technology vendors have been struggling with high patent fees as they loose at least 5% of their sales income to royalty costs if they adopt WCDMA or CDMA 2000 technology in their equipment. The Chinese have therefore invested heavily in the research of homegrown wireless standards and aim to become as self-sufficient as possible in cellular technology. Their 3G standard known as TD-SCDMA is a technically strong standard and trials have shown that it can be 10%-15% more spectrally efficient than WCDMA and CDMA 2000. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/255/DVB-H-Mobile-TV-Services-Demand-Handsets-Analysis-Forecasts-to-2012 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/255/DVB-H-Mobile-TV-Services-Demand-Handsets-Analysis-Forecasts-to-2012 telecoms and IT Mobile TV will be successful. DVB-H is the one technology that has gained headway in Europe and the US, but various alternatives remain. Questions still remain about demand, cost-effectiveness, user's willingness to pay and handset design. With an industry move towards various FMC services, is the technology and formats currently in place for mobile TV, the most effective? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/252/Microsoft-in-Mobile-(TM)-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2007-2012 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/252/Microsoft-in-Mobile-(TM)-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2007-2012 telecoms and IT After many years developing and pushing its Operating System onto handsets, Microsoft(TM) is still gaining relatively slow increases in market share, losing out to Symbian(TM), which dominates the Smartphone market. However, Microsoft has a major advantage over Symbian, find out what. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/249/UMA-enabled-dual-mode-handsets-and-3G-femtocells-2007-2012-Market-analysis-and-forecasts http://www.visiongain.com/Report/249/UMA-enabled-dual-mode-handsets-and-3G-femtocells-2007-2012-Market-analysis-and-forecasts telecoms and IT The aim of UMA-enabled dual-mode handsets is that it enables you as a GSM mobile operator to offer fully converged connectivity using your existing core network and WLAN access points in the home or enterprise. Your subscribers will seamlessly roam from your cellular network to a WLAN, maintaining the call as they move from one to the other. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/246/Mobile-music-stores-2007-2012-Will-a-mobile-focussed-solution-hold-more-potential-than-Microsoft-Nokia-or-even-Apple's-iTunes'-ambitions-in-OTA-downloads http://www.visiongain.com/Report/246/Mobile-music-stores-2007-2012-Will-a-mobile-focussed-solution-hold-more-potential-than-Microsoft-Nokia-or-even-Apple's-iTunes'-ambitions-in-OTA-downloads telecoms and IT Mobile music downloading is on the increase. The market for full-track music downloads to mobile devices approximately doubled in 2006. Will this adoption rate continue? How can your company benefit from being involved in this market space? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/240/Mobile-TV-Analysis-Forecasts-to-2012 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/240/Mobile-TV-Analysis-Forecasts-to-2012 telecoms and IT Visiongain believes that Mobile TV will be successful, however it will not be the "killer application" that some had believed it would be. Rather, the service is likely to be a stepping stone to a broader, more complete mobile multimedia experience and convergence. This is just one of the findings of visiongain's brand new Mobile TV: Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2012. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/236/The-IMS-Report-Market-Forecast-to-2012 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/236/The-IMS-Report-Market-Forecast-to-2012 telecoms and IT Virtually every major telecom industry player must now be dealing with IMS. News of planned IMS-compatible products and services are arriving almost every day. Are you one of them? If you are testing IMS, then you must understand what strategies to adopt to implement and profit from this technology now. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/233/Mobile-WiMAX-Market-Forecasts-to-2012-With-comparisons-to-LTE-or-4G http://www.visiongain.com/Report/233/Mobile-WiMAX-Market-Forecasts-to-2012-With-comparisons-to-LTE-or-4G telecoms and IT Mobile wimax equipment which utilize beam-forming and MIMO technologies will become available towards the end of this year. Broadband wireless deployments using pre-802.16e compliant equipment have already begun. In Korea both KT and SK Telecom have implemented mobile broadband wireless networks in specific locations throughout the country. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/231/VoIP-in-Europe-Fixed-Wireless-Market-Outlook-to-2011-enabling-voice-in-FMC http://www.visiongain.com/Report/231/VoIP-in-Europe-Fixed-Wireless-Market-Outlook-to-2011-enabling-voice-in-FMC telecoms and IT Wireless VoIP has been one of the loudest voices at the GSM Congress this year. As consumers get use to fixed wireless VoIP they are then turning to reduce their mobile bill through wireless VoIP. Fixed-mobile converged services are receiving high marketing spends, linking to broadband services and VoIP opportunities. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/226/Quad-play-FMC-strategies-2006-2011-Adding-mobile-services-to-the-triple-play-package http://www.visiongain.com/Report/226/Quad-play-FMC-strategies-2006-2011-Adding-mobile-services-to-the-triple-play-package telecoms and IT Sky in the UK have already begun to prepare for the introduction of Quadruple play and its impact on their business. The opportunity of offering a bundled mobile, fixed line, broadband and TV solution was too much for NTL to ignore and Sky must do all they can early to try and see off this competition. But this isnt only true of the UK, as Italian operators prepare for increased reductions and competition throughout their market. With BT's Fusion offering also available competition is increasing rapidly... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/225/Voice-handover-in-FMC-2006-2011-IMS-based-Voice-Call-Continuity-between-fixed-and-mobile http://www.visiongain.com/Report/225/Voice-handover-in-FMC-2006-2011-IMS-based-Voice-Call-Continuity-between-fixed-and-mobile telecoms and IT Voice Call Continuity is being driven by both mobile operators and fixed telcos, eager to deploy an all-IP solution quickly to make the most of Fixed-Mobile Convergence. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/224/The-Google-phone-Will-Microsoft-let-it-happen http://www.visiongain.com/Report/224/The-Google-phone-Will-Microsoft-let-it-happen telecoms and IT According to a news story in The Observer recently, Orange executives have met with the people at Google to see if they can collaborate on producing a co-branded Google Phone (GPhone) with Taiwanese handset manufacturer HTC. Three brands on one screen (Orange, Google and Microsoft). Is it going to happen? And if it does, how will it affect you? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/223/Mobile-consumer-email-Where-Blackberry-challenges-Hotmail-and-Gmail http://www.visiongain.com/Report/223/Mobile-consumer-email-Where-Blackberry-challenges-Hotmail-and-Gmail telecoms and IT Is consumer email likely to cause the death of texting? In 2006, there were around 1.45 billion email accounts, consisting of enterprise and consumer inboxes. Enterprise email has made its way to mobile, most notably in the BlackBerry devices from RIM... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/219/Content-convergence-2006-2011-Shifting-the-value-chain-dynamics http://www.visiongain.com/Report/219/Content-convergence-2006-2011-Shifting-the-value-chain-dynamics telecoms and IT Consumers are changing the way they access digital content, demanding that they be able to access the same content through multiple CE devices and platforms. The move to this form of content convergence is being driven by factors such as a shift towards “all-IP” and embedded networking connectivity. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/215/Voice-Call-Continuity-and-Multimedia-Independent-Handover-Report-2006-2011-Enabling-true-FMC-services http://www.visiongain.com/Report/215/Voice-Call-Continuity-and-Multimedia-Independent-Handover-Report-2006-2011-Enabling-true-FMC-services telecoms and IT If you are a mobile operator you probably regard Fixed Mobile Convergence as an effective way of increasing the functionality of the mobile handset and maintaining current ARPU levels. But if you are a fixed-line operator you are looking to FMC as a means of countering substitution and displacement trends... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/213/Video-Ringtones-2006-2011-Rejuvenating-revenues-and-extending-the-product-life-cycle http://www.visiongain.com/Report/213/Video-Ringtones-2006-2011-Rejuvenating-revenues-and-extending-the-product-life-cycle telecoms and IT Ringtones are the second most popular data service behind SMS, with expected revenues of $4.95 billion in 2006. However, revenues from monophonic and polyphonic ringtones are in decline and overall ringtone revenues will start to decline by 2008... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/212/Carrier-Ethernet-2006-2011-Market-analysis-and-forecasts http://www.visiongain.com/Report/212/Carrier-Ethernet-2006-2011-Market-analysis-and-forecasts telecoms and IT With a number of advancements made in the last two years, Carrier Ethernet has evolved into a reliable and scalable technology to help the transition to next-generation networks for fixed-line, cable and mobile operators... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/211/Mobile-Device-Management-Report-2006-2011-Evaluating-the-business-case-of-FOTA-and-beyond http://www.visiongain.com/Report/211/Mobile-Device-Management-Report-2006-2011-Evaluating-the-business-case-of-FOTA-and-beyond telecoms and IT As mobile devices increase in complexity and progress towards data-centric functionalities, the limited ability of wireless operators to effectively manage and control these terminals once they are deployed has become a critical issue to address... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/208/Mobile-communities-and-user-generated-content-2006-2011-Monetising-mobile-social-networking http://www.visiongain.com/Report/208/Mobile-communities-and-user-generated-content-2006-2011-Monetising-mobile-social-networking telecoms and IT Mobile operators are keen to replicate the growth of communities and user-generated content seen on the fixed line internet. Mobile communities and user-generated content are seen as potential drivers of data usage because they provide compelling content to subscribers. However, there are significant issues surrounding the successful transference of such services from fixed line to mobile. How can operators generate revenue from these services? Purchase this timely report now to find out... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/206/Managed-services-and-hosting-2006-2011-Rationalising-network-and-content-outsourcing http://www.visiongain.com/Report/206/Managed-services-and-hosting-2006-2011-Rationalising-network-and-content-outsourcing telecoms and IT As operators look for innovative ways to gain competitive advantage and increase operating profits through lower OpEx and CapEx, the outsourcing of network operation, application hosting and service delivery is gaining increasing traction. Is this something that will benefit your organisation? What is the most effective approach to take? Purchase this report to find out... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/203/Quadruple-play-and-service-bundling-strategies-2006-2011 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/203/Quadruple-play-and-service-bundling-strategies-2006-2011 telecoms and IT Service providers are increasingly looking at bundling as a means of reducing churn and increasing revenue. They hope to build on their success with two-play by deploying triple and quadruple play packages... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/202/Mobile-handset-batteries-and-fuel-cells-report-2006-2013 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/202/Mobile-handset-batteries-and-fuel-cells-report-2006-2013 telecoms and IT If handheld devices continue to improve and demand more power, then traditional batteries will soon be unable to deliver the required energy - FACT. Power-hungry multimedia applications will drain traditional batteries rapidly and users and the industry demand that the power gap is reduced quickly... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/200/Mobile-roaming-2006-2011-Increasing-usage-and-revenue-to-counter-regulatory-burdens http://www.visiongain.com/Report/200/Mobile-roaming-2006-2011-Increasing-usage-and-revenue-to-counter-regulatory-burdens telecoms and IT The importance of roaming can be seen from operator revenues, accounting for 17% of total mobile revenues globally. However, controversy surrounds the issue due to the perception of exorbitant charges made to subscribers for using their mobile services whilst abroad... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/195/In-building-wireless-solutions-Stimulating-greater-mobile-usage-through-better-indoor-coverage http://www.visiongain.com/Report/195/In-building-wireless-solutions-Stimulating-greater-mobile-usage-through-better-indoor-coverage telecoms and IT As mobile subscriber growth reaches saturation, one solution to increasing mobile traffic stems from increased indoor usage of the mobile phone. In 2006, in-building mobile account for approximately 30% of total mobile revenues. However, upwards of 70% of 3G data traffic originates indoors... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/192/HSDPA-2006-2011-Market-analysis-and-forecasts http://www.visiongain.com/Report/192/HSDPA-2006-2011-Market-analysis-and-forecasts telecoms and IT HSDPA is now beginning to make market inroads worldwide, with 29 commercial launches as of June 2006, and at least a further 32 live networks expected by the end of 2006. Visiongain expects accelerated momentum in 2007 onwards as the benefits of HSDPA lure investments from 3G operators... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/190/Mobile-Instant-Messaging-Report-2006-2011-Deploying-successful-mobile-IM-services http://www.visiongain.com/Report/190/Mobile-Instant-Messaging-Report-2006-2011-Deploying-successful-mobile-IM-services telecoms and IT Mobile operators across Europe and Asia are looking to deploy customised (operator owned and branded) mobile IM (MIM) services by the end of 2006 in an effort to cement their position in the value chain. This renewed interest is being driven by perceived benefits such as increasing data ARPU... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/186/RFID-Report-2006-2011-Opportunities-and-challenges-with-cellular-RFID http://www.visiongain.com/Report/186/RFID-Report-2006-2011-Opportunities-and-challenges-with-cellular-RFID telecoms and IT Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has the potential to change mobile phones as well as supply chain management. The obstacles are many, but the opportunity is equally significant. Purchase this report to find out how RFID is evolving, how challenges can be overcome... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/185/Google-in-mobile-and-wireless-Analysing-the-impact-and-assessing-the-threat-of-the-search-giant's-market-entry http://www.visiongain.com/Report/185/Google-in-mobile-and-wireless-Analysing-the-impact-and-assessing-the-threat-of-the-search-giant's-market-entry telecoms and IT Google, the world's most popular search engine, is continuing its business growth and is starting to push into the mobile and wireless markets with increasing focus. The company, synonymous with web searching, sees the mobile and wireless sectors as highly important areas... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/184/Fixed-and-Wireless-VoIP-in-Europe-2006-2011-Market-analysis-and-forecasts http://www.visiongain.com/Report/184/Fixed-and-Wireless-VoIP-in-Europe-2006-2011-Market-analysis-and-forecasts telecoms and IT Vonage's announcement that it has teamed up with UK Wi-Fi service provider The Cloud to offer free VoIP calls is the first major move in this direction, which will force mobile operators to follow suit... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/183/Apple-in-Wireless-Strategic-options-in-a-converged-marketplace http://www.visiongain.com/Report/183/Apple-in-Wireless-Strategic-options-in-a-converged-marketplace telecoms and IT The success of the iPod has redefined several markets, namely the MP3 player and digital content markets, as well as revitalised the Apple brand itself. This may in turn disrupt the computing and convergence landscape... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/181/User-Interface-report-Enabling-a-compelling-user-experience http://www.visiongain.com/Report/181/User-Interface-report-Enabling-a-compelling-user-experience telecoms and IT The user interface (UI) is becoming increasingly important as devices and services become more complex. Without an intuitive UI, users will not utilise their handsets in the best way possible... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/179/Mobile-Handset-Outsourcing-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2006-2011 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/179/Mobile-Handset-Outsourcing-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2006-2011 telecoms and IT The outsourcing of mobile handset manufacture is a growing industry trend that sees traditionally shy outsourcers such as Nokia and LG looking to increase their reliance on contract manufacturers. In 2006, over 35% of all handset production is outsourced to contract manufacturers... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/178/Mobile-advertising-and-marketing-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2006-2011 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/178/Mobile-advertising-and-marketing-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2006-2011 telecoms and IT The increasing availability of multimedia content is opening a large opportunity for sophisticated forms of mobile advertising. As content that already incorporates advertising - like live TV programming - makes its way to mobile handsets, brands and entertainment content providers are beginning to see the value of presenting full multimedia ads with programs. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/177/Ultra-Wideband-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2006-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/177/Ultra-Wideband-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2006-2010 telecoms and IT Ultra Wideband (UWB) is set to revolutionise the way that devices are connected to each other, representing a major step forward towards making the concept of the wireless digital home a reality. It allows high-bandwidth, wireless data transfer between a myriad of digital devices of various types... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/176/Venture-capital-in-wireless-and-telecoms-Funding-technology-innovation http://www.visiongain.com/Report/176/Venture-capital-in-wireless-and-telecoms-Funding-technology-innovation telecoms and IT VC investment in wireless is about to hit an all-time high - ensure your company doesn't miss out. The portion dedicated to wireless investments has been increasing, and will continue to do so. In 2005, wireless accounted for 7% of total VC investment, and it now contributes to 60% of all telecoms investment... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/174/Mobile-Segmentation-Strategies-Developments-and-Strategic-Options http://www.visiongain.com/Report/174/Mobile-Segmentation-Strategies-Developments-and-Strategic-Options telecoms and IT As the number of mobile subscribers increases throughout much of the world and penetration rates reach saturation levels, service providers and handset manufacturers must invent new ways to differentiate themselves and attract new customers and higher revenues. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/172/Municipal-Broadband-Networks-Market-impact-and-implications-2006-2011 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/172/Municipal-Broadband-Networks-Market-impact-and-implications-2006-2011 telecoms and IT The emergence of Muni broadband offers opportunities as well as threats to your business. For a large number of reasons, municipalities are considering the concept of a Municipal Broadband Network as the "fifth utility." These communities are choosing between deploying fibre and a wireless broadband network using Wi-Fi hotspots info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/170/World-Cup-2006-Scoring-with-mobile-content-and-services http://www.visiongain.com/Report/170/World-Cup-2006-Scoring-with-mobile-content-and-services telecoms and IT The football World Cup is the most viewed global TV event, with the 2002 tournament in Japan and Korea attracting a cumulative audience of 28.8 billion global viewers, of which an estimated one billion watched the final itself. In June and July 2006, the tournament will be held in Germany ... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/169/Motorola-Innovating-to-become-the-handset-market-leader http://www.visiongain.com/Report/169/Motorola-Innovating-to-become-the-handset-market-leader telecoms and IT Widely predicted to be overtaken by Samsung to second place in 2004/05, Motorola has now turned the corner and is setting its sights on challenging Nokia to become the handset market leader. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 05 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/168/Billing-in-convergence-Analysing-the-next-generation-billing-market http://www.visiongain.com/Report/168/Billing-in-convergence-Analysing-the-next-generation-billing-market telecoms and IT Good billing practices are critical for the success of any business, and billing is set to gain an even more important role in telecoms, as the onset of convergence makes services and service provisioning more complex. As service complexity increases, so transactions have to be simplified and usage has to be billed appropriately. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 15 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/166/Wireless-Enterprise-2005-2010-Successfully-generating-revenue-in-the-enterprise-market http://www.visiongain.com/Report/166/Wireless-Enterprise-2005-2010-Successfully-generating-revenue-in-the-enterprise-market telecoms and IT This report is about the wireless enterprise market, specifically how mobile operators and handset makers can more effectively target this segment. The corporate sector is important because business users tend to be high spenders of mobile services, but the mobile industry has so far not penetrated these users as well as it could have done. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 08 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/165/Hutchison-3-Market-dynamics-and-opportunities-for-growth http://www.visiongain.com/Report/165/Hutchison-3-Market-dynamics-and-opportunities-for-growth telecoms and IT Hutchison 3G (H3G) is at a critical point in its short history. After initially encountering a myriad of problems and struggling for subscribers, H3G has increased its global customer base to 10m. However, this subscriber growth has stagnated recently and the need is now for H3G to increase revenues whilst continuing to grow market share... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/164/Mobile-CRM-Re-energising-the-CRM-market http://www.visiongain.com/Report/164/Mobile-CRM-Re-energising-the-CRM-market telecoms and IT After years of false starts, mobile CRM is finally poised to fulfil its promise. The market for mobile CRM started to show signs of life in 2004 and has continued through 2005... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 24 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/163/Mobile-gambling-Identifying-winning-market-strategies http://www.visiongain.com/Report/163/Mobile-gambling-Identifying-winning-market-strategies telecoms and IT The mobile gambling market is poised for rapid expansion as gambling operators develop their remote operations. Companies in the m-gambling value chain are positioning themselves and visiongain believes mobile gambling will begin in earnest in Q2 2006. Find out the potential of this market by buying this latest visiongain report... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 17 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/158/Broadband-over-Power-Lines-Challenging-existing-broadband-dynamics http://www.visiongain.com/Report/158/Broadband-over-Power-Lines-Challenging-existing-broadband-dynamics telecoms and IT Broadband over Power Lines, also known as the "third wire" for delivering broadband communications to users, has been gaining traction on a global basis. Since, more than 100 trials in 40 different countries worldwide have confirmed the viability of BPL technology, and visiongain sees the technology building momentum... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/157/i-mode-in-Europe-Gaining-market-momentum http://www.visiongain.com/Report/157/i-mode-in-Europe-Gaining-market-momentum telecoms and IT The enormous success of i-mode in Japan has led a number of global (predominantly European) operators to directly license the technology. This latest visiongain report analyses the performance and market impact of European i-mode operators. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 03 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/154/Alcatel-adopts-an-aggressive-IMS-stance http://www.visiongain.com/Report/154/Alcatel-adopts-an-aggressive-IMS-stance telecoms and IT This strategically focussed report analyses Alcatel's strengths and weaknesses in the mobile arena and onwards into convergence, examining products, positioning and strategy. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/153/The-BlackBerry-Still-No-1-as-wireless-e-mail-market-reaches-inflection-point http://www.visiongain.com/Report/153/The-BlackBerry-Still-No-1-as-wireless-e-mail-market-reaches-inflection-point telecoms and IT RIM's BlackBerry remains the dominant wireless e-mail solution and the BlackBerry brand has become a by-word for wireless e-mail in general. RIM posted strong fiscal Q2 2005 results, reporting a 57% increase in profits as it added 620,000 BlackBerry subscribers, putting it on course to surpass the 4 million users mark by the end of the year. But as the wireless e-mail market finally begins to reach inflection point, does the BlackBerry have what it takes to maintain impressive growth rates? This latest visiongain report will tell you and help you to confidently decide the right strategy for your company. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 12 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/149/Emerging-opportunities-with-satellite-communications-2005-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/149/Emerging-opportunities-with-satellite-communications-2005-2010 telecoms and IT The SatCom market is expanding into new services that addresses communication needs of the terrestrial, aviation and maritime sectors. These emerging areas offer enormous tie-in opportunities between GSM and satellite, with the potential to become significant revenue generators. Are you and your company taking full advantage of these tie-ins? info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/65/Mobile-Music-Downloads-Analysis-and-forecasts-2005-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/65/Mobile-Music-Downloads-Analysis-and-forecasts-2005-2010 telecoms and IT The worldwide success of ringtones has sparked a widely held belief that downloading music to mobile handsets will become an even greater revenue generator... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 16 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/66/SDR-Disrupting-your-value-chain-and-business-model http://www.visiongain.com/Report/66/SDR-Disrupting-your-value-chain-and-business-model telecoms and IT Software Defined Radio (SDR) will revolutionise the wireless telecoms industry. Your current value chain will become redundant and a value web will become necessary... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 03 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/67/The-IMS-Report-2005-2010-The-critical-technology-in-the-Convergence-landscape http://www.visiongain.com/Report/67/The-IMS-Report-2005-2010-The-critical-technology-in-the-Convergence-landscape telecoms and IT IMS is currently in trials with over 200 fixed and mobile operators around the world. Are you one of them? If you're not, then this is a technology solution that you need to know about... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/68/Mobile-Search-Market-Trends-and-Business-Opportunities-2005-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/68/Mobile-Search-Market-Trends-and-Business-Opportunities-2005-2010 telecoms and IT The unquestionable success of Google proves that the internet search business model has evolved hugely since the early days... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/69/Nokia-On-the-road-to-recovery http://www.visiongain.com/Report/69/Nokia-On-the-road-to-recovery telecoms and IT Has Nokia learnt from its mistakes in 2004? What challenges still remain?... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/71/In-Flight-Mobile-Calls-Enabling-passenger-mobility-through-maritime-and-airborne-travel http://www.visiongain.com/Report/71/In-Flight-Mobile-Calls-Enabling-passenger-mobility-through-maritime-and-airborne-travel telecoms and IT No longer will you be uncontactable while on an aircraft. It will be possible, but do you and your clients think it will be a good idea to be able to use your mobile while on a plane?... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 15 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/72/GSM-1x-Costs-Benefits-and-Future-of-Linking-Standards http://www.visiongain.com/Report/72/GSM-1x-Costs-Benefits-and-Future-of-Linking-Standards telecoms and IT GSM1x has now been launched in two significantly major markets, US and China. What has been the initial experience of those who have dared to launch it?... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 06 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/70/Ultra-Low-Cost-Handsets-Report-Securing-new-subscribers-in-emerging-markets http://www.visiongain.com/Report/70/Ultra-Low-Cost-Handsets-Report-Securing-new-subscribers-in-emerging-markets telecoms and IT Nokia's recent product announcement of two low-cost, entry-level handsets designed specifically for emerging markets proves the point that the Finnish firm thinks info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 06 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/73/VoIP-evolution-in-the-US-from-fixed-to-wireless http://www.visiongain.com/Report/73/VoIP-evolution-in-the-US-from-fixed-to-wireless telecoms and IT In 2005, global VoIP revenue will grow to more than $80 billion, with North America contributing around 3 per cent of revenues. But what will this be by 2010?... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/75/Ningbo-Bird-2005-2010-the-long-term-threat-to-the-handset-market http://www.visiongain.com/Report/75/Ningbo-Bird-2005-2010-the-long-term-threat-to-the-handset-market telecoms and IT Ningbo Bird has a serious presence in China. It is now set to expand its handset distribution into your markets and poses a real threat to the medium term future of the global handset makers... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 23 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/76/The-U-S-Hispanic-Cellular-Market-2005-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/76/The-U-S-Hispanic-Cellular-Market-2005-2009 telecoms and IT The US-based Hispanic community spend longer on their phones than any other minority group. They are the fastest growing US demographic... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/77/The-4G-Report-2005-Changing-the-wireless-value-chain http://www.visiongain.com/Report/77/The-4G-Report-2005-Changing-the-wireless-value-chain telecoms and IT "4G" doesn't just define a standard, it describes an environment were radio access methods will be able to interoperate to provide communications sessions that can seamlessly "hand-off" between them... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 04 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/78/The-Annual-Top-10-Wireless-Infrastructure-Vendors-League http://www.visiongain.com/Report/78/The-Annual-Top-10-Wireless-Infrastructure-Vendors-League telecoms and IT Which infrastructure supplier sold most? Who has the largest W-CDMA market share? Which company will be the biggest in 2010?... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/79/T-Mobile-USA-2005-2010-Changing-the-US-market http://www.visiongain.com/Report/79/T-Mobile-USA-2005-2010-Changing-the-US-market telecoms and IT T-Mobile USA is changing the way US cellular carriers have to operate. Their active, attacking strategy is altering the way US operators do business... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Sat, 16 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/80/US-Prepaid-Mobile-Market-The-next-profitable-stage-in-US-cellular-market-growth http://www.visiongain.com/Report/80/US-Prepaid-Mobile-Market-The-next-profitable-stage-in-US-cellular-market-growth telecoms and IT The European mobile market's true success began with the introduction of prepaid services. Can the US market follow suit? Find out by reading this exclusive management report... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/81/Chinese-Mobile-Telecoms-2005-2010-Understanding-the-world's-biggest-market http://www.visiongain.com/Report/81/Chinese-Mobile-Telecoms-2005-2010-Understanding-the-world's-biggest-market telecoms and IT Easily beating Vodafone to the crown of the world's biggest wireless telecoms operator, China Mobile operates primarily in its home market, which in turn is the biggest in the world... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/83/Mobile-Anti-Virus-Market-2005-2010-Understanding-the-threat-of-potential-attacks http://www.visiongain.com/Report/83/Mobile-Anti-Virus-Market-2005-2010-Understanding-the-threat-of-potential-attacks telecoms and IT Mobile devices are evolving and including more advanced, computing features. With it this brings a host of benefits and additional revenue opportunities. However, it also opens the door to a host of problems too... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 23 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/82/Extreme-Mobile-Launching-a-content-driven-MVNO-brand http://www.visiongain.com/Report/82/Extreme-Mobile-Launching-a-content-driven-MVNO-brand telecoms and IT Mobile operators have been looking for the killer mobile content to get subscribers generating higher data revenues for some time now... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/146/Location-Based-Services-2005-2010-Market-realities-recommendations-and-forecasts http://www.visiongain.com/Report/146/Location-Based-Services-2005-2010-Market-realities-recommendations-and-forecasts telecoms and IT When the FCC introduced the E-911 mandate, requiring all U.S. wireless carriers to be able to locate their subscribers in an emergency, this presented the ideal opportunity to generate additional subscriber revenues by adding Location Based Services (LBS) on to this technology... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 09 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/85/BREW-Applications-Markets-Forecasts-2005-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/85/BREW-Applications-Markets-Forecasts-2005-2010 telecoms and IT Almost 10% of all handsets shipped are BREW compatible. The number of application downloads exceeding 200 million... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/87/EDGE-assessing-the-business-case-for-implementing-an-EDGE-solution-2005-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/87/EDGE-assessing-the-business-case-for-implementing-an-EDGE-solution-2005-2010 telecoms and IT EDGE was positioned as a high-speed data solution for GSM operators, without the spectrum to support W-CDMA deployments. However we have recently seen greater traction with mobile operators in Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as the initially targetted US and Latin American markets... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 10 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/74/Mobile-Linux-The-major-challenge-to-Windows-and-Symbian http://www.visiongain.com/Report/74/Mobile-Linux-The-major-challenge-to-Windows-and-Symbian telecoms and IT Linux continues to make inroads into Microsoft's OS business. With the launch of MobiLinux and other brands, it is set to do the same for wireless handsets... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 04 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/88/Mobile-Adult-Content-2005-2009-Business-models-regulation-and-future-outlook http://www.visiongain.com/Report/88/Mobile-Adult-Content-2005-2009-Business-models-regulation-and-future-outlook telecoms and IT The importance of adult entertainment must not be overlooked as mobile content is set to drive the increase in data consumption over mobile devices... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/86/Convergence-substitution-and-Project-Bluephone http://www.visiongain.com/Report/86/Convergence-substitution-and-Project-Bluephone telecoms and IT Fixed/mobile convergence (FMC) is gaining significant market traction amongst the major telcos worldwide. In Europe, operators such as France Telecom and Telefonica have... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 19 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/89/Push-to-Talk-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2005-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/89/Push-to-Talk-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2005-2010 telecoms and IT With a number of deployments having occurred globally in 2004, Push-To-Talk remains one of the hottest topics in the wireless industry for 2005 and beyond... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 11 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/84/US-3G-and-wireless-data-services-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2005-2010 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/84/US-3G-and-wireless-data-services-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2005-2010 telecoms and IT For a number of years the European and Asian cellular phone industries have regarded themselves advanced from the US market, however, times are changing... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 06 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/90/HSDPA-The-next-step-in-the-3G-revolution http://www.visiongain.com/Report/90/HSDPA-The-next-step-in-the-3G-revolution telecoms and IT Now that commercial 3G WCDMA services have started being deployed, the next step in the GSM network evolution, HSDPA, is the technology that network operators must now start looking at... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 09 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/91/Mobile-TV-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2004-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/91/Mobile-TV-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2004-2009 telecoms and IT Mobile phones and broadcast television are two of the most influential and popular consumer technologies of the electronics age... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 25 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/92/SMS-in-the-U-S-The-Right-Technology-for-Cellular-Messaging-Success http://www.visiongain.com/Report/92/SMS-in-the-U-S-The-Right-Technology-for-Cellular-Messaging-Success telecoms and IT Text Messaging, or SMS, has been hugely successful in many parts of the world, but not so in the United States. Why is this and will SMS ever be as popular in the U.S. market as elsewhere?... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 15 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/93/SavaJe-Challenging-the-Mobile-Operating-Market http://www.visiongain.com/Report/93/SavaJe-Challenging-the-Mobile-Operating-Market telecoms and IT The mobile handset market operating system market has evolved rapidly in the last 3 years as handsets become increasingly sophisticated... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 04 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/94/Easymobile-Launching-a-competitive-'no-frills'-mobile-brand http://www.visiongain.com/Report/94/Easymobile-Launching-a-competitive-'no-frills'-mobile-brand telecoms and IT Since 1995, the easyGroup of companies has become synonymous with offering cut-price services and products through innovative business models... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 15 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/95/The-LG-Report-2004-Korea's-2nd-Handset-Challenger http://www.visiongain.com/Report/95/The-LG-Report-2004-Korea's-2nd-Handset-Challenger telecoms and IT This unique report focuses on LG Electronics (LGE) and its performance in the wireless handsets market. LGE is capturing more and more of the handset market... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 15 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/96/WiMAX-Market-forecasts-and-analysis-2004-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/96/WiMAX-Market-forecasts-and-analysis-2004-2009 telecoms and IT WiMAX will revolutionise the broadband wireless access industry. WiMAX - the user-friendly name for the 802.16 standard - is the most-hyped fixed wireless technology in years... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 31 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/97/Messaging-Forecasts-and-Analysis-2004-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/97/Messaging-Forecasts-and-Analysis-2004-2009 telecoms and IT With over 400 billion messages sent globally in 2003, SMS is the most popular form of wireless messaging. Despite the wide variety of SMS applications that exist, 90 per cent of text... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 26 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/98/VoWLAN-and-Wi-Fi-enabled-mobile-handsets http://www.visiongain.com/Report/98/VoWLAN-and-Wi-Fi-enabled-mobile-handsets telecoms and IT Wi-Fi is quickly becoming a standard interface in laptop PCs and is also beginning to emerge in PDAs, broadband routers and even TVs info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/99/Mobile-Directory-Services-2004-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/99/Mobile-Directory-Services-2004-2009 telecoms and IT European fixed-line directory services are easy-to-use, include a high percentage of phone numbers and are profitable to run. Mobile directory services are not... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 19 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/100/Vodafone-Strategic-options-and-market-opportunities-2004-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/100/Vodafone-Strategic-options-and-market-opportunities-2004-2009 telecoms and IT Vodafone is the global network operator with equity interests in 26 countries and partner networks in a further 13 countries. When they do something you sit up and take notice. If they plan to launch a new service, you consider it too... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 14 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/101/Mobile-Gaming-In-depth-Analysis-and-Predictions-2004-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/101/Mobile-Gaming-In-depth-Analysis-and-Predictions-2004-2009 telecoms and IT Mobile gaming is finally beginning to come of age in 2004. Advances in handset technology, such as large colour screens, larger memory capacity... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/102/Ringback-Tones-Market-Overview-and-Global-Predictions-2004-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/102/Ringback-Tones-Market-Overview-and-Global-Predictions-2004-2009 telecoms and IT Ringback tones are the next step from the mobile phone handset ringtone phenomenon - you need to ensure your company are at the forefront of this market, today... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 02 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/103/Wireless-Java-2004 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/103/Wireless-Java-2004 telecoms and IT After the huge investments on 3G licenses and infrastructures the telecom industry now faces the challenge of meeting the costumers expectations for access to services and applications through their handsets... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 20 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/104/Targeting-the-Pre-Teen-Mobile-Market-Analysis-and-Forecasts-2004-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/104/Targeting-the-Pre-Teen-Mobile-Market-Analysis-and-Forecasts-2004-2009 telecoms and IT As the wireless industry has evolved, the need to find further lucrative markets and market segments increases. In this brand new report visiongain has targetted an area... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/105/Mobile-Handset-Outsourcing http://www.visiongain.com/Report/105/Mobile-Handset-Outsourcing telecoms and IT Increasingly leading handset Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) are relying on contract manufacturers such as Flextronics... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 18 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/106/Preventing-child-abuse-in-3G-services http://www.visiongain.com/Report/106/Preventing-child-abuse-in-3G-services telecoms and IT Like PCs and the Internet, increasingly feature-rich mobile phones are providing children with a new form of entertainment... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 09 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/107/Camera-Phones-report-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2003-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/107/Camera-Phones-report-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2003-2009 telecoms and IT Camera-phones, which let users take photos with their mobile phones, were only introduced into the market towards the end of 2002 and the market is booming.... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 26 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/108/Push-to-Talk-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2003-2009 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/108/Push-to-Talk-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2003-2009 telecoms and IT -- One of the hottest topics in the wireless industry -- Push-to-talk (PTT) technology turns mobile phones into walkie-talkies by connecting to other phones without dialling... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 07 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/109/Wireless-for-Seniors-2004 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/109/Wireless-for-Seniors-2004 telecoms and IT * The mobile market has become more and more saturated. * Market segments are becoming tighter and tighter. * The business and youth markets are being relied upon to spend more... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 07 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/110/Mobile-Micropayments-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2003-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/110/Mobile-Micropayments-Market-analysis-and-forecasts-2003-2008 telecoms and IT Can the mobile phone be the replacement for pocket change?... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 07 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/111/3G-Forecasts-2003-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/111/3G-Forecasts-2003-2008 telecoms and IT The hype has now disappeared and the reality is starting to set in. The main commercial W-CDMA (3G) launches by NTT DoCoMo and Hutchison 3G have fallen far short of initial expectations... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 04 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/112/Wi-fi-Forecasts-2003-2008-Targeting-the-Business-User http://www.visiongain.com/Report/112/Wi-fi-Forecasts-2003-2008-Targeting-the-Business-User telecoms and IT The increasing adoption of wi-fi technology amongst the business market must be recognised by venue owners, if they are to generate revenues from the service... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Tue, 19 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/113/The-Samsung-Report-A-threat-to-Nokia-domination http://www.visiongain.com/Report/113/The-Samsung-Report-A-threat-to-Nokia-domination telecoms and IT Will Samsung maintain and increase its success in the global handset market in 2003? This is the vital question if your company is involved with Samsung either as a supplier... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 11 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/115/Microsoft-in-Wireless-Report-2003-2nd-Annual-Edition http://www.visiongain.com/Report/115/Microsoft-in-Wireless-Report-2003-2nd-Annual-Edition telecoms and IT The most controversial independent report in 2003, shouldn't you read it?... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 18 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/116/Global-Telecoms-Regional-Analysis-Market-Forecasts-2002-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/116/Global-Telecoms-Regional-Analysis-Market-Forecasts-2002-2008 telecoms and IT The future for the global mobile telecoms market is bright, compared to the evolution of fixed line broadband, says the latest visiongain report, entitled Global Telecoms... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 05 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/118/Mobile-Marketing-Forecasts-2003-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/118/Mobile-Marketing-Forecasts-2003-2008 telecoms and IT Which companies are currently leading the way in mobile marketing? How much revenue is your company likely to generate from mobile marketing?... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 05 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/117/Disney-in-Wireless-Will-the-mouse-make-mobile-massive http://www.visiongain.com/Report/117/Disney-in-Wireless-Will-the-mouse-make-mobile-massive telecoms and IT Since its humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s Disney has grown to become the second largest media corporation in the world... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 23 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/119/Increasing-Revenue-Through-Wireless-Sport-Content-2002-2007 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/119/Increasing-Revenue-Through-Wireless-Sport-Content-2002-2007 telecoms and IT Sport is one of the key drivers for generating vital revenues from consumers... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 29 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/120/SMS-TV-Forecasts-2002-2007 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/120/SMS-TV-Forecasts-2002-2007 telecoms and IT The report has found that increasingly TV companies are using SMS for a variety of applications such as voting and teletext chat to capitalise on the popularity of the medium... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 27 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/122/Public-WLAN-Forecasts-2003-2008 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/122/Public-WLAN-Forecasts-2003-2008 telecoms and IT There is a growing business need to access existing business applications seamlessly... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 31 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/121/Wireless-Gaming-2002-2007-Increasing-Revenue-Through-the-Development-of-mobile-gaming http://www.visiongain.com/Report/121/Wireless-Gaming-2002-2007-Increasing-Revenue-Through-the-Development-of-mobile-gaming telecoms and IT " Currently there are around 5 million wireless games users in Europe but by 2005 this number is set to grow to an astonishing 130 million... " info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/132/Messaging-Report-2002 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/132/Messaging-Report-2002 telecoms and IT Text messaging is the single greatest success of the modern telecommunications era, in terms of evolutionary consumer growth and grass-roots usage... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 25 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/133/The-4G-Report-Sidelining-the-Operators http://www.visiongain.com/Report/133/The-4G-Report-Sidelining-the-Operators telecoms and IT According to a new survey in the latest 4G Report from visiongain, one in five industry experts predict that the first 4G network will go live by 2005... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 05 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/138/3G-Between-License-Allocation-and-Network-Activation http://www.visiongain.com/Report/138/3G-Between-License-Allocation-and-Network-Activation telecoms and IT A new survey of the 3G industry, conducted by UK telecoms analysts Visiongain, finds that industry experts have no clear idea of when 3G will arrive... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Fri, 28 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/123/Personalisation-The-Commercial-Potential-of-Customised-Handsets-Personalised-LBS http://www.visiongain.com/Report/123/Personalisation-The-Commercial-Potential-of-Customised-Handsets-Personalised-LBS telecoms and IT - How can you profit by phone personalisation? - What can the various forms of mobile phone personalistion features offer the consumer and will they prove lucrative in the long-term?... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 23 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/114/Nokia's-3-Tier-Expansion-Strategy http://www.visiongain.com/Report/114/Nokia's-3-Tier-Expansion-Strategy telecoms and IT Nokia's 3-Tier Expansion Strategy: High Volume, High Fashion & High-Tech... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Sat, 11 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/125/Microsoft-in-Wireless http://www.visiongain.com/Report/125/Microsoft-in-Wireless telecoms and IT Microsoft in Wireless - Microsoft's strategy for success in the wireless industry... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 18 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/131/The-Bluetooth-Report-2002 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/131/The-Bluetooth-Report-2002 telecoms and IT Is Bluetooth losing its momentum in wireless networking?... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 10 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/127/GPRS-Forecasts-2002-2007-2nd-Annual-Addition http://www.visiongain.com/Report/127/GPRS-Forecasts-2002-2007-2nd-Annual-Addition telecoms and IT GPRS Forecasts 2002 - 2007 info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 14 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/126/Western-Europe-Cellular-Comparisons-Report http://www.visiongain.com/Report/126/Western-Europe-Cellular-Comparisons-Report telecoms and IT Western European Cellular Comparisons Report 2002 examines findings and statistics in Western European mobile development... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Wed, 13 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/128/BlackBerry-Report-2002-The-Commercial-Potential-of-BlackBerry-in-Europe http://www.visiongain.com/Report/128/BlackBerry-Report-2002-The-Commercial-Potential-of-BlackBerry-in-Europe telecoms and IT Research shows that corporations around the world are increasingly dependent on email as a means of communication and, at the same time, workers are spending more and more time away from their desks. This presented the ideal opportunity for RIM to introduce its mobile e-mail solution, the BlackBerry Wireless Handheld. info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 31 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/130/The-Japanese-Cellular-Market-Report http://www.visiongain.com/Report/130/The-Japanese-Cellular-Market-Report telecoms and IT Japan has delivered: - a 52% population penetration for mobile data services (far more than any others in the world) - the establishment of the first 3G network... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Mon, 14 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/134/The-Bluetooth-Report-2001 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/134/The-Bluetooth-Report-2001 telecoms and IT Fears concerning the success of Bluetooth have much to do with this simple question: do people want it? The ambitious applications for which Bluetooth... info@visiongain.com (visiongain) Thu, 22 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT http://www.visiongain.com/Report/139/European-Cellular-Comparisons-Report-2001 http://www.visiongain.com/Report/139/European-Cellular-Comparisons-Report-2001 telecoms and IT Published in August 2001 this report delivers statistics, graphs, figures and analysis. 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