David Croslin

Mr. David Croslin

President, Innovate the Future, Inc.


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Google doing catch up with Microsoft Bing?

October 7, 2009

Google refines search results to counter Microsoft | www.businessweek.com

Microsoft's new search engine Bing is far more than a new way to categorize results. Google is trying to match with categorization effects, but this is far short of Bing's potential, especially when Microsoft will soon control close to 30% of the US Market.

Apple iPhone 3G 3.0 MMS Service Expands AT&T Network Crunch

October 4, 2009

Customers sue AT&T, Apple over iPhone glitch | www.startribune.com

We may never know the full details of the problems really were in the iPhone 3G that caused problems with MMS. ATT is 'happy' with the new update. Consumers still have many problems and now lawsuits are flying. The issue goes much deeper than the iPhone or a particular software load. AT&T's network, along with its competitor's networks, are not ready for the new services paradigm. Even the vaunted LTE/4G network evolution will not eliminate the causes.

Xerox Takes Huge Gamble in Bid for ACS

October 4, 2009

Xerox Takes Gamble in Bid for ACS | online.wsj.com

Xerox is facing increased competitive pressure in its traditional copier and printing markets. Many of its rivals, including HP, are expanding their printing offerings in the enterprise and wide-format markets while at the same time extending into the areas of enterprise services. Technology firms have a hard time transforming and Xerox is likely to face tremendous challenges.

Cisco and HP - Battle of the Leviathons Create Acquisition Opportunities

October 4, 2009

Cisco Steps Up Rivalry With H-P | online.wsj.com

Many make the assumption that Cisco is buying Tandberg (TAA.OL) to help improve sales of Cisco equipment. That is the smallest part of the equation. The real battle for the dollars of enterprise services is creating huge opportunities for startups and smaller competitors.

iPhone Crushing AT&T Network - Which Carrier is Next?

October 3, 2009

AT&T takes the phone out of iPhone | news.cnet.com

Customer satisfaction with ATT is at an all time low, the lowest of the top four carriers in the US. But, the same fate awaits all the other carriers as well. LTE will not eliminate the causes.

AT&T & Google Feud - Just The Beginning in the Service Delivery Wars

October 3, 2009

AT&T calls for FCC action on Google | www.ft.com

AT&T has been complaining to the FCC about Google Voice and violations of the principles of Net Neutrality that Google defends. The real issue is about who is going to make money delivering services to the consumer.

Google and AT&T - Far More Than a War of Words

October 3, 2009

AT&T asks FCC for curbs on Google | www.totaltele.com

AT&T has been complaining to the FCC about Google Voice and violations of the principles of Net Neutrality that Google defends. The real issue is about who is going to make money delivering services to the consumer.

AT&T and Google - Two Birds of a Feather but NOT Flocking Together?

October 3, 2009

AT&T calls Google a hypocrite on Net neutrality | news.cnet.com

AT&T has been complaining to the FCC about Google Voice and violations of the principles of Net Neutrality that Google defends. The real issue is about who is going to make money delivering services to the consumer.

AT&T Buys Application Developer Plusmo - Finally Becoming a 'Service' Provider?

October 3, 2009

AT&T buys application developer | news.cnet.com

Bits and bytes and minutes are all commoditizing. Audio and texting are following suit. The future of communications is in the services and being the middle man (read that as the 'carrier') is not the optimal role. ATT recognizes the need to be the producer of services.

ATT's Network and Reputation Are Being Crushed by the Apple iPhone-Who is Next?

October 3, 2009

Is the iPhone hurting AT&T's brand? | news.cnet.com

Customer satisfaction with ATT is at an all time low, the lowest of the top four carriers in the US. But, the same fate awaits all the other carriers as well. LTE will not eliminate the causes.

Cisco Buying Tandberg - It's All About Recurring Revenus, Not Equipment Sales

October 3, 2009

Cisco to buy Tandberg for $3 billion | www.reuters.com

Many make the assumption that Cisco is buying Tandberg (TAA.OL) to help improve sales of Cisco equipment. That is the smallest part of the equation.

Windows 7 Will Displace XP - And Do It Quickly

October 3, 2009

Microsoft's message to IT pros: Meet us half way with Windows 7 | blogs.zdnet.com

In order to understand why Windows 7 will displace XP you have to look at a whole lot more than just the OS. In fact, the Windows 7 OS is a small portion of the overall hurricane that is about to hit the enterprise consumer.

Intel's "Light Peak" Consumer PC Based Fiber Optic USB Ports - Why?

October 3, 2009

Will Intel and USB make fiber optics mainstream? | news.cnet.com

With the current direction of consumer electronics being towards more portable devices that utilize content in the cloud, is there really a need for fiber optic based USB ports?

LG Jumps on Android Bandwagon

September 17, 2009

LG Intros First Android Smartphone | www.informationweek.com

LG is running down the same road as all the other device manufacturers. Deploy Operating Systems. Open an application store. Be sure your devices deliver exactly the same value as your competitor's devices. Commodization is coming.

Vodafone Making All the Right Moves

September 17, 2009

Vodafone unveils 8 own-brand handsets | www.telecompaper.com

The world of wireless communications is shifting dramatically and Vodafone appears to be the front runner in preparing for those shifts.

T-Mobile Expanding Device Offerings - Cutting Customer Churn

September 17, 2009

T-Mobile unveils new Android, BlackBerry smartphones | www.telecompaper.com

All of the wireless operators are recognizing the importance of having a variety of Smartphone offerings that target specific operating system (OS) capabilities and libraries of applications that will meet the lifestyle needs of their customers and provide the sticky features needed to keep those customers through device replacement.

Nokia Pursuing Recurring Services Revenues

September 17, 2009

Nokia releases Ovi app developer tools | www.telecompaper.com

All of the major device manufacturers are recognizing the importance of having a library of applications that will meet the lifestyle needs of their customers and provide the sticky features needed to keep those customers through device replacement.

LG Ahead of the Game In India

September 17, 2009

LG to re-enter laptop biz with mini notebooks by year end | economictimes.indiatimes.com

LG Electronics had pulled notebook sales in India because of low volume consumer sales. But, LG is now ready to reenter the market with Netbooks (mini Notebooks) by the end of the year. Why?

Nokia First to Recognize Microsoft Shift?

September 17, 2009

Microsoft partnership just the start for Nokia | www.totaltele.com

Nokia announced the delivery of Microsoft Office on Nokia's Symbian devices. This is the first totally clear indication of Microsoft's new directions. Microsoft is positioning to dominate the new IT and consumer services market. Nokia could win big.

4G/LTE Impact - Who Will Benefit The Most?

September 17, 2009

MetroPCS to launch 4G mobile network | www.ft.com

Network Long Term Evolution (LTE) or 4G will deliver higher speeds and more reliability. But who will benefit the most? And how will they benefit? Service providers with increased ARPU? Network equipment vendors with increased sales? Device manufacturers with increased churn? Software vendors with increased markets? Consumers with increased functionality?

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