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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?
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.
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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