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Integration of mobile and home video does not bridge the different value chains

February 16, 2010

Analysis of:Motorola split signals further mobile-home video integration | www.totaltele.com

Motorola has no levers on the home video, and some on mobile devices, which makes this integration success unlikely in the current market conditions and value chain.

A long and hard road for operators to attract developers

February 16, 2010

Analysis of:Mobile operators including Singtel, AT&T and Vodafone to build own apps platform | www.theaustralian.com.au

Android and Apple are moving targets! Big Huge Hairy consortium never managed really to address commercial issues and deliver competitive solutions.Good luck to mobile operators... but it will be a long road to create a wholesale applications ecosystem, and it is not obvious that this is at all what's needed.

Social networks offer more tools to marketers

February 14, 2010

Analysis of:Social Strategy and the Conversionalists | agoramedia.co.uk

The fact that Forrester's Social Technographics now includes Conversationalists does not make this group alive. It existed before, and Forrester only gave it a name and a definition.While segmentation is key in marketing, which is what Forrester has done, unless companies develop and launch targeted, relevant campaigns, this information is of little use. 

The iPad will appeal to business users and consumers

February 12, 2010

Analysis of:Global CIO: Why Apple's iPad Will Be A Great Business Device | www.informationweek.com

The iPad launch was met with many criticisms and little enthusiasm. While many were awaiting a revolutionary product, they could only see a big iPod Touch. Is that so really?

Microsoft Azure Should be about New Technologies And New Business Models

November 11, 2009

Analysis of:Microsoft, Taiwan to develop cloud computing technology | www.totaltele.com

Microsoft so far is behaving as Microsoft, moving into new areas with heavy $ investments. However, while cloud computing requires R&D and equipment investments, it is also about a different business model and attitude to developers. Will Microsoft embrace this side too?

Nokia: cuts will only prevent more loss, not secure back margin

November 11, 2009

Analysis of:UPDATE 4-Nokia Siemens to cut 5,800 jobs, save $1.5 bln | www.reuters.com

Nokia days as a market leader are numbered, and although it tries to reinvent itself as a service company, and the best partner to mobile operators, it needs a major overhaul to move on and face the new competition.

Will Google Wave be the First Social Network Profitable?

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:Will Google Wave be a huge success? Five problems it will have to overcome | www.techdigest.tv

Google Wave is a social network,  and Google has the means to make it profitable quickly.

Will the iPhone bring New Customers to Orange UK?

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:Orange to sell iPhone in UK from 10 Nov | www.totaltele.com

How can Orange gain competitor advantage over the other mobile operators by selling the iPhone?This analysis looks at the areas where Orange can differentiate.

Nokia to Close N-Gage and Refining Ovi Strategy

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:Nokia to close N-Gage platform | www.telecompaper.com

Nokia has been toying with mobile services for a while, but N-Gage has never been a success. Will Nokia learn from this, to close the chapter or to better define Ovi strategy?

China Mobile bets on 3G services and control over the value chain

October 26, 2009

Analysis of:China Mobile sees sharp slowdown in profit growth | www.totaltele.com

The mobile market in China is reaching maturity. Both China Mobile and China Unicom are looking for solutions to maintain market share and profit levels, which are outlined in the analysis below.

iPhone has Room to Grow....

October 22, 2009

Analysis of:Apple increases iPhone sales 7% to 7.4 mln in Q3 | www.telecompaper.com

... but will it tackle it?iPhone has focused on the high-end multimedia segment, while leaving out the mid-range and less profitable market segments as well as little effort specifically for the business market.Given that the latest iPhone 3GS had new features and improved performance, there is room to target a wider market.

B&N, Apple, Sony, Amazon in the Race for Most Valued User Experience

October 22, 2009

Analysis of:E-reader sales soaring but Apple captures the buzz | www.totaltele.com

While openness and innovation is all the rage, a tightly integrated solution, at the hardware and software levels has proven a real success, and that is why Apple potential e-reader captures the buzz.

The Twitter Way to Look for its Business Raison-d'Etre

October 21, 2009

Analysis of:Twitter talks data with Microsoft, Google | www.totaltele.com

Twitter has a strong loyal following, provides immediacy and local information. On the other hand, growth has plateaued at 8 million a month (still quite acceptable for many web 2.0 sites). More worryingly, traffic is decreasing  and downtime problems are a regular occurrence.Twitter needs to infuse more innovation in its service, and prove its usefulness as a business, which the data deals and other initiatives are set to do.

Sony-Google is not a Long-Term Solution

October 20, 2009

Analysis of:Sony's Google Gambit | www.businessweek.com

Sony was once synonym with innovation, then it slipped to become known for good quality hardware. However, value is in content and services to consumers, and Sony has found an ally to do just that.

Google will have to put some resistance to Microsoft Bing

October 19, 2009

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

Google has brought a breadth of fresh air in the search engine arena, and has quickly grabbed market share, but may have to up its efforts in innovation to maintain its position. Bing is not just a slightly different way to do and present search results, it is the way forward.

Nokia's Dual Strategy for Own-Grown and Global Brands

October 19, 2009

Analysis of:Nokia partners Facebook, unveils N97 mini, music phones | www.telecompaper.com

Success in mobile telecoms devices and services is all about usability. The success of the iPhone proved it clearly, as all of the applications and features it got people to use had been available for many years before without being noticed outside of the geek community.Nokia has never been about innovation, but needs a strong strategy to keep its leadership position.

Nokia mini-Laptop: a New Channel to Market Nokia Services

October 16, 2009

Analysis of:Nokia launches mini-laptop with AT&T, Best Buy in US | www.telecompaper.com

Nokia puts all its might behind services, and the mini-laptop's main objective is to channel users to Ovi.

Music Streaming in Search of a Business Model

October 16, 2009

Analysis of:Skype founders start streaming music venture Rdio | www.telecompaper.com

Music streaming raises many questions for both providers of the service and users:- To ad-fund or not to ad-fund?- Owning music versus paying for subscription?- Subscription versus theft?However, it is crucial to remember that "music gains in popularity because people share it with each other". This should be at the core of any business model and service, which this article focuses on.

Apple will face tough competition and hurdles to become a leader in China

September 1, 2009

Analysis of:Apple, Facing Competition, Readies iPhone for Launch in Giant China Market | online.wsj.com

This analysis looks at the issues which Apple will face with its iPhones in China.

Nokia money: do the pluses outweigh the minuses?

August 31, 2009

Analysis of:Nokia brings mobile financial services to millions | www.nokia.com

Another interesting move from Nokia, in its efforts to becoming a service provider.The mobile money market is however increasingly crowded: is Nokia brand in the emerging market enough to make it successful? Is this too big a challenge?

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