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5 Reasons Why Huawei Shall Implode

April 6, 2010

A few weeks ago I met with the Huawei people at Telenor's offices (Oslo) to discuss several things especially what is their approach when it comes to working with a global telecom operator. What I realized moments into our discussion was that the old stereotypical American arrogance is now alive and well within the Chinese culture of Huawei.Huawei is going to implode and in a BIG way!

3G market shall grow as along as the smart phones occupy network capacity

January 29, 2010

Analysis of:3UK touts 3G coverage amid closer scrutiny of network capacity | www.totaltele.com

Five years ago, mobile operators approved 3G roll-outs based on increasing voice usage capacity.  Today, 3G networks are primarily, additional revenue from mobile data.

Why Google's Voice strategy required the acquisition of Gizmo5

November 17, 2009

Analysis of:Google buys out Gizmo5 | www.itweb.co.za

The acquisition of Gizmo5 was not done solely because Skype was about to acquire them.  It was done because Google needs to acquire SIP competence quickly so its Google Voice platform can be prevalent on all future devices, applications and within the mobile operator's network.

Google Wave is a virtual PC desktop

June 8, 2009

Analysis of:Google Wave is a virtual PC desktop | blog.wihood.com

Google was very smart in not making an announcement about Google Wave being the next generation of PC desktops, that would have been a declaration of war against Microsoft and that is not what Google wants at this time. In sports, coaches tell players that when the umpires negative attention is focused on the other team, do not do anything to draw attention to back to your team. This is the strategy Google has chosen for Google Wave. The EU and SEC are focused on fining Microsoft for every infraction that they can find. Don't draw attention away from Microsoft.

Skype's weak entry into the business market

March 24, 2009

Analysis of:SIP for Skype, talking Apples to an audinece of Oranges | blog.wihood.com

Skype has resorted to technology marketing and forgotten what has brought about its success.  It's becoming a bubble dotcom company inside Ebay and forgetting its roots.     

Telenor benefits from Unitech and India

March 19, 2009

Analysis of:Telenor-Unitech deal closes 11% below original agreement | www.business-standard.com

Telenor increased stake in Unitech is an excellent signal to negative investors and analysts that Telenor's management vision of prosperity in India has begun.

The "New Age of Telecom"

March 2, 2009

Analysis of:Consulting Management Platform | www.financialexpress.com

The global telecom market has peaked and is about to undergo a transformation similiar to what we are experiencing in the global financial markets. Why? Because the current rules that have dictated our way of being are no longer applicable.

Gmail's voice/video: An excellent example of what happens when a business model and a web services collide.

November 13, 2008

Analysis of: Google Adds Audio and Video Chat to Gmail | www.thecelebritycafe.com

Gmail's new voice/video service for their GTalk web service did not apply to their traditional GTalk client.  Why?  Google is a living web service, why support the antiquated stand alone proprietary client thinking when the world can interoperate with your web service and increase your advertising revenues simultaneosuly.

Telenor & Unitech Controversy: "Just noise..."

November 11, 2008

Analysis of: Telenor deal after value creation: Unitech | www.business-standard.com

The successful entrance of a large foreign mobile operator into Indian mobile market today is the controversy, not Telenor nor Unitech.

MaxRoam's Killer feature: the Virtualization of the MVNO

November 11, 2008

Analysis of:Having Fully Shattered Global Voice Roaming Fees, MaxRoam To Whack At Data Next | www.informationweek.com

MaxRoam using VoIP technology, VoIP peering agreements, and DID purchasing has drastically lowered the price of voice calls and data surfing from a mobile phone while roaming internationally but where they have truly innovated is in the introduction of a virtual Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO).

A large domestic customer base isn't salvation in Europe for Telcos

November 11, 2008

Analysis of:For Telecoms, Some Signals Of Distress | www.washingtonpost.com

Though AT&T large domestic customer base is reaping financial rewards during these difficult months/years of the financial crisis, in Europe the opposite effect is happening.

Excellent acquistion by Telenor

November 4, 2008

Analysis of:Norway's Telenor buys Unitech's telecom firm | www.business-standard.com

Telenor is extremely experienced in emerging market mobile operations.  Telenor's new mobile operation in India only complements their very string Asian footprint.

Difficult economy produces an increase in search results

October 23, 2008

Analysis of:Google defies economy to beat forecasts, shares surge | www.livemint.com

Google increases in profitability in direct correlation to the global economic crisis.  The internet and specifically search engines are where people go today for answers, information, and new job listings.     

Cloud Compuing isn't the perfert solution for all companies

October 22, 2008

Analysis of:Cloud Computing: The Dark and Stormy Side | www.ecommercetimes.com

Cloud Computing is the internet hardware architecture many have been talking about for years.  Enterprises and large service providers have different needs and requirements so each must look at Cloud Computing differently and make their own cost evaluations.  Do not assume that Cloud Computing is cheaper, it can be more expensive.  Consider hybrid Cloud Computing networks to maximize your investments.

Voice still drives revenue but differently...

October 22, 2008

Analysis of:Carriers Buy into Startups to Boost Their Networks | www.businessweek.com

 Voice for the mobile operator is very profitable.  It's wholesale price decreases weekly while the retail price to the consumer is steady and on a profit margin basis, increases weekly/monthly as well.  New mobile services are abundant in Europe and operators are using these mature and proven services to increase ARPU and their brand.

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