
Senior Partner, Telecom Partners Group LLP
Member of the Telecommunications Council
William Stueber is a wireless industry expert and Senior Partner at Telecom Partners Group (TPG). A former Chief Executive Officer of both public and private wireless telephony companies for more than 27 years, Mr. Stueber possesses the ability to provide clear, uncommon insights into complex issues with a depth of experience and expertise that ranges the entire wireless ecosystem. He is extremely current and knowledgeable of wireless carriers, smartphones, handset, OEM's, infrastructure, distribution, software, OS's, LTE, 4G, WiMax, M2M, embedded chips and logistics providers. Among TPG's clients are 10 of the world's top 15 investment institutions along with many of the most prestigious consultancy and law firms that have engaged Mr. Stueber for highly-complex expert witness testimony in high profile intellectual property, patent infringement and wireless technology-related cases. He is considered a leading global expert on smart phones, wireless data and operating systems. (This is me - Update Profile)
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August 10 - Amazon Announces HTML5-Based Cloud Reader for Chrome & Safafi
August 10, 2011
Amazon announces a Kindle Cloud Reader based on HTML5 that runs on Google Chrome and Apple Safari - other browsers to follow. This signals the most effort to by-pass App Store purchases & In-App billing that Apple's revenue model demands a slice of.
HTML5 – Disruptive Technology or Next Evolution of the Web?
August 6, 2011
HTML5 refers to a broad group of proposed and new technologies that provide for significantly enhanced functionality, ubiquitous user experience across browser/handset/OS platforms,“app” functionality, improved browsing, local storage of app/user data and richer interactivity. Make no mistake - HTML5 is a game-changer for the wireless industry. · Does HTML5 replace mobile applications & App Stores?· Will Flash become obsolete?· What is the security risk of locally-stored data?
June 23, 2011
RIM is black-burying carriers with half-baked BlackBerrys | www.bgr.com
It is widely rumored that Research In Motion is exerting considerable pressure on carriers to truncate their normal technical acceptance testing procedures and typical timeframes. Given the pressure to perform RIMM is under, this may not seem unusual, however, this is not likely the first time the BlackBerry manufacturer has sought to by-pass established quality control procedures designed to protect consumers, carrier and RIM itself from ill-conceived product launches.
4G/LTE and M2M - A Golden Opportunity for AT&T and Verizon
June 19, 2011
LTE and 4G will greatly impact Mobile to Mobile (M2M) subscription offerings and accelerate the growth of entirely new revenue streams. The characteristics of M2M are overwhelmingly appealing: Greater than 1B US devices Lower churn, stable ARPU Predictable, chargeable network burdenThis analysis details the likely impact of M2M on US carriers and the underlying wireless ecosystem.
Research in Motion Recalls Playbook - Deja Vu
May 16, 2011
Research in Motion announced a recall of roughly 1000 16GB Playbooks today that apparently had been shipped to Staples stores. The tablets in question are not able to properly load the initial operating system files. The severity and extent of the problem is unknown as most of the units remain in either distribution or storage. This is not the first time a RIM product launch met with initial disaster, as both Bold and Storm each suffered similar issues.
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| TMT Council Members in Member Programs | 18316 |
| Telecommunications Council Members in Member Programs | 3779 |
| Wireless Services Experts | 517 |
| Stored Value Credit Product Experts | 425 |
| Mobile Phone Handset Experts | 293 |