M2M shipments head to 100 million -- IMS
August 26, 2011
Shipments of cellular modules for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications will reach over 100 million in 2015, according to IMS Research’s new report “The World Market for Cellular Modules in M2M Communications”. While dropping module prices, reduced connectivity rates from carriers, and increased availability of cellular networks worldwide are all key drivers behind this growth, the report also finds that the level of uptake of cellular M2M will vary widely among different vertical markets.
Sprint – Posting Wider Losses – The Fight is Not Over Yet
July 28, 2011
Sprint Posts Wider Loss, Reaches Network Deal With LightSquared | online.wsj.com
It may be me as a restructuring and turnaround professional, as a telecom engineer, or someone who still has faith in Sprint but I think Sprint’s deal with LightSquared is a smart move.
Sprint – Launches Push to Talk CDMA Phones –Next Generation
July 25, 2011
Sprint Prepares for 4Q Launch of Sprint Direct Connect with Feature-Rich, CDMA Handsets | www.marketwatch.com
I never liked the whole idea of Nextel and Sprint merging. I was sure Dan Hesse was going to dump Nextel when he first took over the reins of Sprint. However, the recession cam in 2008 and he rolled with the punches and embraced Nextel. He could not sell Nextel so he embraced it.
TaskRabbit – What a Great Idea
July 19, 2011
Don’t Want to Run Errands? Site Lets You Outsource Them | blogs.wsj.com
TaskRabbit is a great idea. I liken it to personal assistants people hire to perform the mundane tasks they refuse to do for themselves. I liken it to temp hires.
Groupon – Proves E-Advertising Works; Just Not Only for Them
July 16, 2011
Groupon's Boston Problem: Copycats | online.wsj.com
I applaud Groupon for its success. I am a supporter of the web-based discount coupon business model. It just makes sense.
RIM – Re-elects Board – Smart Decision? Royal Bank of Canada has a Great Idea?
July 14, 2011
Holders Re-Elect RIM Board | online.wsj.com
This has to be one of the worse decisions I have heard in the last year. However, the bright side of this is that Royal Bank of Canada came up with a good idea.
WHO ARE THE WINNERS AND LOSERS OF THE ROAMING SHAKE-UP IN EU?
July 13, 2011
The European Commission has unveiled plans to make calling, texting and data services cheaper for European travelers by opening the roaming market to increased competition. It’s a radical shakeup that will produce winners and losers aplenty.The proposal, made public last week by Neelie Kroes, the European Commission Vice President for the Digital Agenda, constitutes the Commission’s first attempt to introduce structural measures to boost competition in the roaming market.
RIM – EMEA Performance Is Not Enough – The Board Does Not Know Its Own Job
July 9, 2011
RIM Boasts of 1M New Subs in EMEA | www.wirelessweek.com
I congratulate RIM for boosting its numbers in EMEA. However, it is an age-old trick that new technology companies in North America have used to generate their first revenues and sometimes to boost unit sales. Unfortunately, RIM’s revenue numbers are dropping.
RIM – The Investment Community is Finally Reacting
July 7, 2011
Investment Firm Rebukes RIM Leadership's Tactics | www.informationweek.com
Well I feel vindicated. The folks from Glass Lewis are absolutely, correct.
Twitter – Building a Team First
July 6, 2011
New Financing Values Twitter As High As $7 Billion | online.wsj.com
Well, it is about time; a company that is not rushing to go IPO. Wow, who is Twitter’s financial advisor.
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