Ciena-Nortel Deal – A Sign of the Times?
June 28, 2010
Optical, Ethernet and Beyond | www.tmcnet.com
Since 2000, China has been a massive presence in the financial and technology sectors. What is occurring is not a surprise. Every non-Chinese technology company is on the defensive.
Nokia Needs an Effective Smartphone Shakeup
June 28, 2010
Nokia vows to defend smartphone territory | www.totaltele.com
Despite significant market leadership and several shakeup attempts, Nokia continues to struggle in the smartphone segment. Nokia may need to borrow a play from Apple and “Think Different.”
June 28, 2010
RIM May Feel Effects Of Competition | www.totaltele.com
Research in Motion, despite its current smartphone market share leadership, is in need of a product and software refresh in order to remain atop the industry.
Telecom Pragmatics' Hardball: What Market Recovery?
June 27, 2010
While both AT&T and Verizon have indicated that their CAPEX budgets are flexible (translate that to mean cuts) they have tried to remain active in building out wireline networks, according to Telecom Pragmatics. However, it has become increasingly clear that the recovery forecasted for this year is not happening in any substantial manner. The latest blow to both companies came with the announcement that the secondary housing market lost ground in the last month.
Nokia – Has to Kick Itself into High Gear or ELSE
June 26, 2010
Nokia gives Q2 profit warning | www.boston.com
For now, the sky is not falling on Nokia. Of course, if the news on July 22 is not to Wall Street’s liking all bets are off.
Apple's Iphone G4 suggests marketing wins over quality
June 24, 2010
iPhone 4's First Users Report Reception, Color Problems | news.yahoo.com
Despite the fact that there are glitches in Apple's new I Phone G4. There are hundreds of thousands if fans waiting in line to buy one. With Apple's innovative and dare I say it? - Fun marketing schemes, many fans of its products do not hold Apple accountable for quality.
Sprint – Making the Right Move for M2M?
June 23, 2010
Sprint Nextel plans to open M2M centre | www.totaltele.com
M2M has become such a muddled term that it has become of those terms everyone hears and is afraid to ask “M2M, what are you talking about?” Sprint’s take on M2M is as much about being Mobile-2-Mobile as it is being Machine-2-Machine.
Virtual Desktops - whats next ?
June 18, 2010
Everyone is asking or at least curious about virtual desktops, what does it do ?how does it work ?what's the ROI ? who are the leaders ? In the analysis below, I will provide some answers and opinions.
Sprint’s HTC Evo 4G – Hit or Miss? Does it Even Matter?
June 16, 2010
Sprint's HTC EVO 4G: Is It Really That Good | www.lanewsmonitor.com
Sprint’s Evo has been breaking sales records; even if you count their little mistake. The real question is: Is the HTC Evo 4G smartphone a correct step in Sprint Nextel’s turnaround.
Amdocs – Good News for Vonage but Better for Amdocs
June 13, 2010
Vonage taps Amdocs for back-office overhaul | blog.connectedplanetonline.com
I have not been following backoffice systems companies lately; I have been busy focusing on rural markets as of late. However, the news woke me up and reminded me to think about backoffice systems as well.
February 7, 2012
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
January 19, 2012
Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs
January 6, 2012
Smartphones threaten digital camera industry
December 1, 2011
Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
November 22, 2011