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Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

Standardizing the Cloud and Cloud Services

January 26, 2011

Analysis of:Cloud Services Forum | www.atis.org

The ATIS (Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions) Board recently approved the launch of the Cloud Services Forum (CSF). The Forum will focus, among other things, on the operators' provision of cloud services, and develop a framework to ensure integration of the network and IT. What is the Cloud? What are the challenges and opportunities? Look for early work within the Control Plane. Look for early successes once 4G is available.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

Google Offers in beta, will lead to Location-based Coupons

January 22, 2011

Analysis of:Google to Launch Groupon Competitor [EXCLUSIVE] | mashable.com

Word has leaked that Google is in beta with it’s new Google Offers program, which is obviously a competitive response to Groupon. Google will leverage its considerable market position and assets to compete. Google will also likely utilize location determination by way of its integration with Google Maps to offer a location based version of its Offers program.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

Drivers for Potential Migration to Verizon due to iPhone

January 19, 2011

Analysis of:Doherty Sees `Exodus' of AT&T IPhone Users to Verizon | www.smartbrief.com

One of the drivers may be perceived better service. The reality is that both Verizon and AT&T will struggle with rolling out 4G service in terms of keeping customers happy while fine tuning the network. Another driver is the mobile hotspot service. Both AT&T and Verizon should focus on value-added service (VAS) applications over 3G and 4G.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

LTE for Public Safety - don't forget WiMAX

January 18, 2011

Analysis of:LTE for Public Safety | www.fiercewireless.com

Alcatel-Lucent is one of the leading companies focused on leveraging wireless for public safety applications. As the article states, “The nation's public-safety groups have agreed to move forward and use LTE in the 700MHz band to deliver mobile broadband applications used by police, fire and emergency medical services. “ However, it is important to note that WiMAX also has a role to play in public safety.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

Smart Grid Requires Smart Charging for EV

January 18, 2011

Analysis of:Electric vehicle impacts on the utility | www.intelligentutility.com

There is a long-term need for smart charging stations. Initially, there is a need for charging stations period, as there is a need to allow early adopters of EV to charge their vehicles efficiently/effectively. Longer term, the EV has a role in the smart grid, along with distributed power generation, to help even out the power generation load curve.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

WiMAX wins over WiFi for Smart Grid Applications

January 17, 2011

Analysis of:Wi-Fi versus WiMAX | www.intelligentutility.com

The battle of WiMAX vs. LTE for 4G mobile cellular carriers such as AT&T and Verizon is decided with LTE the general winner. However, WiMAX is not out of the ecosystem by any means. WiMAX will be the solution of choice for a variety of niche applications, such as supporting the smart grid, public safety, private citywide communications, and more.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

WiMAX to remain Solution for Market Niches

January 13, 2011

Analysis of:Next gen WiMAX standard slated for final approval | www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com

LTE has the edge of WiMAX as it is available (theoretically) anywhere and will be imbedded in more devices. The way forward for WiMAX will be as a niche application enabler, primarily in emerging nations or as a small-scale data overlay in developed nations. In contrast, LTE appears to have a single route forward, uniting and dominating the mobile broadband wireless market around the world.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

iPhone on Verizon Will NOT Hinder Growth of Android

January 12, 2011

Analysis of:Analyst: Verizon iPhone will derail Android's growth | www.fiercemobilecontent.com

Some pundits are already calling for a decrease in Google Android Growth as a result of Apple iPhone on Verizon. This will definitely NOT happen. There are very different types of users and developers for both phones.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

Google to likely make many moves in the Cloud

January 11, 2011

Analysis of:A Vision of the Future Cloud Data Center | govcloud.ulitzer.com

Google in the Cloud With many offerings that can be optimized with the cloud, Google is uniquely positioned to extend its solutions (current and future) as a general public and private offering. The focus areas will be Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

WiFi, WiMAX, and 4G Cellular (LTE)

January 11, 2011

Analysis of:Wi-Fi versus WiMAX: Smackdown, or merely a matter of choice? | www.intelligentutility.com

The three technologies will offer solutions that can and will co-exist with each other, but they will support very different market needs and business models. WiFi will continue to represent a no-cost storefront and home solution. WiMAX will provide niche application support for a variety of solutions. 4G cellular via LTE will be the global wireless data bearer of choice for mobile phones, tablet PC’s, and any solution that requires ubiquitous service. Certain applications, such as paid WiFi service at airports and other locations, will see their final death due to 4G.

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