AT&T Buys Application Developer Plusmo - Finally Becoming a 'Service' Provider?
October 3, 2009
AT&T buys application developer | news.cnet.com
Bits and bytes and minutes are all commoditizing. Audio and texting are following suit. The future of communications is in the services and being the middle man (read that as the 'carrier') is not the optimal role. ATT recognizes the need to be the producer of services.
ATT's Network and Reputation Are Being Crushed by the Apple iPhone-Who is Next?
October 3, 2009
Is the iPhone hurting AT&T's brand? | news.cnet.com
Customer satisfaction with ATT is at an all time low, the lowest of the top four carriers in the US. But, the same fate awaits all the other carriers as well. LTE will not eliminate the causes.
Cisco Buying Tandberg - It's All About Recurring Revenus, Not Equipment Sales
October 3, 2009
Cisco to buy Tandberg for $3 billion | www.reuters.com
Many make the assumption that Cisco is buying Tandberg (TAA.OL) to help improve sales of Cisco equipment. That is the smallest part of the equation.
Windows 7 Will Displace XP - And Do It Quickly
October 3, 2009
Microsoft's message to IT pros: Meet us half way with Windows 7 | blogs.zdnet.com
In order to understand why Windows 7 will displace XP you have to look at a whole lot more than just the OS. In fact, the Windows 7 OS is a small portion of the overall hurricane that is about to hit the enterprise consumer.
Intel's "Light Peak" Consumer PC Based Fiber Optic USB Ports - Why?
October 3, 2009
Will Intel and USB make fiber optics mainstream? | news.cnet.com
With the current direction of consumer electronics being towards more portable devices that utilize content in the cloud, is there really a need for fiber optic based USB ports?
September 17, 2009
LG Intros First Android Smartphone | www.informationweek.com
LG is running down the same road as all the other device manufacturers. Deploy Operating Systems. Open an application store. Be sure your devices deliver exactly the same value as your competitor's devices. Commodization is coming.
Vodafone Making All the Right Moves
September 17, 2009
Vodafone unveils 8 own-brand handsets | www.telecompaper.com
The world of wireless communications is shifting dramatically and Vodafone appears to be the front runner in preparing for those shifts.
T-Mobile Expanding Device Offerings - Cutting Customer Churn
September 17, 2009
T-Mobile unveils new Android, BlackBerry smartphones | www.telecompaper.com
All of the wireless operators are recognizing the importance of having a variety of Smartphone offerings that target specific operating system (OS) capabilities and libraries of applications that will meet the lifestyle needs of their customers and provide the sticky features needed to keep those customers through device replacement.
Nokia Pursuing Recurring Services Revenues
September 17, 2009
Nokia releases Ovi app developer tools | www.telecompaper.com
All of the major device manufacturers are recognizing the importance of having a library of applications that will meet the lifestyle needs of their customers and provide the sticky features needed to keep those customers through device replacement.
September 17, 2009
LG to re-enter laptop biz with mini notebooks by year end | economictimes.indiatimes.com
LG Electronics had pulled notebook sales in India because of low volume consumer sales. But, LG is now ready to reenter the market with Netbooks (mini Notebooks) by the end of the year. Why?
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