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Sharon FlankPrincipalDataStrategy LLC

Bing Challenges Google Again? Don't Hold Your Breath.

October 7, 2009

Analysis of:Google refines search results to counter Microsoft | www.businessweek.com

Microsoft continues to roll out features for its Bing search engine, and Google seems to be able to leapfrog them without a second thought. 

Michael BonfilsCEOInternational Media Management Corporation

Baidu - Tough times ahead? Probably NOT.

August 28, 2009

Analysis of:Baidu -- A Sleeping Giant Awakens | searchenginewatch.com

The article  emphasizes the issue's advertisers are having as they change from an old legacy system of Baidu  to a new interface that almost mirrors Google. Will this ultimately be a positive or a negative for the Chinese Search engine? How will it affect Google's position in China?  In my analysis, I explore some more details left out of the original article.

Ronald GruiaProgram Leader-Emerging Communications SolutionsFROST & SULLIVAN, INC

Nortel Optical Sweepstakes

August 14, 2009

Analysis of:Is Ericsson the Hope for Nortel's MEN? | www.lightreading.com

As Nortel disposes of its business units, gaining market share via acquisition will be an way for vendors in the optical space to give the top two players (Huawei and Alcatel-Lucent) ar run for the money. This article examines the potential suitors for the Nortel MEN unit and their likelihood to bid on these assets, in addition to key considerations for each vendor. The list includes Ciena, Cisco, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Huawei, Infinera, Juniper, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) and Tellabs.

Sharon FlankPrincipalDataStrategy LLC

Nuance Speech Capabilities Can Fend off Microsoft, Google

July 13, 2009

Analysis of:Nuance Communications Acquisition Facing U.S. Probe | www.bloomberg.com

Nuance can expect to continue to grow by acquisition.  With Philips, Dragon, and IBM's speech capabilities, they already control a significant swath of language technology.  Plenty of acquisition opportunities remain in the application space, however, and there are no antitrust reasons to stand in their way, especially in light of the fact that Google and Microsoft remain potential competitors in everything they do.

Ronald GruiaProgram Leader-Emerging Communications SolutionsFROST & SULLIVAN, INC

Nortel Fire Sale Begins

June 22, 2009

Analysis of:Nortel selling wireless unit to Nokia Siemens | finance.yahoo.com

Wireless assets acquired by NSN from Nortel include the CDMA business and LTE IP (Intellectual Property).  NSN gets relationships with operators such as Bell Mobility, VerizonWireless, Sprint Nextel, KDDI, China Telecom. CDMA is still profitable and will have a long tail. NSN also expands its footprint in North America, which represents only ~ 5% of its revenues and this acquisiton will certainly better position the company to tackle one of its Achilles heels. NSN gets Nortel's IP on LTE including SON (Self-Organizing Networks) and ongoing LTE relationships (NT had won KDDI tender and was carrying out a trial at T-Mobile AG); 400/2,500 employees that NSN is getting from Nortel were working on LTE, other 2,100 on CDMA. Who will fill in the void in terms of R&D spend in Canada? NSN will open up a lab and there are rumors that Huawei will expand its presence, but look for more from other entrepreneurs such as Sir Terry Matthews. It will be tough to match Nortel's R&D budget.

Ronald GruiaProgram Leader-Emerging Communications SolutionsFROST & SULLIVAN, INC

AT&T LTE Trial and Its Implications

May 7, 2009

Analysis of:Rumor Mill: Did AT&T pick Ericsson, Alca-Lu, Huawei for LTE trial? | www.fiercewireless.com

1- Details of the AT&T LTE buildout begin to emerge
2- Chinese NEVs such as Huawei and ZTE will become forces to be reckoned with in North America.
3- Ramifications to the other NEVs and LTE

Ronald GruiaProgram Leader-Emerging Communications SolutionsFROST & SULLIVAN, INC

NETC Q1 2009 Results & A Forward Look

May 4, 2009

Analysis of:Net Serviços: Resilient in a Tough Lat Am Macro Environment | finance.yahoo.com

Earlier this past week, NETC reported solid Q1 2009 results, which while expected by some, were met despite the worsening of macro conditions in Brazil.  In fact, from all Carlos Slim companies reporting this past week (i.e. AMX, TMX, NETC), NETC arguably had the strongest performance.  Issues going forward: Deteriorating macro environment and mitigating an unfavorable decision by the local regulator.

Ronald IngramDirector of Product ManagementADVANCE AMERICA, CASH ADVANCE CENTERS, INC.

Financial Services Innovation and New Credit Sources Impeded by Regulation in the US

April 5, 2009

Analysis of:Where Credit Still Flows | www.forbes.com

Demand for credit has never been stronger. With government support P2P or "Social Lending" has the potential to improve the efficiency of credit markets and demonstrate US leadership in financial services innovation. The US is behind the curve in P2P lending innovation and losing ground due to the distraction and high cost of regulatory compliance. At a time when billions are being pumped into ailing banks government needs to find a way to encourage social lending.   Improved regulation may unlock a wave of new credit options and provide economic stimulus at the grass root level. Conceptually Social Lending and P2P financial models makes sense for consumers, business and the greater economic good of nations;  however, the effort to wedge P2P loan models into existing regulatory frameworks continues to impede American financial innovation.

Kenneth EisnerSenior Vice President, Business Development and MaONE ECONOMY CORP.

What VCs Should Invest In ... In this Economy

November 24, 2008

Analysis of:What Should Investors Do Now? | online.wsj.com

Consumers aren't in a buying mood this holiday, but there are opportunities for new companies.  I don't recommend the hi-tech plays that won't actualize for another decade, but rather look at some opportunities that should spark demand in a 1-3 year time frame.  Anyway, it is the holiday season, and nothing goes better under the Christmas tree than a fresh bowl of optimism.

Kenneth EisnerSenior Vice President, Business Development and MaONE ECONOMY CORP.

Advice to RIM Blackberry: How to Attack Apple's B2C Advantage

November 24, 2008

Analysis of:BlackBerry maker battles back | money.cnn.com

RIM, like Nextel before the merger with Sprint, needs to move with lightning speed into the consumer arena.  Apple and Google have huge advantages in this arena, with greater consumer know-how and a marketing reach that blows RIM out of the water.  In this article, I look beyond RIM's new products to brainstorm some strategies that might be useful in this very difficult assault.

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