LightSquared - Form over Function?
April 1, 2011
The wireless industry has undergone a tremendous amount of change over the past couple of years. We've seen a lot of unexpected functionality, and hype, turn into reality - and quite profitably. Although many players in the wireless echo system have changed, network has been the most resistant. LightSquared appears to be bypassing the requisite checklist for building out a nationwide network. Is this another wave of industry change or just a short-sighted business plan running ahead of itself?
March 1, 2011
Smartphones are no longer a "niche" for the wireless industry - they are its future. This analysis is a discussion of some of the drivers and overall impact these tiny computers will have on the industry landscape.
New CEO for KPN: background, expectations and impact
October 18, 2010
Eelco Blok to become new KPN CEO | www.broadbandtvnews.com
Today, KPN announced that it will propose to its shareholders that Eelco Blok would be named its new CEO. Blok is to succeed the successful Ad Scheepbouwer by April 2011. Mr Eelco Blok has a long track-record within KPN and is expected to follow continue KPN's existing strategy with is focused as maintaining it's strong multiplay position in the Dutch market, stimulate it's challenger position in neigbouring countries and a strong-focus on cash-flow.
Valuation of Nortel's LTE Patent Portfolio
July 22, 2010
Nortel Patent Auction Benefits LTE Market | www.isuppli.com
We analyzed the essentiality of Nortel's 4G patent portfolio that are crucial to deriving premium royalty rates. We have conducted multiple patent searches at several patent databases. We then compare Nortel's IPR position against its peers and the corresponding royalty rates that Nortel’s peers are expecting to charge. We obtained the reasonable royalty rates for Nortel over a lifespan of 15 years for LTE. We then calculate the valuation of Nortel's patents.
July 22, 2010
Due to the World Fair, FIFA World Cup events in Q2, Wall Street may be expecting a fantastic quarter for Soho due to increased online advertisement revenue. However, from our measurement data, the impact from the FIFA event on Sohu's online advertisement revenue is far short of our expectations. FIFA's impact on the month of June applies to Sina and other online advertisement firms as well.
Ramifications of Harbinger's $7B LTE pact with Nokia Siemens
July 22, 2010
Harbinger forges $7B LTE pact with Nokia Siemens | www.fiercewireless.com
A nationwide, wholesale, terrestrial-satellite, mobile broadband network – one that uses a globally endorsed LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology. A vision - imbued with an inherent openness and possibilities - unencumbered by walled-gardens and the status quo. The twin motivating factors of high-speed, and high-capacity, coupled with mobility are significant pillars in the inexorable demand for connectivity to multimedia services, in the information age.
Options for Telefonica and KPN following German mobile broadband auction
May 25, 2010
The German mobile broadband auction has left E-Plus (owned by Dutch KPN) without 800 MHz spectrum, which is required to roll out mobile broadband in rural areas. If the market study, executed by the German government, on redistributing lower 900 spectrum will not lead to a more favorable position for E-Plus, the German daughter of KPN will be forced to look at serious strategic alternatives: merging with Telefonica/O2 or an intense partnership with their Spanish competitor.
Cisco Push on Mobility Starts with a Starent Rebrand
February 10, 2010
Cisco Picks Up Where Starent Left Off | www.pcworld.com
There's a lot to like about Cisco's latest move in the mobile core. Rebranding Starent's ST40 points to a focus on operator demands, not platforms. Integrating the ST40 into Cisco's ASR family signals quick movement on Starent integration. New traffic analytics tools are important for traffic monetization.Unfortunately, beyond rebranding, the news does little to advance Cisco's position in the mobile core or set out differentiators against players like ALU, Ericsson, NSN, Tellabs or Juniper.
Limited additional revenues for European operators in Mobile Broadband
December 8, 2009
Ericsson: Central Europeans get mobile broadband boost | money.cnn.com
Ericsson has announced a deal with Telekom Austria Group to upgrade it's wireless networks in 8 Central European markets to allow higher speed and provide improved services. With improved handsets, more mobile websites and lower data pricing, demand is increasing big-time. However, whilst mobile data traffic is booming, operators have hardly found ways to increase overall revenues. Competitive positions are still mainly driven by availability of handsets and voice pricing.
Next European operator going for mobile advertising: opportunities and obstacles
December 4, 2009
O2 embarks on targeted UK mobile advertising push | www.totaltele.com
O2 has announced stepping into mobile advertising through permission based, targeted messaging channels. In several ways,O2's proposition resembles Blyk in the past, with as key advantage their sizeable existing customer base. Most European carriers have been looking into mobile advertising or already started. Not that successful so far, as obstacles need to be removed at operator, advertiser and consumer levels. However, mobile advertising remains a huge promise and learning by doing is key.
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