GLG News by Wireless Services Experts

Peter Curnow-FordChief Executive OfficerViatec Associates Ltd

Common mobile phone charger to drive consumer products

December 31, 2010

Analysis of:A Common Charger for Mobile Phones Now Expected in Early 2011 | www.cellular-news.com

With the agreement at both Standards and Government level of a specification for a common mobile phone charger, this now opens up the opportunity for equipment and device manufacturers to streamline their design and production facilities and introduce new products across a greater range of mobile phones from many more manufacturers.This break through should drive revenues and improve margins to the predominantly Taiwan and Chinese based manufacturers.

Lin SunConsultantSelf Employed

Is Government Behind Huawei?

December 9, 2010

After China gained WTO membership in 2001, the government no longer plays the “big daddy” or “spokesman” for equipment makers, whether big or small, but let them go by business rules and practices such as open bid. In fact, China began open bid for vendor selection even before joining WTO despite questions of fairness. Today, bids for large projects are a norm for foreign and domestic vendors using established criteria like technical specs, performance data, price and delivery.

Lin SunConsultantSelf Employed

Worry Signs of China Mobile

November 8, 2010

As 2010 is winding down, I have mixed feelings about China’s telecom industry, and some of the ill signs will likely spread to the next year. Growth will remain relatively robust given the country’s population base and the momentum propelled by a number of factors such as improved handset supply and falling price, smartphones, and further cut in service charge.

Tarik FawziChief Executive OfficerAeneas Strategy

New CEO for KPN: background, expectations and impact

October 18, 2010

Analysis of: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.

Lin SunConsultantSelf Employed

Smartphone Heat Up

October 10, 2010

After scuffles in netbooks, handset OSs and mobile apps, search for 3G success has turned to smartphone, which some believe could make significant impact in China because a good handset can spur usage, thus more app sales, higher data traffic and ARPU for operators; low-cost models will also entice more wavering customers. Overall, a smartphone can do a lot for its user, no matter what level he is at, a growth engine operators are looking for.

John WilkersonExecutive DirectorBELLWETHER SERVICES, LLC

Retailers, Consumers, Gen Y shapes Dow Transports

October 9, 2010

Analysis of:What the Heck is a Sustainable Supply Network Anyway? | www.reuters.com

A Sustainable Supply Chain Network is comprised of raw materials as they flow from source to product to disposal/reuse.  Transporters are slowly changing and adjusting to retailer calls to go green.

Lin SunConsultantSelf Employed

ZTE’s Goal for 2010

September 20, 2010

A smaller player than rival Huawei Technologies, ZTE is making steady progress on its own terms. The telecom equipment maker recently revealed its goal for 2010: sales to reach $15 billion (RMB105 billion), which looks like a tough call on the basis of midyear performance and increasing challenge at home and abroad. Only time will tell if the goal is deliverable, but the company seems confident under the new president.

Tal RaesideManaging DirectorInsight Strategic Services

Nokia Shakeup Continues

September 13, 2010

Nokia’s smartphone leader has stepped down just three days after the company brought in a new CEO. Change at the handset leader is much needed and should help Nokia long term.

Tal RaesideManaging DirectorInsight Strategic Services

Tablets, Netbooks, MIDs - All Vying for Their Place

September 10, 2010

Analysis of:Samsung Unveils Tablet to Compete With iPad | online.wsj.com

As the collection of connected devices expands, consumers are faced with more choices of overlapping products vying for their attention and budgets.

Tal RaesideManaging DirectorInsight Strategic Services

Nokia Brings in a New CEO - Too Little Too Late?

September 10, 2010

Analysis of:Nokia CEO Kallasvuo Replaced By Microsoft's Elop | online.wsj.com

Nokia has been struggling recently, especially in its core mobile handset business, and after several management reorganizations has finally brought in an outsider to run the company. Is it too little too late?

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