Industries

This study provides a benchmarking analysis for Indian logistics service providers (LSP) across 6 key industries using key performance criteria. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of logistics outsourcing trends, use of organized 3PL service providers, and LSP performance ratings for important selection criteria based on end-user reviews. ...

The service provides detailed insights into the logistics expenditure, outsourcing practices, and technology usage trends within 5 key industry sectors in India. Insights into function-wise outsourcing, reasons for outsourcing, criteria for service provider selection, contract periods, and major logistic challenges are also provided. The analysis h...

This study provides a benchmarking analysis for Indian logistics service providers (LSPs) across 5 key industry sectors using key performance criteria. It also provides a comprehensive analysis of logistics outsourcing trends, use of organized 3PL service providers, and LSP performance ratings for important selection criteria based on end-user revi...

Facing the increasing challenge of mature mobile voice services, network operators are seeking new sources of revenue to retain customers. Mobile value-added services (VAS) have been an effective tool to drive data service revenue in South Africa. Services designed with culturally relevant contents and being practical are key value propositions in ...

Facing the challenge of increasing market competition and declining average revenue per user (ARPU), mobile operators have developed strategies, offering innovative products and services and pricing structure to achieve revenue growth. Moreover, with the expansion of the middle and upper-middle classes, in conjunction with the impact of the global ...

This study provides a overview of the eEducation and eGovernment initiatives in South Africa. It discusses the key concepts of the successful integration of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) into the market, including the different types of focus areas. Key drivers and restraints into ICT integration are mentioned as well as the recommen...

Mobile telecom expansion into rural South Africa is now seen as a key driver for the future of cellular market growth. In a time where subscriber growth begins to fall due to the over saturation of mobile devices, the under-served rural areas present alternate growth opportunities for operators. Expansion into rural areas of developing countries p...

The study provides a strategic analysis of telecommunication and IT industry merger and acquisition opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Facing challenges of increasing competition and rising operational costs, service providers and technology vendors are offering innovative products and services and expanding footprints to achieve revenue growth. ...

The study provides an opportunity analysis on the value-added services (VAS) market in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). VAS has been an effective tool to retain customers in the dominant mobile communications market of SSA. With the increasing deployment of VAS, VAS are becoming a new source of revenues of telecommunication service providers. The study pr...