Mobile and Wireless Communications

Biometric identification and authentication is well positioned to complement and potentially replace existing traditional verification processes such as those using pins and passwords, security questions, and even personal identity verification. The role of biometrics is becoming more important now that the industry is heading towards becoming mobi...

Smartphones run complete operating system software that provides a standardized interface and platform for application developers. Chinese manufacturers have emerged as true competitors to the traditional powerhouses - Apple and Samsung. Manufacturing and screen technologies continue to advance, and as a result, wearable smartphones are just aroun...

18 Jan 2018  |  Global  |  Market Research

Internet of Things (IoT) Connectivity Protocols, Global, 2018

Adoption of New Connectivity Protocols Depends on Interoperability and Hybrid Solutions

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With billions of connected devices expected to be in use in the world in the next 2–3 years, the importance of a critical component within the IoT ecosystem—connectivity—is only set to increase further. While the requirements of devices vary, the connectivity protocols that can enable IoT to leverage the applications and benefits are also evo...

31 Dec 2014  |  Africa  |  Market Research

Analysis of the Mobile Money Market in Sub-Saharan Africa—Selected Countries

Mobile Money Innovations Drive Africa’s Financial Inclusion

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Mobile money is expected to transform the financial services landscape. Mobile network operators (MNOs) are taking advantage of this shift to boost their average revenue per user (ARPU) in a bid to counter the increasing pressure on voice revenues. This research service provides an analysis of the mobile money market in selected Sub-Saharan countri...

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the Malaysian Telecom Market with forecasts for the period 2014-2018. The report also provides key industry drivers and restraints. The Malaysian telecom industry experienced significant growth in recent years. Mobile penetration grew from 98.9% in 2008 to 141.2% in 2013, while mobile subscribers grew to...

The growing OTT market represents both a threat and an opportunity for telecommunications operators globally. The key drivers in the OTT market includes, the growing availability of high-speed connections, the increasing penetration of smart devices, and the consumer drive for the adoption of technology and services. The major OTT providers are tr...

This market insight examines the preferences and plans of North American businesses regarding mobilized sales force automation (SFA) applications. In June 2014, Frost & Sullivan surveyed mobility purchase decision-makers in Canada and in U.S. business sectors. Their responses regarding deployment plans, business impacts, preferred partners, and so ...

As the Wearables sector continues to explode in interest in the healthcare space in terms of potential hard benefit to consumers, providers, and vendors across the value chain of connected healthcare, areas are expanding in launches besides that of activity tracking. The following Vital Signs presents analyst discussion regarding brain wearables in...

This research service provides an analysis of the Southern African telecommunications market. It focuses on providing data for fixed, mobile, and Internet subscriber numbers and penetration rates for each country within the region. A discussion of emerging market trends is provided, highlighting the entrance of the international submarine cables, t...