Telecom

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 ...

After solid growth in 2011, the global videoconferencing endpoints and infrastructure market slowed in the first quarter of 2012. Revenue dropped quarter over quarter, raising the question of whether videoconferencing can return to the phenomenal climb it saw previously. Despite dismal Q1 results, video is expected to continue to be the next-genera...

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...

Communications endpoints are an essential part of the enterprise workers communications tool kit, as they enable the end user to more effectively complete job tasks and resolve business issues. The diversity and accessibility of communications devices is constantly increasing. Therefore it is important that technology decision makers adopt a struc...

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. ...

This research service offers insights on the funding trends within the Mobile LBS space, and offers recommendations for investors and stakeholders who are interested in venturing into this market segment. In addition, Mobile LBS start-ups that might potentially require funds to take their technology to the next stage could benefit by getting a glim...

The research service evaluates the key trends of M2M communications. Its features and benefits also form a part of the research service, along with a comparative analysis of types of M2M. It also assesses the main stakeholders throughout the value chain of M2M, and evaluates their roles in the adoption of this technology. Key innovations by these s...

There has been widespread speculation and varying expectations regarding the future potential of desktop videoconferencing. This research service discusses the major industry and market dynamics and technology trends that are shaping the desktop videoconferencing market. The analysis herein will provide valuable insights as to how desktop videoco...