http://www.currentanalysis.com/ Analysis Reports provided by Current Analysis, Inc. en-us All materials Copyright 1997-2010 Current Analysis, Inc. Reproduction or distribution prohibited without express written consent. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:18:31 GMT http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=54124&rss Telefonica Multinational Solutions extends its mobile service footprint in the U.S. with white label service from Verizon Global Wholesale; a logical move to fortify its position in the Americas and serve its existing base of 800 MNCs. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-07-06T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=54089&rss BT offers a comprehensive global TEM solution, and excels in providing professional services including selection, sourcing and management of third-party mobile connectivity contracts. MDM is slated for later this year. O'Boyle, Sandra 2010-07-01T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=54087&rss Global managed mobility services are heating up as operators court MNCs with management of telecoms expenses and devices across multiple carriers’ networks. This advisory describes the competitive landscape and rates the operators. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-07-01T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=54086&rss Verizon Business offers a comprehensive Managed Mobility Solution with TEM, logistics, MDM, security and mobility consulting, with mobile apps planned later in 2010. The service was launched ten months ago, providing a lead over some competitors. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-07-01T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=54091&rss Vodafone Global Enterprise offers MNCs the unique combination of its extensive global mobile footprint, and an innovative set of value-added managed mobility and vertical solutions, but still has to ramp up professional services and SI partnerships. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-07-01T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=54088&rss Vodafone Global Enterprise was a first-mover in managed mobility and its TEM and MDM/security services have evolved into integrated, full-featured offers for global enterprises. It is a leader in this space, with some competitors playing catch-up. O'Boyle, Sandra 2010-07-01T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=54065&rss Orange Business Services offers an MMS suite including a three-tier MDM/security service, consulting/professional services, remote access and laptop security with a feature-rich TEM service soon to come. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-06-30T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=54018&rss Cloud services are firmly on the horizon for SMEs. Hosted applications offer simple, cost effective access to more advanced services. Support and reliability also remain key themes with SLAs and professional services increasingly demanded. Barton, Gary 2010-06-25T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=54011&rss iPass adds free WiFi and 3G visibility and control to its Open Mobile platform, enhancing cost management, manageability and support options. As access commoditizes further, it seeks differentiation with its “enterprise-defined” value proposition. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-06-24T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53944&rss IBM opened a new R&D lab in Massachusetts and educated analysts on its significant (but often overlooked) role in enterprise mobility. The company provided a deep dive into IBM software, with insights into its diverse capabilities in this space. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-06-21T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53820&rss Motorola’s plan to split off Enterprise Mobility and Networks from Home Networks and Mobile Devices in Q1 2011 may finally allow this $11 billion bright spot in Moto’s portfolio to shine even brighter. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-06-08T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53804&rss ITSPs are increasingly focused on enterprise mobility as a growth area. How do they compare to each other and to global carriers that are all looking to draw MNCs with managed and professional services? Who is leading the pack? Weldon, Kathryn 2010-06-07T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53657&rss AT&T is making it clearer than ever that enterprise mobility is a very key focus area, with three separate announcements last week. It also took advantage of its recent analyst event to highlight its activities in this segment. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-05-24T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53656&rss Tech Mahindra holds a strong position as India’s largest systems integrator, with a large share of revenues in the U.S. and Europe, a strong mobility practice and a unique focus on the telecom vertical, along with services for equipment providers. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-05-24T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53623&rss KPN continues to post healthy financials and it has enhanced its customer portal. KPN is broadening its horizons in the ICT market, building on Getronics’ expertise, and it looks set to retain its national dominance, despite regulatory pressure. Barton, Gary - Kehoe, Dustin 2010-05-19T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53545&rss Verizon Business changes RAS directions by uncoupling access from laptop security, offering a cloud-based network-agnostic service with per user per month pricing. Mobility as a service fits strategically with its other cloud initiatives. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-05-13T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53554&rss T-Systems considers enterprise mobility a “core belief,” with a focus on developing standardized services for device management and mobile applications. While working with T-Mobile on some bids, it also offers carrier-agnostic mobility services. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-05-11T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53461&rss Microsoft has been losing share in the enterprise to RIM and Apple, with OEMs flocking to Android to hedge their bets. Phone 7.0 is a major overhaul for the consumer, but a step backward for the enterprise, with no device management or security. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-05-06T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53462&rss Vodafone extends the Visibility component of its VSRA service to its UK mobile broadband business user base, allowing them to track remote laptops and see if employees are adhering to security policies, a good first step in managing 3G usage. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-05-06T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53411&rss RIM WES is a forum for the EM ecosystem, where RIM and its partners highlight the growing use cases, serious business applications, and even some of the hip, new consumer apps that are changing the way customers use and view the BlackBerry. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-05-04T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53263&rss FreeMove is a potentially powerful, MNC-oriented service provider organization that needs to revamp its portfolio and sales and marketing strategy to counter growing competition from key rivals. Weldon, Kathryn - O'Boyle, Sandra 2010-04-28T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53251&rss The Telefónica Leadership Conference was a forum for industry leaders, Telefónica executives, customers and partners to engage the analyst community with insights as it focuses on the evolving communication requirements of global enterprises. Weldon, Kathryn - Washburn, Brian 2010-04-27T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53238&rss Vodafone is stepping up its vertical focus with mobile recording service for financial services companies; it documents communications that might pose confidentiality compliance breaches and provides an archive in case of legal disputes. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-04-26T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53226&rss AT&T's brand name, its ability to meet the needs of the world's largest enterprises, its partnering for position, its bolstered professional services, and its discipline in streamlining networks and systems all play into the carrier's strengths. Washburn, Brian 2010-04-23T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53217&rss iPass has re-invented itself with its Open Mobile platform, the cornerstone of its new network-agnostic, cloud-based enterprise mobility service. The strategy has risks, but it should help the company to grow revenues in a very competitive market. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-04-22T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53093&rss With its 4.0 update, Apple is finally addressing the biggest gripe against the iPhone (i.e., multitasking, a key feature for both consumer and enterprise applications) while potentially opening up an enormous new revenue stream with in-app ads. Greengart, Avi - Weldon, Kathryn 2010-04-12T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52989&rss Vodafone and TDC expanded their non-equity partner market agreement for enterprise services to Norway and Sweden. This significantly improves the credibility of TDC’s mobile enterprise component, but it falls far short of a UC solution. Ostergaard, Bernt 2010-03-31T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52965&rss CTIA 2010 showcased enterprise solutions ranging from M2M to smartphones to mobile applications, with excitement about the rise of mobile broadband, but there is concern for the effect unbridled growth will have on constrained wireless networks. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-03-29T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52949&rss BT Global Services has worked hard to steady the ship and as a result has tended to look internally rather than externally to improve perception in the market. In the meantime, competitors such as Verizon Business have made impressive strides. O'Boyle, Sandra 2010-03-26T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52900&rss CSC has a track record in managing mobility as part of large outsourcing engagements with MNCs. The company sees opportunity in emerging markets for FMC, M2M, and location-aware apps. It should trial productized services and carrier partnerships. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-03-22T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52889&rss Fiberlink continues to innovate in order to ensure differentiation in a crowded RAS market. Recent enhancements include BlackBerry visibility, healthcare compliance management, and a tiered service structure to draw new users. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-03-19T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52866&rss Telefónica Latinoamérica offers a unique pan-Latin American footprint, strong ties to Europe, and an evolving strategy to offer a consistent portfolio of both basic and advanced mobility services to MNC customers in the region. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-03-18T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52724&rss Orange Business Services launches global multi-carrier mobile device management service, leveraging Sybase’s platform, strengthening its MNC proposition and heating up competition in the managed mobility market. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-03-05T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52698&rss The FreeMove alliance is providing data roaming plans that offer predictability and cost savings, easing the financial burden for MNCs with mobile employees. The plans “harmonize” the combined footprint of the alliance as mobile data needs soar. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-03-03T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52697&rss Fibre-based DSL and UC are strong themes in the UK SME market. BT has launched Total Broadband Fibre, whilst Virgin Media has the stronger product but is a reluctant entrant to the market. Opal can now supply single number dialling solutions. Barton, Gary 2010-03-03T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52630&rss Vodafone joins the nPhase JV, providing it with a unique U.S./global connectivity story for M2M; this solves a key problem that has been an obstacle to growth of M2M for many MNCs and gives it a competitive boost. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-02-19T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52628&rss Orange Business Services continues its successful sales momentum, leveraging its extensive global reach and operations, and fixed and wireless assets. Recent marketing messages zero in on cost-savings and support for real-time business. Stradling, Joel 2010-02-19T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52602&rss Mobile World Congress 2010 finally demonstrated some integrated mobile security platforms that puts mobile protection on par with the protection users have come to expect on their laptops. However, most of the Tier 1 security vendors were absent. Ostergaard, Bernt 2010-02-17T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52585&rss Microsoft regains relevance with Windows Phone 7 by bringing the WM UI up to par, and leveraging its unique assets. However, the majority of improvements are more important to consumers/prosumers than for the hard-core enterprise customer. Weldon, Kathryn - Greengart, Avi 2010-02-16T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52592&rss RIM is offering stripped-down BES to SMBs and individual-liable employees for free, a radical move that may work brilliantly to increase the uptake of BlackBerrys in these key market segments. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-02-16T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52574&rss IBM offers a comprehensive TEM solution, leveraging an automated platform based on best-of-breed software. It also offers complementary advisory and implementation services to help manage customers’ fixed and mobile telecom bills. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-02-12T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52494&rss Many others have tried different approaches, and now Agito looks to break through the nascent enterprise FMC market by slashing global roaming costs via its dual-mode and enterprise-grade VoIP over 3G technology. Weldon, Kathryn - Arnold, Robert 2010-02-02T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52904&rss Accenture offers solutions for B2C, B2B, and M2M with expertise in vertical industries likely to be delivering or deploying mobile solutions. Its AMOS service delivery platform is a unique solution for empowering enterprises and carriers. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-01-22T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52405&rss iPass launches not only a new delivery platform but new services, with a revamped marketing message, striving to be viewed as the network-agnostic advocate for global enterprises as they empower mobile workers. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-01-20T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=42298&rss O2’s Mobex is difficult to beat primarily in the UK market where it focuses on a strong play in the fixed-mobile integration sub-class of mobile VPNs, offering solid value-added services, integrated roaming and cost-saving features. Weldon, Kathryn - 2010-01-19T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=43268&rss FreeMove is well positioned with its Mobile VPN offering based on a solid pricing model and the alliance partners’ footprints, however the value proposition lacks value-added capabilities compared to its key rival’s service Vodafone iVPN. Weldon, Kathryn - 2010-01-12T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=42219&rss The Orange iVPN is solid on pricing simplicity, but does not offer a high level of value-added capabilities. Extending the iVPN to FreeMove partners has improved the reach of the solution; however FreeMove is the key player to win MNCs business. Weldon, Kathryn - 2010-01-12T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52902&rss IBM’s Mobile Enterprise Services provide an end-to-end managed solution for enterprises deploying BlackBerrys. IBM also provides advisory services, expense management, collaboration software, and cloud computing to empower mobile deployments. Weldon, Kathryn 2010-01-11T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=42482&rss Vodafone’s iVPN’s is a solid VPN solution within its class. However, more initiatives are required to lead the market and Vodafone’s challenge is to enhance iVPN’s reach with SLAs and the full call management functionality of Wireless Office. Weldon, Kathryn - 2010-01-11T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52274&rss Telefonica’s global M2M solutions serve over 3 million SIMs and are fortified with unique connectivity, security, redundancy, and end-to-end delivery features as well as a new center of excellence to bring partners together for a one-stop shop. Weldon, Kathryn 2009-12-18T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52270&rss Vodafone hopes to lead in global M2M with extensive cost-effective geographical coverage, a global GSM SIM, an optional reinforced SIM and a new in-house service delivery platform. How does it stack up to other carriers in this competitive market? Weldon, Kathryn 2009-12-18T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52909&rss HP Enterprise Services provides end-to-end mobility services from planning and design through implementation and integration to end user support and managed services. With over 2 million mobile users under management, it is a formidable player. Weldon, Kathryn 2009-12-17T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52906&rss Dimension Data offers professional services and integration for mobility, focusing on Cisco WLANs with complementary advisory services, needs assessment, and managed services. Partnering with carriers and other SIs provides additional growth. Weldon, Kathryn 2009-12-10T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52194&rss Nokia changed its approach in the business segment from a direct role to one leveraging industry-leading partners for business solutions. While less of a presence in the U.S., it remains a strong force in the global enterprise mobility segment. Weldon, Kathryn 2009-12-03T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=52117&rss Mobistar has enhanced its push into the fixed market with the acquisition of KPN Belgium Business. This deal removes a small but competitive rival and fits nicely with Mobistar’s ambition of being a converged fixed and mobile provider. Barton, Gary - Kehoe, Dustin 2009-12-02T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=41447&rss Vodafone has launched new UC services in the UK and acquired fixed assets that truly move it closer to being a converged service provider, but follow through on marketing and channel strategy are next up. O'Boyle, Sandra 2009-11-19T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=41325&rss Telefónica is a major global player with extensive assets and infrastructure, but faces challenges in integrating and managing diverse operations and substantially raising its profile among multinationals not based in Spain or Latin America. Stradling, Joel 2009-11-13T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51934&rss O2 and Vodafone’s fixed network access deals with BT Wholesale threaten to change the landscape of the UK SME arena. BT still leads the pack for bundled SME services and niche services such as SDSL offer a route for fixed operators to fight back. Barton, Gary 2009-11-12T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51910&rss GTT, a global telecom services provider, is offering a managed mobility service for MNCs, including a TEMS platform from EZWIM. Can it compete against global carrier offerings? Weldon, Kathryn 2009-11-09T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51861&rss RAS services continue to mature and evolve; this report highlights the recent activities of the global leaders in this competitive segment and assesses how they stack up. Weldon, Kathryn 2009-11-02T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51859&rss DiVitas has launched a Web client, extending its support to all leading smartphones and emphasizing its enterprise social networking apps. This signals a new thrust, focusing on mobile apps rather than dual-mode handoff capabilities. Arnold, Robert - Weldon, Kathryn 2009-11-02T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51803&rss Service delivery platforms are key to the successful rollout and operations management of machine-to-machine deployments. How do the different platforms stack up, and how can they help differentiate services in a highly competitive market? Weldon, Kathryn 2009-10-26T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51809&rss Smartphones come in many form factors, with diverse capabilities and disparate OS. How can carriers differentiate them in order to help enterprises select the best device for their environment? Which OS goes best with which business segment? Weldon, Kathryn 2009-10-26T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51735&rss Who knew? Samsung is focusing on the enterprise mobility market with alliances with Oracle, Sybase, and FMC vendors and plans to deepen channel relationships and support options. This isn’t a full end-to-end strategy, but it’s a respectable start. Weldon, Kathryn 2009-10-15T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51636&rss Cisco and Nokia have been partners for many years. Their integrated set of products for eFMC and UC provides particular synergies as the leader in IP and the leader in mobile handsets combine forces. Weldon, Kathryn 2009-09-30T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51603&rss KPN announces a deal with Garmin to provide M2M connectivity for nuvi PNDs, helping to validate its M2M strategy. However, there is a lot of competition in the European M2M market where Orange Business Services and Telenor have high visibility. Weldon, Kathryn 2009-09-24T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51547&rss O2 UK has given its fixed and mobile competitors something to think about with its network access deal with BT Wholesale. Gaining fixed customers will not be easy, but O2’s strong brand and mobile pedigree make it a threat to UK fixed operators. Barton, Gary 2009-09-18T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51526&rss iPass polished its WiFi and smartphone services options with a new BlackBerry client, promising cost savings and manageability enhancements. This adds to iPass’ ability to differentiate its services in a highly competitive RAS market. Weldon, Kathryn 2009-09-15T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51507&rss Vodafone UK has made a serious move to win over SMEs with its Vodafone One Net solution. The service offers single-number dialling, call migration and an optional hosted switchboard, and it allows Vodafone to play to its core mobility strengths. Barton, Gary - O'Boyle, Sandra 2009-09-11T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51494&rss Verizon Business launches a full set of Managed Mobility Solutions for TEMS, MDM, logistics and security plus professional services, with managed apps in 2010. It targets MNCs in the U.S. and Europe and works across mobile OSs and carriers. Weldon, Kathryn 2009-09-10T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51475&rss This planned JV takes asset sharing to the ultimate, logical level, with clear and compelling cost-saving implications. The merger will hand mobile market leadership to the UK’s two weakest MNOs, but the end-user benefits are less clear. Mohr-McClune, Emma 2009-09-08T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51397&rss Mobilkom Austria launches a standard SLA framework for business clients including 36 KPIs which includes network guarantees. This is a major initiative and the company is ahead of its Austrian contenders, and rivals need to counter this move. Schonhowd, Rolf 2009-08-27T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51380&rss BT enhances its relationship with vendor ProfitLine to offer standard mobile TEM services. While this is a necessary move to improve BT’s position among other rivals, BT is in a catch up mode and soon needs to launch security and MDM solutions. Schonhowd, Rolf 2009-08-26T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51366&rss Innovation from O2 and THUS have underlined the increasingly advanced services available to UK SMEs. With a new 20 Mbps ADSL2+ service, BT is the UK’s top dog, but it remains vulnerable on both price and adaptability to fixed and mobile operators. Barton, Gary 2009-08-25T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51282&rss Nokia has found a strong alliance partner in Microsoft and the competitive pressure in the enterprise mobility market is up. Key competitors must now deal with the alliance’s solid position in Europe and globally. However, it’s still early days! Schonhowd, Rolf - Weldon, Kathryn 2009-08-14T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=41188&rss T-Mobile needs to improve its joint operations with Deutsche Telekom’s fixed divisions when addressing both SMEs and large enterprises. T-Mobile also needs to work to refresh FreeMove’s MNC portfolio as part of its pan-European strategy. Barton, Gary - Schonhowd, Rolf 2009-08-11T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51215&rss Telenor renews its mobile broadband service line, plus a new ‘always on’ service for heavy users. While this initiative will increase Telenor’s chances to win clients, it prepares the base for how Telenor can sell more bandwidth hungry services. Schonhowd, Rolf 2009-08-05T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=51190&rss In an enterprise mobility market where companies promote services 'anywhere, anytime and on any device,' market insight suggests that there is still some time until the operators are ready to support SLAs with solid end-to-end network guarantees. Schonhowd, Rolf 2009-07-31T00:00:00-04:00