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RIM and Verizon Wireless Launch Touchscreen BlackBerry, with Superior Enterprise Features to the iPhone 3G
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Oct 09, 2008]
The BlackBerry Storm is a high resolution touchscreen device
and the screen “clicks” like a button. A Verizon
Wireless/Vodafone exclusive, with global roaming and BES
management and security, it may outpace the iPhone 3G in the
enterprise.
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Sprint’s WiMAX Rollout Begins, with XOHM in Baltimore
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Oct 01, 2008]
Sprint finally launches its first XOHM city,
Baltimore, with a
few devices, innovative pricing, and a
unique business model.
This is a hugely significant milestone for
Sprint whose future
is very tied to the success of its WiMAX
initiatives.
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Nokia Significantly Alters Enterprise Mobility Strategy to Focus on Devices and Partner Channels
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| Competitive Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Sep 30, 2008]
Nokia quits its business mobility software
solutions and plans
to partner with leading vendors such as
Microsoft, IBM and
Cisco. While retrenching is disappointing,
it makes sense for
Nokia to realize that its core strength
remains in devices.
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RAS Roundup: What’s New in Global Remote Access?
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| Advisory Report |
Enterprise Mobility - Europe, Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Sep 26, 2008]
Leading RAS players are continuously improving their service
offerings; however, there is always more to be done to provide
MNCs with integrated communications services “end-to-end,
anywhere, anytime basis, on any device” with solid guarantees.
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Oracle World 2008: AT&T Launches Antenna Software-powered Mobile Enterprise Application Services
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| Show Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Sep 23, 2008]
AT&T launched Mobile Enterprise Application services, featuring
Antenna Software’s mobile middleware platform with hosted or
behind-the-firewall options. AT&T will also leverage its
sales, support, and consulting organizations for a one-stop
shop.
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BT Targets U.S. MNCs with Work Anywhere Mobility Portfolio
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Sep 22, 2008]
BT is offering its Work Anywhere portfolio of mobility
solutions. Most services under the new moniker were already
available, but the Quick Start service offers a new approach to
HR, IT, and property management issues for flexible work styles.
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T-Mobile to Expand 3G Footprint to 27 Markets by End of Year
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| Competitive Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Sep 19, 2008]
T-Mobile announces its roadmap for
deploying 3G networks to 27
markets by the end of the year. This is
extremely important to
the carrier but it has a long way to go to
catch up to national
competitors.
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CTIA Ups the Visibility of M2M
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| Advisory Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Sep 15, 2008]
M2M was featured at CTIA as one of the
more exciting
opportunities within enterprise mobility.
What kinds of
products and initiatives are on tap for
this market, as open
networks and 4G deployments alter the
playing field for
wireless applications?
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CTIA Wireless 2008: Nokia Expands Exchange ActiveSync Support to More Devices, Adds Usability Enhancements
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| Show Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Sep 11, 2008]
Nokia expands ActiveSync to all S60 3rd
edition devices,
enhancing their utility for Microsoft
Exchange users. ActiveSync
remains a viable and inexpensive email
option for business
customers that do not need the control of
a middleware server.
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CTIA Wireless 2008: Qualcomm Gobi Chipset Sees Momentum with Expanded Carriers and Laptops
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| Show Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Sep 11, 2008]
Qualcomm’s Gobi chipset continues to show strong momentum, as
evidenced by announcements regarding AT&T certification and a
plan by Panasonic to embed it in all rugged laptop models. Gobi
may change the game for mobile laptop connectivity.
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Verizon Business Adds Cisco to Managed WLAN Service and Extends its Global Reach
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| Competitive Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Sep 10, 2008]
Verizon Business adds Cisco wireless network gear and
internationalizes its managed WLAN service, building on a
service launched two years ago. The Cisco Powered designation
may help convince more customers the technology is mature and
secure.
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Sprint Cuts the Price of Phone as Modem Service, Appealing to Cost-Conscious Customers
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| Competitive Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Aug 20, 2008]
Sprint drops the price of its Phone as
Modem plan to a low $15
from $49.99, providing users with an
inexpensive alternative to
its $60 Connection Card option. However,
customers must also
buy a $30-70 PDA/smartphone data plan
and a voice plan.
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Dexterra Adds VeriSign’s Two-factor Authentication, Blending Mobile Middleware and Security
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| Competitive Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Aug 13, 2008]
Dexterra adds to its mobile middleware platform with two-factor
authentication in partnership with VeriSign. This should help
reassure enterprises that want to protect corporate data and
enable carriers to offer premium security services.
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IBM Makes Play for Greater Role in Mobility Market with New Software and Services
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Aug 11, 2008]
IBM launches a volley of EM software and services, auguring a
much more aggressive role in the mobility market. Competitive
systems integrators and systems vendors will be affected as will
the mobile middleware segment.
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AirWalk, Tatara and Tango Team for First Enterprise Femtocell Platform, Offering FMC Alternative
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Aug 07, 2008]
Facing a crowded and still-nascent enterprise FMC market Tango,
Tatara and AirWalk’s hybrid carrier/enterprise inbuilding
femtocell solution gives operators and enterprises a new and
potentially less expensive alternative to dual-mode options.
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Verizon Wireless and Laptop Vendors to Embed Gobi Module for Global CDMA/GSM Roaming
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| Competitive Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Aug 06, 2008]
Verizon Wireless announces Global BroadbandAccess service,
leveraging Qualcomm Gobi-powered laptop modules, a boost to its
value proposition for international data users. This will help
level out the competitive playing field when courting MNCs.
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Qwest to Offer Mobility Services Based on Fiberlink Endpoint Security Platform
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Aug 05, 2008]
Qwest offers new teleworker and compliance management services
powered by Fiberlink’s hosted secure endpoint management
platform. These are not only differentiated value-added services
for Qwest but point to new market opportunities for Fiberlink.
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iPhone3G in the Enterprise: Notes from the EM Ecosystem
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| Advisory Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jul 25, 2008]
The iPhone3G is attracting business professionals, but lacks
some key enterprise-grade features. Can third-parties from the
EM ecosystem step in to fill the gaps?
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AT&T Launches Industry’s First Global Navigation Service
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| Competitive Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jul 22, 2008]
AT&T expands GPS navigation beyond the U.S. borders with new
Navigator Global Edition. Turn by turn directions and points of
interest will come in handy for global travelers, and AT&T is
the only U.S. carrier that can provide this option.
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Apple’s iPhone 3G Suffers from Launch Woes, Yet 1 Million Are Sold
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jul 16, 2008]
Despite a painful activation process,
Apple sold over 1 million
iPhone 3Gs in two days. Consumers and
mobile professionals are
finding the device hard to resist, despite
complaints about
battery life and some key feature and
application gaps.
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Verizon Business Adds WiFi Enhancement to RAS Service and Expands Access Network
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| Competitive Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jul 14, 2008]
Verizon Business adds to its global RAS arsenal with a WiFi
client access enhancement; this feature, in conjunction with
expansion to 70,000 hotspots and new service in Latin America,
attest to its progress in this competitive space.
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EVUA: Insights from MNCs on Mobile Device Management
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| Advisory Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jul 10, 2008]
MDM is an important component of
enterprise mobility, yet only
12% of EVUA members surveyed have a
solution in place. This
report summarizes findings from a recent
EVUA workshop on MDM,
providing insights on MNCs deploying
mobility solutions.
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Sprint and SEVEN Offer Corporate Email on Instinct and Other Consumer Phones to Chase the Elusive Prosumer
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| Competitive Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jun 23, 2008]
Sprint and SEVEN launch service for “push” mobile email access
to corporate Exchange accounts from consumer phones, including
the Instinct. At only $9.99 as an add-on or bundled with other
plans it is very affordable for individual-liable users.
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Sprint Expands QChat-Enabled PTT to 40+ Markets, with New Phones and Service Options
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jun 16, 2008]
Sprint expands QChat-enabled (and iDEN interoperable) PTT
service over CDMA to 40+ metros and four devices. Is this long-
awaited service enough to stop defection among the legacy iDEN
user base and help Sprint regain financial health?
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AT&T Launches Much Rumored, Long Awaited iPhone3G at Much Lower Price Point
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jun 11, 2008]
AT&T launches the 3G iPhone with key benefits including higher-
speeds, enterprise support, GPS and an Apple App Store. With
lower pricing, AT&T stands to retain and gain subs from all user
segments.
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Verizon Business Unveils Integrated Wireless/Wireline Customer Portal
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| Competitive Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jun 10, 2008]
Verizon Business is taking an important
step by marrying its
wireline and wireless business customer
portals. The carrier
needs to continue this effort with further
integration to
convey that all services are part of a
unified portfolio.
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Verizon Wireless Looks to Acquire Alltel and Regain Its Former Position as Largest U.S Wireless Carrier
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jun 09, 2008]
Verizon Wireless aims to regain its largest carrier position by
acquiring number five carrier Alltel. Similar networks,
services and philosophies bode well for a comparatively
painless acquisition, although divestiture of assets is still
TBD.
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iPass Adds Managed Wireless Broadband Services Targeting U.S. Retail Market
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jun 06, 2008]
iPass extends its aggregated fixed line portfolio with a managed
wireless service as a temporary, back-up or permanent access
option, targeting the U.S. retail segment. This adds
differentiation and diversity to its traditional global RAS
focus.
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T-Mobile Drops FamilyTime Unlimited Pricing, a Possible Boon to SMBs
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jun 06, 2008]
T-Mobile has started a targeted price war
for high-value
customers. While its aggressively priced
FamilyTime Unlimited
plan is aimed at families, it will also
appeal strongly to SMBs.
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AT&T Ups the Reported Speed on Its 3G Network for Laptop Users
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| Competitive Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jun 05, 2008]
AT&T announced higher speeds for its
HSPA-powered LaptopConnect
service, a boon for customers leveraging
wireless for
multimedia apps, Web browsing, and
access to corporate data.
The 3G speed and coverage wars
continue as carriers look
towards 4G.
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Motorola Good 6.0 Focuses on “Beyond E-mail” Applications
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Jun 03, 2008]
Motorola fortified the Good management
and security platform to
compete more aggressively in the
emerging market for enabling
mobile line-of-business applications
across multiple devices
and OSs. Is it enough to compete
against Microsoft and RIM?
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FMC Solutions Part 1: The Competitive Landscape
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| Advisory Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [May 29, 2008]
Enterprise fixed-mobile-convergence is an emerging market
populated by contenders from disparate vendor camps. As the
market matures, sorting out these solutions is key for
competitors, partners and customers.
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RIM’s Busy Week: Wireless Enterprise Symposium Wrap-Up
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| Advisory Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [May 22, 2008]
RIM’s Wireless Enterprise Symposium and
its nine announcements
last week, including the HSDPA BlackBerry
Bold, highlight a
focus on mobile business
applications “beyond e-mail” and help
maintain RIM’s momentum in a
competitive environment.
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HP’s Power Play for EDS Delivers Dubious Synergies
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Business Network Services - U.S., Enterprise Network Systems, Contact Center Solutions, Internet/Managed Services - U.S., Application Infrastructure, Enterprise Communications , Business Telecom Services - Europe, Enterprise Security, Enterprise Mobility - Europe, Enterprise Mobility - U.S., Telecom Services - Asia, Telecom Infrastructure Services
- [May 16, 2008]
HP’s agreement to shell out big money to
bolster its services
portfolio by acquiring EDS appears a safe,
but expensive and
uninspired move. The synergy is about
additive finances, not
revolutionary new ideas, and IBM’s
position is not threatened.
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Sprint and Clearwire Combine WiMAX Businesses, with More Solid Financing and Partner Commitments
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [May 08, 2008]
Sprint and Clearwire refresh their WiMAX partnership with a new
company (called Clearwire) with more solid funding and new
partner commitments. This should take some pressure off Sprint
and provide a more solid foundation for a nationwide rollout.
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T-Mobile Offers 3G in New York, with Some Frustrating Limitations
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [May 07, 2008]
T-Mobile finally announced 3G, but only in
New York and with
only four compatible devices. New data
services that take
advantage of the network will come later
in ‘08. Still, this
announcement is crucial to keep pace
with competitive offerings.
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RIM Offers Certification for IT Managers and Consultants, Validating Mobile Access as a Core Network Technology
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [May 05, 2008]
RIM launched certification programs for IT
administrators,
support personnel, and consultants in
order to gain credibility
with the large enterprise. Training is also
a good revenue
opportunity and it provides differentiation.
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AT&T Launches BlackBerry Professional Software, Another Volley on the SMB Front
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| Competitive Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Apr 22, 2008]
AT&T launches BlackBerry Professional
Software, a scaled-down
management platform catering to the
newly popular SMB segment.
This is the fourth volley of service
launches from U.S.
carriers targeting this segment within the
last week.
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Announcements Signal Renewed Focus on SMBs By Tier 1 Carriers
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| Advisory Report |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Apr 17, 2008]
Wireless carriers are increasingly focused on the potentially
lucrative SMB segment, as evidenced from a flurry of
announcements this week.
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RSA Conference 2008: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess 3500 Offers Unique One-stop Shop for Laptop Security
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| Show Update |
Enterprise Mobility - U.S.
- [Apr 09, 2008]
Alcatel-Lucent expanded its partner list
for Nonstop Laptop Guardian, promoting
a one-stop shop for mobile laptop
security. Businesses still must weigh a
single-source option versus integrating
their own preferred security solutions.
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