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Mobile Europe Newsletter - 30 November 2007
Airwide gets wider
Airwide Solutions splashed down in Finland this week with the acquisition of First Hop, a company that provides mobile service control and gateway technologies.
Airwide already had a mobile messaging gateway product, so why invest in FirstHop? Airwide's Jay Seaton said that although some legacy messaging vendors were struggling to provide service innovation, Airwide was definitely not one of those companies. Instead, the acquisition made sense because operators are demanding a modular approach to building messaging infrastructure (the best storage, the best router etc) and FirstHop brings to Airwide best of breed next gen messaging gateways.
Staying with messaging, NeuStar racked up another customer announcement with the news that SFR will be rolling out NeuStar's Mobile Messaging Gateway (MMG) solution to offer mobile access to MSN Messenger customers. The announcement shows there is still mileage in the gateway messaging space, as operators stick in the main with hovering up the in-line communities, alongside longer terms goals to develop their own IM communities through SMS+ type strategies.
Another mobile IM provider lost a well known industry face this week, with Oz's Beverly Wilkes heading off to voice-messaging provider Spinvox, to market their services to US consumers. Whether this is a sign of the times for Oz or not, it's too early to say.
There was significant investment news in the advertising space as well, with word that Telefonica and Vodafone have become strategic investors in mobile advertising company Amobee. It seems the operators need somewhere to go to fend off the coming advance of Google, which mobile companies fear, although they also state the company adds little value to mobile. How this investment will sit with Yahoo! though, with whom Vodafone has a very close relationship on mobile advertising, is another thing.
Finally, there was some interesting research from IMS which pointed out that, for all the talk of FMC and VoWiFi, at the start of 2006, there were globally only around ten handset models featuring built-in Wi-Fi chipsets.The count has risen to approximately 25 handset models in 2007, driven by operators of both mobile and fixed networks launching fixed-mobile services and special home-zone tariffs, IMS said. Bill Morelli, Mobile Technologies analyst at IMS Research, said that by 2012, he expected one in five handsets shipping to contain WiFi. "While this is respectable growth, it is far more moderate than what many ardent FMC supporters are projecting," Morelli said.
For our twopence worth, and having spoken to Vyke's Aaron Powers this week, we feel confirmed in this opinion even more. VoWiFi adoption will only be widespread when operators stop trying to enable it 'over here' (where they want to eat up fixed line minutes) but disable it 'over here' (where they want to stop standalone VoIP providers stealing their own minutes). At the moment the user experience is too confusing and laboured. Until there is industry momentum to enable a smoother, more integrated service, it will remain at best an enterprise and 'in the know' consumer experience.
After all, merely having WiFi enabled handsets in the market does not equal VoWiFi use
Pick of this week's stories
28 November, 2007
NeuStar and SFR offer Windows Live Messenger to mobile users in France
NeuStar has today announced that it has partnered with leading mobile phone operator SFR to bring Windows Live Messenger to SFR's 18 million customers in France.
27 November, 2007
Nokia Siemens Networks supplies new indoor mobile network coverage solution to Bouygues Telecom
Bouygues Telecom has chosen a new solution from Nokia Siemens Networks to improve indoor GSM mobile network coverage for its customers. The innovative solution, featuring small-sized base stations, allows improving and extending coverage for instance in high office
28 November, 2007
Actix introduces new multi-technology capital planning module
Actix, the specialist in Network Status Management (NSM) solutions for mobile operators, has launched a Capital Planning Module (CPM) to complement the Actix Radioplan automatic planning suite for mobile radio access networks. Actix' Radioplan CPM is said to
28 November, 2007
New research said to uncover convergence disconnect
Subscriber management, controlling identity across multiple access networks, and delivering sophisticated data services, number among the biggest convergence challenges facing service providers, according to a wide-ranging global report launched today. The independent research, sponsored by Apertio, questioned over
27 November, 2007
MACH helps Vivacell deliver Financial Clearing and IOT Check Solutions and extends contract for Data Clearing
MACH, the global clearing and settlement specialist in mobile based transactions, has today announced that VivaCell, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC, has chosen MACH's Financial Clearing and IOT Check (Inter-Operator Tariff) solutions, while also extending its contract for
Airwide Solutions splashed down in Finland this week with the acquisition of First Hop, a company that provides mobile service control and gateway technologies.
Airwide already had a mobile messaging gateway product, so why invest in FirstHop? Airwide's Jay Seaton said that although some legacy messaging vendors were struggling to provide service innovation, Airwide was definitely not one of those companies. Instead, the acquisition made sense because operators are demanding a modular approach to building messaging infrastructure (the best storage, the best router etc) and FirstHop brings to Airwide best of breed next gen messaging gateways.
Staying with messaging, NeuStar racked up another customer announcement with the news that SFR will be rolling out NeuStar's Mobile Messaging Gateway (MMG) solution to offer mobile access to MSN Messenger customers. The announcement shows there is still mileage in the gateway messaging space, as operators stick in the main with hovering up the in-line communities, alongside longer terms goals to develop their own IM communities through SMS+ type strategies.
Another mobile IM provider lost a well known industry face this week, with Oz's Beverly Wilkes heading off to voice-messaging provider Spinvox, to market their services to US consumers. Whether this is a sign of the times for Oz or not, it's too early to say.
There was significant investment news in the advertising space as well, with word that Telefonica and Vodafone have become strategic investors in mobile advertising company Amobee. It seems the operators need somewhere to go to fend off the coming advance of Google, which mobile companies fear, although they also state the company adds little value to mobile. How this investment will sit with Yahoo! though, with whom Vodafone has a very close relationship on mobile advertising, is another thing.
Finally, there was some interesting research from IMS which pointed out that, for all the talk of FMC and VoWiFi, at the start of 2006, there were globally only around ten handset models featuring built-in Wi-Fi chipsets.The count has risen to approximately 25 handset models in 2007, driven by operators of both mobile and fixed networks launching fixed-mobile services and special home-zone tariffs, IMS said. Bill Morelli, Mobile Technologies analyst at IMS Research, said that by 2012, he expected one in five handsets shipping to contain WiFi. "While this is respectable growth, it is far more moderate than what many ardent FMC supporters are projecting," Morelli said.
For our twopence worth, and having spoken to Vyke's Aaron Powers this week, we feel confirmed in this opinion even more. VoWiFi adoption will only be widespread when operators stop trying to enable it 'over here' (where they want to eat up fixed line minutes) but disable it 'over here' (where they want to stop standalone VoIP providers stealing their own minutes). At the moment the user experience is too confusing and laboured. Until there is industry momentum to enable a smoother, more integrated service, it will remain at best an enterprise and 'in the know' consumer experience.
After all, merely having WiFi enabled handsets in the market does not equal VoWiFi use
Pick of this week's stories
28 November, 2007
NeuStar and SFR offer Windows Live Messenger to mobile users in France
NeuStar has today announced that it has partnered with leading mobile phone operator SFR to bring Windows Live Messenger to SFR's 18 million customers in France.
27 November, 2007
Nokia Siemens Networks supplies new indoor mobile network coverage solution to Bouygues Telecom
Bouygues Telecom has chosen a new solution from Nokia Siemens Networks to improve indoor GSM mobile network coverage for its customers. The innovative solution, featuring small-sized base stations, allows improving and extending coverage for instance in high office
28 November, 2007
Actix introduces new multi-technology capital planning module
Actix, the specialist in Network Status Management (NSM) solutions for mobile operators, has launched a Capital Planning Module (CPM) to complement the Actix Radioplan automatic planning suite for mobile radio access networks. Actix' Radioplan CPM is said to
28 November, 2007
New research said to uncover convergence disconnect
Subscriber management, controlling identity across multiple access networks, and delivering sophisticated data services, number among the biggest convergence challenges facing service providers, according to a wide-ranging global report launched today. The independent research, sponsored by Apertio, questioned over
27 November, 2007
MACH helps Vivacell deliver Financial Clearing and IOT Check Solutions and extends contract for Data Clearing
MACH, the global clearing and settlement specialist in mobile based transactions, has today announced that VivaCell, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC, has chosen MACH's Financial Clearing and IOT Check (Inter-Operator Tariff) solutions, while also extending its contract for
European Communications E-Newsletter November 2007
Welcome to the November 2007 edition of the European Communications E-Newsletter.
This issue of the Newsletter contains the usual mix of news, features and information on key industry subjects and events.
In the news this month: IP Networks deployed by fixed and mobile operators will lead to mainstream Voice over IP and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) services, driven by the increasing popularity of "smart" devices such as PDAs and smartphones, according to a new report from ABI Research.
Elsewhere, VoluBill, a leading supplier of real-time charging, control and monitoring applications for VoIP, data, messaging and content services, announced it has signed an agreement to purchase assets relating to the Dynamic Charging Platform (DCP) product business from Intec Telecom Systems.
Check out the completely redesigned European Communications website, http://www.eurocomms.com
In keeping with the flavour of European Communications online, you'll find stories that cover the length and breadth of the continent.
Meanwhile, this month's selection of features are taken from the Autumn issue of European Communications.
We hope you enjoy this latest edition.
The following links are to the Free Subscription and Reader Response sections of the website, where you can subscribe to the magazine, future E-Newsletters and Keyword Alerts. You can also request information on advertisers and sponsors, as well as specific product and service sectors. There is also a link to the Events section of the site where you will find an up-to-date listing of conferences and exhibitions on the industry.
Free subscription and reader response:subscribe
Events diary:http://www.eurocomms.com/events/
THE AUTUMN 2007 ISSUE OF EUROPEAN COMMUNICATIONS MAGAZINE IS NOW AVAILABLERegister here to receive every quarterly issue of Europe's leading Telecoms publication by email, free of charge, then follow the link which appears to read the new issue. To view the issue in digital format, click here:
http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/showmag.php?mid=twtqp
Pick of this month's stories
29 November, 2007
Italian operator Eutelia chooses Nokia Siemens Networks to create a high-capacity fiber optic carrier network across Italy
Nokia Siemens Networks has signed a frame agreement with Eutelia to build a high-performance fiber optic carrier network for the Italian operator. The new generation transport network will allow Eutelia to provide its customers with advanced services and
17 September, 2007
SMS - A richer experience
Will the huge success of SMS be eclipsed by later generation services? Not exactly, says Prisicilla Awde
17 September, 2007
IN-BUILDING CONNECTIVITY - Getting into the building
Andrea Casini explains how operators can look to grow their existing operations in the face of a tough market environment
29 November, 2007
Solution1 and Telstra Europe partner to deliver business communications solutions to UK businesses
Solution1, a communication service provider of managed network services, VoIP and ISP solutions, and Telstra Europe have announced a strategic partnership to deliver voice and data networking solutions to UK businesses.
17 September, 2007
COMMON ELEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Pulling it all together
The challenge for carriers today is to establish a global and standardised network operating system that ties together both networks and applications. Verizon and Nakina teamed up to use the TM Forum's NGOSS eTOM and SID solutions and
17 September, 2007
MOBILE REVENUES/MOBILE TV - Mobile moves on
Laura Marriott looks at the way operators are able to marry new technologies, such as mobile TV, with mobile marketing initiatives in order to deliver the services subscribers want, in a personalised and convenient form
14 November, 2007
Over 250m VoIP users over 3G mobile networks by 2012, claims report
A new research study from Disruptive Analysis is said to show that evolution of mobile VoIP will rapidly eclipse voice over WiFi and become a mainstream form of communication. The analyst firm predicts that the number of VoIPo3G users
17 September, 2007
FIBRE ACCESS - Broadening the band
The strategic partnership of Iskratel and Telekom Slovenije has already become a good example of mutual collaboration between a technologically leading network equipment vendor and a progressively oriented telco operator. Uros Jenko explains that both sides have participated
17 September, 2007
LEAD INTERVIEW - Quality is the key
The promise of IPTV is fraught with dangers - from outages to poor quality pictures - but effective systems test and measurement could save the day. Co-founders Alan Robinson, CEO, and Robert Winters, Chief Marketing Officer of Shenick
17 September, 2007
IMS BILLING & DEPLOYMENT - Storing up future problems?
IMS has gained substantial momentum as the standardised architecture for the convergence of communications service delivery. But many early adopters have taken a network-centric approach to the benefits of IMS deployment rather than taking a holistic view of
17 September, 2007
OSS MIDDLEWARE - The Middle Path
The move to newer generation networks has brought the realisation that a horizontal layered structure of OSS/BSS that is common across service layouts is more viable. Anita Gupta explains that in such architectures, the middleware layer acts as
19 November, 2007
VoluBill to acquire Intec DCP assets from Intec Telecom Systems
VoluBill, a leading supplier of real-time charging, control and monitoring applications for VoIP, data, messaging and content services, has today announced it has signed an agreement to purchase assets relating to the Dynamic Charging Platform (DCP) product business
17 September, 2007
WIMAX V CELLULAR - Prize Fight
How accurate is the position that WiMAX and cellular technologies stand in opposite corners in the development of wide area wireless standards? Robert Syputa takes a look
08 November, 2007
How to Expand Your Product Portfolio and Enhance Customer Service
Adopting a convergent charging strategy is increasingly important for Communications Service Providers. Why? To diversify the product portfolio, increase revenues, raise average profit per user and lower operational costs. Download an informative paper that helps you
13 November, 2007
Telia Denmark deploys Agillic's Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM) for Postpaid Solution
Agillic, the specialist in customer lifecycle management, has announced that Telia, the third largest telecom operator in Denmark has successfully deployed Agillic's CLM for Postpaid Solution. Based on an on-demand business model, the solution is designed to drive
17 September, 2007
MOBILE MUSIC - Hitting the right note
Oren Glanz looks at the future for mobile music, and what operators need to consider to ensure they don’t get left behind
20 November, 2007
SIP services will generate $150 billion in annual revenue by 2012, claims ABI Research
IP Networks deployed by fixed and mobile operators will lead to mainstream Voice over IP and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) services, driven by the increasing popularity of "smart" devices such as PDAs and smartphones, according to a new
27 November, 2007
Nokia Siemens Networks supplies new indoor mobile network coverage solution to Bouygues Telecom
Bouygues Telecom has chosen a new solution from Nokia Siemens Networks to improve indoor GSM mobile network coverage for its customers. The innovative solution, featuring small-sized base stations, allows improving and extending coverage for instance in high office
This issue of the Newsletter contains the usual mix of news, features and information on key industry subjects and events.
In the news this month: IP Networks deployed by fixed and mobile operators will lead to mainstream Voice over IP and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) services, driven by the increasing popularity of "smart" devices such as PDAs and smartphones, according to a new report from ABI Research.
Elsewhere, VoluBill, a leading supplier of real-time charging, control and monitoring applications for VoIP, data, messaging and content services, announced it has signed an agreement to purchase assets relating to the Dynamic Charging Platform (DCP) product business from Intec Telecom Systems.
Check out the completely redesigned European Communications website, http://www.eurocomms.com
In keeping with the flavour of European Communications online, you'll find stories that cover the length and breadth of the continent.
Meanwhile, this month's selection of features are taken from the Autumn issue of European Communications.
We hope you enjoy this latest edition.
The following links are to the Free Subscription and Reader Response sections of the website, where you can subscribe to the magazine, future E-Newsletters and Keyword Alerts. You can also request information on advertisers and sponsors, as well as specific product and service sectors. There is also a link to the Events section of the site where you will find an up-to-date listing of conferences and exhibitions on the industry.
Free subscription and reader response:subscribe
Events diary:http://www.eurocomms.com/events/
THE AUTUMN 2007 ISSUE OF EUROPEAN COMMUNICATIONS MAGAZINE IS NOW AVAILABLERegister here to receive every quarterly issue of Europe's leading Telecoms publication by email, free of charge, then follow the link which appears to read the new issue. To view the issue in digital format, click here:
http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/showmag.php?mid=twtqp
Pick of this month's stories
29 November, 2007
Italian operator Eutelia chooses Nokia Siemens Networks to create a high-capacity fiber optic carrier network across Italy
Nokia Siemens Networks has signed a frame agreement with Eutelia to build a high-performance fiber optic carrier network for the Italian operator. The new generation transport network will allow Eutelia to provide its customers with advanced services and
17 September, 2007
SMS - A richer experience
Will the huge success of SMS be eclipsed by later generation services? Not exactly, says Prisicilla Awde
17 September, 2007
IN-BUILDING CONNECTIVITY - Getting into the building
Andrea Casini explains how operators can look to grow their existing operations in the face of a tough market environment
29 November, 2007
Solution1 and Telstra Europe partner to deliver business communications solutions to UK businesses
Solution1, a communication service provider of managed network services, VoIP and ISP solutions, and Telstra Europe have announced a strategic partnership to deliver voice and data networking solutions to UK businesses.
17 September, 2007
COMMON ELEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Pulling it all together
The challenge for carriers today is to establish a global and standardised network operating system that ties together both networks and applications. Verizon and Nakina teamed up to use the TM Forum's NGOSS eTOM and SID solutions and
17 September, 2007
MOBILE REVENUES/MOBILE TV - Mobile moves on
Laura Marriott looks at the way operators are able to marry new technologies, such as mobile TV, with mobile marketing initiatives in order to deliver the services subscribers want, in a personalised and convenient form
14 November, 2007
Over 250m VoIP users over 3G mobile networks by 2012, claims report
A new research study from Disruptive Analysis is said to show that evolution of mobile VoIP will rapidly eclipse voice over WiFi and become a mainstream form of communication. The analyst firm predicts that the number of VoIPo3G users
17 September, 2007
FIBRE ACCESS - Broadening the band
The strategic partnership of Iskratel and Telekom Slovenije has already become a good example of mutual collaboration between a technologically leading network equipment vendor and a progressively oriented telco operator. Uros Jenko explains that both sides have participated
17 September, 2007
LEAD INTERVIEW - Quality is the key
The promise of IPTV is fraught with dangers - from outages to poor quality pictures - but effective systems test and measurement could save the day. Co-founders Alan Robinson, CEO, and Robert Winters, Chief Marketing Officer of Shenick
17 September, 2007
IMS BILLING & DEPLOYMENT - Storing up future problems?
IMS has gained substantial momentum as the standardised architecture for the convergence of communications service delivery. But many early adopters have taken a network-centric approach to the benefits of IMS deployment rather than taking a holistic view of
17 September, 2007
OSS MIDDLEWARE - The Middle Path
The move to newer generation networks has brought the realisation that a horizontal layered structure of OSS/BSS that is common across service layouts is more viable. Anita Gupta explains that in such architectures, the middleware layer acts as
19 November, 2007
VoluBill to acquire Intec DCP assets from Intec Telecom Systems
VoluBill, a leading supplier of real-time charging, control and monitoring applications for VoIP, data, messaging and content services, has today announced it has signed an agreement to purchase assets relating to the Dynamic Charging Platform (DCP) product business
17 September, 2007
WIMAX V CELLULAR - Prize Fight
How accurate is the position that WiMAX and cellular technologies stand in opposite corners in the development of wide area wireless standards? Robert Syputa takes a look
08 November, 2007
How to Expand Your Product Portfolio and Enhance Customer Service
Adopting a convergent charging strategy is increasingly important for Communications Service Providers. Why? To diversify the product portfolio, increase revenues, raise average profit per user and lower operational costs. Download an informative paper that helps you
13 November, 2007
Telia Denmark deploys Agillic's Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM) for Postpaid Solution
Agillic, the specialist in customer lifecycle management, has announced that Telia, the third largest telecom operator in Denmark has successfully deployed Agillic's CLM for Postpaid Solution. Based on an on-demand business model, the solution is designed to drive
17 September, 2007
MOBILE MUSIC - Hitting the right note
Oren Glanz looks at the future for mobile music, and what operators need to consider to ensure they don’t get left behind
20 November, 2007
SIP services will generate $150 billion in annual revenue by 2012, claims ABI Research
IP Networks deployed by fixed and mobile operators will lead to mainstream Voice over IP and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) services, driven by the increasing popularity of "smart" devices such as PDAs and smartphones, according to a new
27 November, 2007
Nokia Siemens Networks supplies new indoor mobile network coverage solution to Bouygues Telecom
Bouygues Telecom has chosen a new solution from Nokia Siemens Networks to improve indoor GSM mobile network coverage for its customers. The innovative solution, featuring small-sized base stations, allows improving and extending coverage for instance in high office
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