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Global
Telecom Information Services are annual services that comprise of four
research reports, quarterly market updates, and analyst time for
additional research. Here is a description of the services as well as a
list of reports that are a part of these services. For pricing information, please call
703-237-8807.
Premium Services
Premium services are high-value services that that cut across network
types to provide in-depth information on the subject matter.
Telecom
Security Information Service (TSIS)
As network security is enhanced, viruses become more and more
sophisticated, creating new threats. In addition, the proliferation of
different kinds viruses has given a new dimension to security of computing
devices and mobile handsets. This service examines the security aspects of
different types of networks. The following reports are part of the
service:
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Mobile
Networks Security (TSIS-1)
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Wi-Fi Security (TSIS-2)
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Wi-Fi Security (TSIS-2)
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Internet Security (TSIS-3)
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Enterprise
Networks Security (TSIS-4)
Wireless
Enterprise
Information Service (WEIS)
The
corporate customer has hitherto used wireless technologies only for
mission-critical applications. Nevertheless, a confluence of factors is
pushing for the use of wireless technologies in a wide range of enterprise
applications such as groupware and database access. In addition, several
vertical markets are exploiting the benefits of mobility that wireless
enables. What then are the barriers to widespread adoption of wireless
devices in the enterprises? MEIS examines this issue and several others.
The following reports are part of the service:
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Mobile
Groupware and Database Access (WEIS-1)
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Enterprise
Networks Security (WEIS-2)
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WLANs in the
Enterprise
(WEIS-3)
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Mobile
Vertical Markets (WEIS-4)
Mobility Services
Mobile
Commerce Information Service (MCIS)
This service provides a comprehensive assessment of current status and
emerging trends in mobile commerce. The service covers mobile transactions
as well as mobile billing and micropayments. The sevice quantifies the
market and projects its growth over the next five years both in terms of
subscribers and revenues. The following reports are part of the service:
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Premium SMS and MMS (MCIS-1)
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Premium WAP and iMode (MCIS-2)
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Mobile
Advertising and Marketing (MCIS-3)
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Mobile
Billing and Micropayments (MCIS-4)
Mobile Messaging Information Service (MMIS)
The
question is not whether the phenomenal success of Short Message Service
(SMS) will translate into the success of Multimedia Messaging Service
(MMS). A more relevant question is how MMS will evolve. Likewise, as
messaging grows, what is the prognosis for Mobile Instant Messaging and
Mobile Unified Messaging? As vendors bet millions of dollars on messaging,
MMIS attempts to address these questions and more. The following reports
are part of the service:
Ø Multimedia Messaging Service (MMIS-1)
Ø Premium SMS and MMS (MMIS-2)
Ø Mobile
Instant Messaging (MMIS-3)
Ø Mobile
Unified Messaging (MMIS-4)
Mobile
Location Information Service (MLIS)
Commercial
mobile location services have been launched in several countries, but the
United States
is the only country that is pursuing a government-driven policy to mandate
mobile carriers to provide high-accuracy location coverage within a strict
timeline. MLIS is designed to address the mobile location marketplace,
analyzing market and technology developments, evaluating emerging
services, and providing market forecasts. The following reports are part
of the service:
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Mobile
Location Technologies (MLIS-1)
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Mobile
Location Applications (MLIS-2)
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Mobile
Location Services (MLIS-3)
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Global Market for Telematics (MLIS-4)
Mobile
Networks Information Service (MNIS)
The
mobile network infrastructure is undergoing a fundamental change; a shift
from the traditional circuit-switched mode to an all-IP architecture. MNIS
examines the entire spectrum of infrastructure technologies for mobile
networks, but is particularly focused on the evolution of next-generation
mobile networks. The following reports are part of the service:
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Next Generation
Mobile
Networks - Technology and Market Trends (MNIS-1)
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Next-Generation
Mobile
Networks - Vendor Strategies and Market Positioning (MNIS-2)
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Mobile
Core IP Networks: Market Analysis and Forecasts (MNIS-3)
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Mobile
IP: Market Trends and Forecasts (MNIS-4)
Mobile
Handsets Information Service (MHIS)
As
it evolves from the plain old mobile phone to a multi-use mobile device,
how is the handset of the future evolving? Will it be an integrated device
or will it consist of separate components connected wirelessly? Which
operating system will be dominant and drive the market? MHIS attempts to
answer these questions and more. The following reports are part of the
service:
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Next Generation
Mobile
Handsets (MHIS-1)
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Smart Phones and PDAs (MHIS-2)
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Camera Phones and Video Devices (MHIS-3)
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Mobile
Music and Gaming Devices (MHIS-4)
Portablity Services
Wireless
Networking Information Service (WNIS)
Wi-Fi
has transitioned from a niche offering to mainstream adoption. Not only
are Wi-Fi networks enabling mobility in the enterprise, they are making
their presence felt in public “hot spots.” As public “hot spots”
see the integration of Wi-Fi with cellular networks, technologies such as
WiMAX are emerging as a wide-areas alternative to Wi-Fi. This service
examines the implications of these developments. The following reports are
part of the service:
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WiMax (WNIS-1)
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Wi-Fi in the
Enterprise
(WNIS-2)
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Wi-Fi and Cellular Integration (WNIS-3)
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Wireless Home Networking (WNIS-4)
Short-range
Communication Information Service (SCIS)
In
recent years, several short-range communications technologies have
emerged. This service examines the strengths and weaknesses of these
technologies, and their growth potential. The following reports are part
of the service:
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Ultra-Wideband (SCIS-1)
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Bluetooth (SCIS-2)
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RFID (SCIS-3)
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Wireless Home Networking (SCIS-4)
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