NEW YORK, USA: Mobile wireless operators will continue to utilize backhaul solutions from cable operators at an ever-increasing pace during the oncoming years, a new Visant Strategies study finds.
As mobile wireless operators in the United States continue to upgrade to 3.5G and 4G systems the need for increasing backhaul capacity at the edge of the network and between middle network elements is a perfect match for the fiber plant many cable operators have deployed in urban and dense suburban areas.
“A strong mix of fiber, copper and microwave technologies are now being used for backhaul,” said Andy Fuertes of Visant Strategies. “But mobile wireless operators have to look for more means to obtain higher backhaul capacities and quickly in some cases. Cable operators can offer needed backhaul at both the edge of the network, where the need is now, and in the middle network, where the need is in the very near future.”
“US Mobile Wireless Backhaul 2011: Cable joins Copper, Fiber and Microwave to Meet Edge and Middle Network Needs” finds the cable operator share of the mobile wireless backhaul market will grow by more than five-fold by 2016. By 2015, the report states, cable operators will be receiving over $3 billion in annual backhaul service revenues.
“US mobile wireless operators are in the midst of serving a data-hungry audience,” said Larry Swasey of Visant Strategies. “With 3.5G and 4G being deployed, wireless devices employing more capacity crunching apps and voice minutes going up, backhaul capacity in all areas of the network is a concern. Cable operators like microwave, fiber and copper vendors, will benefit from this concern.”
Report figures include subscribers, 3.5G and 4G subscribers, base stations per tower and base station, middle network element and tower deployments through 2015. Also 3.5G and 4G base station deployments, cable operator mobile backhaul service revenues, base stations and middle network elements connected to backhaul by cable operators and backhaul capacities needed for base stations and middle network elements are detailed through 2015.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
MoCA adds ZTE as associate member
SAN RAMON, USA: ZTE Corp. has joined MoCA as an associate member. ZTE provides equipment for IPTV environments and has more than 20 IPTV deployments globally, including Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), the largest state-owned telecoms operator in India, and PCCW, a major telecom operator in Hong Kong.
"Service providers deploying IPTV services need to know that Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) will not be compromised as subscribers' demand for more bandwidth in the home increases," said Johnny Ku, VP of Sales, ZTE USA. "Joining MoCA provides us with access to a proven, robust home entertainment networking standard that uses existing coaxial cabling to provide an unrivalled QoS and QoE."
"ZTE is an acknowledged powerhouse in the IPTV sector and has continually been working with US operators on MoCA solutions. ZTE participation complements the growing worldwide acceptance of MoCA," said Charles Cerino, President of MoCA. "MoCA is essentially IP over coax providing the reliability their technology requires with ease of installation."
"Service providers deploying IPTV services need to know that Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) will not be compromised as subscribers' demand for more bandwidth in the home increases," said Johnny Ku, VP of Sales, ZTE USA. "Joining MoCA provides us with access to a proven, robust home entertainment networking standard that uses existing coaxial cabling to provide an unrivalled QoS and QoE."
"ZTE is an acknowledged powerhouse in the IPTV sector and has continually been working with US operators on MoCA solutions. ZTE participation complements the growing worldwide acceptance of MoCA," said Charles Cerino, President of MoCA. "MoCA is essentially IP over coax providing the reliability their technology requires with ease of installation."
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Orga Systems contributes to future-driven green logistic solutions
PADERBORN, GERMANY: Ovum estimates that the telecoms industry could reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 10 percent. The 183 million tons of CO2 per year, which is about 0.7 percent of global emissions, are generated by the global telecoms industry itself.
The telecoms quota is about as high as that of the automotive and aviation sectors. According to Deloitte, telecoms industry could achieve reduction by tackling the telecoms sector's operations and developing technologies to reduce those of other sectors. One such sector is global logistics.
Orga Systems, the #1 choice for real-time charging and billing, is significantly contributing to EffizienzCluster LogistikRuhr. The objective of the cluster is to master future challenges on individual supply of goods, mobility and production with 75 percent of the resources currently needed. Orga Systems has a leading role in a project on Cloud Computing, whose objective is to make logistics services available according to the software-as-a-service principle.
Reducing emissions while opening up new revenue streams
Economic downturn is said to have led to the emergence of a global cost reduction agenda. Since the recent global drive to cut carbon emissions is gathering momentum, telecoms businesses now have a unique opportunity to lead from an eminence perspective and at the same time to open up significant new revenue streams.
Helping the logistics sectors, telecoms industry can enable telemetry systems to change driving styles, reducing fuel costs and emissions in commercial transport businesses. Better application of navigation technologies on mobile phones would help to co-ordinate transport services much better.
Real-time for more individuality with more efficiency
Orga Systems will, together with the EffizienzCluster LogistikRuhr, provide real-time solutions to meet the desire for individuality with more efficiency, both in ecological and economic terms. This topic benefits particularly from Orga Systems’ competence in the area of real-time based billing.
The company supports the cluster by developing solutions for usage-based billing of logistics services, which can be made available in the form of software-as-a-service. In February 2010, the cluster won the top-level cluster competition of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
The telecoms quota is about as high as that of the automotive and aviation sectors. According to Deloitte, telecoms industry could achieve reduction by tackling the telecoms sector's operations and developing technologies to reduce those of other sectors. One such sector is global logistics.
Orga Systems, the #1 choice for real-time charging and billing, is significantly contributing to EffizienzCluster LogistikRuhr. The objective of the cluster is to master future challenges on individual supply of goods, mobility and production with 75 percent of the resources currently needed. Orga Systems has a leading role in a project on Cloud Computing, whose objective is to make logistics services available according to the software-as-a-service principle.
Reducing emissions while opening up new revenue streams
Economic downturn is said to have led to the emergence of a global cost reduction agenda. Since the recent global drive to cut carbon emissions is gathering momentum, telecoms businesses now have a unique opportunity to lead from an eminence perspective and at the same time to open up significant new revenue streams.
Helping the logistics sectors, telecoms industry can enable telemetry systems to change driving styles, reducing fuel costs and emissions in commercial transport businesses. Better application of navigation technologies on mobile phones would help to co-ordinate transport services much better.
Real-time for more individuality with more efficiency
Orga Systems will, together with the EffizienzCluster LogistikRuhr, provide real-time solutions to meet the desire for individuality with more efficiency, both in ecological and economic terms. This topic benefits particularly from Orga Systems’ competence in the area of real-time based billing.
The company supports the cluster by developing solutions for usage-based billing of logistics services, which can be made available in the form of software-as-a-service. In February 2010, the cluster won the top-level cluster competition of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Consona partners with Bharti Airtel to deliver improved customer services and solutions
INDIANAPOLIS, USA: Consona Corp., a leader in providing customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and services, announced that Bharti Airtel, one of Asia’s leading integrated telecom services providers, is to partner with Consona to launch a new version of its popular desktop portal, NetXpert, to all Bharti Airtel broadband subscribers.
NetXpert has the ability to detect, diagnose and correct connection problems, thereby reducing customer service calls and increasing ‘up time’. This value added service was first deployed to all Airtel broadband customers in 2005 and this latest version now applies knowledge of the user’s system and status to offer personalized reminders and targeted products and services where and when appropriate.
“For example,” said Vikas Singh, Chief Marketing Office, Telemedia Service, Bharti Airtel, “if the customer’s system does not currently have anti-virus, or the subscription is about to expire, NetXpert3.0 can display a reminder or special offer to buy the product with a few mouse clicks and download it immediately.
“Similarly, frequent large downloads can trigger a suggestion to upgrade to a faster service,” he said. “Other promotions could include the offer of a maintenance contract at warranty expiration or specialist new products for PC gamers.
“The customers appreciate these personalized suggestions,” he added, “and do not view them as intrusive because they add to the perceived level of customer service.”
The delivery of this type of Value Added Service is becoming an increasing area of focus for digital service providers around the world. According to a report by Parks Associates, the total service provider VAS market will grow to almost $1.3 billion by 2012, and VAS revenue per broadband household will double from $0.60 in 2007 to $1.30 in 2012.
“We are extremely happy to be partnering with Consona CRM in this endeavor,” explained Singh. “We will set new standards of service care delivery, helping further boost the uptake of broadband services across India. As industry leaders, we are constantly looking for initiatives to offer best in class services that enhance the customer experience.
“With the introduction of the enhanced NetXpert platform, our customers will be able to take advantage of personalized and targeted Value Added products and services which lift our customer convenience to new and improved levels,” he said.
“Forward-thinking service providers like Bharti Airtel understand that superior customer care from the start can lead to more loyal customers and increased adoption of new and additional services,” said Tom Millay, general manager of Consona’s CRM products.
“Modern successful customer service is about more than answering questions and addressing issues. It is about capturing and using information to help your customers get started, to use your services more efficiently and to enhance what they are doing. Our work with Bharti Airtel does just that.”
NetXpert has the ability to detect, diagnose and correct connection problems, thereby reducing customer service calls and increasing ‘up time’. This value added service was first deployed to all Airtel broadband customers in 2005 and this latest version now applies knowledge of the user’s system and status to offer personalized reminders and targeted products and services where and when appropriate.
“For example,” said Vikas Singh, Chief Marketing Office, Telemedia Service, Bharti Airtel, “if the customer’s system does not currently have anti-virus, or the subscription is about to expire, NetXpert3.0 can display a reminder or special offer to buy the product with a few mouse clicks and download it immediately.
“Similarly, frequent large downloads can trigger a suggestion to upgrade to a faster service,” he said. “Other promotions could include the offer of a maintenance contract at warranty expiration or specialist new products for PC gamers.
“The customers appreciate these personalized suggestions,” he added, “and do not view them as intrusive because they add to the perceived level of customer service.”
The delivery of this type of Value Added Service is becoming an increasing area of focus for digital service providers around the world. According to a report by Parks Associates, the total service provider VAS market will grow to almost $1.3 billion by 2012, and VAS revenue per broadband household will double from $0.60 in 2007 to $1.30 in 2012.
“We are extremely happy to be partnering with Consona CRM in this endeavor,” explained Singh. “We will set new standards of service care delivery, helping further boost the uptake of broadband services across India. As industry leaders, we are constantly looking for initiatives to offer best in class services that enhance the customer experience.
“With the introduction of the enhanced NetXpert platform, our customers will be able to take advantage of personalized and targeted Value Added products and services which lift our customer convenience to new and improved levels,” he said.
“Forward-thinking service providers like Bharti Airtel understand that superior customer care from the start can lead to more loyal customers and increased adoption of new and additional services,” said Tom Millay, general manager of Consona’s CRM products.
“Modern successful customer service is about more than answering questions and addressing issues. It is about capturing and using information to help your customers get started, to use your services more efficiently and to enhance what they are doing. Our work with Bharti Airtel does just that.”
Monday, May 3, 2010
GigOptix begins shipping volume production orders of 40G RZDQPSK receiver amplifiers to tier 1 telecom OEM
PALO ALTO, USA: GigOptix Inc., a leading supplier of electronic and electro-optic semiconductor products for fiber-optic communications systems, announced that its GX3240, a high performance 40G RZDQPSK receiver amplifier, has entered mass production and is shipping in volume to a Tier 1 telecom OEM.
The GX3240 is a high gain, broad bandwidth, and low power differential amplifier in a compact 3x3mm QFN form factor that is capable of directly driving a 40G de-multiplexer. The product was developed through close collaboration with a Tier 1 telecom OEM consistent with GigOptix’s strategy of partnering with industry leading customers to define and drive commercialization.
Andrea Betti-Berutto, CTO of GigOptix stated: "The GX3240 concept is a very challenging design and significantly strengthens GigOptix’s existing 40G receiver amplifier portfolio. Paralleling our previously announced 40G DPSK receiver amplifier and 100G DP-QPSK driver developments, we aligned this product’s development with a Tier 1 customer’s requirements. This enabled us to design the right device for the market and we are now delighted to deliver on our commitment to provide the high performance GX3240 differential amplifier in volume for our customers’ 40G RZDQPSK platforms."
In their most recent report on 40G components, Ovum forecasted that the 40G RZDQPSK market would grow from 10,000 units in 2010 to over 56,500 units in 2015 representing a CAGR of 41 percent. Two GX3240’s are used in each 40G RZDQPSK transponder.
The GX3240 is a high gain, broad bandwidth, and low power differential amplifier in a compact 3x3mm QFN form factor that is capable of directly driving a 40G de-multiplexer. The product was developed through close collaboration with a Tier 1 telecom OEM consistent with GigOptix’s strategy of partnering with industry leading customers to define and drive commercialization.
Andrea Betti-Berutto, CTO of GigOptix stated: "The GX3240 concept is a very challenging design and significantly strengthens GigOptix’s existing 40G receiver amplifier portfolio. Paralleling our previously announced 40G DPSK receiver amplifier and 100G DP-QPSK driver developments, we aligned this product’s development with a Tier 1 customer’s requirements. This enabled us to design the right device for the market and we are now delighted to deliver on our commitment to provide the high performance GX3240 differential amplifier in volume for our customers’ 40G RZDQPSK platforms."
In their most recent report on 40G components, Ovum forecasted that the 40G RZDQPSK market would grow from 10,000 units in 2010 to over 56,500 units in 2015 representing a CAGR of 41 percent. Two GX3240’s are used in each 40G RZDQPSK transponder.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Motorola announces successful completion of phase I TD-LTE field trials with China's MIIT
SHANGHAI, CHINA: The Networks business of Motorola Inc. has successfully completed the Phase I TD-LTE field trials with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
This over-the-air (OTA) TD-LTE trial included key functionality, performance and mobility test cases in a multi-sector, multi-site environment that lays a solid foundation for large scale TD-LTE deployment.
Motorola's key trial achievements include:
* High performance with downlink throughput up to 80 megabits per second (Mbps)
Successful demonstration of key TD-LTE features including mobility and handover with live applications, low latency and more.
* Utilization of third-party user equipment (UE) test to guarantee standard compliance.
* TD-LTE trial sites overlaid on existing 2G/3G sites.
Motorola is now ready to begin Phase II TD-LTE field trials with increased focus on applications and quality of service (QoS) in Shunyi, Beijing.
The milestone follows the recently announced TD-LTE key functionalities test initiated by the TD-LTE working group, which was set up by MIIT in June 2009 with China's three telecom operators and other key industry partners. Motorola's unmatched expertise in OFDM mobile broadband technologies and class-leading TD-LTE solution performance has been leveraged as part of these efforts to develop a globally competitive TD-LTE end-to-end solution and drive for a healthy TD-LTE ecosystem.
Motorola also leveraged its world-class research and development (R&D) facilities devoted to the development of TD-LTE, including two R&D centers in China – the Wireless Broadband Access Solutions (WBAS) Hangzhou Center and the Wideband Base Transceiver System (WBTS) China Center – to enable a prompt response to local customer requirements.
"Thanks to our valued collaboration with partners, TD-LTE is well on its way to realizing its potential as a promising next-generation wireless technology that enables a compelling media mobility lifestyle," said Dr. Mohammad Akhtar, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Networks business in Asia Pacific.
"We are very pleased to have reached yet another milestone with the successful completion of Phase I TD-LTE field trials and are looking forward to upcoming trial results. The announcement today is a testament to Motorola's commitment to TDD spectrum operators around the world and once again demonstrates the maturity of our TD-LTE solution."
As an important TD-LTE partner of China Mobile Communications Corporation for the TD-LTE showcase network at Shanghai Expo, Motorola provides indoor network coverage for major pavilions. To help operators build a healthy TD-LTE ecosystem, Motorola will also work with partners to integrate and launch TD-LTE USB dongles that support 2.3GHz at the event.
Dr. Akhtar added: "Accurate network simulation and planning, as well as highly efficient system optimization are key factors for successful deployment of a LTE network. Motorola has an advanced simulation platform based on LTE and is now working closely with China Mobile to leverage the proven TD-LTE platform at Shanghai Expo and in Beijing Shunyi. With its more than 10 years of OFDM expertise and award-winning LTE solutions, Motorola will be in the best position to enable TDD spectrum operators to roll out their next-generation networks."
Interest in TD-LTE continues to grow because of several key factors: the low cost of TDD spectrum that is particularly attractive to emerging and developing markets; operators' continuing need for more capacity and spectrum; and the ability to roaming and hand-off between TD-LTE and FDD LTE networks.
In effect, this ability to roam between FDD LTE and TD-LTE means operators can use TD-LTE networks to augment their FDD LTE network for more capacity or other applications such as video broadcasting, while operators choosing to use TD-LTE as their "main" network can still offer their subscribers the ability to roam to other operators' FDD LTE networks in different countries.
Motorola is one of the few vendors in the industry that has expertise in, and is committed to investing in multiple wireless broadband technologies, both FDD LTE and TD-LTE as well as WiMAX. In addition to the TD-LTE trials with MIIT, Motorola is actively engaged with global tier-one operators on TD-LTE trials.
Motorola's Networks business delivers fully integrated and customizable media solutions enabling operators to offer personalized, rich media experiences to their subscribers. As a global wireless infrastructure leader, Motorola is committed to 4G with WiMAX and LTE solutions that provide a way for operators to profitably meet the ever-growing demand for mobile broadband today while giving 2G and 3G customers a future path as we continue to support their legacy networks.
Motorola brings its services, fourth-generation OFDM platform and 25 years of wireless data systems innovation, experience and expertise to bear as operators – wireline, wireless, cable and telco – seek to evolve their networks for the future.
This over-the-air (OTA) TD-LTE trial included key functionality, performance and mobility test cases in a multi-sector, multi-site environment that lays a solid foundation for large scale TD-LTE deployment.
Motorola's key trial achievements include:
* High performance with downlink throughput up to 80 megabits per second (Mbps)
Successful demonstration of key TD-LTE features including mobility and handover with live applications, low latency and more.
* Utilization of third-party user equipment (UE) test to guarantee standard compliance.
* TD-LTE trial sites overlaid on existing 2G/3G sites.
Motorola is now ready to begin Phase II TD-LTE field trials with increased focus on applications and quality of service (QoS) in Shunyi, Beijing.
The milestone follows the recently announced TD-LTE key functionalities test initiated by the TD-LTE working group, which was set up by MIIT in June 2009 with China's three telecom operators and other key industry partners. Motorola's unmatched expertise in OFDM mobile broadband technologies and class-leading TD-LTE solution performance has been leveraged as part of these efforts to develop a globally competitive TD-LTE end-to-end solution and drive for a healthy TD-LTE ecosystem.
Motorola also leveraged its world-class research and development (R&D) facilities devoted to the development of TD-LTE, including two R&D centers in China – the Wireless Broadband Access Solutions (WBAS) Hangzhou Center and the Wideband Base Transceiver System (WBTS) China Center – to enable a prompt response to local customer requirements.
"Thanks to our valued collaboration with partners, TD-LTE is well on its way to realizing its potential as a promising next-generation wireless technology that enables a compelling media mobility lifestyle," said Dr. Mohammad Akhtar, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Networks business in Asia Pacific.
"We are very pleased to have reached yet another milestone with the successful completion of Phase I TD-LTE field trials and are looking forward to upcoming trial results. The announcement today is a testament to Motorola's commitment to TDD spectrum operators around the world and once again demonstrates the maturity of our TD-LTE solution."
As an important TD-LTE partner of China Mobile Communications Corporation for the TD-LTE showcase network at Shanghai Expo, Motorola provides indoor network coverage for major pavilions. To help operators build a healthy TD-LTE ecosystem, Motorola will also work with partners to integrate and launch TD-LTE USB dongles that support 2.3GHz at the event.
Dr. Akhtar added: "Accurate network simulation and planning, as well as highly efficient system optimization are key factors for successful deployment of a LTE network. Motorola has an advanced simulation platform based on LTE and is now working closely with China Mobile to leverage the proven TD-LTE platform at Shanghai Expo and in Beijing Shunyi. With its more than 10 years of OFDM expertise and award-winning LTE solutions, Motorola will be in the best position to enable TDD spectrum operators to roll out their next-generation networks."
Interest in TD-LTE continues to grow because of several key factors: the low cost of TDD spectrum that is particularly attractive to emerging and developing markets; operators' continuing need for more capacity and spectrum; and the ability to roaming and hand-off between TD-LTE and FDD LTE networks.
In effect, this ability to roam between FDD LTE and TD-LTE means operators can use TD-LTE networks to augment their FDD LTE network for more capacity or other applications such as video broadcasting, while operators choosing to use TD-LTE as their "main" network can still offer their subscribers the ability to roam to other operators' FDD LTE networks in different countries.
Motorola is one of the few vendors in the industry that has expertise in, and is committed to investing in multiple wireless broadband technologies, both FDD LTE and TD-LTE as well as WiMAX. In addition to the TD-LTE trials with MIIT, Motorola is actively engaged with global tier-one operators on TD-LTE trials.
Motorola's Networks business delivers fully integrated and customizable media solutions enabling operators to offer personalized, rich media experiences to their subscribers. As a global wireless infrastructure leader, Motorola is committed to 4G with WiMAX and LTE solutions that provide a way for operators to profitably meet the ever-growing demand for mobile broadband today while giving 2G and 3G customers a future path as we continue to support their legacy networks.
Motorola brings its services, fourth-generation OFDM platform and 25 years of wireless data systems innovation, experience and expertise to bear as operators – wireline, wireless, cable and telco – seek to evolve their networks for the future.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
3G handset sales eclipse 2G market as 1Q-2010 racks up 303 million shipments
SINGAPORE: “Despite ash clouds over Europe, handset shipments globally for 1Q-2010 powered ahead to 303 million, up 19% Year-on-Year,” says Jake Saunders, VP for Forecasting at ABI Research. “This bodes well for 2010 as a whole: shipments could well reach 1.3 billion. It is also notable that 3G handset shipments eclipsed 2G handset shipments.”
Strongest handset shipment growth was seen in the Middle East and Africa (20 percent YoY) followed by the Americas, particularly the US (11 percent). Europe, on the other hand, is languishing with single-digit growth.
Nokia’s market-share stood at 34 percent. New smartphones such as the N8 are helping the manufacturer to shore up its handset portfolio, as its loss of traction in the smartphone sector hit sales hard. In response, revamped efforts with Symbian ^3 and ^4, are intended to help Nokia regain momentum. Nokia is counting on smartphones expanding into the mid-tier and low tier segments where it believes it has strength.
Samsung had a strong quarter, securing 21 percent. Over the past year, Samsung has been cultivating deeper relationships with US and European carriers which helped the firm grow its shipments 40.2 percent YoY.
LG’s market-share, 8.9 percent, has suffered from a weak smartphone portfolio in the North American market. LG has been traditionally strong in the enhanced phone sector, and has been giving a number of its older enhanced phones a smartphone twist. For example, its Chocolate phone has gone wide-screen. Shipments grew 20 percent YoY.
Motorola is benefiting from its initial success (2.8 percent) with the Droid and it is keen to back it up with new products such as the Quench, but the market is overtaking it. Motorola is hoping the strong social networking theme to its smartphone line-up will help it to curry favor with the youth and prosumer market.
1Q-2010 proved to a strong quarter for Apple (8.75 million, 2.9 percent) devices shipped, which is up 130 percent YoY: a remarkable feat. iPhone OS release 4, which brings multitasking and in-app advertising capabilities should help to maintain momentum, but Apple should also diversify its lineup.
Strongest handset shipment growth was seen in the Middle East and Africa (20 percent YoY) followed by the Americas, particularly the US (11 percent). Europe, on the other hand, is languishing with single-digit growth.
Nokia’s market-share stood at 34 percent. New smartphones such as the N8 are helping the manufacturer to shore up its handset portfolio, as its loss of traction in the smartphone sector hit sales hard. In response, revamped efforts with Symbian ^3 and ^4, are intended to help Nokia regain momentum. Nokia is counting on smartphones expanding into the mid-tier and low tier segments where it believes it has strength.
Samsung had a strong quarter, securing 21 percent. Over the past year, Samsung has been cultivating deeper relationships with US and European carriers which helped the firm grow its shipments 40.2 percent YoY.
LG’s market-share, 8.9 percent, has suffered from a weak smartphone portfolio in the North American market. LG has been traditionally strong in the enhanced phone sector, and has been giving a number of its older enhanced phones a smartphone twist. For example, its Chocolate phone has gone wide-screen. Shipments grew 20 percent YoY.
Motorola is benefiting from its initial success (2.8 percent) with the Droid and it is keen to back it up with new products such as the Quench, but the market is overtaking it. Motorola is hoping the strong social networking theme to its smartphone line-up will help it to curry favor with the youth and prosumer market.
1Q-2010 proved to a strong quarter for Apple (8.75 million, 2.9 percent) devices shipped, which is up 130 percent YoY: a remarkable feat. iPhone OS release 4, which brings multitasking and in-app advertising capabilities should help to maintain momentum, but Apple should also diversify its lineup.
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