CAMBRIDGE, USA: IPTV in the Ukraine is expected to provide an eye-catching CAGR of 42 percent between 2011-2016, reaching 104,000 subscribers, or 2 percent of all pay-TV subscribers, according to a new report from Pyramid Research.
Ukraine: Sale of Mobile Operator and Spread of Multiplay Drive a Booming Market offers a precise profile of the country's telecommunications, media and technology sectors based on proprietary data from Pyramid's research in the market. It provides detailed competitive analysis of both the fixed and mobile sectors, tracks the market shares of technologies and monitors the introduction and spread of new technologies.
Pyramid Research's projections are driven by the assumption that NKRZ will finally grant the long-awaited IPTV licenses in the latter part of 2011. "This will enable a number of fixed operators to enter the multiplay zone and offer true multiplay services," says Pyramid Research analyst, Sylwia Boguszewska. "Pyramid expects increased M&A activity in the cable segment, with this technology dominating the pay-TV market throughout the forecast period," she adds.
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Trend Micro helps IT embrace consumerization with new enterprise mobile solution
CUPERTINO, USA: Trend Micro Inc., a global cloud security leader, is helping organizations embrace consumerization and unlock full business potential. As personal and professional lives become more intertwined, employees are using their own consumer-grade tablets, smartphones and PCs for work – regardless of company policies.
The consumerization of IT carries with it a unique blend of strategic and operational challenges. The lack of a planned approach to consumerization creates security risk, financial exposure and a management nightmare for IT. Despite these risks, the consumerization of IT represents a great opportunity for organizations of all sizes to drive increases in productivity, business agility, and customer and employee satisfaction.
A recent survey by Trend Micro of enterprise IT decision-makers revealed several important points about the way consumerization is proceeding in corporate IT environments:
* 74 percent of respondents already allow employees to use personal devices for work-related activities. The majority of end-users favor these devices because they are easier to use, more convenient, and allow them to mix personal and work.
* Half of IT decision-makers responded that companies should offer full support for employee-owned devices, with a caveat: 79 percent said that employees should be required to install mobile security solutions on their personal mobile devices.
* 80 percent of respondents think that the presence of corporate data on a mobile device puts it at greater risk of attack.
* 69 percent of respondents agreed that mobile device security is a key component for protecting their IT environments from employee-owned mobile devices; with 71 percent of respondents consider a combination of mobile device security and mobile device management to be the most effective means of addressing the security and management challenges of consumerization.
The consumerization of IT carries with it a unique blend of strategic and operational challenges. The lack of a planned approach to consumerization creates security risk, financial exposure and a management nightmare for IT. Despite these risks, the consumerization of IT represents a great opportunity for organizations of all sizes to drive increases in productivity, business agility, and customer and employee satisfaction.
A recent survey by Trend Micro of enterprise IT decision-makers revealed several important points about the way consumerization is proceeding in corporate IT environments:
* 74 percent of respondents already allow employees to use personal devices for work-related activities. The majority of end-users favor these devices because they are easier to use, more convenient, and allow them to mix personal and work.
* Half of IT decision-makers responded that companies should offer full support for employee-owned devices, with a caveat: 79 percent said that employees should be required to install mobile security solutions on their personal mobile devices.
* 80 percent of respondents think that the presence of corporate data on a mobile device puts it at greater risk of attack.
* 69 percent of respondents agreed that mobile device security is a key component for protecting their IT environments from employee-owned mobile devices; with 71 percent of respondents consider a combination of mobile device security and mobile device management to be the most effective means of addressing the security and management challenges of consumerization.
Acacia subsidiary acquires rights to patents for 3G and 4G wireless from major technology company
NEWPORT BEACH, USA: Acacia Research Corp. announced that a subsidiary has acquired rights to patents for 3G and 4G wireless technology from a major technology company.
"As Acacia's licensing success grows, an increasing number of major technology companies are selecting us as their partner for the licensing of their patented technologies," commented Paul Ryan, Acacia chairman and CEO. "Acacia is rapidly becoming the leader in technology licensing and we continue to grow our base of future revenues by adding new patent portfolios."
"As Acacia's licensing success grows, an increasing number of major technology companies are selecting us as their partner for the licensing of their patented technologies," commented Paul Ryan, Acacia chairman and CEO. "Acacia is rapidly becoming the leader in technology licensing and we continue to grow our base of future revenues by adding new patent portfolios."
Airtel digital TV partners Viacom 18-Colors to launch its first subscription service offering 24|7 movie, video content
NEW DELHI, INDIA: Airtel digital TV, the DTH service by Bharti Airtel announced that it has entered into a partnership with Viacom 18-Colors to launch its first subscription service offering 24|7 movie and video content.
Superhitz will be available via subscription to all Airtel digital TV’s 6 million customers across the country. With this, customers can now watch a collection of Bollywood blockbusters on Channel 159 by subscribing to this new monthly service on Airtel digital TV.
Superhitz will show 10 odd movies in the first month of launch, with more titles to be added over the subsequent months. Whats more-Actor Festivals every Saturday would have back to back titles starring leading Bollywood stars. Available @ just INR 20/- per month- the starting price for any pay per view (PPV) movie, the movie titles currently part of the library include No One Killed Jessica, Dabangg, Mirch, Marigold, Tum Mile, Ajnabee, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi, Aashiqui, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya and Hello Brother.
According to Sugato Banerji, CMO, Airtel digital TV, Bharti Airtel: “Pay per view movies as a category has been doing very well on our platform, being one of the largest contributor to growth in value added services. The launch of Superhitz will help catalyze the growing interest in the genre by bringing home the benefits of comfort, convenience and value. With many in rural India having to wait endlessly for new movie releases, Superhitz is our way of having them keep up with the latest and most varied movie fare on offer on DTH.”
Gaurav Gandhi, COO, Sun 18 North & Head International Business, Viacom 18 said: “We are delighted to partner with Airtel on the SVOD service ‘Superhitz’. At Viacom 18, we are committed to exploring emerging distribution models to maximise content monetization. We believe that the subscriber VOD business has tremendous potential and with Airtel’s rapidly growing customer base, our blockbuster movie library, and attractive pricing & promotion will make this service a huge success.”
To avail this service all that customers need to do is SMS either ADD 159 or ADD superhitz to 54325 for Airtel digital TV customer care representative to facilitate provisioning the service on their set top boxes. Customers can also call Customer Care on 1800 102 8080 (Toll Free) OR 12150 (toll free from their Airtel Mobile).
Superhitz will be available via subscription to all Airtel digital TV’s 6 million customers across the country. With this, customers can now watch a collection of Bollywood blockbusters on Channel 159 by subscribing to this new monthly service on Airtel digital TV.
Superhitz will show 10 odd movies in the first month of launch, with more titles to be added over the subsequent months. Whats more-Actor Festivals every Saturday would have back to back titles starring leading Bollywood stars. Available @ just INR 20/- per month- the starting price for any pay per view (PPV) movie, the movie titles currently part of the library include No One Killed Jessica, Dabangg, Mirch, Marigold, Tum Mile, Ajnabee, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi, Aashiqui, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya and Hello Brother.
According to Sugato Banerji, CMO, Airtel digital TV, Bharti Airtel: “Pay per view movies as a category has been doing very well on our platform, being one of the largest contributor to growth in value added services. The launch of Superhitz will help catalyze the growing interest in the genre by bringing home the benefits of comfort, convenience and value. With many in rural India having to wait endlessly for new movie releases, Superhitz is our way of having them keep up with the latest and most varied movie fare on offer on DTH.”
Gaurav Gandhi, COO, Sun 18 North & Head International Business, Viacom 18 said: “We are delighted to partner with Airtel on the SVOD service ‘Superhitz’. At Viacom 18, we are committed to exploring emerging distribution models to maximise content monetization. We believe that the subscriber VOD business has tremendous potential and with Airtel’s rapidly growing customer base, our blockbuster movie library, and attractive pricing & promotion will make this service a huge success.”
To avail this service all that customers need to do is SMS either ADD 159 or ADD superhitz to 54325 for Airtel digital TV customer care representative to facilitate provisioning the service on their set top boxes. Customers can also call Customer Care on 1800 102 8080 (Toll Free) OR 12150 (toll free from their Airtel Mobile).
Beginning of end for desktop feature phone
Richard Edwards, Principal Analyst, Ovum
AUSTRALIA: Unike the hugely popular Apple iPad, the seven-inch, Android-based Cius was designed with the company’s existing customer base in mind and is, in Ovum’s opinion, destined to replace the corporate desktop feature phone that Cisco sells today. Cisco has also launched an “enterprise” app store, AppHQ. This new service addresses many of the concerns of business and IT managers, but its Cius-only focus limits its utility and value.
One per desk
The market for hard IP phones is estimated to be 15–18 units this year, and Cisco’s device will probably account for approximately one-third of this number. However, with knowledge workers in particular abandoning their feature phones in favor of the smartphone and contact center managers eyeing up the thin-client market, Cisco needs to come up with a convincing replacement device that is able to satisfy the needs of the business as well as the end user.
The Cius presents a reasonably good replacement for an IP-based feature phone. Key features of the device include support for the company’s high-end video conferencing system and tight integration with its business social software, Cisco Quad. However, perhaps the most alluring feature of the Cius is its ability to replace the traditional desktop PC through the use of virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI).
To accomplish this transformation, the Cius must be used alongside desktop virtualization solutions from the likes of Citrix, VMware, or Wyse. The transformation of the Cius tablet into a PC replacement is completed by using the optional (and somewhat expensive) HD media station with its USB ports, wired Ethernet connectivity, and handset option. To some, this configuration will sound remarkably like the ICL One Per Desk (rebadged the “Merlin Tonto” by BT) of the early 1980s, but this time the user can put it in his or pocket.
Ovum has yet to be convinced that the Cisco Cius is going to be a winner in the enterprise tablet market, but if the following points are all true, further investigation is undoubtedly warranted:
* Cisco is strategic vendor.
* VDI and convergence are seen as business enablers (mobility, agility, flexibility).
* The Android platform is the organization’s mobile OS of choice.
* The price is right.
Cisco’s enterprise appstore
Apple’s iOS devices, such as the iPhone and iPad, have already scaled the corporate firewall and are in use daily within organizations large and small. Like King Canute trying to hold back the tide, corporate IT managers are now getting their feet wet as senior business mangers look to them for support and integration of these innovative devices.
Currently, most iOS devices are being used to access corporate email and a collection of cloud-based services. Commercial apps can, of course, be purchased, downloaded, and installed by users through Apple’s App Store. However, if an organization wants to distribute an app to its employees, the app must be routed through Apple’s Developer Enterprise Program – a process of which some enterprises are wary. In addition, IT managers want to control what app users have access to, lest they introduce risk and compliance issues.
Cisco has always played a role in enterprise IT security and governance and, in Ovum’s opinion, the announcement of Cisco AppHQ (described by the company as an enterprise-class application ecosystem) represents a significant step forward in the app market as it provides business users, IT managers, and developers with a trusted source for tested and validated business-centric apps. Ovum has not yet determined if AppHQ is any less convoluted than Apple’s Developer Enterprise Program, but Cisco is inferring as much.
Cisco AppHQ Manager builds on the capabilities of AppHQ and provides IT managers with much-needed administration and control facilities. Using AppHQ, organizations can control which apps users have access to (including Android Market and Amazon AppStore) and how these are paid for. Today, AppHQ is solely for Cius tablets, but Cisco has not ruled out supporting other tablet devices in the future. This is something Ovum believes is crucial to ensuring the long-term success of this important market initiative.
AUSTRALIA: Unike the hugely popular Apple iPad, the seven-inch, Android-based Cius was designed with the company’s existing customer base in mind and is, in Ovum’s opinion, destined to replace the corporate desktop feature phone that Cisco sells today. Cisco has also launched an “enterprise” app store, AppHQ. This new service addresses many of the concerns of business and IT managers, but its Cius-only focus limits its utility and value.
One per desk
The market for hard IP phones is estimated to be 15–18 units this year, and Cisco’s device will probably account for approximately one-third of this number. However, with knowledge workers in particular abandoning their feature phones in favor of the smartphone and contact center managers eyeing up the thin-client market, Cisco needs to come up with a convincing replacement device that is able to satisfy the needs of the business as well as the end user.
The Cius presents a reasonably good replacement for an IP-based feature phone. Key features of the device include support for the company’s high-end video conferencing system and tight integration with its business social software, Cisco Quad. However, perhaps the most alluring feature of the Cius is its ability to replace the traditional desktop PC through the use of virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI).
To accomplish this transformation, the Cius must be used alongside desktop virtualization solutions from the likes of Citrix, VMware, or Wyse. The transformation of the Cius tablet into a PC replacement is completed by using the optional (and somewhat expensive) HD media station with its USB ports, wired Ethernet connectivity, and handset option. To some, this configuration will sound remarkably like the ICL One Per Desk (rebadged the “Merlin Tonto” by BT) of the early 1980s, but this time the user can put it in his or pocket.
Ovum has yet to be convinced that the Cisco Cius is going to be a winner in the enterprise tablet market, but if the following points are all true, further investigation is undoubtedly warranted:
* Cisco is strategic vendor.
* VDI and convergence are seen as business enablers (mobility, agility, flexibility).
* The Android platform is the organization’s mobile OS of choice.
* The price is right.
Cisco’s enterprise appstore
Apple’s iOS devices, such as the iPhone and iPad, have already scaled the corporate firewall and are in use daily within organizations large and small. Like King Canute trying to hold back the tide, corporate IT managers are now getting their feet wet as senior business mangers look to them for support and integration of these innovative devices.
Currently, most iOS devices are being used to access corporate email and a collection of cloud-based services. Commercial apps can, of course, be purchased, downloaded, and installed by users through Apple’s App Store. However, if an organization wants to distribute an app to its employees, the app must be routed through Apple’s Developer Enterprise Program – a process of which some enterprises are wary. In addition, IT managers want to control what app users have access to, lest they introduce risk and compliance issues.
Cisco has always played a role in enterprise IT security and governance and, in Ovum’s opinion, the announcement of Cisco AppHQ (described by the company as an enterprise-class application ecosystem) represents a significant step forward in the app market as it provides business users, IT managers, and developers with a trusted source for tested and validated business-centric apps. Ovum has not yet determined if AppHQ is any less convoluted than Apple’s Developer Enterprise Program, but Cisco is inferring as much.
Cisco AppHQ Manager builds on the capabilities of AppHQ and provides IT managers with much-needed administration and control facilities. Using AppHQ, organizations can control which apps users have access to (including Android Market and Amazon AppStore) and how these are paid for. Today, AppHQ is solely for Cius tablets, but Cisco has not ruled out supporting other tablet devices in the future. This is something Ovum believes is crucial to ensuring the long-term success of this important market initiative.
Asia-Pacific continues to lead world in FTTx subscribers
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: While DSL’s domination of wireline broadband subscribers in Asia-Pacific continues, FTTH and FTTB combined is forecasted to surpass DSL in 2014 and beyond, according to Ovum.
In a new study conducted for the FTTH Council Asia-Pacific, the independent telecoms analyst predicts that wireline broadband subscribers in Asia-Pacific will exceed 285 million in 2014. Asia-Pacific FTTx (FTTH/FTTB) will lead the growth of wireline broadband and is expected to exceed 129 million subscribers in 2014, with a CAGR of 26 percent over four years, compared to 0 percent for DSL and 5 percent for cable modem.
Julie Kunstler, Ovum principal analyst and co-author of the study, commented, “Ending 2010, four economies in Asia-Pacific had more than 25 percent household penetration. South Korea, followed by Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan tops the list.”
The study also finds that although China’s FTTx household penetration is still very low, the number of FTTH/B subscribers’ base was close to Japan’s at year-end 2010, reaching almost 20 million subscribers. This leads to substantial future growth in the region.
Ms. Kunstler continued, “Despite a very low household penetration of only 4 percent, China will take the first place for FTTH/B subscriber base, which will exceed 74 million in 2014, representing almost 60 percent of the FTTB/H subscriber base in the 16 economies.”
Varying FTTH/B subscriber growth rates across the economies are also noted, mainly due to broadband initiatives, government policies, and population characteristics. The top four FTTH/B penetration rate economies will continue to add FTTH/B subscribers, although at lower rates while the other economies will have strong FTTH/B growth rates or strong growth in both FTTH/B and mobile broadband.
“Varying growth patterns across the different countries in Asia-Pacific are seen, reflecting the diversity of the region. For example, Australia’s FTTx CAGR from 2010 to 2014 will be very high (180 percent) as they are starting from a low base and have plans for significant investment (National Broadband Network), while Japan’s growth will be lower (9%) since its existing base is very high,” concluded Ms. Kunstler.
In a new study conducted for the FTTH Council Asia-Pacific, the independent telecoms analyst predicts that wireline broadband subscribers in Asia-Pacific will exceed 285 million in 2014. Asia-Pacific FTTx (FTTH/FTTB) will lead the growth of wireline broadband and is expected to exceed 129 million subscribers in 2014, with a CAGR of 26 percent over four years, compared to 0 percent for DSL and 5 percent for cable modem.
Julie Kunstler, Ovum principal analyst and co-author of the study, commented, “Ending 2010, four economies in Asia-Pacific had more than 25 percent household penetration. South Korea, followed by Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan tops the list.”
The study also finds that although China’s FTTx household penetration is still very low, the number of FTTH/B subscribers’ base was close to Japan’s at year-end 2010, reaching almost 20 million subscribers. This leads to substantial future growth in the region.
Ms. Kunstler continued, “Despite a very low household penetration of only 4 percent, China will take the first place for FTTH/B subscriber base, which will exceed 74 million in 2014, representing almost 60 percent of the FTTB/H subscriber base in the 16 economies.”
Varying FTTH/B subscriber growth rates across the economies are also noted, mainly due to broadband initiatives, government policies, and population characteristics. The top four FTTH/B penetration rate economies will continue to add FTTH/B subscribers, although at lower rates while the other economies will have strong FTTH/B growth rates or strong growth in both FTTH/B and mobile broadband.
“Varying growth patterns across the different countries in Asia-Pacific are seen, reflecting the diversity of the region. For example, Australia’s FTTx CAGR from 2010 to 2014 will be very high (180 percent) as they are starting from a low base and have plans for significant investment (National Broadband Network), while Japan’s growth will be lower (9%) since its existing base is very high,” concluded Ms. Kunstler.
Strong domestic demand and rising GDP in Chile drive telecom market growth
DUBLIN, IRELAND: Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Chile - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Forecasts" report to its offering.
Telecom market growth will remain high in Chile thanks to strong domestic demand, rising GDP, and robust competition. This annual report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Chile's fixed-line, mobile, broadband, and pay-TV sectors.
Strong domestic demand and rising GDP in Chile drive telecom market growth
Chile's telecom sector is one of the most developed in Latin America, with a state-of-the-art infrastructure and regulatory system. Competition, investment, and innovation have been key factors in the development of the country's telecommunications. Chile is deemed the most transparent country in Latin America, with the lowest level of corruption. Its market-oriented economy and its openness to international investment have made it a popular target with foreign investors.
Market highlights
* In July 2010, Chile became the first country in the world to pass a Network Neutrality Law aimed at ensuring free and equal access to the Internet.
* Fixed and mobile number portability was approved in August 2010, with implementation expected in late 2011 or early 2012 - mobile number portability first, then fixed number portability.
* The government is considering the establishment of a wholesale telecom infrastructure provider.
* Operators are consolidating their fixed-line, mobile, broadband, and pay TV operations under a single brand name: Movistar for Telefonica, Claro for America Movil, and Entel.
* Chile's telecom regulator Subtel plans to auction 2.6GHz spectrum for LTE/4G services towards the end of 2011. Telsur offers TVoIP services and GTD Manquehue provides IPTV over Chile's first FttH network. The GTD group and Movistar have been holding talks aimed at reaching an MVNO agreement, which would allow GTD to offer mobile services over Movistar's network.
Telecom market growth will remain high in Chile thanks to strong domestic demand, rising GDP, and robust competition. This annual report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Chile's fixed-line, mobile, broadband, and pay-TV sectors.
Strong domestic demand and rising GDP in Chile drive telecom market growth
Chile's telecom sector is one of the most developed in Latin America, with a state-of-the-art infrastructure and regulatory system. Competition, investment, and innovation have been key factors in the development of the country's telecommunications. Chile is deemed the most transparent country in Latin America, with the lowest level of corruption. Its market-oriented economy and its openness to international investment have made it a popular target with foreign investors.
Market highlights
* In July 2010, Chile became the first country in the world to pass a Network Neutrality Law aimed at ensuring free and equal access to the Internet.
* Fixed and mobile number portability was approved in August 2010, with implementation expected in late 2011 or early 2012 - mobile number portability first, then fixed number portability.
* The government is considering the establishment of a wholesale telecom infrastructure provider.
* Operators are consolidating their fixed-line, mobile, broadband, and pay TV operations under a single brand name: Movistar for Telefonica, Claro for America Movil, and Entel.
* Chile's telecom regulator Subtel plans to auction 2.6GHz spectrum for LTE/4G services towards the end of 2011. Telsur offers TVoIP services and GTD Manquehue provides IPTV over Chile's first FttH network. The GTD group and Movistar have been holding talks aimed at reaching an MVNO agreement, which would allow GTD to offer mobile services over Movistar's network.
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