Mit der rasanten Verbreitung von Apps hat sich auch die Art und Weise verändert, mit der Content genutzt wird - von Bahnfahrplänen bis hin zu aktuellen Nachrichten. Eine Entwicklung, die vor allem auch weitreichende Auswirkungen auf Netzbetreiber, Anbieter von Betriebssystemen, App-Stores und Handyhersteller hat. Schon bald allerdings könnten herkömmliche Apps ein Auslaufmodell sein. Denn auf dem Vormarsch befinden sich die HTML5-Apps, die mit einer ganzen Reihe von Schwachstellen herkömmlicher Apps aufräumen. Steht durch HTML5 eine Revolution des mobilen Internets bevor?
Considering there are almost as many mobile connections as there are humans on the planet, it seems somewhat paradoxical that the Asia Pacific region is expected to add another 1.5 billion connections between 2010 and 2015—similar in scale to the past five years when 1.7 billion new connections were added. This year, the region will reach another milestone as it crosses the 3 billion connections mark.
Within its short lifespan, the Internet has already delivered huge economic and social benefits. For growth to continue, however, there must be a realignment of how investments are made and value is captured. Policy makers must be supportive of commercial initiatives that contribute to investment, innovation and more efficient use of the Internet for everyone.
New European Union regulations have led national authorities to deploy smart meters. This fundamental change to the value chain—the biggest in the energy supply infrastructure in two decades—will create unprecedented opportunities for telecommunications companies and data service providers.
Nach einer Reihe von Fehlstarts ist in den USA der Durchbruch des E-Books geschafft. Auch in Europa sind steigende Nutzerzahlen zu verzeichnen – ein Trend, der sich in den nächsten Jahren noch beschleunigen wird und die Verlagsbranche vor erhebliche Herausforderungen stellt. Gleichzeitig birgt diese Entwicklung für Verleger, Autoren, Telekommunikationsbetreiber und Endgerätehersteller völlig neue Chancen und Umsatzpotenziale. Erfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie die Nachfrage nach E-Books die gesamte Verlagswertschöpfungskette verändert und wie sich die Branche am besten darauf vorbereiten kann.
The Internet has left its mark on society--from online shopping and banking to YouTube videos and social networking. Beyond these societal trends, how does the economy of the Internet work? How is the industry structured, and which companies are the players? How do companies make money, and what are the prospects for growth?
Time is critical as the universe of e-readers advance. As new devices such as Apple's iPad hit the market to much buzz, financial analysts raise their estimates of the e-book market's size almost weekly. Successful companies will be ready for any scenario, flexible to different formats and trends--acknowledging that only time will paint a full picture.
Europe is moving toward the development of more next generation access networks (NGANs), yet more than three-quarters of Europeans still lack access to these systems. The biggest challenge has been on the business side, as providers struggle to get enough of a return on the significant investment. To change the NAGN landscape, operators, regulatory bodies and governments must address several critical issues.
More competition and pricing regulations are stifling the mobile communications industry's once-healthy profit margins. In this annual study of inudstry trends, A.T. Kearney finds that while cost performance is improving, there is plenty more that needs to be done to weather the change ahead.
Bis 2011 werden die durchschnittlichen Einnahmen für eine Mobilfunkminute als Folge des andauernden Preisverfalls voraussichtlich genau den technischen Erstellungskosten entsprechen. Die Marge eines durchschnittlichen Mobilfunkanbieters, die heute noch rund 16 Prozent beträgt, würde damit auf null sinken. Nur mit einer gemeinsamen Netznutzung können die Rivalen auf dem hart umkämpften europäischen Mobilfunkmarkt ihre Margen behaupten.
The mobile industry remains attractive in terms of earnings, but operators are beginning to see a changing and more competitive environment. With more competing mobile networks per country, the emergence of virtual network operators, regulatory interventions on pricing, and continuing pressure to subsidize handsets in most markets (even the iconic iPhone), companies are feeling the pinch of declining revenues and margins. Most operators in developed markets are searching for ways to reduce their operational costs and capital expenditures to protect margins. Operators in emerging markets are employing more radical business models such as full network and IT outsourcing to make sure that they stay lean rather than add too much cost as they expand their operations.
After decades of remarkable growth, the European telecommunications industry faces an uncertain future. With increasingly saturated markets, a host of disruptive technologies and tougher regulations, the incumbents in both wireline and mobile markets are being attacked from all sides. The “new kids on the block” are gaining ground in incumbents’ home markets and are exploring and exploiting every opportunity the market offers. In response, the incumbents are entering into new business areas, expanding internationally beyond their home markets and searching for new sources of revenue. In the process, they are creating a complex, competitive environment.
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