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Is the Telecom Market in Turmoil because of a Price War?
by Alan J. Weissberger, aweissberger at sbcglobal dot net This question was asked to IEEE ComSoc SCV members. In the current issue of Barrons, Rich Pzena, principal of Pzena Investment Management states: "The telecommunications industry is in turmoil right now because of the merger of Alcatel and Lucent. Competitors are using it as an excuse…
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Muni WiFi….Alive and Well
By Alan J. Weissberger "Rumors of my Death have been greatly exaggerated," by Mark Twain. That quote best summarizes the Muni Wireless Conference held in Santa Clara, CA this week. Approximately 450 attendees heard that the market was alive and well from city officials, network providers, vendors, and systems integrators. The new emphasis is on sustainable…
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WiMAX Roundup: Market Gathering Momentum as Deployments Advance
by Alan J. Weissberger – contact Alan for consulting engagements at [email protected] Abstract During the past two weeks, there has been quite a bit of positive press about WiMAX deployments and resolution of critical issues. Most if it is not the usual hype and spin we’ve heard for years, but hard news about deployment plans and…
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Mobile Broadband Revisited: HSPA vs Mobile WiMax
by Alan J. Weissberger contact him at alan at viodi.com Abstract We have written extensively about Mobile Broadband, concentrating on WiMax related technologies and market developments. In this article, we look at what three telecom market research analyst firms are saying about the evolving 3G+ technologies for mobile broadband access. They are not very optimistic…
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Is Google the New 800 Pound Wireless Gorilla?
by Alan J. Weissberger, alan at viodi.com [Editor’s Note: For the latest FCC info on the upcoming Auctions, please see this FCC press release and this one regarding the frequency bands.] Executive Summary Last week there were two very important announcements from Google re-enforcing their commitment to broadband wireless networks (they are already the WiFi…
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Bull and Bear Debate Part III: Enterprise Wireless LANs – Are the advantages worth the risks?
by Alan J. Weissberger alan at viodi.com The Bull Case Cisco continues to recommend their “Unified Wireless Network” solution, which they claim “offers secure, scalable, cost-effective wireless LANs for business critical mobility.” The solution is said to enable innovative applications, streamline business operations, and improve productivity through mobility services for location, guest access, enhanced security,…
