Learn why Telstra's i-mode goals return only $64,000pa for most content providers but more than 10 times as much for the top providers. www.imodestrategy.com
The rationale for layering MPLS into the IP network is to provide differentiated services. A myopic focus on MPLS however reduces the vision and the scope of opportunity to provide differentiated services to just the network and technology.
In June 2004 Telstra signed on to deploy DoCoMo's i-mode. A key to success is to redesign the retail sales process, or more specifically redesign the retail purchasing experience of customers for i-mode services.
Asian Broadband Cooperation to Lead Standard-Setting The establishment of a new regional Asian standards-setting organisation is now being urgently addressed, as a result of the Awaji Forum. The question for other players, whether they are companies, governments or regions, is how to engage and cooperate.
The Telco of The Future The advent of next-generation Internet will force the incumbent telecoms operators to dramatically reshape their organisations and cultures. See how they need to re-invent themselves.
Why Telcos should become Intelligent Outsourcees, not Outsourcers Telco executives commonly express the desire to 'move up' the value chain into outsourcing; A more productive endeavour would be to focus on making very intelligent and skillful use of outsourcing and out-tasking opportunities - as a client.
Why MPLS might be a Carriers Worst Friend The rationale for layering MPLS into the IP network is to provide differentiated services. A myopic focus on MPLS however reduces the vision and the scope of opportunity to provide differentiated services to just the network and technology.
Why the Analysts Have It Wrong About Telstra's new i-mode Alliance* In June 2004 Telstra became the first telco in the English-speaking world to commit to the deployment of i-mode®. However analysts were sceptical of the strategy and the importance of the deal. Learn why they are wrong, and why Telstra is sleeping easy.
First Vonage to SkypeIn to Skype call works without flaw Skype introducing new paying services that work and create strong revenue. The new SkypeIn service provides local number rental in foriegn countries, and it works, even when called with another VOIP service, like Vonage.