Increasing need of more sophisticated means of communication is driving the demand for products and devices with high-speed and large bandwidth in data transfer along with low cost and high efficiency. However, the adoption of optical fibers and other optoelectronic components in the high end devices and applications involved high cost. This fueled the search for a cheaper base material and ended with silicon that began to be used for photonic...more
Capgemini is following a multi-pronged approach to strengthen its business in the global recession. It is sensibly focusing on sectors resilient to the downturn, increasing its offshore business mix and introducing services based on cloud computing and SaaS to offer cost-saving solutions to clients. However, its heavy reliance on verticals such as financial services, manufacturing and retail, which have been badly hit by the downturn, will...more
The Middle East region is one of extreme polarities both in terms of economic development and demographics. The economic polarisation has the potential to widen further as the telecoms markets open to competition; as foreign investment is attracted to the most prosperous countries (largely dominated by the oil industry); and as political unrest impacts several markets. The region has low fixed teledensity in terms of population and therefore the telecoms sector is dominated by mobile. Broadband penetration (both fixed and mobile) is also extremely low and presents a significant opportunity for telcos in the region. The telecoms sector in the region has remained largely unaffected by the recession, unlike other sectors such as construction and tourism which have been hit hard, especially in markets such as the UAE. However, several operators in the region have implemented cost/headcount reduction programmes to ensure margins are maintained as prices decline due to the onset of competition. A number of power players have emerged in the market, including Zain, Etisalat and Orascom, which have expanded rapidly through a combination of both acquiring smaller telcos and...more
Japan, Korea and Singapore rank at the top of the table for rolling out super-fast broadband networks, creating new regulatory measures in the process. This report provides a snapshot of the regulatory treatment of fibre in select Asia-Pacific countries.Table of Contents : Executive summary In a nutshell Ovum view Key messages Status of fibre...more
This regional carrier decided early on to separate its international wholesale business from the rest of the organisation, refocusing its market position and redefining its strategy. The business exploits one of the largest IP networks in the EU.Table of Contents : Executive summary In a nutshell Ovum view Seeking niches and differentiation ...more
Over the forecast period (200914), investment in HFC networks will recover from recession-induced caution but will remain muted as MSOs continue to focus on other technologies such as DOCSIS 3.0 to deliver increased broadband speeds. New upstream applications have not emerged. One next-gen architecture RFoG (radio frequency over glass) bears watching as it bridges cable and PON standards.Table of Contents : Executive summary In a nutshell Ovum view Forecast summary Recession recovery this year followed by cyclical trough in 2011 Definition of forecast coverage Short-term dynamics: cyclical decline compounded by macroeconomics Economic slowdown had direct impact MSO revenues healthy; capex declines but remains high Headend expenditures compete with optics for capex Long-range market forecast drivers and barriers Drivers of optical spending Barriers to optical spending Swing votes: trends to watch Product group forecasts Forecast has peaks and valleys over the next five years Downstream DWDM QAM transmitters for narrowcast Downstream 1310nm and O-band WDM transmitters: fiber pair gain Downstream receivers Upstream Video overlay for broadcast highly efficient in...more
LiFePO4 is a new cathode material that becomes popular these couple of years. It has extensive field to play and seems definitely to replace LiCoO2 in the application markets of power batteries and backup batteries with its low prices, high safety,...more
China ex-Taiwan installed more than 5,130 wind-power units in 2008, with the newly-increased capacity of 6,246MW, up 89% from 3,304MW, the newly-installed capacity of wind power in 2007. The total wind power installed in China ex-Taiwan was more than...more
LiFePO4 battery has been the most-discussed subject in Li-ion battery field since 2007, because of the many accidents related to safety of Li-ion batteries, many times of recall of Li-ion batteries, global climate change and the soaring prices of oil...more
With the extensive application of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, especially the popularization of both non-contact IC cards in public transportation and campus IC cards, there have already been some homegrown manufacturers, of RFID...more
Fujitsu, the Tokyo-headquartered IT infrastructure and services player, has experienced a relatively poor fiscal 2008 growth-wise, and is embarking on a restructuring programme to support an ambitious drive outside its home market. To compete against...more
This report discusses strategies that telecom companies can adopt to prepare for the network and service transformation that will occur during the next decade. This report will discuss how the industry will generate profits with increasing traffic...more