Abstract
“Your authoritative guide to how IMS technology is evolving in the
mobile, fixed and fixed-mobile convergence markets ”
This 2nd edition report looks at how the technology is evolving and highlights
different development and implementation scenarios of IMS services in the
mobile, fixed and fixed-mobile convergence markets, including an insight into
the strategies of the leading operators in Europe, North America, and Asia
Pacific.
Key Coverage
- Detailed market forecasts to 2012 - make fully informed strategic
decisions and support your business planning with independent market forecasts
to 2012 by revenue and subscriber
- Comprehensive analysis - determine how IMS will evolve, including
different development and implementation scenarios of IMS services in the
mobile, fixed and convergence markets
- Key case studies - gain a full understanding the threats and
opportunities the IMS presents with in-depth, case studies that look at key
players' strategies and products
- Expert market outlook - assess the impact IMS will have on existing
business models and markets with detailed, expert future outlook from
experienced industry analysts
Key Issues Addressed
- IMS expected role in the network given the rise of service delivery
platforms and Web 2.0 services
- The status of the IMS standard
- Mobile, fixed and converged operators' IMS strategies
- The impact of IMS on the telecommunications value chain
- Device vendors' strategy and positioning
- IMS implementation and interoperability with legacy systems
- The regional differences regarding IMS deployment
- What the IMS barriers to deployment are and their significance
- Web 2.0: threat or opportunity for operators?
- Fixed, mobile and fixed mobile convergence service opportunities quantified
Who should read this report
- Mobile, Wireless & Fixed Service Providers:Understand the
opportunities, threats and realistic timelines of the mobile broadband market.
Use detailed operator case studies to identify new strategies, business models
and services to maximize revenue opportunities.
- Infrastructure and Equipment Suppliers :Use authoritative mobile
broadband infrastructure forecasts and competitor profiles to drive your
business forward and base future decisions on accurate data and independent
analysis from leading industry experts
- Mobile, Portable and Fixed Device and Component Vendors:Use
detailed mobile broadband device forecasts to understand the key commercial
opportunities and challenges for devices by region and type including
handsets, PC cards/notebooks and fixed devices
- Software, Application and Content Providers:Gain an in-depth
understanding of how mobile broadband services, applications, devices and
equipment will develop and assess the impact this will have on your
strategies, products and services
- Consultants, Analysts, Financial and Government
Organisations:Develop a thorough understanding of the global mobile
broadband and converging broadband markets and base future investments and
recommendations on unbiased, unique analysis and primary data
Countries / Sectors / Companies Covered
- Alcatel Lucent
- Ericsson
- Huawei
- Motorola
- Nokia Siemens Networks
- Nortel
- Sonus Networks
- ZTE
- AT&T
- BT
- France Telecom
- TeliaSonera
- NTT Docomo
- SK Telecom