The high-profile failures of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) Amp’d Mobile, ESPN Mobile and Disney Mobile demonstrate the difficulty of competing in the US mobile market. We expect more MVNOs to exit the market in 2008. Despite this, we believe the MVNO opportunity exists, especially in a vast...

Much has been written about the benefits to service providers of offering bundles of multiple services. In our report Triple play and service bundling: strategies in the European market, published in June 2007, we analysed the goals that service bundling can address and the different types of bundles...

With competition in mature telecoms markets intensifying, operators are fighting for customer loyalty and market share in broadband and value added services as traditional voice revenues decline. In this competitive environment, retail channels become increasingly important.  This report outlines...

VoIP development in the markets of Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore is still at an early stage. This report reviews the VoIP strategies of current market leaders in these markets, and how they fit into broader telco strategy trends. Table of contents Ovum view Key messagesWhat is VoIP?Drivers and...

The German IT services market has been a vibrant space during 2007, particularly in the outsourcing segment. In view of the mounting pressure on prices and margins, vendors are rethinking their strategy along the lines of productising services, outsourcing and global sourcing. We interviewed leading...

This report argues that India offers significant growth opportunities in SME mobility services, especially for providers willing to deploy mobile applications and explore market niches. SMEs in this market are more mobile, more ready to adopt mobility solutions, and trust their mobile operator more than...

2007 was an extraordinary year in the world of business intelligence (BI) – no doubt it will primarily be remembered for the decimation of the independent BI market as all of the leading pure-plays were acquired. As we start 2008, this report takes a look at what this wave of consolidation means and...

Korea and Japan are the most advanced telecoms markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Both countries have high broadband penetration, but the trajectory of VoIP adoption has been different in each market. This report examines the drivers and barriers for consumer VoIP in these markets. Table of contents Ovum...

A rather unusual player in the IPTV space, Inuk Networks provides both wholesale and retail offerings in the UK market, using its own IPTV platform and service package. This report examines the company’s approach, which is focused particularly on the UK university student market. Table of contents Ovum...

In the past seven years, the GPL has remained the most popular open source licence. We do not expect any significant sudden drop, or boost, in adoption following the introduction of GPL3 and its AGPL3 brethren. The open source licensing landscape will remain polarised between GPL-type licences that impose...