Ovum stories - Page 7
Alcatel-Lucent - Nokia merger: risky?
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia merger makes sense as it complements strengths and weaknesses, says analyst Mark Newman of Ovum.
Ovum: Telco tech industry at tipping point
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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uc
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mobile world congress
We're at a tipping point in terms of the network and IT vendors that shape the telecommunications technology industry.
New Zealand not in the medal table when it comes open data
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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government
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transparency
New Zealand has been ranked joint fourth in the Global Open Data Barometer, which looks at transparency of public sector data across 86 countries.
Collaboration between vendors and telcos key to success, says Ovum
Thu, 27th Nov 2014
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uc
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partner programmes
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In the rapidly evolving telco sector, Ovum highlights that collaboration between vendors and telcos is crucial for innovation and customer satisfaction.
Mobile data to account for over half of global roaming revenue, says Ovum
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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uc
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mobile data
By 2019, mobile data is set to rake in US$50bn, forming 56% of global roaming profits, with Europe leading, says Ovum.
Why Alibaba's plans for global expansion is a 'long-term play'
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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payment technologies
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ovum
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alibaba
Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.
Was iPhone 6 launch 'pure Apple theatre'...?!
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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wearables
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apple
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apple iphone
Apple's iPhone 6 launch dazzles with theatre, leaving competitors and fans awe-struck, yet questioning its overt control.
Will Alibaba's IPO drive Alipay to become more global?
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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payment technologies
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alibaba
By growing internationally AliPay will be less at the mercy of Chinese regulators and better able to support Alibaba's global ambitions.
Apple Pay marks 'milestone' in payments space
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Apple Pay's entrance into the payments industry will have a bigger impact in remote mobile payments, according to Ovum.
Expert opinion: Telco analysts offer iPhone 6 thoughts
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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semiconductors
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payment technologies
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healthtech
Four analysts from OVUM explain their views on the new iPhone 6 for the telco and consumer electronics industries...
To survive and thrive... businesses must value data
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Businesses must prioritize data analysis, as it is crucial for decision-making and maintaining a competitive advantage, according to Ovum.
'Intensified' retail competition to drive wholesale telecom worth
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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telcos
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retail
Although the prices of many commodity wholesale services are falling, accelerating traffic volumes will ensure that wholesale revenues will continue to grow.
Enterprise this... the dramatic shift to online advertising
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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martech
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supply chain
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Online advertising industry shifts to personalised real-time bidding technologies, forcing enterprises to redefine their strategies, warns Ovum report.
Is NZ a contact centre nearshore alternative for Oz?
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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crm
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martech
Asia-Pacific's nearshore outsourcing concept is least mature but will become important due to consumer market development, says Ovum.
Has 'emotional' studying Facebook crossed the line?
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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facebook
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social media
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Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users' emotions, raising questions over ethics.
An in-depth look at IBM's hush-hush acquisition...
Wed, 25th Jun 2014
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ibm
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partners
IBM's acquisition of marketing automation vendor Silverpop in April 2014 caused barely a ripple in the IT press.
Tech on the ball as World Cup reaches billions of connected devices
Thu, 19th Jun 2014
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ovum
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rugby world cup
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smartphones
Playback on PCs, tablets, and smartphones accounts for 57% of World Cup viewership, with a total of 5.9 billion screens worldwide.
Apple takes WWDC back to its roots with software updates...
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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apps
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ios
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apple
Apple reinvents with WWDC, focusing on software upgrades and seamless connectivity across iOS and OSX, aiming to enhance user and developer experiences.
Global optical networking market off to slow start...
Mon, 2nd Jun 2014
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optical networking
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oem
Global optical networking market sees 14% revenue dip in 1Q14, with North America's rise failing to offset global declines.
Convergence confusion is causing business leaders to launch ill-judged initiatives
Fri, 16th May 2014
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convergence
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partners
Lack of understanding of IT is causing businesses to miss opportunities, says Chief Research Officer for Ovum IT.