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Is 2010 The Year of Mobile VOIP? and calling Turkey for $.03 a minute.

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:05:41 +0000

So while I believe Mobile Voip is eventually how all calls will be made in the future, the real challenge will be how to integrate the applications that will be compelling to the general public. Nearly 100 million users are expected to be using mobile VoIP by 2012. With over 471 billion calls likely to be made via mobile VoIP by 2015 !! Of course the cost for mobile voip calling international rates is the real “killer app” right now, but that will change over time to more sophisticated services. In fact, while I was in a clients office, and mentioned that Truphone has really just leveled the playing field by recently reducing most of the rates to major countries, our client was wowed in finding out that his best deal was not even close to what Truphone http://www.truphone.com/ was offering for calls into Turkey on his Iphone at $.03/min. With voice, IM, conferencing, video and other features, this space has a high probability of becoming a breakout sector to watch as the mobile traffic starts to migrate onto Wifi and 3G/4G data networks. It will be interesting to watch how the big guys like Google, Apple and other forces will factor in determining the faith of how call flow (and cash flow) will end up traveling.

The Perfect Muti-Storm for Enterprise Mobility?

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:35:30 +0000

When we think of Mobile Device Management, what comes to mind first, second? third? I submit that everyone will have a different take on this subject. The reason being is that from its core, mobile device management is quickly cascading into mobile small computer management. As the proliferation of highly adaptive devices spreads like wildfire in the enterprise ( Iphone, Adroid, Blackberry) how are IT staff and wireless managers going to deal with all the parts? I believe a new breed of super managed providers will start to emerge as victors in the fray of the sea of MDM vendors. Take for example looking at a combination of a “perfect storm” of these three players for an interpretation of a potent connection of services: RoamBI, Boxtone and GSG . With this mix you would have real-time business data, application business intelligence, mobile management, monitoring and support, security, expense management, sourcing, invoice managent and cost optimization. So, is this on the radar screen for major players? Time will only tell. With multi-platform, multi-carrier, multi-function device management, companies is this space will have quite a muti-facited task when multiplying these task components together.

Mobile Platforms vs. Mobile Cloud

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:54 +0000

Mobile data usage is absolutely surging, average U.S. subscriber chomping down about 230 megabits of data per month! This is a 50% increase in just six months. IMHO a whole new industry is going to form just to manage this data as the networks grow faster and stronger. Similar to the way operating systems in the computer were app/platform driven and then migrated to web based applications. You can see this happening as various mobile OS’s proliferate. There will be a time when the mobile OS battle won’t matter,nor apps as the only thing that will be important is access to the mobile cloud.

Here’s the link:

IPad and the Business Applications that will make it a hit.

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:07:04 +0000

OK, I am officially an iPad fan, now. This little monster rocks, it is a magnet for people to speak about what they could do with it in the field. This device with the right applications will be a very effective sales tool. I will receive my MIFI on Thursday to go mobile with it! More to come on that subject. I am interested in the Citrix and GotoMyPC development. This could harness a whole new set of verticals that were previously discounted when the phone was too small and the tablet PC to expensive for data collection, this will do well for companies like ProntoForms.

http://prontoforms.com

Windows Mobile 7, change is better, finally, but too late?

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:03:51 +0000

The main question on the new MS Windows 7 mobile phone; is will it penetrate the market to any real levels. Google and Apple are so far ahead, but having a real Outlook client on the 7 device does bring some clarity to the platform. Yes we know this is a HD Zune phone when you really get down to user interface for the most part, with some much needed “hubbing” for our hyper interconnected world. But, will adoption happen in the enterprise without backward capable apps? That’s a head scratcher. Will MS pick someone besides AT&T as a premier partner..come on, we need a CDMA relief valve.

http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/12/windows-mobile-7-in-late-2010-already-game-over.ars

i-Phone Vs Sprint Evo

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:57:09 +0000

Although there is way to much hub-bub around the video that was created by the best buy employee, it is a very important lesson in marketing. Apple literally owns the mobile space when it comes to what people “perceive they want”… The bell cant ring loud enough especially for Sprint. They have a far better product in so many ways (evo) but still nothing clever to push it ….and still pushing Dan’s face in front of everyone, why.. The riddle is in being sexy and trendy, that’s what Sprint has to solve. The video has a bit of foul language, but i was in tears after watching it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg

AT&T Aria an “alsoran”?

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:53:35 +0000

Somewhat surprised in AT&T’s latest decision to release an “alsoran” Android phone. I am a big fan of HTC and think that they have great stuff, but come on, how does someone justify this low end model, when you have an iPhone sitting next to it on a display. This sure wont make Apple upset and is there is a market for smaller less capable phones (256mb ram, and 2 gigs ….why so weak?)� Anyway, it is up to the public to decide, but i do like the dictation capabilities, that’s interesting.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/06/14/att-aria-facebook/

iPad MiFi Conversion for Verizon

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:33:15 +0000

OK, so this is a bit extreme, but hey if you really want to have a choice in the Ipad carrier selection for internet access, this is an all in one solution in the link below. Of course I would recommend just having a MIFI with a wholesale data plan on an MVNO that has more options on data pricing.. and keep the MIFI in your pocket!

http://dishtvhdstore.com/ipad-mifi-conversion-for-verizon/

Smartphone Service Plan (voice and data) Pricing Starting at $13.99, what?

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:58:19 +0000

Sure your new Blackberry, Droid or Iphone is a great piece of productivity. Now what about that service pricing, ouch!….The MNVO market is heating up providing rates up to 40% less of the traditional carriers on these heavy data centric devices, have you looked into it? Well, We have.. and can start Smartphone pricing plans with voice and data at $13.99 per month for low users.. how you say? contact us!

Oh, That ETF Fee on your Bill…its now $325.00!

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:48:35 +0000

So AT&T decides to raise the ETF to $325. Since Verizon Wireless has implemented a $350 policy and has survived it without the FCC crying complete fowl, well why not.. The subsidy game is turning back to the carriers, but its more likely to pay for the advertising needed to battle incoming competition, profit center ahoy! Better watch your bill or have a trusted advisory help you through negotiation.