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Monetising LTE Outlook 2018: Capitalising On the Growth of Mobile Handset Data
M2 - Thu Sep 25, 9:50AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/th4s96/monetising_lte) has announced the addition of the "Monetising LTE: Capitalising On the Growth of Mobile Handset Data " report to their offering. The number of 4G (LTE) handset connections worldwide will increase from 178 million in 2013 to 1.4 billion in 2018 - a growth of 670% - while mobile handset data service revenue will only grow by 64% during the same period. This presents a major challenge for operators - how to monetise LTE services. Operators are deploying a variety of strategies including price premiums, reserving LTE for premium tariffs, bundling content and broadening connectivity to a wider range of devices through multi-device tariffs. This report addresses the following topics and provides recommendations for operators: - The challenges of monetising mobile data: Analysing mobile revenue forecasts, assessing the revenue impact of LTE launches, and the impact of this on mobile ARPU. - LTE bundling strategies: Evaluating operators' value-added services and connectivity extension (that is, multi-device tariffs) bundles for LTE tariffs. - The broader market opportunity: Assessing the impact of LTE on the prepaid market, data allowance overage and the MVNO market. Companies Mentioned - AT&T - EE - Free Mobile - FreedomPop - Hutchison Whampoa - KDDI - LG Uplus - NTT DOCOMO - Orange - SFR - SK Telecom - Telef?nica - Telekom Deutschland - Telenor - TeliaSonera - Telstra - Verizon Wireless - Vodafone - Yuilop For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/th...tising_lte
Italy Mobile, Fixed Telecommunications and Pay-TV Market 2014: Mobile Broadband Drives Telecom Market Growth as MandA Activity Intensifies
M2 - Thu Sep 18, 8:29AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lrsllf/italy_mobile) has announced the addition of the "Italy: Mobile Broadband Drives Telecom Market Growth as MandA Activity Intensifies" report to their offering. Italy: Mobile Broadband Drives Telecom Market Growth as M&A Activity Intensifies,' a new Country Intelligence Report, offers a precise, incisive profile of Italy's mobile, fixed telecommunications and pay-TV markets based on comprehensive proprietary data and insights from our research in the Italian market. Published annually, this presentation-quality, executive-level report provides detailed analysis of the near-term opportunities, competitive dynamics and evolution of demand by service type and technology/platform across the fixed telephony, broadband and mobile sectors, in addition to a review of key regulatory trends. Report Highlights - The mobile broadband segment, fuelled by the adoption of data-centric devices such as Smartphones and tablets, is the most important driver for growth in Italy's telecommunications market. In fixed broadband, Italy lags all other major European markets. Nonetheless, the country fares better than average in the region when it comes to mobile broadband. The growth of mobile data is largely driven by the strong uptake of HSDPA- and LTE-based services, as Italy already has the widest mobile broadband population coverage among the top five European markets. - The consumer segment will for some time remain affected by negative macroeconomic conditions, currently manifested in a deflationary trend. The segment is also suffering from the near-nonexistence of a triple-play market, given the lack of IPTV offerings and the dominance in pay-TV of DTH player Sky, which lacks a broadband play. Even so, 3G and 4G represent huge opportunities for mobile operators, as non-messaging data services will continue to grow steadily in through 2019. Given the challenges faced by the fixed and multiplay consumer segments, the enterprise market is becoming a strategic priority for operators. We expect major opportunities to arise in connectivity, cloud computing and unified communications services aimed at SMEs. - In fixed broadband, in spite of the growth in FTTH/B, Italian operators are focusing on extending the life of DSL by rolling out VDSL2/FTTC technologies. This means that the deployment of vectoring and the advancement of G.fast standards for the provision of superfast broadband over DSL are especially important for the development of NGA in the country. Telecom Italia, for example, will continue to invest in upgrading its broadband network to FTTC. Besides the incumbent, Fastweb is deploying VDSL2/FTTC alongside FTTH, while Vodafone started deploying VDSL2/FTTC in 2014. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive summary 2. Market and competitor overview 3. Regional context 4. Economic, demographic and political context 5. Regulatory environment 6. Demand profile 7. Service evolution 8. Competitive landscape 9. Major market players 10. Segment analysis 11. Mobile services 12. Fixed services 13. Pay-TV 14. Identifying opportunities Companies Mentioned - 3 Italia - 4G Holding - AGCOM (Italian regulator) - BSkyB - Cobra - Eutelia - Fastweb - Huawei - Hutchison Whampoa - Mediaset - Ofcom (UK regulator) - Poste Mobile - Sky Deutschland - Sky Italia - Swisscom - Telecom Italia - Telef?nica - VimpelCom - Vodafone - Wind Telecomunicazioni For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lr...aly_mobile
What if Time Warner Buys 21st Century Fox With Help From Lots of Friends?
at The Street - Wed Jul 23, 7:47AM CDT
Rupert Murdoch wants to buy Time Warner for $85 per share and some say he will eventually offer up to $105 per share but what if Time Warner buys Fox?
3M to Buy Residual Stake in Japanese Venture for $885 Million - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 18, 4:10PM CDT
3M (MMM) is set to acquire the remaining 25% stake of Sumitomo 3M Ltd. for approximately $885 million. The transaction is expected to conclude on Sep 1, 2014.
Chicago Bridge & Iron, China National Nuclear Corp Pen MOU - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 17, 4:30PM CDT
Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) in order to enhance cooperation and collaboration between the companies in the development of nuclear power plants.
Danaher Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates, Up Y/Y, Outlook Cut - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 17, 10:20AM CDT
Danaher Corporation (DHR) reported adjusted earnings of 93 cents a share in second-quarter 2014, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny.
UTX's Pratt & Whitney Clinches Lucrative Engine Contracts - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 16, 11:40AM CDT
Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies (UTX), has finalized several contracts to deliver engines exclusively to Azul and Philippine Airlines, and via the International Aero Engines consortium to SaudiGulf Airlines and International Airlines Group.
United Technologies to Showcase Diverse System Capabilities - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 08, 9:40AM CDT
UTC Aerospace Systems, a part of diversified business conglomerate United Technologies Corp. (UTX), recently announced that it would be displaying diverse system capabilities at the Farnborough Airshow 2014.
Sikorsky Wins $1.28 Billion US Air Force Contract - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 27, 10:10AM CDT
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, a subsidiary of diversified business conglomerate United Technologies Corp. (UTX), recently secured a contract to develop new combat search and rescue helicopters for the U.S. Air Force.
3M Library's New App to Enhance User Experience - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 24, 9:50AM CDT
3M Library Systems, a part of diversified conglomerate 3M Company (MMM), recently announced its plans to introduce a new standard for eBook and eAudiobook lending with the newest 3M Cloud Library patron application rolling out in early Aug 2014.
United Tech Amends Canada Deal, Reaffirms Guidance - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 19, 5:30PM CDT
United Technologies (UTX) declared that Sikorsky has amended a contract agreement with the Canadian Government. The amended contract will allow Canada to replace its maritime fleet with 28 Sikorsky's CH148 Cyclone helicopters.
3M Reveals its Latest Multi-Touch Solutions - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 19, 2:30PM CDT
3M Touch Systems Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M Company (MMM), recently revealed the 55-inch Projected Capacitive prototype touch screen, featuring ultra-fast touch response for 60 simultaneous touches.
General Electric Slips to Sell - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 28, 4:00PM CST
On Feb 27, Zacks Investment Research downgraded General Electric to a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) from a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), primarily due to tepid fourth-quarter 2013 earnings.
GE Launches Wind Turbine for Japan - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 27, 3:35PM CST
General Electric Company recently announced the introduction of the 2.85-103 wind turbines for resource-constrained areas in Japan.
Sikorsky Wins Additional Milestone Order - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 26, 5:25PM CST
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. recently announced that Milestone Aviation Group has placed an order for additional eight units of the S-92 helicopters.
Honeywell Predicts Stable Copter Demand - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 25, 5:25PM CST
Honeywell predicted a buoyant five-year outlook for the global helicopter industry, with considerable demand from high-growth regions such as Latin America and China balancing the steady growth in Europe and North America.
3M to Boost Healthcare Analytics with Treo Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 25, 4:00PM CST
3M recently strengthened its healthcare analytics division by inking a definitive agreement to acquire leading healthcare data analytics and business intelligence provider, Treo Solutions, for an undisclosed amount.
ITT Corporation Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 21, 4:05PM CST
In its efforts to share more profits with shareholders, ITT Corporation recently announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend to 11 cents from 10 cents per share paid on Nov 13, 2013.
Honeywell's UOP Wins Chinese Contract - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 20, 6:10PM CST
UOP LLC, a subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., recently procured a contract from Ningbo Fortune Petrochemical Co. Ltd., a Chinese petrochemical producer, to deploy C3 Oleflex process technology to convert propane to propylene.
Macquarie Hikes Quarterly Dividend - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 20, 6:00PM CST
Macquarie recently hiked its quarterly dividend by 4.3% to 91.25 cents per share or $3.65 on an annualized basis.
Monetising LTE Outlook 2018: Capitalising On the Growth of Mobile Handset Data
M2 - Thu Sep 25, 9:50AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/th4s96/monetising_lte) has announced the addition of the "Monetising LTE: Capitalising On the Growth of Mobile Handset Data " report to their offering. The number of 4G (LTE) handset connections worldwide will increase from 178 million in 2013 to 1.4 billion in 2018 - a growth of 670% - while mobile handset data service revenue will only grow by 64% during the same period. This presents a major challenge for operators - how to monetise LTE services. Operators are deploying a variety of strategies including price premiums, reserving LTE for premium tariffs, bundling content and broadening connectivity to a wider range of devices through multi-device tariffs. This report addresses the following topics and provides recommendations for operators: - The challenges of monetising mobile data: Analysing mobile revenue forecasts, assessing the revenue impact of LTE launches, and the impact of this on mobile ARPU. - LTE bundling strategies: Evaluating operators' value-added services and connectivity extension (that is, multi-device tariffs) bundles for LTE tariffs. - The broader market opportunity: Assessing the impact of LTE on the prepaid market, data allowance overage and the MVNO market. Companies Mentioned - AT&T - EE - Free Mobile - FreedomPop - Hutchison Whampoa - KDDI - LG Uplus - NTT DOCOMO - Orange - SFR - SK Telecom - Telef?nica - Telekom Deutschland - Telenor - TeliaSonera - Telstra - Verizon Wireless - Vodafone - Yuilop For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/th...tising_lte
Italy Mobile, Fixed Telecommunications and Pay-TV Market 2014: Mobile Broadband Drives Telecom Market Growth as MandA Activity Intensifies
M2 - Thu Sep 18, 8:29AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lrsllf/italy_mobile) has announced the addition of the "Italy: Mobile Broadband Drives Telecom Market Growth as MandA Activity Intensifies" report to their offering. Italy: Mobile Broadband Drives Telecom Market Growth as M&A Activity Intensifies,' a new Country Intelligence Report, offers a precise, incisive profile of Italy's mobile, fixed telecommunications and pay-TV markets based on comprehensive proprietary data and insights from our research in the Italian market. Published annually, this presentation-quality, executive-level report provides detailed analysis of the near-term opportunities, competitive dynamics and evolution of demand by service type and technology/platform across the fixed telephony, broadband and mobile sectors, in addition to a review of key regulatory trends. Report Highlights - The mobile broadband segment, fuelled by the adoption of data-centric devices such as Smartphones and tablets, is the most important driver for growth in Italy's telecommunications market. In fixed broadband, Italy lags all other major European markets. Nonetheless, the country fares better than average in the region when it comes to mobile broadband. The growth of mobile data is largely driven by the strong uptake of HSDPA- and LTE-based services, as Italy already has the widest mobile broadband population coverage among the top five European markets. - The consumer segment will for some time remain affected by negative macroeconomic conditions, currently manifested in a deflationary trend. The segment is also suffering from the near-nonexistence of a triple-play market, given the lack of IPTV offerings and the dominance in pay-TV of DTH player Sky, which lacks a broadband play. Even so, 3G and 4G represent huge opportunities for mobile operators, as non-messaging data services will continue to grow steadily in through 2019. Given the challenges faced by the fixed and multiplay consumer segments, the enterprise market is becoming a strategic priority for operators. We expect major opportunities to arise in connectivity, cloud computing and unified communications services aimed at SMEs. - In fixed broadband, in spite of the growth in FTTH/B, Italian operators are focusing on extending the life of DSL by rolling out VDSL2/FTTC technologies. This means that the deployment of vectoring and the advancement of G.fast standards for the provision of superfast broadband over DSL are especially important for the development of NGA in the country. Telecom Italia, for example, will continue to invest in upgrading its broadband network to FTTC. Besides the incumbent, Fastweb is deploying VDSL2/FTTC alongside FTTH, while Vodafone started deploying VDSL2/FTTC in 2014. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive summary 2. Market and competitor overview 3. Regional context 4. Economic, demographic and political context 5. Regulatory environment 6. Demand profile 7. Service evolution 8. Competitive landscape 9. Major market players 10. Segment analysis 11. Mobile services 12. Fixed services 13. Pay-TV 14. Identifying opportunities Companies Mentioned - 3 Italia - 4G Holding - AGCOM (Italian regulator) - BSkyB - Cobra - Eutelia - Fastweb - Huawei - Hutchison Whampoa - Mediaset - Ofcom (UK regulator) - Poste Mobile - Sky Deutschland - Sky Italia - Swisscom - Telecom Italia - Telef?nica - VimpelCom - Vodafone - Wind Telecomunicazioni For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lr...aly_mobile
What if Time Warner Buys 21st Century Fox With Help From Lots of Friends?
at The Street - Wed Jul 23, 7:47AM CDT
Rupert Murdoch wants to buy Time Warner for $85 per share and some say he will eventually offer up to $105 per share but what if Time Warner buys Fox?
3M to Buy Residual Stake in Japanese Venture for $885 Million - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 18, 4:10PM CDT
3M (MMM) is set to acquire the remaining 25% stake of Sumitomo 3M Ltd. for approximately $885 million. The transaction is expected to conclude on Sep 1, 2014.
Chicago Bridge & Iron, China National Nuclear Corp Pen MOU - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 17, 4:30PM CDT
Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) in order to enhance cooperation and collaboration between the companies in the development of nuclear power plants.
Danaher Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates, Up Y/Y, Outlook Cut - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 17, 10:20AM CDT
Danaher Corporation (DHR) reported adjusted earnings of 93 cents a share in second-quarter 2014, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny.
UTX's Pratt & Whitney Clinches Lucrative Engine Contracts - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 16, 11:40AM CDT
Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies (UTX), has finalized several contracts to deliver engines exclusively to Azul and Philippine Airlines, and via the International Aero Engines consortium to SaudiGulf Airlines and International Airlines Group.
United Technologies to Showcase Diverse System Capabilities - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 08, 9:40AM CDT
UTC Aerospace Systems, a part of diversified business conglomerate United Technologies Corp. (UTX), recently announced that it would be displaying diverse system capabilities at the Farnborough Airshow 2014.
Sikorsky Wins $1.28 Billion US Air Force Contract - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 27, 10:10AM CDT
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, a subsidiary of diversified business conglomerate United Technologies Corp. (UTX), recently secured a contract to develop new combat search and rescue helicopters for the U.S. Air Force.
3M Library's New App to Enhance User Experience - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 24, 9:50AM CDT
3M Library Systems, a part of diversified conglomerate 3M Company (MMM), recently announced its plans to introduce a new standard for eBook and eAudiobook lending with the newest 3M Cloud Library patron application rolling out in early Aug 2014.
United Tech Amends Canada Deal, Reaffirms Guidance - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 19, 5:30PM CDT
United Technologies (UTX) declared that Sikorsky has amended a contract agreement with the Canadian Government. The amended contract will allow Canada to replace its maritime fleet with 28 Sikorsky's CH148 Cyclone helicopters.
3M Reveals its Latest Multi-Touch Solutions - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 19, 2:30PM CDT
3M Touch Systems Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M Company (MMM), recently revealed the 55-inch Projected Capacitive prototype touch screen, featuring ultra-fast touch response for 60 simultaneous touches.
General Electric Slips to Sell - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 28, 4:00PM CST
On Feb 27, Zacks Investment Research downgraded General Electric to a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) from a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), primarily due to tepid fourth-quarter 2013 earnings.
GE Launches Wind Turbine for Japan - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 27, 3:35PM CST
General Electric Company recently announced the introduction of the 2.85-103 wind turbines for resource-constrained areas in Japan.
Sikorsky Wins Additional Milestone Order - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 26, 5:25PM CST
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. recently announced that Milestone Aviation Group has placed an order for additional eight units of the S-92 helicopters.
Honeywell Predicts Stable Copter Demand - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 25, 5:25PM CST
Honeywell predicted a buoyant five-year outlook for the global helicopter industry, with considerable demand from high-growth regions such as Latin America and China balancing the steady growth in Europe and North America.
3M to Boost Healthcare Analytics with Treo Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 25, 4:00PM CST
3M recently strengthened its healthcare analytics division by inking a definitive agreement to acquire leading healthcare data analytics and business intelligence provider, Treo Solutions, for an undisclosed amount.
ITT Corporation Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 21, 4:05PM CST
In its efforts to share more profits with shareholders, ITT Corporation recently announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend to 11 cents from 10 cents per share paid on Nov 13, 2013.
Honeywell's UOP Wins Chinese Contract - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 20, 6:10PM CST
UOP LLC, a subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., recently procured a contract from Ningbo Fortune Petrochemical Co. Ltd., a Chinese petrochemical producer, to deploy C3 Oleflex process technology to convert propane to propylene.
Macquarie Hikes Quarterly Dividend - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 20, 6:00PM CST
Macquarie recently hiked its quarterly dividend by 4.3% to 91.25 cents per share or $3.65 on an annualized basis.
