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Whitepapers

Mobile Big Data and Analytics Report

This report seeks to introduce the potential for Mobile Network Operators to profit from Big Data services, providing an overview of both the manner in which such technology can be applied internally, and the potential services that could be offered to customers.

 

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The MVNO Observatory

This is the product of Piran Partners’ 10 years of experience helping MVNOs and mobile operators worldwide, plus primary research and insight. This is the first annual report, which we hope will become invaluable in tracking the progress and evolution of this dynamic market.

 

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Digital Identity – An Introduction

Digital Identity services are fast-becoming a significant strategic opportunity. If your business is considering how Digital Identity could be of benefit, or you would simply like to understand more on the subject, this introductory white paper will guide you through the basics.

 

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Enterprise Mobility Strategy

Mobile: The new online frontier for your business. Your business is already online. It has been for years. But are you ready for the new opportunities that will emerge for your business as the internet makes its next big leap?

 

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Digital Identity - The Commercial Opportunity

Digital Identity will be critical to underpin the growth of the digital economy as a whole and is rightly being given a great deal of attention by national governments and regulators worldwide.  This report explores the issues around the commercialisation of Digital Identity and the opportunities open to organisations that are ready to develop their own part in this vital value chain.

 

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EU Roaming Regulation Webinar Slides

 

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Enabling Mobile Payments

There were plenty of Near Field Communication (NFC) demonstrations at the Mobile World Congress 2012 this February and if the handset manufacturers are to be believed we will see plenty more in the near future. But what is the outlook for consumers adopting mobile NFC?

 

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Why do mergers & acquisitions fail?

With the second anniversary approaching in March 2012 of the merger of T-Mobile UK and Orange creating Everything Everywhere, is the merger going according to plan? What does theory and practice have to say?

 

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Securing a MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) network deal

"Portland", a global telecommunications company, has grown to become one of the most successful mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) in its sector. "Portland’s" growth has been fuelled by a simple concept and an understanding of how to market and distribute this concept...

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Mobile Virtual Network Operators - Building a sustainable model

The rise of MVNOs across Europe and globally has tempted many companies into believing that entering the mobile arena with a branded mobile offering is easy. However companies still need to approach the opportunity with caution...

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Ethnic MVNOs, why every MNO (mobile network operator) should have one

Keynote address given at the Marcus Evans Wholesale Interconnect Forum in January 2007.

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The valuation impact of UK mobile termination rate changes on mobile operators

OFCOM recently proposed a drastic reduction in mobile termination rates (MTR), this announcement has brought focus on the subject of Mobile Terminations Rates. Although much research and commentary has been produced commenting on the impact of MTR reductions to the industry or to consumers, little public comment has been made about the impact on specific mobile operators.

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As MVNOs become more established the focus turns to the challenges of migrating the subscriber base

A challenge not to be undertaken without careful analysis and planning. This whitepaper discusses the profitability of various approaches to subscriber base migration...

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Mobile Network Operators - Building a succesful wholesale strategy

MVNOs are strategically important for mobile operators opening up new distribution routes to otherwise inaccessible consumers. The challenge is optimising the portfolio of MVNOs while ensuring the evaluation, selection and launch process of an MVNO is both cost and time effective.

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Tariff Analysis & Interconnect Modelling - Securing a commercially viable wholesale agreement

The implication of getting it wrong and the tools to get it right: Benchmark Competitors; Prove MVNO Business Plans; Drive gross margin improvements.

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Programme Management - Delivering success

In this white paper we discuss key aspects of the project and programme process in the context of how we help our clients.

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