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  Apple vs. Nokia: strategic lessons from the Smartphone / Appstore Wars (in: B2B Platform Services)
In the last quarter of 2009, Apple made more money from smartphones and applications than the formerly dominant Nokia. The contrast between their approaches to developer communities reveals important lessons in the design and management of ‘two-sided’ business model ecosystems. (March 2010)
  Telecoms 2015: New Game, New Players, but Who Wins? (in: Analysts' Notes)
The connected ‘digital economy’, underpinned by telecoms, is evolving fast. How will it play out in the next 5 years, what are the rules, and who will win? Telco 2.0 analyses some new scenario thinking by IBM and clarifies the key issues that need to be addressed.(March 2010)
  Fixing Wireless Data Network Economics (in: Technology and Devices)
The growth in mobile data, and in particular mobile video, is placing increasing strains on the cost structure of some mobile networks. Telco 2.0 is undertaking a syndicated study to define the economic choke points, and propose alternate business model solutions. (March 2010)
  Defining the Telco 2.0 Ecosystems (in: B2B Platform Services)
An overview of our forthcoming syndicated research project to define the vocabulary, describe the ecosystems, identify the key roles and size key Telco 2.0 applications identified in the 'Two-Sided' Telecoms Market Opportunity. (March 2010)
  Consumer Data and Privacy 2.0: Give Customers the Power (in: Analysts' Notes)

What do consumers really want from their data? And how should telcos go about meeting these needs for a profit? The answer is simple: give customers the power. An extract from our report on the recent Privacy 2.0 Summit. (February, 2010)
  Voice & Messaging 2.0: New API Use Cases (in: Enablers and APIs)
‘Communications-Enabled Business Processes’ (CEBP) are a key application for voice and messaging APIs. This Briefing Report illustrates three new real world examples of integrating communications into end-user business applications using web services to access telco APIs. (Executive Briefing, February 2010)
  Apple iPad: Business Model Analysis (in: Strategy / Industry)
Summary: What is the true significance of the iPad? A 'solution in search of a problem' or a ‘revolution in a tablet’? An analysis of Apple's strategy and business model, as it relates to digital publishing and the dangers for telcos. (February 2010)
  2009 Review: Telco 2.0 Readers' Top 10 Articles (in: Strategy / Industry)
Accelerating development in 'two-sided' business telecoms models, all things Google, and the growing challenges for Mobile Broadband were the big themes in 2009 among our readers. (December 2009)
  New Opportunities in Online Content Distribution (in: B2B Platform Services)
As part of our new 'Broadband End-Games' report, we’ve been defining in detail the opportunities for telcos to distribute 3rd party content and digital goods in new ways. (December 2009)
  Telenor’s Voice 2.0 Strategy: ‘Mobilt Bedriftsnett’ Case Study (in: B2B Platform Services)
Telenor’s new ‘Mobile Business Network’ integrates SME’s mobile and fixed phone systems via managed APIs, providing added functionality and delivering greater business efficiency. It uses a ‘two-sided’ business model strategy and targets the market via developers. (December 2009)
  Mobile Advertising and Marketing: Text-based Local Search Use Case (in: B2B Platform Services)
This new "Use Case" shows a practical and detailed new application of Telco 2.0 ideas to Digital Marketing, including the customer experience and outline business case. (Executive Briefing, December 2009)
  'Demolition Derby' for Smartphones in 2010 (in: Technology and Devices)
'Hyper-competition' in the mobile handset market, particularly in 'smartphones', will drive growth in 2010, but also emaciate profits for the majority of manufacturers. Predicted winners, losers and other consequences from Telco 2.0 partners Arete Research. (December 2009)
  ITU World 2009: Telecoms too important to leave to Telcos? (in: Strategy / Industry)
Government imperatives around economic growth, climate change, healthcare and education may be superseding concerns about "the market". Telcos may face a future in which they are smaller fish in a larger ‘ICT' sea. (November 2009)
  Amazon 2.0: Four Levels of Strategic Business Model Transformation (in: Strategy / Industry)
Amazon's stock continues to beat the bull market. Its success is based on a four level transformation to a ‘two-sided' strategy. What are the lessons for would-be platform players, including fledgling ‘Telco2.0s' and software platform owners? (November 2009)
  Mobile Software Platforms: Rapid Consolidation Forecast (in: Strategy / Industry)
New analysis by Telco 2.0 partners, Arete Research, suggests that only only three or four mobile handset software platforms will remain by 2012. (November 2009)
  Strategy 2.0: $375 Bn ‘two-sided’ market opportunity update (Part 2) (in: Strategy / Industry)
An update on the potential of new ‘two-sided' business models to increase shareholder value, leverage customer data assets, and create a valuable position in delivering consumer services. (October 2009)
  Google: Where to cooperate? Where to compete? (in: Strategy / Industry)
Our new Executive Briefing report analysing Google's strategy includes recommendations of how service providers can plan ‘coopetition’ with this very important player. (November 2009)
  Strategy 2.0: The $375 billion opportunity - update (Part 1) (in: Analysts' Notes)
In 2008 we identified a $375 billion opportunity for telecoms to help make media and other industries more efficient. We review the impact of broadband developments here. (October 2009)
  Use Cases 2.0: Five new business models in action (in: Strategy / Industry)
Detailed explorations of new concepts for: mobile marketing, mobile money, smart grids, mobile broadband, and SME services. (October 2009)
  QQ: China's Monster 'Facebook' - on a screen near you soon (in: Analysts' Notes)
An analysis of QQ.com - a profitable Chinese social networking and instant messaging service with 1 billion usernames, 75 million peak concurrent users, and plans to grow beyond China. (October 2009)
 
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