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4G could mean end of CDMA
CDMA's main subscriber base appears to be in Asia, but its growth may not last for long as the world prepares to upgrade to its competing standard, LTE.
Mobile security technology fights fraud
A three to five-factor authentication technology from an Australian firm to secure mobile applications such as banking, helps pinpoint fraudulent activities.
Web 2.0 an innovative boost to IPTV?
Web 2.0 content and services bring benefits to Internet protocol television, but there are challenges in implementation, says an industry player.
Finding a business case for 4G
Analysts may cast doubt over 4G's place in Asia, but vendors say deployment costs are getting less prohibitive and the market is ripe for a speed upgrade.
Good user experience, not choice, matters
Too many devices and too different features are complicating the ability of mobile service providers to deliver good Internet experience for consumers.
New ways to tap power of the people
Companies are finding ways to engage social networking for new applications, including location-based services and video on demand.
Consumers to drive need for 4G networks
Mobile consumers will steer the direction of next-generation mobile networks with their demand for personalized mobile services and multi-user applications.
Industry split in WiMax-LTE debate
WiMax is poised to take advantage of the wait for Long Term Evolution, says Samsung, while Ericsson insists that LTE will be the main choice for the world's carriers.
Video explosion challenges Net neutrality
Conflict between neutrality and quality of service intensifies as excess backbone capacity saturates, observes an industry expert.
Ads get mobile channel in Malaysia
Malaysian carrier Maxis and Yahoo ink deal to provide platform for targeted advertising, created specifically for the mobile environment.
Mobile ads becoming a business reality
Companies are looking to mobile advertising as a new revenue stream and platform to build business brands, reaching desired audiences via their mobile phones.
S'pore unveils new e-initiatives
Announced at the imbX show, these plans include a new grid infrastructure to offer enterprises on-demand services, and a digital hub for media businesses to transact content.
Mobile threat still low, but will grow
Experts believe incidents of virus attacks on mobile phone will increase with the proliferation of smart phones and increased Internet mobile use.
Philippines: Mobile TV still in limbo
Local carrier Smart Communications has not earned any revenue from its mobile TV service because the government has yet to issue policy guidelines on the technology.
Philippine carriers willing to reduce SMS fees
But country's operators slam government's proposal for free SMS, arguing that market forces--not the government--should force prices down.
Chip battle to go small?
Even as new ultra-mobile PCs make their debut, chipmakers are gearing themselves for a share of the UMPC market with targeted processors.
imbX 2008: WiMax, IPTV to make bigger showing
This year's infocomm show promises to wow attendees with more cutting edge mobility and convergence technology on display, say organizers.
S'pore ups showing at BroadcastAsia
The country's contingent will occupy 1,200 square meters at imbX's BroadcastAsia 2008 this year, tapping into an expected 68,000 attendees to the annual show.
