Communicasia 2009
9 Stories
Next-gen networks need tiered, converged rules
News As momentum for next-generation networks picks up, this new ecosystem needs blend of differentiated and converged regulations, says consultant.
Tags: CommunicAsia 2009, Network infrastructure, Next-generation technology/networks, Regulator, Regulation, consultant, telecommunications, Ernst & Young LLP, network infrastructure, financial crisis
Huawei: Don't skip 3G for 4G
News Operators intending to leapfrog their 2G networks straight to LTE (long term evolution) may end up with higher cost and risk, warns Huawei exec.
Tags: CommunicAsia 2009, 3G (Third Generation), Next-generation technology/networks, Operator, Telecommunications Company, QoS, UMTS, 3G (Third Generation), LTE, Next-generation technology/networks
M'sia on cusp of 'true' high-speed broadband
News Content players welcome boost to services market, but Net service providers express concerns over lack of details regarding wholesale access pricing and service terms.
Tags: Next-generation technology/networks, Networking technology, Competitive advantage, CommunicAsia 2009, broadband service, service provider, Internet service, FTTH, Competitive advantage, Lee Min Keong
Regulation needed to 'free' NBN operators
News Singapore needs open access platform for its next-generation broadband network, so operators can offer innovative services to customers.
Tags: CommunicAsia 2009, Regulation, BSS, QoS, OSS, service provider, e-Service, network company, Infocomm Development Authority, CommunicAsia 2009
UI is mobile phone differentiator
News Design is important, but phone's user interface will create brand loyalty and keep users coming back to handset manufacturer, says LG senior executive.
Tags: Development/design, Mobile platforms/communications, Windows Mobile, Mobile platforms, CommunicAsia 2009, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Cell Phone, User Interface, Microsoft Windows
WiMax battle looms in Philippines
News Globe Telecom's WiMax launch finally brings wireless broadband platform to Philippines, but its rival is heating up competition in this space.
Tags: WiMax, CommunicAsia 2009, Local Government, Mobile platforms/communications, Next-generation technology/networks, 3G (Third Generation), Globe Telecom Inc., Wireless, Philippines, Ovum
Asia's tech shows still beneficial for vendors
News Despite economic climate, IT tradeshows and conferences remain viable as platform for vendors to reach out to audiences, say industry players.
Tags: Marketing, Branding, Asia, Conference, Singapore, Sales, Lenovo Group Ltd., e-mail, industry, brand
Wi-Fi's success relies on ubiquity
News Current adoption of the wireless technology will help ensure its continued existence in light of emergence of cellular broadband, experts say.
Tags: 802.11/Wi-Fi, 3G (Third Generation), ABI Research, Wireless, Singapore, Broadband, 3G Network, 3G, Wi-Fi, 4G
Telcos missed IPTV 'window of opportunity'
News Telecoms operators have lost their chance to dominate Internet Protocol television space, giving broadcasters leeway to lead market, says Irdeto exec.
Tags: Network standards/protocols, Content management, CommunicAsia 2009, IP Television, Mobile, TV, Cell Phone, content delivery, Cable, Chunghwa Telecom
