Total mobile enterprise revenues are forecast to reach approximately $92.6bn by 2014 with over 479 million mobile enterprise subscribers. This has been an area that cellular operators have long coveted but have historically failed to generate substantial revenues from. Now more than ever, vendors, operators and content providers must develop strategies to maximise new revenue streams while reducing costs.
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The more liberal markets in Eastern Europe are changing the face of broadcasting in the region, which is opening up new opportunities for broadcasters, investors, content providers and technology suppliers.
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We estimate that there are currently 85 million subscriptions on MVNOs or resellers globally. As the MVNO model reaches several high-growth markets for the first time over the next three years, this will rise to 150.3 million at end-2013.
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Despite the recent economic slowdown, the Middle East and North Africa boast the highest broadband subscription growth rates in the world. While representing only 1.3% of the world’s total broadband subscriptions, the region has huge potential for sustained growth as the penetration levels are below other regions.
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By the end of 2014, the Middle East and North Africa will have 50 million multichannnel TV homes, while Sub-Sahara Africa will have 800 million TV households. For local and international players, both regions offer great growth and profit potential.
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The use of mobile communications to support health services is a growing global trend. M-health - as it is commonly referred to - promises cost-efficiencies and improved health outcomes with a dizzying array of services beyond the humble appointment reminder.
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No one is immune to the current economic downturn - even mobile operators are now starting to see an impact on their businesses and customer base.
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The decline in new handset sales that we are expecting will lead to increased competition and pressure on costs. As a result, the growing power of software in enabling device features and applications will see it play a pivotal role in the smartphone market, which we predict will grow by 30% in 2009.
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Mobile broadband has become a major part of the mobile market, with 225 million mobile broadband subscribers worldwide at the end of March 2009, representing 93% year-on-year growth.
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