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Feature Story
During our recent interviews with operators of completely IP-based
networks in the region, we were struck by the number of respondents who
noted that IP networking brought not only technological change but also
organizational change. By altering their network architecture, service
providers are finding that they also have to alter their communication
and cooperation practices.
IDC Press Center
The worldwidemobile phone market began 2009 with an expected sequential
downturn, exacerbated by the challenges of the ongoing worldwide
recession.
According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors
shipped a total
of 244.8 million units in the first quarter of 2009 (1Q09),
approximately
15.8% lower than the 290.8 million units shipped during 1Q08.
According to the latest research by IDC, the unified communications
(UC) market in Europe was worth $2.6 billion in 2008, and will grow at
a CAGR of 39% to a value of $13.5 billion by 2013. This makes it one of
the brightest spots in a very tough technology market.
IDC CEMA Communications
Studies
Telecoms markets in MEA will react variously to the global financial
crisis. Ironically, lower ARPU segments will prove a source of
strength, since gains in penetration will make up for drops in average
revenue. Elsewhere, the race to capture licenses and subscriptions will
continue for any telco that can afford it. In all, MEA's
telecommunications market will still be a growth market. This document
lays out the top 10 themes IDC sees playing out in 2009.
As the economic crisis deepens, IDC predicts resilience in
telecommunications services in Central and Eastern Europe. While other
sectors of the communications economy will not be as robust, there are
opportunities for any company with cash and foresight to emerge from
the recession with greater market share. This document lays out the top
themes IDC will be following in this market in 2009.
Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa (PTC) Era, the Polish mobile operator
majority-owned by Deutsche Telekom, began offering subsidized,
simlock-free handsets in all its outlets as of January 23, 2009. The
offer is valid for new post-paid contracts and has no time limit. PTC,
one of four mobile operators in the Polish market, ran a similar
promotion through its Heyah division in 2004. Heyah's offer, however,
was for a limited time and involved only SIM cards and the free removal
of simlocks from other operators' handsets.
This IDC study analyzes and forecasts the market opportunities for IP
services in Bulgaria. It highlights key drivers and trends across all
market segments, including core IP services, IP-PBX, IP VPN, and mobile
IP services. It also contains IP PBX vendor shares for 2007.
Upcoming IDC Communications
Events
Local Conference, May 28, 2009, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Telebriefing, June 10, 2009, London
Local Conference, June 23, 2009, Milan, Italy
IDC Briefing, June 23, 2009, Nice, France
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