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Gartner Says: Carriers Will Struggle Without Major Innovation and Change

Shifts in customer demand, a changing competitive landscape, a weak economy and new government policies will shape carrier strategies during 2009 and 2010, according to gartner. Carriers will struggle to maintain and grow their market position in this shifting landscape, and success will demand investment strategies that are aligned with the pace of recovery in each country and region.  more

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Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue to Slump by a Quarter in 2009

The impact of the financial crisis will result in the semiconductor industry experiencing near record revenue declines in 2009, according to gartner. Worldwide semiconductor revenue is forecast to reach $194.5 billion in 2009, a 24.1 percent decline from 2008 revenue.  more

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Mobile Phones Will Replace Office Desk-Phones in North America by 2011

Enterprises in North America will be supporting more mobile phones than desktop phones by 2011, according to gartner. The firms analysts said that although most users will still also have a desktop phone, mobile phones will become more prevalent and replace desktop voice hardware to become the primary device.  more

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Eight Mobile Technologies to Watch in 2009 and 2010

gartner says that it has identified eight mobile technologies that will evolve significantly through 2010, impacting short-term mobile strategies and policies.  more

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