Communications review: Shifting sandsWith the theme of 'shifting sands', this issue includes articles on the Middle East communications market, the Middle East telecom deal activity, the Middle East regulatory environment, and targeting and listening to customers. The Perspectives interviews feature leaders from Emirates International Telecommunications, Etisalat, Saudi Telecom Company, and Zain.
Communications review: Keeping the promise With its theme of "Keeping the Promise" this issue includes articles on strategic alignment, tools for transformation, tackling complexity, and working in partnership. The Perspectives interview features the CEO of Telenor.
Convergence monitor: Enterprise mobility This is the second in the series of global surveys aimed at understanding preferences and interest to buy and use various converged services. Enterprise mobility focuses on workplace use of mobile technologies and perceived demand for converged enterprise solutions in the near future.
Show me the money: Strategies for success in IPTV* As everyone races to be the consummate provider of entertainment and communications to the customer in the home, IPTV is regarded by some as the silver bullet to achieving this goal. However, those choosing to launch IPTV services are entering an already crowded and competitive market characterised by established players and ongoing innovations.
Communications review: Agile and preparedWith the theme of Agile and Prepared, this issue includes articles on the effect of convergence on M&A whereas executing sound deals and learning the lessons of the dot-com frenzy will be key to success; M&A human resources issues and risks including focused due diligence to reveal 'hidden' HR costs and potential pitfalls; and mobile advertising, or lifestyle advertising, focusing on relevance, engagement and trust.
Communications review: SustainabilityWith the theme of sustainability, this issue includes articles on investing in the future via corporate social responsibility; the challenges involved with delivering mobile entertainment; long term strategic convergence planning; and attracting top talent.
How an open business model is now the convergence imperativePricewaterhouseCoopers believes that a new and open business model is the way to manage convergence and realize its potential. We believe that virtual walls and barriers must be eliminated both inside and outside a corporation. A different way of doing business is needed, one that both enhances and extracts value from the fusion of value drivers occurring both across and beyond the enterprise.
