Library
The FierceWireless eBook library contains in-depth analysis of pressing issues and challenges in the wireless industry. Our expert editors provide their opinions and interview other industry leaders to explore topics beyond the headlines. Each eBook is available in PDF format for easy viewing.
Getting Eyes On and Keeping Hands Off Premium Content: A Battle Royal
(May 2012)
Pirating video is an art form, with hackers changing their approach as often as a baseball coach changes his steal sign. This eBook will look at the content security landscape and how it’s changing. Click here to download today.
Managing the Customer Experience: The Customer Journey From the Service Provider Perspective
(May 2012)
A long-lasting, high-value customer relationship is the goal for service providers. No journey is without its bumps in the road, but service providers must do what they can to minimize those bumps and assure a positive experience. Click here to download today.
Connection- Oriented Ethernet
(April 2012)
Offering the deterministic qualities that service providers love about traditional SONET and the flexibility of Ethernet, Connection-Oriented Ethernet (COE) has emerged as a new high performance version of point-to-point Carrier Ethernet. In this FierceTelecom eBook we’ll discuss the options Connection-Oriented Ethernet offers to the large service provider community. Click here to download today.
Making 4G Profitable & Successful
(April 2012)
With the wireless industry migrating rapidly to LTE, the question is no longer about which 4G technology will reign but about how operators can make their 4G networks profitable and successful. This eBook from FierceWireless will explore what 4G applications and devices will benefit consumers, how operators can differentiate their 4G networks from the competition, and finally what operators can do now to ensure that they will have enough spectrum to meet growing bandwidth demands.
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The Coming Age of Social TV
(March 2012)
Social TV is transforming TV. Audiences increasingly are engaging using second screens or connected TVs with some analysts saying that the social connection is becoming nearly as important as the content itself. This FierceIPTV eBook will provide an update on the various facets of social TV, and will look as well at how changes in technology, like connected TVs and Internet ready devices, are accelerating its uptake among consumers.Click here to download today.
Customer Experience Management
(March 2012)
Since customer experience management is tied to customer retention, the choice for service providers is simple: either be proactive about ensuring customer experience or be reactive in trying to win lost customers back with standard marketing brochures that often end up in the garbage can.In this new eBook, FierceTelecom will discuss how service providers can retain existing and gain new customers with a comprehensive customer experience management program. Click here to download today.
Enterprise VoIP Trends & Insights for 2012 and Beyond
(March 2012)
SIP trunking allows enterprises to dynamically share voice capacity across the enterprise and enables bursting during traffic spikes, making VoIP even more compelling for enterprises. To learn more about the most recent changes and developments to the enterprise VoIP landscape, check out this new eBook from XO Communications. Click here to download today.
Embedded Devices: Balancing the Opportunities with the Obstacles (December 2011)
Pricing is just one potential roadblock to the growth of embedded wireless devices. This new ebook from FierceWireless will also look at the growth that analysts are projecting for this market as well as explore the three top vertical markets—healthcare, telematics and smart grid—where embedded wireless connectivity is expected to have explosive growth. Click here to download today.
Keeping Wireless Networks & Devices Secure (November 2011)
Take a close look at the latest security measures that operators, device makers, and mobile operating systems are taking to ensure that consumers and enterprises are safe from security breaches. Click here to download today.
Telco Backhaul Strategies (November 2011)
Join us for a deeper look at the various wholesale players currently involved in the wireless backhaul market. Which technology is each group using and why? What are the pros and cons of each? How will each maximize their investment in order to be successful? FierceTelecom has the answers in this latest eBook. Click here to download today.
Integrating Small Cells into Wireless Networks (October 2011)
An in-depth look at the business case behind small cell solutions and how operators are using these technologies to more accurately plan their network and manage their traffic. Click here to download today.
100 Gbps Networks See the Light (September 2011)
As 100G optical networks become a reality, FierceTelecom examines how service providers are using the technology to meet the bandwidth needs of their business and consumer clients. Click here to download today.
Do Usage-Based Pricing Models Work? (September 2011)
How can policy control tools help operators to implement pricing options? What will the next stage in broadband pricing strategies look like? Discover the answers in the newest eBook from FierceWireless. Click here to download today.
Realizing Mobile Video’s Promise (July 2011)
This eBook from FierceMobileContent will look at some of the technologies necessary to deliver a quality mobile video experience as well as delve into the various business models necessary for making this a reality. Click here to download today.
Cashing in on the Cloud Services Opportunity (July 2011)
This eBook from FierceTelecom we will explore the trends, benefits and challenges service providers have in building a profitable cloud service business. Click here to download today.
OTT Delivery: An Online Video Revolution That Changed TV Forever (June 2011)
This eBook from FierceOnlineVideo, will look at which segment stands to benefit the most from this new delivery vehicle, and which stands to lose, as the nascent video revolution marches forward. Click here to download today.
Building a Better Backhaul Network (June 2011)
There are some potential shifts in the telecom market that could impact the upward trajectory of backhaul. This eBook from FierceWireless we will look at how operators are designing better backhaul networks and planning ahead for the next round of capacity constraints. Click here to download today.
Making Profitable Mobile Apps (May 2011)
Making a successful mobile app is far from being an easy endeavor. This ebook, “Making Profitable Mobile Apps,” will delve into such issues as the business model (free vs. paid), differentiating your app from the competition, picking the right distribution model and more.
Ethernet QoS: Trust, But Always Verify (April 2011)
Regardless of whether the Ethernet service is delivered on a service provider's own network or through an off-net carrier relationship, end-customers just want the service to work as advertised. Download this eBook to learn about approaches, challenges and opportunities in achieving consistent Ethernet service QoS.
Path to 4G: Is it Time for A Reality Check? (March 2011)
4G is rapidly becoming a fractured term taken over by marketing departments and leaving consumers to determine what 4G means and why they should purchase it. This new eBook from FierceWireless will explore the answers to these questions as well as look at the current state of 4G deployments in the U.S., the role of devices in attracting consumers, the many challenges facing rural operators when it comes to deploying 4G and the role backhaul plays in delivering 4G services to consumers.
Cashing in on Mobile Commerce (February 2011)
Many analysts believe that mobile commerce is poised for tremendous growth as long as the industry addresses some key issues - such as streamlining the ecosystem (so companies and merchants can work together) and removing any regulatory barriers. Studies indicate consumers, particularly U.S. consumers, are very interested in the capabilities offered by mobile commerce.
Ethernet Exchanges Make the Interconnection (December 2010)
Albeit still an emerging concept, an Ethernet exchange is a neutral point where Ethernet service providers can connect to one or more other carriers at a common peering connection point, the exchange is designed to simplify and speed up the interconnection process. In this eBook, we'll discuss the diverse strategies, technologies and opportunities for Ethernet exchanges.
Network Acceleration: Managing Data Growth (December 2010)
Telecommunications and networking segments continue to be affected by an accelerating rate of change. Learn how this period of ongoing change is creating both opportunities and challenges for all ecosystem players in this new eBook.
The Embedded Device Evolution:From Niche Applications to Mass Market (December 2010)
Connected devices are quickly moving from niche applications such as remote metering and alarm systems to mass market items such as e-readers, netbooks, connected picture frames and more. It's clear that the industry is seeing a big impact from these devices and it's likely that will increase as consumer adoption of connected devices grows.
Delivering on the mHealth Opportunity (October 2010)
Explore the long-term and short-term obstacles that must be overcome for mHealth to be the success that so many are predicting.
Policy Control: Tools for the Next-Generation Network (September 2010)
This eBook on Policy Control will take a deep-dive into the various aspects of policy control - from the potential that it holds to the possible problems and issues operators may face.
Broadband Revolution: How Wireless ISPs play A Vital Role in Bringing Broadband to Underserved Martkets (July 2010P
This eBook brought to you by Motorola will take a close look at the overall potential for the rural WISP market and profile some successful wireless service businesses as the nation undergoes a radical transformation in the world of broadband.
The Promise and Problems of TV Everywhere(June 2010)
Explore the technology foundation, the processes and the management efforts that will be necessary for service providers to successfully enable high-quality hybrid TV environment through TV Everywhere and similar models.
Designing a Better Backhaul Network (June 2010)
As consumers flock to the mobile Internet via smartphones and netbooks, wireless operators are facing a growing concern over capacity. This eBook from FierceWireless will delve into the various backhaul options available to carriers and provide some insight into how North American operators are currently coping with this situation.
The M2M Opportunity (June 2010)
Incorporating wireless technology into everything from smart grids to automobiles to tracking devices requires a different business model. This eBook from FierceWireless will explore the answers to questions surrounding the M2M Opportunity.
Latin America's Next Generation Networks (May 2010)
Latin America continues to push through regulatory confusion as it becomes a fertile ground for new wireless, wireline, and cable services. In this eBook, the FierceTelecom editorial team will look ahead at the new growth opportunities and challenges likely to be faced in the Latin American telecom market.
Making the Most of 4G Networks (March 2010)
It's time for a reality check when it comes to what many have promised in terms of 4G network performance. In this FierceWireless ebook, we will take a deep-dive into the network architecture, including how operators can better manage their 4G mobile broadband networks, the role evolved packet core play in building an IP-based network, how carriers can utilize femtocell and picocells to maximize their 4G coverage, and how to offload traffic through WiFi to make better use of 4G assets.
Packet Optical Networking Platforms: Maintaining the Legacy, Next-Gen Balance (March 2010)
Telecom industry pundits may not agree on whether a Packet Optical Network Platform should incorporate various functions (DWDM ROADM, integrated SONET/SDH support, connection-oriented Layer 2 switch and aggregation and OAM capabilities) or it should be a multi-platform, best of breed approach. However, the telecom industry realizes that the onslaught of data-intensive services (online video, triple play video and MPLS-based VPNs) have bandwidth needs that are surpassing what the traditional SONET/SDH network can support. In this eBook, the FierceTelecom editorial team will look at the standards, methods and opportunities service providers can gain by adopting packet optical networking.
Beyond the Cell Phone: Creating the Next Frontier in Wireless (2009)
In many ways embedded wireless is an outgrowth of machine-to-machine communications, or M2M. But instead of devices talking to other devices, embedded wireless embraces a larger ecosystem to include consumer electronics and home appliances. Are consumer electronics manufacturers ready to embrace wireless? More importantly, what is the business model for this new embedded wireless ecosystem? This new eBook from FierceWireless will explore the answers to these questions and more.
Demystifying ATCA (2009)
Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA)-a concept focused on enabling open, standardized, communications-specific equipment chassis and form factors-has people talking. This new eBook from FierceTelecom, will examine the standards and technologies, adoption drivers, and overall growth opportunities for ATCA.
Navigating the Wireless Backhaul Bottleneck (2009)
As the iPhone and other bandwidth hungry devices and applications drive an increased need for more wireless backhaul capacity, a topic once relegated to the wireless operator's back seat has come to the forefront-demanding attention. In this eBook-the first in a series for FierceTelecom's wireline division-we'll discuss the strategies, technologies, and challenges operators face in expanding their wireless backhaul capabilities.
Innovation Nation: How Wireless Broadband is Revolutionizing America (2009)
This e-book from Motorola will explore the evolving state of the U.S. wireless Internet service provider segment as it gains momentum and prominence, emerging as a cornerstone of the nation's technological future.
