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The role of smart enabler: supply-side case studies - Aarkstore EnterpriseThis is the third in a series of reports examining the potential and risk of the smart enabler role. In our first and second reports, The role of smart enabler: positioning for growth in the open mobile market and The role of smart enabler: the framework unwrapped, we created a smart enabler framework and examined the enablers which are being developed. In this report we provide an overview of the vendors providing solutions in the smart enabler market. Table of Contents : Executive summary In a nutshell Key messages The smart enabler role is complex There are significant risks for specialist players Larger diversified players: lower risks, leverage existing assets Operators are not the only ‘smart enablers’ in town Beware the hype Smart enabler vendors: overview Case studies Vendor positioning Aepona: universal service platform Player evaluation Company credentials Company strategy The platform is at the heart of its strategy Expanding platform capabilities Partners: building momentum with application developers Operator customers Business models Amdocs (News - Alert) Interactive app store Player evaluation Company credentials Application store strategy GetJar Player evaluation Company credentials Company strategy The GetJar ecosystem A scalable model The business model mBlox (News - Alert): aggregator for the new model Player evaluation Company credentials Company strategy mBlox solutions Future services: preparing the way Ericsson IPX: multimedia brokering Player evaluation Company credentials Company strategy Ericsson (News - Alert) IPX’s customer base Business models List of Figures Figure 1: Development of operator enabling services Figure 2: High-level player topography Figure 3: Aepona’s universal service platform Figure 4: Other application categories live on NaaS Figure 5: Amdocs customer experience systems (CES (News - Alert)) portfolio Figure 6: Amdocs interactive application store Figure 7: mBlox’s message delivery products Figure 8: Ericsson IPX’s offerings, 2009 and beyond Figure 9: Ericsson IPX’s customer segmentation and customer references. For more information, please visit : http://www.aarkstore.com/reports/The-role-of-smart-enabler-supply-side-case-studies-31328.html As a community-building service, TMCnet allows user submitted content which is not always proofed by TMCnet editors. If you feel this entry is of inferior quality or wish to report it for some reason, please forward the URL to "webedit [AT] tmcnet [DOT] com" with your comments. |