Ovum Plc

Advising on the commercial impact of technology and market changes in telecoms, software and IT services.

Ovum is the leading European headquartered authority on telecoms, software and IT services, with unique expertise where these sectors converge. We deliver essential advice on market trends and drivers, and unrivalled insight into companies, markets and technologies.

Ovum offers a range of integrated services that includes tailored consultancy, advisory services that give clients direct access to our analysts, and specialist research.

Our expertise is based on more than two decades of research conducted globally.

Ovum has a unique insight into global markets through offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. We are resolutely independent: we do not endorse or accept sponsorship from anybody.

Our experts spot the short-term issues that will have an immediate impact on your business, and advise on the longer-term visionary aspects that form the basis of your strategic planning.

Ovum Consulting

Our consultants exploit Ovum’s knowledge base and relationships to deliver customised advice and guidance that shapes a policy, business decision, market assessment or technology strategy.

Ovum Advisory

We deliver ongoing advice to our clients through our advisory services. These are subscription-based combinations of research and advice, featuring valuable contact and enquiry time.

List of reports from Ovum Plc

BPO strategy analysis: Atos Origin integrates Worldline 10/15/2000 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... in part to the historical development of Worldline, which was formed through the consolidation of various banking industry joint ventures. However, Atos Origin now believes it is beneficial to integrate Worldline into its broader IT ... \| more... Search inside this report	$895.00
US Market Consolidation - What Next? 3/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... AT&T Wireless, and Sprint and Nextel have been followed by the acquisitions of AT&T and MCI by SBC and Verizon, respectively. How will all of this activity affect the market, and where will it lead? \| more... Search inside this report	$990.00
Enterprise Architecture: Driving Business Value from IT 3/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... to deliver strategic value to the business. A great many of the issues which prevent IT from delivering strategic value spring from the short-sighted approach to past IT investments. Project justifications are often focused on ... \| more... Search inside this report	$2,250.00
Fixed telco cost control and capex strategies 3/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... Cost reduction programmes are one of the few options for growing profitability in this environment. Yet most players have already made the ‘easy’ cost reductions and many telcos have to invest capex to realise savings ... \| more... Search inside this report	$2,610.00
Benchmarking broadband markets: how does Asia-Pacific compare? 3/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... in the world. Both countries offer the fastest speeds at cheaper prices. Hong Kong has maintained its place as one of the most advanced broadband markets in the region with high penetration and fast speeds ... \| more... Search inside this report	$1,450.00
Content Management Market Analysis 3/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... of becoming more so. Key drivers in the CM market are: reducing the content cost - content is managed inconsistently or not at all, with consequent problems of efficiency (for example, individuals spend more time ... \| more... Search inside this report	$1,620.00
The Future of the Pan-European ISP 3/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... users in Europe to approximately 118 million. This research focuses on the question of whether a pan-European business model constitutes a sensible business case. Our research suggests that the pan-European ISP model risks margin dilution ... \| more... Search inside this report	$2,610.00
SIP-based services for the Enterprise: The Impact on Telcos 3/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... SIP first came to prominence around the turn of the century as an alternative to the then-predominant ITU protocol H.323, for implementing telephony services on IP networks, or voice-over-IP (VoIP). It quickly became apparent that ... \| more... Search inside this report	$1,620.00
WiFi hotspot service strategies 3/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... including airports, train stations, congress centres and hotels. However, they are still primarily aimed at professional users, and tariffs remain expensive, especially in Europe. The WiFi hotspot services’ market is still at an early stage. \| more... Search inside this report	$990.00
Software pricing models 3/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... at the practical implications for both software vendors and their customers from these competing pricing models, as well as some alternatives to these. We also examine what it would mean for a software vendor to ... \| more... Search inside this report	$990.00
Incumbent consumer VoIP services 4/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... start by examining the general availability of VoIP in key countries in the major regions (Asia-Pacific, North America and Western Europe) which currently account for over 84% of global consumer VoIP users. It will then ... \| more... Search inside this report	$990.00
Wireline Strategy Regional Overview: Asia-Pacific 5/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... of these markets have high levels of penetration and some, like South Korea, are reaching saturation in broadband and/or mobile telephony. Additionally, the markets included in this study are at a fairly advanced stage of ... \| more... Search inside this report	$990.00
Market Forecast: IP Packet Transport to Experience Strong Growth 8/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... years of the forecast, continued growth in broadband Internet, and a positive outlook for IP VPNs. However, a probable downturn in Asia during the forecast period, increased commoditization, and cost pressures forced by service pricing ... \| more... Search inside this report	$2,000.00
Assessing the impact of MVNOs in Europe 8/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... main contributors to the fiercely competitive operating environment are mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). This report examines whether there is any truth in these claims and provides analysis on the impact of MVNOs in Europe. \| more... Search inside this report	$1,450.00
Enterprise mobile device management 8/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... of mobile devices in the workplace are driving the market for software that allows enterprises to automate the management of mobile devices and applications. As management requirements become more stringent and more complex, enterprise MDM ... \| more... Search inside this report	$900.00
IPTV business models: Content is still king 10/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... functionalities in order to steal subscribers from cable and/or satellite companies. As they sail in these uncharted waters, the telcos will have to play by the rules of an industry whose deal-making culture is completely ... \| more... Search inside this report	$900.00
Reinventing the core router 10/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... compares multichassis core router offerings from Avici, Chiaro, Cisco, and Juniper, and examines forces pushing the core router market in new directions. We have chosen multichassis core routers only, as we think this set of ... \| more... Search inside this report	$995.00
The future of the mainframe 10/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... In 2004, the IBM mainframe celebrated its 40th birthday, and in July 2005 IBM unveiled its latest offering, the z9, the result of over $1 billion of investment in R&D. The mainframe isn’t going to ... \| more... Search inside this report	$700.00
Beyond the mobile browser: wireless web and the return of client-server 10/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... have failed to capitalise on the market opportunity for information-led content services on mobile devices. Mobile technologies that leverage the support of content providers and developers in the fixed Internet world will remain a fixture ... \| more... Search inside this report	$700.00
UK public sector market overview, size and forecasts 11/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... activity is being driven by the need to develop more and better services for an ageing population but this must be achieved within a limited budget. Consequently, IT suppliers must prove to government clients they ... \| more...	$1,500.00
ICT strategies for telcos 11/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... simply voice and data services. Here we examine how network-centric providers should formulate their ICT strategy, what they are doing to expand their ICT portfolios, how they are marketing them and segmenting the enterprise market. \| more... Search inside this report	$1,450.00
The telco CIO agenda: 2005 update 11/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... highlighted four top priorities for telco CIOs: - reduce complexity - we heard these two words from every CIO. The legacy has to be tackled - reduce IT costs - IT has to take its ... \| more... Search inside this report	$900.00
Mobile TV in Europe 12/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... example, the peak times for mobile TV are during morning and evening commutes, and a typical viewing session is a couple of minutes - it’s about TV snacking, not TV dinners. This, in turn, has ... \| more... Search inside this report	$550.00
HSDPA: 3G for real 12/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc In the short term, there are no doubts that HSDPA will enhance the mobile broadband experience and facilitate the adoption of mobile data services. This report examines HSDPA technologies and operators' strategies for their implementation. \| more... Search inside this report	$550.00
Remote access: managing the mobile workforce 12/1/2005 \| published by: Ovum Plc ... the dictum that mobility is more than mobile. But while enterprises are increasingly using remote access to support travelling workers and homeworkers, the remote access service providers have a low profile on the corporate radar. \| more... Search inside this report	$1,250.00

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