Telco 2.0 Research Agenda
This page summarises:
We offer this overview as a guide as the content schedule will continually develop. We will keep our schedule up to date online via this page and our communications with clients. You can also catch up with us in person, and discuss progress on the ongoing activities via our Executive Brainstorm Programme here.
This page was last updated on 22nd June 2010.
Telco 2.0's Research Agenda is designed to address all factors that can impact on telco / communications related business models, and in particular those that can be useful in business model innovation.
A Framework for Business Model Analysis
The following is a sample of planned c.5-8 page Analyst Notes that will be available via the Subscription Service.
You can browse the published Analyst Notes here.
In 2010, we are running two syndicated research projects:
For further information please email philip.laidler@stlpartners.com or call +44 (0) 247 5003.
In addition to the sample of planned reports listed on this page, the following are topics on which we keep a ‘watching brief' for developments of interest. We welcome comments and further suggestions either on this page or via contact@telco2.net.
In broad terms, we look at factors that impact the five main areas of business model development (see diagram above):
The following table shows example topics under each area:
- The overall scope of the Telco 2.0 Initiative's research agenda for 2010
- Upcoming 100+
Page Telco 2.0 Strategy Reports (current Reports here)
- Planned
c.30 page Executive Briefings (current Briefings here)
- A sample
of planned c.5-8 page Analyst Notes (current Notes here)
- Telco 2.0 in-depth syndicated research projects
- Our topic 'watch-list' of detailed research areas
We offer this overview as a guide as the content schedule will continually develop. We will keep our schedule up to date online via this page and our communications with clients. You can also catch up with us in person, and discuss progress on the ongoing activities via our Executive Brainstorm Programme here.
This page was last updated on 22nd June 2010.
Telco 2.0 Research - Overall Scope
Telco 2.0's Research Agenda is designed to address all factors that can impact on telco / communications related business models, and in particular those that can be useful in business model innovation.
A Framework for Business Model Analysis
Forthcoming Strategy Reports
The 100+ page Telco 2.0 Strategy Reports address key issues in-depth on core communications related business models. The upcoming reports are listed below, while current reports can be found here.
[NB Strategy Reports are purchased individually and are not included in the Telco 2.0 Executive Briefing Subscription Service. For further information or to pre-order please call +44 (0) 207 247 5003 or email contact@telco2.net.]
- "Two-Sided Business Model Case Directory - 5 Use Cases, 10 Case Studies"
- "The Roadmap to 'Two-Sided' Telecoms Business Models - from theory to practice."
[NB Strategy Reports are purchased individually and are not included in the Telco 2.0 Executive Briefing Subscription Service. For further information or to pre-order please call +44 (0) 207 247 5003 or email contact@telco2.net.]
Planned Executive Briefings
The following c.30
page Executive Briefing reports cover key topics and companies and will be available via the Subscription Service.
You can browse the published Executive Briefings here.
- The role of End-User Devices in 2-Sided Business Models
- e-Readers: Impact on Telco Business Model
- Connected Digital Entertainment - Multi-Platform Distribution
- Smartphones and Appstores - Impact on Telco Business Model
- Fibre TTX - Review of Business Model Strategies
- Apple: In-depth Analysis
- Vendor Managed Services
You can browse the published Executive Briefings here.
Planned Analysts Notes (Sample)
The following is a sample of planned c.5-8 page Analyst Notes that will be available via the Subscription Service.
- Mobile Money Review
- Google: Strategy Update
- Strategy View: when is Collaboration is a legitimate Option?
- Gaming Review - impact on communications business models
- Video / IPTV Review
- Operator-2-Operator Services
- How Enterprise Voice & Messaging 2.0 can be used in the value chain
You can browse the published Analyst Notes here.
Telco 2.0 Syndicated Research Projects
In 2010, we are running two syndicated research projects:
For further information please email philip.laidler@stlpartners.com or call +44 (0) 247 5003.
Telco 2.0's Topic 'Watch List' - Detailed Research Focus
In addition to the sample of planned reports listed on this page, the following are topics on which we keep a ‘watching brief' for developments of interest. We welcome comments and further suggestions either on this page or via contact@telco2.net.
In broad terms, we look at factors that impact the five main areas of business model development (see diagram above):
- The Market - new customer needs, new applications and services
- Service Offerings, Value Propositions and Competition, both in-market and adjacent
- Technologies and Enablers that disrupt, open or change the business model, both external and internal
- The Value Network, including both potential partners and in-house activities such as organisational structure
- Finances and Stakeholders' Interests - deals, M&A, regulation, Government initiatives etc.
The following table shows example topics under each area:
External |
Telecoms Operators |
1. Market |
|
New Customer Needs |
New Applications |
|
The Digital Generation Media Sector Energy Sector Health Sector Customer Services / Logistics Advertisers Finance IT Community | Apps and Appstores Content Distribution SmartGrids eHealth Communications Enabled Business Processes Mobile Advertising Mobile Money Cloud Services |
2. Service Offerings, Value Propositions and Competitors |
|
Adjacent Player Analysis |
Competitors and Case Studies |
|
E.g.s Google, Facebook, Twitter, QQ ESPN, BSkyB Voicesage |
E.g.s Vodafone 360 Telenor MobilBedriffsnet New Mobile Broadband Business Models New Voice Applications Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Wholesale |
3.
Technology & Enablers |
|
External Technologies |
Telco Technologies |
|
So-called "OTT", other wireless, Augmented Reality, HTML5, NFC, Chrome OS, etc. |
Wireless Network Economics LTE, WiMax, IMS, Femtocells, WiFi, Fibre TTX, Asterisk, DPI, 3G Modules. Devices: Symbian, Android, eReaders, TVs, etc. API s and Enablers |
4. Value Network |
|
Vendors and Partners |
Internal Strategy |
|
Network / BSS / OSS, e.g. Amdocs, Ericsson, Huawei, etc Devices, e.g. Apple, RIM, Nokia, LG, Sony-Ericsson Vendor managed technologies |
Leadership Organisation Culture BSS / OSS Implementation |
5. Finances and Stakeholder Interests |
|
Stakeholders |
Key Topics |
|
Shareholders Government |
Shareholder Value National Transition Sustainability Regulation |
For further information please call +44 (0) 207 247 5003 or email contact@telco2.net