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AT&T’s Wide-Lens View of the Wireless Industry

Earlier this week, I attended the industry analyst meeting for AT&T Mobility in Atlanta, where the discussion encompassed where the company came from, where it is today, and where it is heading tomorrow. I found the content both valuable and enlightening for customers, investors -- and of course, analysts. ...

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AT&T’s Wide-Lens View of the Wireless Industry

Earlier this week, I attended the industry analyst meeting for AT&T Mobility in Atlanta, where the discussion encompassed where the company came from, where it is today, and where it is heading tomorrow. I found the content both valuable and enlightening for customers, investors -- and of course, analysts. ...

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Shore Up Before the Next Disaster Strikes

From time to time, we receive stark reminders of just how delicate our IT systems really are. Disaster preparation has risen to the top of the to-do list at many companies, thanks to the wrath of Hurricane Sandy several weeks ago. How can we maximize our chances of keeping communications open and data safe? ...

Google Puts Huge Files in Gmail/Drive’s Cargo Bay

More than anything, though, the Gmail upgrades indicate the company is aware of how important cloud integration will be in the future, said tech analyst and consultantJeff Kagan. "Google Drive is the next generation of Google," he told the E-Commerce Times. "Yesterday we stor...

Samsung Leans on Suppliers to Fix Labor Issues

"This is the problem companies have when doing business in various countries across the globe," said telecommunications analyst Jeff Kagan. "There are different rules and laws in different countries." Samsung did not respond to our request for further details....

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Windows 8 Is Too Much, Too Soon for Many Users

I have been taking a closer look at two of the brand-new technologies that are really shaking up the computer world. One is Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system with all those funky tiles. The other is the Lenovo Yoga 13 laptop. The changes are many. Some will think all this change is good, others will not. Let's look at the good, the bad and the ugly...

Microsoft’s Sinofsky Episode: Reading Between the Lines

"Many customers are happy with the changes of Windows 8," industry analyst Jeff Kagan told TechNewsWorld. "However, many customers are not. Customers have their own life to lead. They don't want to have to learn a new operating system." While Sinofsky may have thought the ch...

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The AT&T of Tomorrow

Last week, AT&T held a meeting for investment analysts. It will increase capital spending by about 16 percent to US$22 billion a year over the next three years to upgrade its wireless and wireline networks. As executives discussed the company's plans, I had an idea. This would be a perfect advertising campaign ...

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The AT&T of Tomorrow

Last week, AT&T held a meeting for investment analysts. It will increase capital spending by about 16 percent to US$22 billion a year over the next three years to upgrade its wireless and wireline networks. As executives discussed the company's plans, I had an idea. This would be a perfect advertising campaign ...

AT&T to Start Hawking Samsung Galaxy Camera

"This is brand new thinking that links AT&T, Samsung and Android," industry analyst Jeff Kagan told TechNewsWorld. "Yesterday, wireless meant just phones -- but going forward, it means so much more." The camera runs on AT&T's 4G network, which will allow users to snap photos...

Strange Days for RIM as Long Countdown to BB10 Begins

"Will BlackBerry 10 be on sale and in the market Jan. 30, or is this just an announcement with a rollout further down the road?" asked telecommunications analyst Jeff Kagan Finding the Balance...

Slippery Statistics Suggest Online Piracy Is on the Wane

"Online piracy is booming by any measure," industry analyst Jeff Kagan told the E-Commerce Times. "I don't see how anyone could conclude it's not." The first set of statistics in the report are straightforward. Internet data usage is surging. In the past year, it increased by ...

BlackBerry 10’s US Security Clearance Is a Lock

"RIM still has their core business like various government agencies both here in the USA and around the world. That however is just enough to keep them treading water, not growing," said telecommunications analyst Jeff Kagan. "The marketplace has changed, and RIM slept through it." ...

Sprint Snatches Midwest Spectrum

Sprint struggles against its bigger competitors because of its lack of 4G LTE spectrum to handle faster Internet services for mobile devices, said tech analyst and consultant Jeff Kagan. While the company is making moves in expanding that coverage, embarrassing blips in service and a reputation for spotty coverage aren't doing Sprint any favors...

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US Is King of the 4G World

Perhaps the United States was not the first to get into the 4G LTE wireless data game, but today it may be the most aggressive in rolling it out. The U.S. has more miles of network, more devices, and more subscribers than any other place on Earth ...

AT&T to Plow More Billions Into Spectrum Hunt

"AT&T and Verizon are the two largest competitors. They both need spectrum to continue to offer good quality to their wireless data customers going forward," said telecommunications analyst Jeff Kagan. "Smaller carriers also need spectrum for the same purpose. The problem is spectrum is in limited supply with no real answers coming."

AT&T to Plow More Billions Into Spectrum Hunt

"AT&T and Verizon are the two largest competitors. They both need spectrum to continue to offer good quality to their wireless data customers going forward," said telecommunications analyst Jeff Kagan. "Smaller carriers also need spectrum for the same purpose. The problem is spectrum is in limited supply with no real answers coming."

Ad, Content Combo Lifts AOL to Profit in Q3

It's encouraging that AOL beat expectations and had its strongest advertising growth in seven years during the past quarter, said tech analyst and consultant Jeff Kagan. The company has seen its share of setbacks as Internet powerhouses such as Facebook and Google take over the spot AOL once held.

Microsoft’s Hitting the Hard Stuff

"Apple is a strong and growing company," said industry analyst Jeff Kagan. "Microsoft is starting to follow much of what Apple is doing, hoping to be as successful on their side of the fence. Google is another. They are an Internet browser company who is spreading their wings. They are now also the leader in the smartphone business, with Android." ...

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Verizon’s New Ad Campaign Is a Load of Half-Truths

Why is Verizon Wireless telling half-truths in its latest advertising campaign? It does make the company look better than its competitors, but here's the problem: When customers realize what they're led to believe is only a half-truth, they will be very upset with Verizon. ...

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