Facebook, Google, Twitter and Yahoo have all either acquired or developed ‘launchers’. Our latest analysis shows what they are and how they could be an opportunity for telcos to establish more relevance in the digital ecosystem – a theme we'll also be featuring at Digital Asia (2-4 December) 2014.

Follow Telco 2.0 on Twitter; apply to join the private group on Linkedin; archive of previous newsletters here; introductory 'Foundation 2.0' research here.

 
 
 

Launchers: New relevance point for telcos?

A launcher is a customizable home screen for an Android device that allows users to reorganize, customize and interact with their device. Launchers are gaining popularity, but the market is fragmented, potentially allowing telcos to establish more relevance in the digital ecosystem. Our latest analysis shows how. (More)

 
 

Cloud 2.0: Invitation to set the agenda

If you are a strategist or decision maker engaged in implementing or evaluating Cloud services, we'd value your input to our new Cloud 2.0 Programme here. There’s more on the programme here.

 
 
Digital Asia 2014: Converge with Orange, Telkom Indonesia, Globe, the World Economic Forum & more
 
 
Digital Asia 2014 is gearing up to be the most ground breaking C-level Exec Brainstorm of the year! Run by STL Partners in collaboration with Telkom Indonesia, the event is designed to equip 250 specially-invited business leaders from across the region's telecoms, enterprise and technology sectors with new, breakthrough ideas, methods and tools on how to grow significant new revenues in the next 12-18 months leveraging Mobile, Cloud and Big Data.
 
Confirmed speakers include:
 
Gil Genio
COO Business & International
Markets & CSO
Globe
Indra Utoyo
Director of Innovation & Strategic Portfolio
Telkom Indonesia
Giles Corbett
Head of Libon
Orange
Saiful Hidayat
VP Innovation Strategy & Synergy
Telkom Indonesia
 
Chris Barraclough
MD & Chief
Strategist
STL Partners/
Telco 2.0
Bill Hoffman
Associate Director
World Economic
Forum
Glenn Estrella
VP Digital Media
Globe Telecom
Phil Laidler
Consulting Director
STL Partners/
Telco 2.0
 

To find out more visit: www.onfuture.com/Digital_Asia2014

Agenda & Themes:

Day 1: Tuesday 2nd December

  • Digital Disruption, Innovation & Transformation
  • Cloud services
  • Enterprise Mobility
  • Big Data Analytics & Monetisation

Day 2: Wednesday 3rd December

  • Innovation Showcase
  • Mobile Commerce & Financial Services
  • Digital Content & Entertainment
  • Economic Development Strategy & Regulation for a new 'Digital Asia'

Day 3: Thursday 4th December

  • Social Activity Day
 
For Sponsorship Opportunities click here   For Participant Opportunities click here   For Speaking Opportunities click here
 

For further details email contact@stlpartners.com

 
 
Recent Analysis
 
 

Transformation: Vodafone needs a Telco 2.0 revolution

We've just updated the Telco 2.0 Transformation Index with data from Vodafone, and the results show that it, like AT&T and Verizon, needs a revolution in its approach to transformation in certain key areas. How, why, and what can be done? (More)

 
 

Disruptive Strategy: 'Uncarrier' T-Mobile Vs. AT&T, VZW, and Free.fr

T-Mobile USA's 'uncarrier' strategy has delivered significant net additions, but is it a good strategy - and is the disruption promised by Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son already underway? We compare it to Free Mobile's disruptive approach in France, and the results of its competitors' responses. (More)

 
 

$50Bn Enterprise Mobility Opportunity: Over half would buy from telcos, so why don't they?

Our new global research among enterprises and telcos shows that many telco's are ideally positioned, but underprepared, to exploit the fast emerging and evolving $50bn Enterprise Mobility opportunity. How can telcos address this gap? (More)

 
 

Faster than Facebook: How to speed up digital transformation & disruptive innovation

Digital transformation is now impacting every industry, and one of the hardest organisational challenges is developing small-scale innovations fast and managing them in large and mature organisations. Here are our recommendations and key findings from the OnFuture EMEA 2014 cross-industry brainstorm, including a summary of Facebook's internal recipe for speedy success. (More)

 
 

Triple-Play in the USA: Infrastructure Pays Off

Verizon and Comcast have invested in high bandwidth fibre and cable networks, whereas AT&T has until recently focused on U-Verse, an IPTV play. Which strategy is winning out and why? The answer is surprising and may transform the US and other markets, and there are parallels with Apple and Samsung's 'deep value' strategies of investing in assets that are hard to replicate. (More)

 
 
Foundation 2.0: Introductory Research and White Papers

To give an introduction to the principles of Telco 2.0 and digital business model innovation we're launching a new service offering free downloads of a selection of Telco 2.0 Briefing reports and a growing collection of what we think are the best 3rd party 'white papers'. (More)

Telco2.0 UPDATE
24th July 2014
 
 
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