NETW562 All Discussions Latest 2017 November

NETW562 Week 1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 November

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WEEK 1: MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES

2727 unread replies.4949 replies.Each mobile carrier promises the same thing: fewer dropped calls, better voice quality, cheapest rates. What are the technological differences between the carriers? Are certain technologies superior to others?
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WEEK 1: DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

3838 unread replies.4949 replies.What is a "disruptive technology?" Give some examples of your experience with disruptive technologies. As a starting point, do some research on the writings by the father of this topic, Clayton Christensen.

NETW562 Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 November

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WEEK 2: MVNOS

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Research and give some examples of MVNOs. What market do they target?

http://www.mobilein.com/what_is_a_mvno.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.telspace.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.mvnodirectory.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.rcrwireless.com/section/mvno/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

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WEEK 2: WDA PENETRATION

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Identify the top markets (geographic) for WDAs. In addition to naming them, provide the statistics (where available) showing the market acceptance (usage) of WDAs. You will have to do some digging for this, but don't despair just have fun with it. Below you will find some links that will set you on this journey.

Some References:

www.ctia.org (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/med_tel_mob_cel_percap-telephones-mobile-cellular-per-capita (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.allcountries.org/uscensus/919_cellular_telephone_industry.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/statistics/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.cellular-news.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

NETW562 Week 3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 November

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WEEK 3: TRENDS FOR WDAS

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What are the trends impacting WDAs? What are the market forces driving these trends?

http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=IDC_P1600 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/news/1186391/Mobile-device-trends-Security-consolidation-and-more (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://smart-products.tmcnet.com/topics/smart-mobile/articles/100838-samsung-highlights-mobile-device-trends-its-mobile-solutions.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

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WEEK 3: MOBILE PAYMENT SYSTEMS

3636 unread replies.5353 replies.

Take a look at some of the mobile payment systems out there. Which ones are available in the U.S. and which ones do you see as having potential growth for U.S. markets? Why is the Edy Card mostly still in Japan even with an investment by Intel?

• The Edy Card

• Mobile Speedpass

• http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FWE/is_2_3/ai_54134300/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.When looking at them, ask the following questions:

• Are they truly examples of mobile e-commerce or just a payment system?
• Where are these systems similar?
• Where are these systems different?
• What extensions (think capabilities, transactions, etc.) have the mobile carriers built on top of these systems?

Like all threaded discussions, please cite your sources.

NETW562 Week 4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 November

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WEEK 4: MOBILE E-COMMERCE

3939 unread replies.5252 replies.
What are some examples of mobile eCommerce? Do you see this trend driving the mobile phone market?
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WEEK 4: CONSUMER APPLICATIONS

3535 unread replies.5050 replies.
What mobile applications are you using? Were the applications the deciding factors in your purchase of mobile service?
Have location-based applications changed consumer behavior? Do you see these applications changing consumer shopping habits now or in the future?

NETW562 Week 5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 November

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WEEK 5: DEPLOYMENT

3636 unread replies.4646 replies.

List and define in detail some of the challenges and solutions to the deployment of WDAs in the enterprise.

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WEEK 5: BUSINESS APPLICATIONS

3232 unread replies.4545 replies.

Research the use of WDAs as corporate tools, specifically in the context of Stages 1 - 3 that Funk references in the Mobile Disruption text. Provide examples (Web references) of companies that are utilizing WDAs as a strategic advantage.
Discuss how wireless applications have changed sales in the context of taking orders, confirming inventory, etc.

NETW562 Week 6 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 November

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WEEK 6: SERVICE PROVIDERS AS MARKETERS

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When looking at the enormity of changes brought about by WDAs, do the service providers (AT&T Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile) remain just as providers of mobile services, or do they morph into something much more than that by helping to market not only WDAs, but the services and applications surrounding the WDAs? Take a look around and see what the service providers are doing in this regard.

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WEEK 6: SMART CARDS

3232 unread replies.4646 replies.

Are smart cards and non-contact smart cards disruptive technologies? Explain why or why not. What types of smart cards exist? How are these cards used in the U.S.? What about in Europe? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these cards?

NETW562 Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 November

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WEEK 7: CHANGING ROLE OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER

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Given the disruptive aspect of WDAs, how have carriers reacted to this change and what roles have changed for the carriers? For example, have they gotten into new services, like financial services, LBS, music downloads, etc.? To use an overused phrase, "we're not your fathers phone company," do you think it is true or are service providers still just carriers?

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WEEK 7: FUTURE OF WDAS

3434 unread replies.4646 replies.

Research the future of WDAs. What are the emerging trends in the U.S.? How do you think these changes will impact the market? What type of growth potential do you envision for WDAs? Do you think WDAs are still expanding or have they reached a plateau?