Technology, Media & Telecom News by GLG Council Members

Nokia Closes Second Attempt at Custom Gaming Platform

November 3, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Nokia to close N-Gage platform | www.telecompaper.com

Nokia has shuttered their second attempt at making their own gaming platform in favor of building their own version of iTunes.It's a shift in strategy.  N-Gage was directed at Nintendo.  Their new Ovi store is following Apple.  Consumers won't miss N-Gage, as it never caught on.  Nokia is still struggling to redefine itself.

The Effects of US Hispanic Media Concentration for Advertisers and Investors

November 3, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:The Hispanic Market Is Set to Soar | www.adweek.com

The concentration and proportionate dearth of US Hispanic media outlets make it an easy buy for advertisers and creates a real value builder for investors.

Under $100 is only a long term goal - Not anytime soon.

November 3, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Marvell’s new chips will bring cost of eBooks to under $100 | venturebeat.com

Until the price of the e INK screen itself comes down - currently elevated by patents and single source supplier (PVI) the idea that changing the electronics will drop the price this much is a pipe dream.

The European Commission's Own 2.6GHz Band Decision Is Seriously Flawed

November 3, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:EC begins legal action over 2.6GHz frequency band | www.telegeography.com

The European Commission (EC) has initiated an infringement procedure against Germany for failing to respect the principle of service neutrality in its regulations for use of the valuable 2.6GHz band. Yet the EC's own 2008 Decision on this 2.6GHz band is internally inconsistent, and likely to place more unnecessary handicaps on users, operators, and national regulators than the restriction it is criticizing.

Peter Curnow-FordChairmanEisar Ltd.

As Orange launches iPhone in UK, Apple requests marketing assistance

November 3, 2009

Analysis of:Orange to sell iPhone in UK from 10 Nov | www.totaltele.com

As Apple expands beyond exclusivity in markets it is using additional means to ensure it delivers high levels of service to its end customers.France Telecom - Orange UK, along with Vodafone are now selling iPhone in competition with O2 and some of the Orange dealers are looking at the detail of the marketing costs that are emerging.Dealers will need to ensure they can both make the upfront investment in 'in-store' merchandising and also staff training, this means committing to some big sales targets.

Jerald KolanskyFormer Worldwide VP of SalesPLX TECHNOLOGY, INC.

LED Industry Continues Progress to Repalce Incandescent Light Bulb

November 2, 2009

Analysis of:Cree Demonstrates Record Breaking LED LIght Bulb | finance.yahoo.com

1. Cree and Philips are among the first LED firms to demonstrate prototypes of an LED replacement for the A19 size standard incandescent light bulb.2. There are numerous firms competing for the government prize for creating a production worthy A19 incandescent replacement.

P.J. LouisPresidentPJ Louis LLC

Qwest’s Fiber Strategy Works For Qwest

November 2, 2009

Analysis of:Qwest: Fiber to the cell is hot, FTTH is not | telephonyonline.com

If it were any other carrier I would flat out disagree with the statement that Fiber To The Home was not in favor of the carrier.

Jerald KolanskyFormer Worldwide VP of SalesPLX TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Flash Memory Not Ready to Replace Hard Drives in Most Enterprise Applications

November 2, 2009

Analysis of:Disc Storage Gone in a Flash | www.forbes.com

1. Despite the content of this article, flash memory is not ready to replace magnetic HDD's in most enterprise applications accept where the higher performance of flash can be taken advantage of.2. Flash memory today is 4-5 times more expensive than HDD magnetic memory, and in reality this past year NAND flash memory has almost doubled in price.

Jerald KolanskyFormer Worldwide VP of SalesPLX TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Samsung and Toshiba Continue to Dominate over 75% of NAND Flash Market

November 2, 2009

Analysis of:Market View -- Q3 Sales Ranking of Brand NAND Flash IC Makers | www.dramexchange.com

1. Based on Q3 sales data Samsung and Toshiba continue to hold over 75% of the NAND Flash market. The 3 other players combined ( MIcron, Hynix,, etc) only have approximately 22-23% of the NAND flash market.2. NAND Flash pricing has stabilized to the up side this quarter after almost doubling in price from the first quarter of this year.

P.J. LouisPresidentPJ Louis LLC

Apple Gets a Lukewarm Reception in China – Is Anyone Surprised? I Am Not

November 2, 2009

Analysis of:IPhone Gets Lukewarm Reception in China | online.wsj.com

No one should be surprised over Apple’s lukewarm iPhone reception.

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