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Study Group: Handset Evaluators (North America)

Council Members in this Study Group: 56

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as IT Services, consumer electronics, wireless devices, software, hardware, information technology, semiconductors, media, cable, satellite, internet, broadband, global positioning systems, advertising, online media, telecommunications, networking, wireless, and data storage, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Michael Cote, President, The Cote CollaborativeMichael Cote

President
The Cote Collaborative
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Michael Cote is an Independent Telecommunications Consultant and Principal of the Cote Collaborative. He specializes in enterprise mobility, sales and distribution strategy, online strategy, smart phones, and customer care and billing. Mr. Cote has over...

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Steve Ospalak

Senior Executive Consultant
Breen Management Group
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Steve Ospalak is the Senior Executive Consultant of Breen Management Group, specializes in mobile device technology. He helps operators, mobile device OEM/ODMs, and technology companies with technology and device aggregation. Prior, Steve was the Director-Subscriber...

Chris Hare, GM - Head of Industry Collaboration, SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS (USA) INC.Chris Hare

GM - Head of Industry Collaboration
SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS (USA) INC.
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Chris Hare is a General Manager, Head of Industry Collaboration at Sony Ericsson establishing and navigating new technologies, ventures, universities and long term customer dialogue. Previously, he was Head of Supplier Technology Incubation. Prior to...

2 news post(s)
Ron Solanki

Strategic Sourcing Manager
Bristow Group, Inc.
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Ron Solanki is the Chief Executive Officer and the President of Solanki Group Inc., a management consultancy to major US, Asian and European Electronics Corporations in the areas of business strategy, portfolio management, business development, manufacturing,...

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3 event(s)
Alon Konchitsky, Chief Technology Officer, Noise Free, Inc.Alon Konchitsky

Chief Technology Officer
Noise Free, Inc.
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Alon Konchitsky is the CTO of NoiseFree Wireless, a leading provider of voice quality software. Dr. Konchitsky served as Senior Executive at leading corporations like Nokia, after graduating his PhD in electrical engineering, and Intel (formerly DSPC...

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Verizon and AT&T Third Quarter Results Imply TV Cannot Save Wireline Telcos

October 27, 2009

Analysis by:Gregg Kail, Former Reseller Manager,

Verizon Wireless and FiOS Growth Fuels Continued Strong Cash Flow at Verizon in 3Q | investor.verizon.com

Verizon and AT&T third quarters for 2009 both showed the same trend of strong wireless, flat growth in TV, and wireline losses. Verizon talked up the return on the Alltel acquisition while AT&T pitched the NPV on acquiring iPhone customers.

Thrills and Obstacles to 3-D Television

October 23, 2009

Analysis by:Steve Fanchiu, Adviser,

3-D television expected to come to homes in 2010 | www.cnn.com

The technological innovation for 3-D television has been out of laboratory and prototyping stage. What does it mean to the marketplace while key players in different technologies are commencing a volume push in the consumer electronics market?

AT&T Relying on Apple iPhone and TracFone Prepaid

October 22, 2009

Analysis by:Gregg Kail, Former Reseller Manager,

AT&T tops estimates as customers flock to wireless | www.reuters.com

The third quarter results show that AT&T is relying on iPhone activations to offset the revenue declines of 10% in enterprise sales and 7% in overall landline.

Airvana Research Relies on Mobile Indoor Usage

October 19, 2009

Analysis by:Gregg Kail, Former Reseller Manager,

Airvana Identifies 8X Network Load Multiplier Effect for Smartphones | www.reuters.com

The Airvana research validates offloading of mobile networks, but the pitch for femtocells relies on indoor usage.

Marvell will win mobile business in China!

October 19, 2009

Analysis by:Alon Konchitsky, Chief Technology Officer,

Will Marvell win the mobile business in China? | www.mobileburn.com

Top management at Marvell is focused directly to this objective.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Wireless Carrier
  • Wireless Retailer/Reseller
  • Market Research Company*
  • Management Consultancy
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer
  • Mobile Application Software
  • Online Publisher
  • Handset Distributor

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Consultant
  • Principal
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director
  • President
  • Strategy Director
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Managing Director

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GLG Live Meetings with this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)

January 17, 2008 | Boston

GLGi: Panel - Google's Effect on the Wireless World

January 16, 2008 | New York

GLGi: Panel - Google’s Effect on the Wireless World

February 8, 2007 | New York

GLGi: iPhone's Impact on All Things Wireless

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