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WOW Experts

E-mail or call us for wireless insights. This is what others are saying about the 3GSM report...

"Excellent summary, as always. Mind if I pass it around BEA??" - Eric Burger, Deputy CTO, BEA

"Thanks for sending me another great report! You save me the wear and tear of a trip to Barcelona each year!" - Hugh Bradlow, CTO Telstra Group

"Insightful analysis, as always." - Simeon Simeonov, General Partner, Polaris Ventures

Time2Market’s TMT industry expert discussions are by appointment only. E-mail or call us at (212) 372-3256 to schedule your time for views on: the digital divide, mobile broadband evolution short and long-term, device market outlook, next generation networks and services, or emerging companies.

More excellent reviews TMT experts received...

2007 TMT Wireless Update following 3GSM

TMT Investors, Entrepreneurs and Business Management – Where will you play?

Tremendous transformation is how I would describe the wireless services market in the past 15+ years.  My work in the early to mid-90’s, for AirTouch Communications (now part of Vodafone and Verizon Wireless), included compiling the first comprehensive world market studies for the emerging company to pursue its international expansion vision.  In less then a decade, that company became a dominant world player, offering leading wireless products and services worldwide, as it successfully navigated significant change in the technology, regulatory, consumer, and competitive landscapes.

Every year we watch this and witness the ongoing evolution of the industry.  For Time2Market Telecom, Media and Technology clientele, The TMT Experts' Report is in from 3GSM in Barcelona with the 2006-2007 update, so you can understand the state of the worldwide wireless telecommunications and technology market. This update provides meaningful competitive intelligence for your product and service development, as well as market positioning. E-mail or call us to arrange a time to speak.  In the meantime, highlights from the TMT Experts' Report:
- Mobile subscribers reached 2.7 billion worldwide, year-end 2006
- 480 million new subscribers are expected in 2007, 80% of growth will be from developing markets
- 3G/WCDMA networks, 130 commercial networks operational, in 60+ countries, approx. 100 million subs
- HSDPA, 93 networks commercially launched in 51 countries
- WiMax interactive video emerging
- Mobile VoIP and SIP-based video calling making headway
- Less hype on IMS, more focus on services with or without IMS
- Ongoing debates in the walled garden pave the way for new service delivery platforms
- Mobile content, more location-based services and smartphone apps emerging, and consolidation in select mobile media spaces
- Mobile handset sales expected to exceed 1 billion in 2007 for the first time
- Interoperable IM services making progress
- Voice SMS is growing in developing markets
- Mobile TV less hype and more reality, 2006 pilots phasing into 2007 commercial deployments, DRM remains a major issue for mobile content growth.

Time2Market’s TMT industry expert discussions are by appointment only. E-mail or call us at (212)372-3256 to schedule your time for views on: the digital divide, mobile broadband evolution short and long-term, device market outlook, and next generation networks and services, or emerging companies.

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If you did not...

get to 3GSM in Barcelona this week, some of our experts did.  If your company is operating in the telecom, media, and technology space, and you're focused on mobile communications and/or digital media, you'll need information on emerging companies, local and international competition and technology developments. E-mail or call us to schedule a time for key insights.

One VC's criteria

Technology startups and investors listen up - today I had the chance to speak with a Managing Partner at a well known Private Equity firm, which has about 40% of its portfolio in technology. On the VC side, they look at deals under $25 million - ideally with the founder still actively involved.  The prospective company is between 3 and 30 years old, ideally profitable and must be poised for growth. Should your company, or one of the companies you are working with, be on that list? Keep us posted, and tell us how your company is poised for growth.

Scaling up - I visited Google’s New York office this past week to learn more about the company’s operations here. Lots of advertising sales activity in New York, some mobile development going on here as well, and who knows what else? We had limited time, but the bottom line is that Google, as you know, is growing fast. It was at around 7,500 employees worldwide last summer, and it is now closer to 10,000, growing to ? this year, with lots of international activity. It develops and pilots products and services over quite a number of months before full commercial release, and it was interesting to see some sample timelines.

What are your plans to scale up this year?  What new products and services will be launched, and how many people will be working with you to support development activity?

Start Up Business Planning

This past week, two separate entrepreneurs asked how much time and expense should be designated for business plan development?

There are no hard and fast rules regarding this. Business planning time can range from a few weeks to many months, depending on the complexity of the business, type of business plan being developed, timing requirements for the documentation, etc. Similarly, planning costs can range from very little to tens of thousands of dollars, again depending on the above, as well as the resources available to help you...

This past week, two separate entrepreneurs asked how much time and expense should be designated for business plan development?

There are no hard and fast rules regarding this. Business planning time can range from a few weeks to many months, depending on the complexity of the business, type of business plan being developed, timing requirements for the documentation, etc. Similarly, planning costs can range from very little to tens of thousands of dollars, again depending on the above, as well as the resources available to help you...

This past week, two separate entrepreneurs asked how much time and expense should be designated for business plan development?

There are no hard and fast rules regarding this. Business planning time can range from a few weeks to many months, depending on the complexity of the business, type of business plan being developed, timing requirements for the documentation, etc. Similarly, planning costs can range from very little to tens of thousands of dollars, again depending on the above, as well as the resources available to help you...

Business Development and Leadership Coaching

Build your business and move your products and services to market – fast, with Time2Market business and leadership coaching.  We offer 12 and 24-week coaching programs to get you where you need to be.

T2M20 Coaching program is a "doer" approach for getting strategic development underway and working toward results. Development initiatives, like starting a new business or launching a new product or service, can be overwhelming. The proven T2M20 Program is the ideal business development coaching solution...

We work your top-down view and bottom-up validation, guiding you through 20 top requirements for strategic business development during a 24-week program. Working the T2M20 you move forward with business development ideas in an organized fashion for faster results. You will formulate business and marketing plans, understand project funding requirements, navigate governance and approval processes, develop implementation plans and achieve execution milestones. Individual and group rates apply. Corporate rates are available by arrangement.

To discover more about the T2M20 Program, e-mail or call us at (212) 372-3256 with your information and service inquiries.

Accelerate business achievements with Focused Action coaching that positions you and your business(es) for success. Focused Action 12-week coaching programs are tailored to your agenda.

We work with you to systematically hone in on leadership development areas and:
- Devise business and career success plans and work toward milestone achievements
- Drive sales with high-impact marketing and follow through
- Establish competitive positioning strategies
- Manage effective internal and external communication
- Lead and execute with excellence
- Prepare for growth and funding with peace of mind

How to get your coaching underway? 

E-mail or call us at (212) 372-3256 with your information and service inquiries to qualify business and move forward fast.

Management and Business Consulting

Time2Market Management Consulting Services focus on business build, buy and partner strategies for growth.  Each of our experts has over 15 years professional experience and works with entrepreneurs, business management and investors on a retained basis to:

• Identify and evaluate emerging business, product and service opportunities
• Lead and manage business planning, contracting, funding and launch for new businesses and product and service offerings
• Manage new business development, including product and service development and licensing
• Enter new markets and/or expand geographic footprint
• Research and evaluate investment and strategic partner opportunities
• Develop and execute business marketing plans and strategies for new business, product or service launch

Business Consulting Services help prepare you for business funding. We work with entrepreneurs, business owners and investors to formulate and effectively communicate business plans and funding requirements. Time2Market independent associates and senior advisors provide:

• Business plan development, review and discussion
• Investment summary development, review and discussion
• Advisory services for funding activities

How to get your consulting underway? 

E-mail or call us at 1 (212) 496-8399 to discuss your needs. We'll be able to qualify your business and move forward fast.