November 15, 2006
Cover Story
KDDI and CATV suddenly get closer: will they be able to orchestrate opposition against NTT in the triple play services?
KDDI that now seems to have its moments has its own drawback. The company lacks its own infrastructures with which to compete head-on against NTT East and NTT West in the field of triple play services using FTTH. On the other hand, CATV carriers that do not have telephone services are exposed to full attacks from NTTs. Such companies have joined forces with each other against NTT East and NTT West.
KDDI moves towards building collaboration with CATV carriers to secure access lines "Slow" and "old" belong to history: CATV's unknown capabilities Will KDDI ally itself with J:COM? - Does it show a movement before the birth of a great coalition of KDDI and CATV carriers? KDDI: "Let's form a CATV coalition without capital tie-ups"
J-COM: "We are seeking for collaboration with cellular carriers"
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Cover Story Special Report
Universal service fund system starts in spite of continually voiced dissatisfaction
The universal service fund will start in January 2007. The fee to compensate for NTT East and NTT West is going to grow with each passing year. The system has caused dissatisfaction to both users and carriers and is likely to spark dispute over how the system should be.
Strategic network study
KIRIN BREWERY COMPANY, LIMITED
The company deploys a presence management system/IM for its 9000 employees and builds collaboration with IP centrex
Japan Sogo Ju-seikatsu (dwelling management)
The company introduces an attendance management system with FOMA and QR code, an easy-to-use system even for employees unaccustomed to cellular phones
Report
Softbank on the point of taking offensive action finds itself in the lurch all of a sudden due to stoppage of its number portable system
Now, NTT West also has a trouble with its Hikari telephony, making it harder to restore the public's trust
Japan Communications releases a "very wild" strategy service that demands cellular carriers to open networks to MVNO
"Software and services like two wheels on a car are an advantage of our company." - Mr. Charles Fitzgerald, General Manager of Platform Strategies, Microsoft Corp.
The Panel on ICT International Competitiveness starts through the good offices of Mr. Suga, New Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications
Eye-catcher/new service
The Ajax version of office software will appear in Japanese with full functions
Editor-in-Chief's Interview
"Oki will bring forth ubiquitous services with NGN and head for international competition."
Mr. Katsumasa Shinozuka, President & CEO, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Latest technology that has stimulated enterprises
IEEE 802.11n
This future wireless LAN standard provides higher-speed and more stable communications at once and contributes to the reduction of radio interference
