December 1, 2006
Cover Story
Reality of mobile centrex-Dual terminals enter the second phase of a crucial moment
NTT DoCoMo finally released a new model of 3G/wireless LAN dual terminals "N902iL" after full and careful preparations. Its competing product is KDDI's "E02SA." Not completely flawless but steadily moving toward perfection, these products are rekindling the market.
<New dual terminal> What makes N902iL unique?
"Now, we are entering the key stage" - Backed by garnered know-how and reduced cost
Dual terminals will increase with the international market as their backdrop
<Thorough comparison> N902iL versus E02SA
Selectable services are increasing - Cell phone carriers get serious
"Femtocell" is threatening dual terminals |
Cover Story Special Report
Don't miss the "SaaS" bandwagon because major services arrive in Japan and carriers enter the service in succession
"SaaS (software as a service)" enables users to access business applications such as CRM (customer relationship management) through the Internet. The service is attracting support from enterprise users with the sales message "usable out of the box and customizable." A succession of overseas software vendors has started offering their services in Japan. Some carriers have also started providing the service.
Strategic network study
Yamato Transport CO., LTD.
The company distributes 7,000 new au "E03CA" cell phones powered by a BREW application as POS functionality to its delivery staff
Toko Service
The company aggregates files at its sites to the headquarters with inexpensive Internet VPN
TAISEI CORPORATION
The company introduces 600 N900iL cell phones at the initiative of its marketing department, after several months' investigations to resolve radio interference from ambient environments
Report
Japan's first PLC product from Matsushita will hit the store shelves with fiercer leadership struggle for the de facto standard
NTT announces the names of companies that will join in the NGN trial test
Softbank Mobile marks a net increase of cell phone subscriptions through the gimmick of prepaid cell phone contracts
Full-scale discussion over network neutrality has started in Japan
NTT DoCoMo discloses technical specifications for cell phones that make even OS customizable
Mechanism called "femtocell" appears that implements FMC with existing terminals
"WiMAX and cell phones have different business models." - Mr. Scott Richardson, Vice President of the Mobility Group and General Manager of the Service Provider Business Group, Intel Corporation
Eye-catcher/new service
This PoE switch can extend a transmission distance up to 3 km through a telephone line
Editor-in-Chief's Interview
"We intend to reinforce our 'B-to-B-to-C' operation with NGN as well."
Mr. Shunichi Suzuki, President & CEO, NEC BIGLOBE, Ltd.
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