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Challenges and Opportunities for Singapore's Telecommunication Industry |
| Author: |
Leong Keng Thai |
| Title: |
Acting Chief Executive & Director-General (Telecoms) |
| Organisation: |
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore |
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| The Global economic downturn had a strong impact upon the infocomm sector, which in recent times buoyed many Asian economies, forcing many countries into recession in 2001. GDP forecasts for this year, though, are promising. Singapore has long recognized the importance of telecommunications to its long-term growth. In recent years, it has reorganized its ministerial structure and revamped its industrial development and regulatory approaches to fostering innovation and collaboration among the country's information and communications technology businesses. |
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China's New Regulations on Foreign-Invested Telecoms Joint Ventures: The Good, the Bad and the Unclear |
| Author: |
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison |
| Title: |
Partners |
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Not Available |
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| China is opening its telecommunications sector to limited foreign investment. Nevertheless, there are fundamental legal issues to be decided before investment can effectively take place. Among the questions to be resolved are: the rules for minimum registered capital; the starting dates for Foreign Investments by type and location of business; clarification of geographic restrictions; treatment of Chinese owned foreign entities; conversion of existing Chinese entities into joint ventures with foreign participation; and the treatment of businesses administered as "Value-Added Businesses." |
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Article no.: |
3 |
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From Sky to Earth: Satellite Connectivity in Asia-Pacific |
| Author: |
DC Palter |
| Title: |
Vice President |
| Organisation: |
Mentat Inc |
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| Satellites are expensive and have less throughput than fiber, but they are invaluable in hard-to-reach areas, for rapid, private links and for multicasting. With ubiquitous coverage and instant availability, satellites provide a critical alternative to terrestrial IP connectivity. They have many specialized applications throughout Asia-Pacific. The recent availability of protocol gateways now allows satellites to be competitive with terrestrial options in performance and efficiency while multicast fan-out solutions can make satellites the ideal solution for distribution of content to multiple locations. |
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Article no.: |
4 |
| Topic: |
"Giving Asian Businesses Worldwide Access" |
| Author: |
E.K. Koh |
| Title: |
Vice President & Managing Director |
| Organisation: |
Asia Pacific New Skies Satellites |
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| Broadband use is expected to intensify in Asia, largely fueled by Internet user demand. Satellite use will increase in parallel, especially for residential broadband, point-to-multipoint multicasting and multimedia rich content since DSL and cable systems are out of reach for many consumers. Satellites, which bypass congested land-based backbones, are ideal for multicasting streaming applications, such as the simultaneous distribution of films to many viewers. Business use of video conferencing services and distance learning, both heavily bandwidth intensive, should continue to expand. |
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Article no.: |
5 |
| Topic: |
Going mobile with IP-based Networks in Asia-Pacific |
| Author: |
Lothar Pauly |
| Title: |
Member of the Board |
| Organisation: |
Siemens Information and Communication Mobile (IC Mobile) Group |
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| The Internet is becoming as common on-the-go as at the desk. "Seamless" access will soon be part of our daily lives. Mobile data services, including multimedia, already account for a growing percentage of operator revenues and increased ARPUs. Mobile data will surpass voice traffic in the future. Asia Pacific regional usage of mobile Internet, e-Mail and SMS is among the highest in the world. IP-based networks and 3G broadband will provide a consistent interface, sophisticated content and high-speed, multimedia - anytime, anywhere. |
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Article no.: |
6 |
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Government Radio Networks: A Robust Solution for Emergency Response and Disaster Relief |
| Author: |
Ashis Bhattacharya |
| Title: |
Director, Asia-PacificCommercial, Government & Industrial Solutions Sector (CGISS) |
| Organisation: |
Motorola Electronics Pte Ltd, Singapore |
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| Large-scale emergencies demand quick, coordinated, response. Wireless communications systems are the most effective way to coordinate the many types of workers from different agencies that toil to help victims. Communications, though can fail, overload or not reach affected areas. Currently, most police, fire, medical and other workers use separate systems that do not intercommunicate. Inter-operable, mission-critical, Government Radio Networks (GRNs), interconnecting emergency workers from all agencies, have already been implemented in a few cities in the Asia Pacific region. |
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Article no.: |
7 |
| Topic: |
Returning to Profitability in the Internet Business in Asia-Pacific |
| Author: |
Tan Tong Hai |
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President And CEO |
| Organisation: |
Pacific Internet Limited |
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| Asia Pacific Internet service providers were hard hit by the dot.com bust. Companies that managed to recover and turn a profit learned much. The main lesson was to take care of the business fundamentals first: focus on your core business; manage margins aggressively; understanding the trade-offs between service, service level and cost; discover which strategies and services can be replicated and those to be adapted for each country; use a common technology platform everywhere; practice "smart marketing;" and hire local talent. |
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Article no.: |
8 |
| Topic: |
Satellite Regulatory Reform: Asia's Great Leap Step Forward |
| Author: |
David Hartshorn |
| Title: |
Secretary General |
| Organisation: |
Global VSAT Forum |
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| VSATs support a broad range of domestic and international communications. Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, regulatory procedures make it difficult to provide service. The Global VSAT Forum is working to streamline licensing and make national regulations accessible and "transparent" to potential users. The Forum's MRA initiative is working to eliminate separate equipment approval standards, in each and every country. The implementation of VSAT-based Open Skies policies will enable Asian operators to meet the demand for regional IP-based services. |
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Article no.: |
9 |
| Topic: |
Securing the Future - Smart Card Activity in the Asia-Pacific |
| Author: |
Greg Pote |
| Title: |
Chairman |
| Organisation: |
Asia Pacific Smart Card Association |
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| Smart cards are of growing importance in the telecommunications, finance, government, retail and e-commerce sectors for secure on-line transactions. Banks are basing payment card strategies on the EMV standard to reduce credit card cloning and fraud and facilitate advanced applications. Secure payments using card based mobile phone systems will become common. Subscriber TV set-top boxes with card readers will also permit interactive services and payments. Governments use smart cards for health, ID, benefits, automating immigration procedures and online government services. |
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Article no.: |
10 |
| Topic: |
Shifting Focus in the Asia Pacific Telecom Market |
| Author: |
Manoj Menon |
| Title: |
Director |
| Organisation: |
Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific |
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| Deregulation has increased competition, in Asia forcing price cuts and decreasing profits. The shape of the market has changed due to the advent of VoIP, fiber optics, wireless access, mobile and the growth of data traffic. Although revenue growth is slow, new technology promises lower costs and new services to build revenue in the near future. Since local telcos have invested conservatively in infrastructure, they are relatively stable financially and, given the retreat of world investment, are emerging as stronger regional players. |
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Article no.: |
11 |
| Topic: |
Smart Cards - Getting Back On Track |
| Author: |
Jerome Nadel |
| Title: |
Vice President |
| Organisation: |
Telecom Business Unit |
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| Smart Cards are increasingly used by service providers as a vehicle for end-user applications. Smart Cards are repositories of personal information embedded within protective systems that give users control over who can access it. The cards identify the user and coordinate payment makinge secure online purchases, financial transactions and overseas roaming possible. Service providers anticipate the creation of a SIM card activated global "trusted platform" to manage the different identities and relationships of the end-user with a host of services. |
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Article no.: |
12 |
| Topic: |
The Bandwidth Tsunami, Network Innovation and the Evolution of Bandwidth Markets |
| Author: |
Peter Waters |
| Title: |
Partner |
| Organisation: |
Hong Kong |
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24KB |
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| In the past, international capacity was allocated by carriers and consumers paid the price. Recently, competing cable operators have increased capacity dramatically and driven down prices - especially in the Asia-Pacific region where capacity is growing faster than anywhere else. With today's technology, just one new cable can significantly impact competition in the region. Currently, customers lease bandwidth and obtain control similar to on self-built networks. Present-day ease of upgrading capacity has profound commercial and regulatory consequences that have yet to be resolved. |
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Article no.: |
13 |
| Topic: |
The Connected Comprador |
| Author: |
A. Lee Gilbert |
| Title: |
Director |
| Organisation: |
Information Management Research Centre Nanyang Business School, Singapore |
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| Historically, business in much of Asia was mediated by compradores with knowledge of several languages, of markets and foreign business practices. This provided opportunities for the costly, avaricious and corrupt behaviour that caused the system's downfall. In today's computer-connected economy, opportunities are vastly broader in geographic, cultural, and technological scope. Western firms have assets, but need market access, low-cost producers and scientists and technicians to deploy them. Technology-savvy venture capitalists might well be today's compradores. |
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Article no.: |
14 |
| Topic: |
The United Nations ICT Task Force And The Asian Regional Network |
| Author: |
Dr. Pekka Tarjanne |
| Title: |
Executive Coordinator |
| Organisation: |
United Nations ICT Task Force Secretariat |
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| The United Nations established its Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Task Force (TF) to accelerate growth, eradicate poverty and promote national action to overcome regional disempowerment. The TF established Regional Networks to implement its Plan of Action. Through the Asian Regional Network, the UN aims to promote the use of ICT as a tool for the region's development. The network will function as a think-tank and consulting body for policy-making and assist in the evaluation and dissemination of ICT. |
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Article no.: |
15 |
| Topic: |
VSAT Networks Help Lead Telecoms Recovery |
| Author: |
Erez Antebi |
| Title: |
Vice President & General Manager for Asia, Africa and Pacific |
| Organisation: |
Rim Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd |
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24KB |
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| The downturn in Asia's telecom sector resulted, partly, from optimistic market projections and technology deployment. Fiber optic networks, DSL and wireless, despite a decade of growth, have faced losses. Many telecom sectors still have startup industry fundamentals. The VSAT sector, though, is doing well. The two top VSAT providers shipped 200,000 units in 2001 - possibly the largest total in history. The coverage, reliability and low cost of VSAT systems have proven to meet the needs of Asian businesses and consumers. |
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Article no.: |
16 |
| Topic: |
Winning in a tough market |
| Author: |
Thomas (Tom) White |
| Title: |
Senior Vice President and General Manager |
| Organisation: |
Communications Solutions Group |
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24KB |
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| Telecommunications service providers are facing excess capacity, competitive pricing and cash flow problems. Traffic grows, but so do costs. Price cutting has cut income and cash flow and profits shrink or disappear. The ensuing drops in capital expenditures buffet equipment suppliers. Service Providers hope to reduce costs through increased automation and reduced manpower. Many believe that Operational Support Systems (OSS) can deliver the types of dramatic operational cost reductions required and provide the flexibility they need to face the market. |
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