4G Trends: Challenges ahead for Ericsson in Nortel pursuit

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July 29, 2009: 4G TRENDS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER         THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ARTICLES:   Learn how 4G wireless technologies is transforming business and creating opportunities Ericsson bid for Nortel LTE and CDMA assets likely to encounter hurdles Bluetooth finds new home in ‘Television 2.0’     4G TRENDS: LEARN HOW 4G WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES IS TRANSFORMING BUSINESS AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR 4G WORLD 2009 AND SAVE $500 OFF FULL CONFERENCE FEES - EARLY BIRD ENDS JULY 31 Use priority code: 4GWMS24   In spite of the difficult economic climate, 4G wireless technology continues to advance—undeterred and oftentimes impatiently. The developments of 4G technology create a significant potential for disruption to current business models across the wireless industry. From consumer to enterprise and from developer to operator, the value and promise of Anywhere connectivity is generating innovation and opportunity. 4G wireless networks incorporate a broad spectrum of technologies, each bringing unique challenges and opportunities to business and government. Business, government and technology leaders today are all pondering the same questions: As a leader, do you understand the impact of the evolution of wireless technology on your business? What opportunities are available for you to access new revenue or to gain operational efficiencies? Will 4G wireless technologies disrupt your current business models or process? Trendsmedia, Yankee Group’s Events and Publications Division, has created a focused and effective opportunity for you to learn, stay current and benefit from all that this important technology evolution promises. 4G World 2009, a comprehensive, four-day conference and exhibition, delivers detailed insights into the complete 4G wireless ecosystem and provides business, technology and thought leaders alike a forum to develop understanding, partnerships and profit. 4G World program includes: Keynote speakers from the industry’s foremost experts. Focused summits on 4G wireless technologies and mobile applications. Specialized workshops examining radical new business models through technology best practices. Networking events to provide attendees with exceptional opportunities for sharing experiences and developing collaboration. View the full 4G World 2009 program JUST PUBLISHED! 4G Business and Technology Strategies, a comprehensive global publication dedicated to 4G Business, download your complimentary copy today! 4G World 2009 September 15 – 18 at McCormick Place, Chicago **EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 31, 2009** Register today and save $500 off full conference rates. Use priority code: 4GWBRO2   BEST OF 4G WORLD AWARDS SUBMISSION DEADLINE - JULY 31! submit your nomination today!         WIMAX TRENDS: ERICSSON BID FOR NORTEL LTE AND CDMA ASSETS LIKELY TO ENCOUNTER HURDLES       By Andrew Mitchell The acquisition of Nortel Network’s wireless assets by Ericsson could encounter some hurdles as the government of Canada takes a stand on the matter.  The next step in the process involves Canadian and American bankruptcy courts providing their respective approvals. Speaking to press on Monday of this week, Canada’s Industry Minister Tony Clement stated that “The issue will come up as to whether this is a bid that is acceptable to the government of Canada under the Investment Canada rules.”  Clement also reiterated on Tuesday that the government would not intervene until such time as the courts issue their ruling.  Critics of the deal have asserted that Nortel has long benefited from extensive assistance from the Canadian government and that Ericsson’s bid represents a raw deal for Canada.  The deal is subject to scrutiny and approval of  foreign investment legislation under the new Investment Canada Act.   Continue Reading…         MOBILE INTERNET TRENDS: BLUETOOTH FINDS NEW HOME IN ‘TELEVISION 2.0’   By Caroline Gabriel Bluetooth has been sidelined or even killed a hundred times, according to the headlines, but somehow it keeps growing and moving into new applications. The latest is television, usually more focused on Wi-Fi or the upcoming WirelessHD. Broadcom has announced that LG is embedding its Bluetooth radios into TVs, opening a new revenue stream for the vendor and its main Bluetooth rival, CSR. LG joins Sharp and Samsung in putting Bluetooth into some TV sets for in-home communications. While Wi-Fi and WirelessHD support transmission of video around the home, shorter range Bluetooth allows handsets to be used as the remote control for home media systems. It also connects wireless headsets to the TV, and streams music from MP3 players to the TV or its speakers. 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