Cambridge Wireless events to debate changing mobile trends

31st May 2011 - Cambridge Wireless - the leading industry forum for wireless technologies - is hosting two London events focused on changing mobile operator business models and the future of connected wireless devices.

The number of wireless networked devices

With the number of wireless networked devices and machine-to-machine applications increasing rapidly, "Connecting the then 50Bn Devices" on 7th June at BDO Offices in London, will bring at the same time industry leaders from Neul, Numerex, Pachube, Onzo, TTP, Cambridge Consultants and Arkessa to share their thoughts on the then and there generation of connected devices and services.

The second Cambridge Wireless seminar entitled "Is it time to transform the wireless operator business model?" takes place on 6th October hosted by Dorsey & Whitney. With Analysys Mason forecasting global wireless traffic to grow at a 48% CAGR from 2010 to 2015, if operators continue to use flat-rate pricing models their expected earnings will be less than USD5 per GB by 2015 across both developed and emerging markets. Industry leaders from Alcatel-Lucent and Analysys Mason will question whether investment in at once-generation networks will generate greater profits unless the market changes and look at what strategies and business models can be incorporated to increase profitability?

"Many in the industry are asking penetrating questions about mobile broadband business models," said Mark Neild, Head of Business Transformation at Nokia Siemens Networks and Mobile Broadband SIG Champion at Cambridge Wireless. "It will be very valuable to hear contrasting opinions on this fascinating and challenging subject and whether the future is to all intents and purposes as bleak as some commentators suggest. Is transforming the business model inevitable?"