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Follow on Google News | ![]() Google Android and the Wireless EcosystemThis report looks through the hype and cynicism surrounding Google's official announcement of Android and the Open Handset Alliance and identifies the key opportunities and critical barriers facing the future evolution of this platform...
By: chinaccm.com This report looks through the hype and cynicism surrounding Google's official announcement of Android and the Open Handset Alliance and identifies the key opportunities and critical barriers facing the future evolution of this platform. Google's plans are focused on the development of a comprehensive ecosystem which aims to bring mutual benefit to all participating members, and spark innovation in handset designs, content and service offerings as well as overall consumer behavior. Yet, based on the dynamics of the existing mobile industry, they face a number of fundamental challenges in realizing these dreams. This report benchmarks the Open Handset Alliance against Japan's ¡°Wireless Ecosystem¡± model, as well as competing services offered by Symbian, Microsoft, MontaVista, Apple, and RIM. Through this analysis, five key insights are presented and a roadmap for the future success of Google's Wireless Ecosystem is provided. Key Findings Linux Developers are critical: Winning developers over to the Android platform will be a critical first step upon which Google must focus. If Google fails to accomplish this by mid-2008, Android will never achieve the critical mass necessary to compete with Windows Mobile or Symbian. Innovation is Fundamental: Operators hold the most critical role: Without Network Operators loosening their revenue-sharing strangle-hold on content developers, these companies hold the greatest power to thwart Google's ambitions. We predict that Google will succeed in acquiring a spectrum license, and to use this to "convince" operators of the value of mobile innovation, either through partnerships or direct competition. The Power of the Mobile Internet: For mobile innovation to truly succeed, Google and its Android developers must get consumers out of the habit of thinking of the Mobile Internet as a ¡°smaller¡± Handsets are the Key: Google must develop compelling incentives to convince the larger Handset Manufacturers to focus upon and innovate using Android. Without a broad range of handsets available and optimized for Android content/services, Google's mobile ad-revenue dreams will remain dreams. The Future is OFF the Network: For the Open Handset Alliance to convince Operators to loosen their grip on content and service revenues, alternative (and more profitable) revenue sources must be identified. While Government regulations will impede operator's efforts to become banks, without a ¡°carrot¡± to compliment the ¡°stick¡± of Google's plans to become a network operator, Google's efforts to convince the world's largest operators to adopt Android will be limited. Off-Network revenues will be the key ingredient for these discussions. Target Audience Google and Members of the Open Handset Alliance: Lessons learned from the Japanese Wireless Ecosystem provide valuable insights into the key challenges that must be overcome to ensure long-term success. Competitors to Google and the Open Handset Alliance: Understand the key elements that Google must assemble to create a truly robust and innovative wireless ecosystem, and make Google's efforts obsolete by creating such a model first. Network Operators: Is Google Android and the OHA a competitive threat or an opportunity to further grow the overall market? Mobile Content and/or Service Providers: Innovative content and services will provide the backbone for a fully functioning wireless ecosystem. Developers therefore hold the vital key for Google Android's success. This report outlines how your role must evolve in order to guarantee the success of Android. Handset Manufacturers: Government Regulatory Agencies: This report provides an appropriate framework from which Android and the Open Handset Alliance can be understood, and based upon 9 years of success in Japan, outlines the key requirements for a robust mobile industry in other markets around the world. Advertising Agencies: Google's move into the mobile space will very likely create an entirely new advertising paradigm. This report will provide insights into how advertising and marketing in general may evolve via the mobile channel. Industry Consultants: Key Questions Answered in this Report What is Google Android and what is its significance within the Global mobile marketspace? What are the opportunities for Google and other industry players in creating a robust "Wireless Ecosystem"? What are the key challenges standing in the way of Android's success? What are the most important lessons learned from the Japanese Wireless Ecosystem model over the past 9 years, and how can the Open Handset Alliance leverage these to ensure their future success? What is the most likely trajectory that the evolution of the Open Handset Alliance will follow over the next 12 to 18 months? Report Outline Situation Overview The Android Launch What is Android? What is the Role of the OHA? What is Google's Vision for Android? Eric Schmidt's Perspective Sergey Brin's Perspective Responses to the Android Launch Steve Ballmer's Perspective (Microsoft) - YouTube Video Nigel Clifford's Perspective (Symbian) - YouTube Video John Dvorak's Perspective (Editor, PC Magazine) - YouTube Video A Mobile Value System Towards an Ecosystem Japan's Dominant Mobile Market DoCoMo's International Failures Ecosystem Models What is an Ecosystem? The Japanese Ecosystem Model The Traditional Mobile Value System Exporting the Ecosystem (Successfully) The Android "Ecosystem" The Competitive Landscape Mobile Platforms Existing Mobile Platforms Symbian's Market Dominance The Symbian, Linux, Windows Mobile "Ecosystem" Model It's Google's Android (Not a lesser competitor) Competition in the Linux Segment Blackberry (RIM), Palm and Apple "Ecosystem" Model Key Insights The Challenges for Android Ecosystem Success Factors Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Android's Challenges From the Ecosystem Perspective Challenge 1 - Unify Challenge 2 - Reward Challenge 3 - Guide Challenge 4 - Inspire The Way Forward Clear Intention to Succeed Android is an Ecosystem The U.S. Takes the Lead in Mobile? The Unique Mobile Consumer The Way Forward Figures Figure 1 The OHA Figure 2 Global Mobile Data Users Figure 3 Japan's Wireless Ecosystem Figure 4 Japan's Mobile Customer Figure 5 The Typical Mobile Value System Figure 6 Everyone's Customer Figure 7 The Android Ecosystem Figure 8 Still Everyone's Customer Figure 9 Smartphone Market Share Figure 10 Symbian, Linux and Windows Mobile Ecosystem Table 1 Mobile Linux Players Figure 11 RIM, Apple and Palm Ecosystem Figure 12 Unify Figure 13 Reward Figure 14 Guide Figure 15 Inspire # # # ChinaCCM.com is China's leading industry consultancy expert offering industry intelligence and research solution, ChinaCCM Market Research Centre is a research division focusing on professional market survey and industry research. End
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