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HARDWARE. A way too fast intro to the sectors of hardware in the Technology industry. Semiconductor Designs ( SoC’s ). Scope of Hardware. Semiconductor Manufacturers ( Fabs ). ?. Servers. Desktops, Notebooks, Tablets. Mobile Devices. Parts in a Laptop/Computer.
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HARDWARE A way too fast intro to the sectors of hardware in the Technologyindustry.
Semiconductor Designs (SoC’s) Scope of Hardware Semiconductor Manufacturers (Fabs) ? Servers Desktops, Notebooks, Tablets Mobile Devices
Parts in a Laptop/Computer http://www.desinformado.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/macbook_air_undressed.jpg http://computer.howstuffworks.com/laptop-pictures18.htm
Same Components (kinda) Found In Notebook/Laptop Phones All-in-One Servers Tablet Desktop
State of the Industry CHANGING FAST
Major Things to Know • Vertical (Apple) vs. Horizontal (Intel) Integration • Economic Rent and what it means in Tech • Ingredient Branding • Who is your customer? • Shift to lower power, more mobile devices • How “the cloud” makes the device less important
Major Things to Know • Vertical (Apple) vs. Horizontal (Intel) Integration • Economic Rent and what it means in Tech Who makes the most profit?
Major Things to Know • Ingredient Branding • Who is your customer?
Major Things to Know • Shift to lower power, more mobile devices • How “the cloud” makes the device less important http://pewinternet.org/Trend-Data-(Adults)/Device-Ownership.aspx
Trend: Consumerization of IT • Employees driving technology choices • i.e. Box, Evernote, Google Apps • “Freemium” strategy • Acquire user base first… • Monetize later • i.e. Yammer, SurveyMonkey, Dropbox
Trend: On-Premise vs Cloud • Technology Drivers • Mobility • Multiple devices • Latest SW version • Financial Drivers • CapExvsOpEx • Business Model • Subscription vs Upfront payment
Nowadays… Clients
Filing system for information Servers
Where your data resides Storage
Trend: Virtualization/Consolidation • Average server utilization = 10-15% (IDC) • Technology Drivers • Multi-core processors in servers • Software innovation • Financial Drivers • Maximize hardware investments • Lower hardware needs • Save on power consumption
Trend: Verticalization • Oracle Acquisitions (databases) • ‘09: Sun Microsystems – servers and storage • ‘09: Virtual Iron – server virtualization • ’11: Pillar Data Systems – storage • ‘12: Xsigo – network virtualization • HP Acquisitions (server/storage) • ’08: LeftHand Networks – storage • ‘10: 3COM – networking • ‘10: 3PAR – storage • IBM Acquisitions (server/storage) • ‘10: BLADE – networking • Dell Acquisitions (server) • ’08: EqualLogic – storage • ‘10: Compellent – storage • ’11: Force10 – networking • VCE Partnership – VMWare, Cisco, EMC
Telecom Urvashi Chowdhary
ICT (Information & communication technology) industry stats • $4.7 Trillion globally & $1.1 Trillion in the US • 16.6 landlines and 84 wireless subscriptions per 100 lines globally • Internet is the next big bet for Telcos, given the surge in wireless connections and prominence of VOIP services
Double digit growth for the mobile industry • http://econsultancy.com/us/blog/10139-10-more-mind-blowing-mobile-infographics • http://holykaw.alltop.com/2012-mobile-trends-infographic
Key Players • Carriers or Telecom Operators – understand carrier SWOT • OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) – understand hardware & design improvements • Mobile OS Providers – understand evolution of the OS
What do carriers care about ? • ARPU or Average Revenue per user – depends on tech leadership, economics, brand strength, customer service • Spectrum – Bandwidth & Capacity utilization impacts performance, network efficiency • Network Investment ROI – 1G to 4G evolution, network modernization, interoperability etc • Monetization of Value added services – fear of becoming dumb/ bit pipe, threats from adjacent industries (Facebook, Skype) • Device & Rate plan lineup - iPhone v/s S3, Monthly 4G, unlimited data etc
How will 2012 be different from 2011 • Quadcore phones running LTE • Focus on customer value (given the commoditization of services) • Handset subsidies model may change • Prepaid may become more popular than postpaid – 7.9% growth for prepaid versus 2.2% growth for postpaid • Global SKUs from OEMs such as Galaxy S3 • Expect more M&A activity (early talks of T-Mobile merger with MetroPCS)
Trends to understand • BYOD – Bring your Own Device and Mobile Device Management • Form factor & device capability – Kindle Fire HD, iPad 3, Galaxy Note, Nexus • Mobile + Cloud = new waves of Value added services • Mobile security, NFC and Mobile wallets – read about ISIS • Mobile search, targeted advertising & analytics – read about BigData • SoLoMo (Social, Local, Mobile) - convergence of people, information, services, things, and places on modern mobile platforms