Mobile-Sprint Merger
A merger between T-Mobile and Sprint could produce shareholder value for both companies because both companies are underperforming as stocks and both companies' fortunes rest on the prepaid smartphone market. oth corporations trail market share leaders AT&T and Verizon, with Sprint 3rd and T-Mobile 4th.

Many believe that if these companies do not make a major move soon, they could be squeezed out of the market. Deutsche Telekom has recently ruled out an outright sale of T-Mobile USA, but has indicated possible interest in a partnership.

Reasons to Merge

oth Sprint and T-Mobile have been left out of the iPhone bonanza are being squeezed into lower end of the market, despite their recent technological investments. However, the smartphone market is set for astronomical growth and each company must survive until the smartphone pie gets significantly bigger.

Aside from smartphones, the most promising growth opportunities right now are in the prepaid market, which…...

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Bibliography

Jeremy Warner, Why Takeover Bids Rarely Work. The Telegraph. January 19th, 2010  http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jeremywarner/100003065/why-takeover-bids-rarely-work/ 

John Kelly, Colin Cook, and Don Spitzer. Unlocking Shareholder Value: The Keys to Success. KPMG: Mergers and Acquisitions, A Global Research Report (1999).

Robert Weinstein, Two Unloved Stocks Ready to Break Higher. Seeking Alpha. March 1, 2011.  http://seekingalpha.com/article/255634-two-unloved-stocks-ready-to-break-higher 

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AT&T & T-Mobile merger.
In order to analyze this move properly, we will compare this merger with a case study of the merger of Frito-lay and Pepsi to create PepsiCo. At that time, the federal government of the United States was much more supportive of corporate mergers than currently. ithout such hostility at the time to hinder it, the PepsiCo company has grown into a very competitive, innovative and healthy company that is indicative of letting the market do what it does best, select the survivors. As in nature, the financial and human stakeholders are healthier for it.

In the pursuit of developing corporate growth, alliances help stakeholders by promoting organizational efficiency and resource sharing through the medium of horizontal integration. The market determines optimal business size and organization based upon such factors as technological innovation. Governments should respect this natural selection and allow the market to choose via competition. If…...

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Works Cited

Cain Miller, Claire. "U.S. Clears Google Acquisition of Travel Software." The New York Times. Nytimes.com, 08 April 2011. Web. 12 Dec 2011. .

"DOJ files antitrust suit to block AT&T merger with T-Mobil." CNN. CNN Money, 31 August 2011. Web. 12 Dec 2011. .

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Friedman, George, dir. Next 100 Years - STRATFOR - George Friedman - Part 1 . You Tube, 2009. Film. .

Finance
To evaluate the project for T-Mobile, we need to take into account the present-day value of future cash flows. This means that the future cash flows need to be discounted. The case example gives both the future cash flows and the discount rate for T-Mobile, which is the company's cost of capital. The net present value calculation relies on the following equation:

PV of CF = CF1 / (1+r) 1 + CF2 / (1+r) 2 + CF3 / (1+r) 3 + CF4 / (1+r) 4 + CF5 / (1+r)

This is the present value of the future cash flows. Note that as the discount rate is compounding: the longer into the future the cash flow is the more heavily it is discounted. This reflects that time equates to risk, so the further into the future the flow is, the greater risk that the flow change. Thus, the discount rate for future flows…...

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Works Cited:

ABMN Staff (2010). Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile merger rumors after comments from Sprint CEO. American Banking and Market News. Retrieved December 14, 2011 from  

Mobile/Sprint Merger?
Investigating the Possibility of a Sprint and T-Mobile Merger

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger (?)

AT&T Acquisition of T-Mobile (?)

Advantages to AT&T

Effects to the Consumer

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the feasibility of a Sprint and T-Mobile merger. The two companies utilize similar technology and it was thought that a merger of the two telecommunications giants would offer a certain synergy that would add value not only to the combined organization but also to consumers. ith the increased competitiveness that would be gained with this merger the new conglomerate would be in a better market position to compete with industry leaders such as AT&T and Verizon. However, the business world moves very quickly and the possibility of a Sprint and T-Mobile merger no longer seems to be a remote possibility.

Instead, the giant telecommunication leader AT&T has recently made a move to purchase T-Mobile instead. So now the merger of…...

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Works Cited

Dignan, L. (2011, March 8). Sprint, T-Mobile merger talks spurred by network sharing needs. Retrieved August 2011, 2011, from ZDNet:  http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/sprint-t-mobile-merger-talks-spurred-by-network-sharing-needs/45797 

Herman, B. (2011, March 22). AT&T T-Mobile Merger: Less Competition, Higher Prices. Retrieved August 22, 2011, from Shouting Loudly: http://www.shoutingloudly.com/2011/03/22/attt-mobile-merger-less-competition-higher-prices/

Neate, R., & Russell, J. (2009, September 12). T-Mobile owner eyes multi-billion dollar bid for Sprint. Retrieved August 22, 2011, from The Telegraph:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/6180195/T-Mobile-owner-eyes-multi-billion-dollar-bid-for-Sprint.html 

Sorkin, A., De La Merced, M., & Wortham, J. (2011, March 20). AT&T to Buy T-Mobile USA for $39 Billion. Retrieved August 22, 2011, from DealB%k:  http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/03/20/att-to-buy-t-mobile-usa-for-39-billion/?hp

Mobile / Sprint Merger
Within the more and more dynamic and challenging economic, social and technological context, the economic agents devise a wide array of coping mechanisms. One common means in which they strive to consolidate their competitive positions is through mergers and acquisitions. These imply the unification of two traditional competitors in a means in which mutual benefits are created, such as wider access to the market, know how, expertise, resources and so on.

Today, a piece of news which torments the American business community is related to the potential merger between mobile telephone monoliths T-Mobile and Sprint. It is the opinion of this study that the merger would be of a positive impact for the two firms. The following lines reveal the rationale for this conclusion.

The financial state of the companies

Data is not available for the entire 2010 fiscal year, but the information which is available indicates a difficult…...

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References:

2010, Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) and T-Mobile merger rumors return after comments from Sprint CEO, American Banking & Marketing News,   / last accessed on February 24, 2011http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2010/07/15/sprint-nextel-nyse-s-and-t-mobile-merger-rumors-return-after-comments-from-sprint-ceo 

2011, Sprint Nextel Corp, Bloomberg Businessweek,   last accessed on February 24, 2011http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/financials/financials.asp?ticker=S:U.S .

2011, T-Mobile USA reports third quarter 2010 results, T-Mobile website,   last accessed on February 24, 2011http://www.t-mobile.com/Cms/Files/Published/0000BDF20016F5DD010312E2BDE4AE9B/5657114502E70FF3012B59F6EC3E60E2/file/TMUSQ32010PressReleaseFinal%5B1%5D.pdf 

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Mobile Loyalty ackground
The mobile telephone system is part of a global communication sector that has a number of distinct but interlinked elements. Whether one talks on a telephone, searches the net, emails, sends texts or downloads and participates in web-generated data sharing, one is using the mobile telephone network more and more, to the point where it and some of the competing companies appear to be reaching their service capacities. Or at least this seems to be the case when it comes to doing what these large providers should be best at: adding and keeping customers. Maintaining a loyal buyer base -- one that truly likes and advocates for the provider -- or at least happily retaining one beyond a small contract period is critical for any company that wants to be able to serve the global marketplace (Sharpley, 2009).

Underlying many of the customer service practices and promises is the…...

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BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

BBC Mobile (2011, Aug. 31). Mobile Internet use nearing 50%. Viewable at  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14731757 .

Bomsel, O., Cave, M., Le Blanc, G. And Neumann, K-H. (2003). How mobile termination charges shape the dynamics of the telecom sector. The University of Warwick. Viewable at  http://www.cerna.ensmp.fr/Documents/OB-GLB-F2M-FinalReport.pdf .

BuddeCom (2012). United Kingdom - Mobile Market Insights, Statistics and Forecasts. Viewable  http://www.budde.com.au/Research/United-Kingdom-Mobile-Market-Insights-Statistics-and-Forecasts.html .

DigitalBuzz (2011). Infographic: Mobile statistics, stats & facts 2011. Viewable and downloadable at  http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/2011-mobile-statistics-stats-facts-marketing-infographic/ .

Mobile Computing and Social Networks
There are many mobile apps in the market that have been designed to cater for various tasks and processes. Mobile apps were initially designed for gaming but improvements have been made to ensure that they can be used for business purposes. Applications have been designed to improve efficiency of mobile devices. Users have been able to make use of mobile phones to replace devices such as desktop computers and cameras.

Effectiveness and efficiency mobile-based applications

Technological advancements in the field of communication have undergone numerous changes over the decade. Mobile phones conventionally used for basic communication can now be used to conduct more features. The software being used in the mobile devises have enabled the devises to be used for more application than communication. The mobile devices being sold in the market are considered smart phones due to the array of applications that they can undertake. Apple Inc.…...

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References

B'Far, R. (2004). Mobile computing principles: Designing and developing mobile applications with UML and XML. New York: Cambridge University Press

Bohner, B. (2009). Disaster Recovery -- Extra Considerations for Extra Technologies. System Inews, (360), 13.

Hernack, B. (2006). Improving Bluetooth Security: What IT Managers and Mobile Device Users Can Do. Information Systems Security, 15(4), 39-42.

Sarno, T. (2010). Choosing the right mobile platform. Apc, 30(9), 100.

Many researchers have conducted studies on many aspects of m-commerce and the use of mobile technology by consumers. deuyter, Kleijnen, & Wetzels (2006) stated, "M-commerce has been heralded repeatedly as the new service frontier of the millennium. Present market reality, however, seems to be less optimistic, therefore, the current study explores the factors contributing to the adoption of mobile services in a context of wireless finance" (p. 206).
Organization of the Study

Chapter two will consist of the literature review of published works and research studies on the subject of mobile commerce. There are many points-of-view and definitions of m-commerce and this chapter will attempt to examine the data as it relates to what is also referred to wireless e-commerce.

Chapter three through chapter five will substantiate and provide the details of the research methodology utilized for collecting the data. The collected data will be used to answer the research questions.

The author…...

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References

Amin, H., Hamid, M., Lada, S. & Tanakinjal, G. (2006). Undergraduate attitudes and expectations for mobile banking [Electronic Version]. Journal of Internet Banking & Commerce, 11(3), 7-7.

Bhatti, T. (2007). Exploring factors influencing the adoption of mobile commerce [Electronic Version]. Journal of Internet Banking & Commerce, 12(3), 1-13.

Birch, D.G.W. (2007). Near-field is nearly here [Electronic Version]. Journal of Telecommunications Management, 1(1), 55-68.

Brown, L. (n.d.). Observational Field Research. Retrieved January 24, 2009 from, http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/tutorial/Brown/lauratp.htm

Mobile Wireless Portal
Evaluation of the eWeek Mobile Wireless Portal

The eWeek Mobile Portal combines an impressive amount of news and analysis on mobile devices, mobile operating systems including iPhone, Android and many others, and the integration of these technologies into enterprise strategies. Coverage of how mobile technologies are used in Customer elationship Management (CM), Sales Force Automation (SFA), and throughout direct marketing is included in the portal's contents. The benefits of the portal are the timeliness of its news and analysis, the depth of reviews of new mobile devices specifically designed for the enterprise, and the links to more advanced technical information as well. The disadvantages of the portal include its heavy reliance on advertising, which tends to clutter up the page and makes it difficult to navigate. Another disadvantage of the portal is the lack of direct access to the more interesting tests of wireless network performance. That data is…...

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References

Boluk, P., Baydere, S., & Harmanci, A.. (2011). Robust Image Transmission Over Wireless Sensor Networks. Mobile Networks and Applications, 16(2), 149-170.

Li, T., Leith, D., & Malone, D.. (2011). Buffer Sizing for 802.11-Based Networks. IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking, 19(1), 156-169.

Lorincz, J., Capone, A., & Begusi, D.. (2011). Optimized network management for energy savings of wireless access networks. Computer Networks, 55(3), 514.

Mobile Telephony
Cellular service was launched in UK in 1985. Cantel and affiliates of Mobility UK were licenced to operate at 800 MHz. Personal Communications Services (PCS) operating at 1.8 GHz was licenced in UK in December 1995 with two new players, Clearnet and Microcell each receiving 30 MHz of spectrum. Mobility UK affiliates and Cantel each received 10 MHz of new spectrum. PCS service was launched in late 1997. Today, a wide variety of national and regional licenced wireless carriers, along with numerous resale partners, provide wireless voice and data services covering more than 99 per cent of the UK population:

O2

Petro UK Mobility

chatr wireless

Primus

Cityfone

Public Mobile

CityWest

Rogers

Dryden Mobility

SaskTel

EastLink

Sears Connect

Fido

7-Eleven Speak Out Wireless

Ice Wireless

Sogetel

KMTS Mobility

Solo Mobile

Koodo Mobile

TBayTel

Lynx Mobility

Telebec

MTS

VODAFONE

Mobilicity

Videotron

Nexicom Mobility

Virgin Mobile

NorthernTel

Wightman Telecom

NMI Mobility

Wind Mobile

PC Mobile

Companies Overview

VODAFONE

VODAFONE Corporation provides telecommunications products and services in UK. It operates in two segments, Wireline and Wireless. The Wireline segment provides voice solutions, which include local, long distance, and…...

Virgin Mobile
Target Market

Virgin targets the entire United States. Mobile is consumed by almost everybody, and profitability requires economies of scale. Virgin therefore, in general, seeks out all customers because it needs to have a base of millions. Within that, however, Virgin should specifically target the heaviest users of mobile, who are the industry's most profitable consumers. These are young people, aged anywhere from 12-30. They are usually students, though older ones will not be. These consumers are heavy data users. They own high end smartphones, and use them for games and videos, both of which consumer substantial amounts of data. These users spend hours per day on their phone, performing various tasks, though making phone calls is usually among the least of their worries (Yume, 2015). These consumers purchase the most expensive plans in order to support their heavy data usage. These consumers would prefer to have simpler plans, rather…...

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References

Knight, S. (2014). T-Mobile takes aim at heavy data users with unlimited data across two lines for $100. Techspot. Retrieved April 5, 2015 from  http://www.techspot.com/news/59114-t-mobile-takes-aim-heavy-data-users-unlimited.html 

Yume. (2015) Millennials heavy users of mobile gadgets, stream video often. Yume.com Retrieved April 5, 2015 from http://www.yume.com/blog/millennials-heavy-users-of-mobile-gadgets-stream-video-often/

AT&T company and how its pending merger with T-Mobile major will affect mission and vision of the company. Also, its goals and objectives will be analyzed and the author will comment on whether or not this merger is in line with the needs of the major stakeholders that involved, that is, the customers, the employees and similar parties. The sources of information will be telecommunication blogs and publications analyzing the potential merger.
On both sides of the divide, there are "winners" and "losers" and a balancing act that is going on between competitive benefits of pricing vs. The stability of industry standards when there is oligopoly competition between only a small number of large corporations. This balancing act is never easy and is the reason for Federal regulation and legislation in an attempt to keep at least a reasonable amount of competition in the markets and yet take advantage of…...

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Works Cited

At&t mission & vision. (2011). Retrieved from  http://www.corp.att.com/attlabs/about/mission.html .

Kwoh, Leslie. "AT&T, t-mobile merger could mean big changes for customers and employees." (2011, 21 March).Retrieved from  http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2011/03/att_t -mobile_merger_39_billion.html.

Mobile & Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing

Author's note with contact information and more details on collegiate affiliation, etc.

This paper will define cloud computing and mobile cloud computing even while there is no current consensus on their definitions as it is a newly forming field of study and technology. The paper will additionally describe the utility and the structure of mobile cloud and cloud computing. Furthermore, the paper will address topics within the area of mobile cloud and cloud computing that are ripe for intensive research and elucidation. The paper will conclude by offering a sort of philosophical and economical cost-benefit analysis of mobile cloud and cloud computing, as well as select an area of research within this field -- specifically security and privacy issues in mobile and cloud computing use.

The Internet is a piece of technology that has forever changed society. Within its short history, the Internet has changed the experience…...

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References & Related Works:

Armbrust, M., Fox, A., Griffith, R., Joseph, A.D., Katz, R., Konwinski, A., Lee, G., Patterson, D., Rabkin, A., Stoica, I., & Zaharia, M. (2010) "A View of Cloud Computing." Communications of the Association of Computing Machinery, 53(4), 50 -- 58.

Birman, K., Chockler, G., & van Renesse, R. (2008) "Towards a Cloud Computing Research Agenda." LADIS Conference, Available from 2012 January 21.

Grossman, R.L. (2009) "The Case for Cloud Computing." IEEE Computer Society, Available from 2012 January 19.

Huang, D. (2011) "Mobile Cloud Computing." IEEE COSMOC MMTC E-Letter, Available from 2012 January 21.

Marvin (2015) interviews Dr. Chandra Bhansali about cloud-based accounting systems, discussing a couple of issues. The first is the way that cloud-based solutions are changing the way SMBs do business, and the second is the role that security plays in this. Most small businesses become interested in cloud-based solutions because of the efficiency gains, and in particular solving the pain point related to payroll, but they are concerned about security Bhansali is clear that security is an essential component for a cloud-based system, because the market demands it. Accounting data is sensitive, and companies that utilize cloud-based solutions insist that this information be protected to the highest standard.
Bhansali notes that his company moved to Amazon Web Services, which has one of the more secure platforms. Sensitive data is encrypted, in particular things like bank information, social security numbers and employee identification numbers. Bhansali then points out, without getting into specifics,…...

home control system using mobile commerce -- or, how your cell phone can connect you to your home when you are away from home
For better or for worse, the cell phone technology has changed modern communication and modern life. Mobile communication systems have undoubtedly made modern human beings more 'connected' to one another, or at least more able to talk to, or to reach one another, at any point in time. Now, an individual with a 'switched on' cell phone can always be accessed through the use of mobile cell phone technology -- barring any interference from poor connections or poor service, of course! However, besides simply being able to talk to others more easily, mobile phones can also make it easier to access other aspects of one's daily existence, from one's calendar, list of frequently called numbers, and yes, one's home.

The ability of mobile commerce to connect consumers…...

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'Market Report -- In Play." (February 19, 2004). Briefing.com. Retrieved on February 4, 2004 at site=http://www.investorguide.com/cgi-bin/browse1.cgi?tick=MOT&

Smart phones and other mobile technology have the potential to be real game changers in terms of economic development in developing countries.  Prior to the advent of mobile technology, developing countries were limited in economic development because they lacked the infrastructure to hasten that development.  However, with information technology and mobile connectivity increasing, economic development can occur in areas that are otherwise isolated because of a lack of developed infrastructure.  In addition, while economic development is a definite bonus of these technologies, there are some concerns about how they impact communities on....

Mobile phones have become an integral part of our daily lives, providing us with constant connectivity, information, and entertainment. However, the question of whether children aged 15 or under should be restricted from using mobile phones is a topic of debate. In todays digital age, where technology plays a significant role in shaping young minds, it is essential to consider the potential risks and benefits associated with children using mobile phones.

One key concern regarding children using mobile phones is the impact on their physical health. Excessive use of mobile phones has been linked to various health issues, such as....

In the midst of today's fast-paced technological advancements, the use of mobile phones has become increasingly prevalent among children. However, the question of whether children aged 15 or under should be restricted from using these devices remains a topic of considerable debate. While some argue that mobile phones can provide educational and social benefits, it is imperative to acknowledge the potential risks and developmental concerns associated with their use by children in this age group. This essay will delve into the reasons why children at 15 or under should not use mobile phones, exploring the negative impacts on their physical,....

1. Mobile Apps as Catalysts for Innovation and Growth in the Title Industry

2. The Role of Mobile Apps in Streamlining Title Transactions

3. Mobile Apps as Platforms for Enhancing Customer Engagement in the Title Industry

4. Mobile Technology's Impact on the Title Industry: A Paradigm Shift