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Wireless Operators Head into the Cloud with Tiered Pricing Plans

T-Mobile USA in May joined the swelling ranks of operators implementing tiered pricing plans for mobile broadband access, moves that will allow these companies to capitalize on the fast-growing wireless data market and better position them to accommodate ... Read >

Wireless Carriers Accelerate Spending on Infrastructure Gear in 2011

Wireless carriers in 2011 will double their spending increase on communications infrastructure equipment compared to 2010 as they rush to accommodate the explosive growth of data traffic, according to new IHS iSuppli (NYSE: IHS) research. Global spending ... Read >

Pick promotional products for the season

Ensuring novelty while choosing your promotional products is crucial in order to find products that not only suit your brand but also help it stand out in a crowd. In a market where all companies are choosing promotional items, choosing novel products wil... Read >

Impact of technology on the promotional products industry

Technology has remarkable impact on most industries and promotional products are not far behind. The importance of promotional products cannot be stated enough. Trade shows and conferences are attended by a large number of brands and very few make an impa... Read >

Why brands must use Promotional Products

Over the past few decades promotional products have become an important aspect of an organization’s marketing mix. Most companies find their marketing strategy incomplete without use of appropriate promotional items and their decision is completely justif... Read >

Understanding Significance of Promotional Products in a Brand’s Marketing Strategy

Promotional products have become a common inclusion in an organizations marketing budget. Most often these products are imprinted with the logo or message of the company in order to personalize it and promote the brand identity. The possibilities of using... Read >

IHS iSuppli News Flash: Production of Half-Million iPads at Risk from Foxconn Plant Explosion

The explosion at Foxconn's plant in Chengdu, China, could result in a production loss of 500,000 Apple Inc. iPad 2 tablets in the second quarter, according to a new analysis from IHS iSuppli (NYSE: IHS). Total iPad 2 production capacity at the Chengdu sit... Read >

iPhone 4 Turns up the Volume for Innovative MEMS Microphone Technology

Highlighted by their adoption in Apple Inc.’s iPhone 4, microelectromechanical system (MEMS) microphones are set to achieve a more than 50 % increase in shipments in 2010 and a fourfold rise by 2014, according to the market research firm iSuppli. Global ... Read >

Benefits of Securing Investment Plans at an Early Age

The importance of getting life insurance cannot be stated enough and there are several reasons to prove it. While you can never be completely prepared for death, you can ensure that your family has a comfortable future. Life insurance becomes all the more... Read >

US Wireless Carriers Partner with Big Credit Card Companies, Boosting Cell Phone NFC Market

The decision by three major U.S. wireless carriers to partner with leading credit card companies on a mobile commerce initiative will boost the market for embedded payment technology in cell phones, helping global shipments of handsets with near field com... Read >

SECURING YOUR FAMILY’S FUTURE WITH LIFE INSURANCE

Life insurance is one of those subjects that are often overlooked by people until it's too late to get the best possible plans. For a secure future, individuals need to plan well in advance and secure the best insurance for their family's benefit. Each f... Read >

Zynga Builds On Lead in Booming Social Network Gaming Market

Amid booming consumer spend on PC social networking games in 2010, Zynga managed to protect its market share lead over the other top operators, based on the success of its CityVille and FarmVille offerings, new IHS Screen Digest research indicates. Consu... Read >

Promoting Your Brand in any Economy for Steady Success!

When the news and the economy go ‘south’, companies look for instant ways to save. If you are like most companies in the post 2008 era, you may have been directly, or indirectly, involved in a down sizing effort. Common tactics have included: Staff red... Read >

Ideas for Promotional Items

Promotional items come in many forms, but some are especially suited for events like conferences. Name badge holders are one of the best items to use in any large group situation. Every time someone looks to see the wearer’s name, they’ll see your company... Read >

China’s Cable Set Top Box Shipments Rise Courtesy of Network Convergence Project

China's Three Networks Convergence project is driving the expansion of the country's cable Set-Top Box (STB) market, with shipments set to rise by nearly 25 % in 2010, according to the Market Research firm iSuppli Corp. China's domestic unit shipments of... Read >