Carriers and content providers are looking to boost revenue streams through
the introduction of new applications and services such as data-rich and
multimedia 3G services. Another key area of revenue growth for carriers is
mobile workforce automation applications, which include tracking an
organization's sales force or managing its field service using mobile
technologies. Today's handset silicon designers, manufacturers, and software
developers are building the next-generation mobile handsets that will provide
the foundation for these new applications and revenue streams.
Given their large infrastructure investment to support enhanced multimedia
and data services (such as broadcast video, instant messaging, and streaming
music) and the need to ensure flawless deployment,... (more)