Title :
Standards, strategy and wireless network planning
Author :
Hjelm, Bjorn ; Long, Kevin
Abstract :
Charting the evolution and strategic direction of wireless communications networks in times of great change to maintain a competitive advantage for a wireless carrier is very complex. The new economy has created a new competitive landscape with much uncertainty that is affecting the network planning process. Several reasons account for the changes taking place in many industries´ competitive landscapes. Managing standards development is a very useful tool to limit uncertainty and protect investment when developing new technologies
Keywords :
mobile radio; strategic planning; telecommunication network planning; telecommunication standards; competitive advantage; investment protection; standards; strategy; uncertainty; wireless carrier; wireless communications network planning; Communication industry; Communication standards; Computer industry; Globalization; Investments; Protection; Strategic planning; Technological innovation; Uncertainty; Wireless networks;
Conference_Titel :
Standardization and Innovation in Information Technology, 2001 2nd IEEE Conference
Conference_Location :
Boulder, CO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9817-3
DOI :
10.1109/SIIT.2001.968554
