ABI Research provides market-based intelligence across a range of technologies: mobile devices, networks, and services; wireless connectivity; the "digital home;" telematics and navigation; RFID; M2M; handset teardowns; and much more. Its teams of expert analysts and researchers combine extensive experience, deep understanding of technology and business, and a firm dedication to objectivity to provide reports and services that offer subscribers critical interpretation of market trends.

In addition to being relied upon for strategic insight by over 500 clients annually, our analysts' opinions appear in the major media sources of the world and hundreds of industry-specific trade publications.

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Combining the ICT expertise of Datamonitor Technology, Butler Group and Ovum, with Datamonitor Group's 350 business analysts and relationships with 18 of the largest 20 global corporations, Ovum is uniquely positioned to provide practical, actionable advice to the technology, telecoms and other business sectors.

With access to Ovum's research and support from best-in-class analyst and consulting teams, companies can turn analysis and insight into action. Our aim is to make our clients' planning more effective, and to help them identify and assess relevant business opportunities. We don't just advise our clients: we collaborate with them to help them exploit these opportunities and to turn them into business results. At the heart of our approach is our mission to help, to be approachable, responsive and focused on your business issues and to provide pragmatic and actionable advice and recommendation. www.ovum.com

Machina Research is a telecoms research and consulting firm focusing principally on the emerging opportunity associated with new forms of connected wireless device. The traditional cellphone market in most regions is saturated and mobile network operators (MNOs) and vendors alike are focusing significant attention on connecting other devices, including PCs, consumer electronics devices, cars, utility meters and various medical devices Fore more info, please visit: http://www.machinaresearch.com/

The people of Yankee Group are the global connectivity experts-the leading source of insight and counsel trusted by builders, operators and users of connectivity solutions for over 40 years. We are uniquely focused on the evolution of Anywhere connectivity, and chart the pace of technology change and its effect on networks, consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in Boston, Yankee Group has a global presence, including operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit Yankee Group at . www.yankeegroup.com

Analysys Mason is a trusted adviser on telecoms, technology and media. We work with our clients, including operators, regulators and end users, to:

• design winning strategies that deliver measurable results
• make informed decisions based on market intelligence and analytical rigour
• develop innovative propositions to gain competitive advantage
• implement operational solutions to improve business efficiency.

With 250 staff in 12 offices, we are respected worldwide for our exceptional quality of work, independence and flexibility in responding to client needs. For nearly 25 years, we have been helping clients in more than 100 countries to maximise their opportunities. For more information, please visit www.analysysmason.com