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    Transsion Mobile: Deep Blue Ocean in Africa

    By  Guoli Chen,  Xinhe Zhuang
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    The global mobile phone market is becoming saturated, especially in developed economies where phone makers are competing for market share in an increasingly ‘red ocean’. In contrast, the African market for mobile phones has huge growth potential given a fast-expanding population and high proportion of young people, yet relatively low rate of mobile phone penetration.

      Published 27 Jul 2020

      Reference 6590

      Topic Strategy

      Region Africa

      Industry Telecommunications

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      Transsion Mobile: Deep Blue Ocean in Africa

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      • By  Guoli Chen,  Xinhe Zhuang
      • Reference 6590

      • Published 27 Jul 2020

      • Topic Strategy

      • Region Africa

      • Industry Telecommunications

      The global mobile phone market is becoming saturated, especially in developed economies where phone makers are competing for market share in an increasingly ‘red ocean’. In contrast, the African market for mobile phones has huge growth potential given a fast-expanding population and high proportion of young people, yet relatively low rate of mobile phone penetration.
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        Racing into the 5G Era: Generational Technological Change and Firm Strategy in Mobile Telecommunications

        By  Daitian Li,  Yangao Xiao,  Tony Tong,  Guoli Chen
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        This case explains the technological changes in mobile communications, with a special focus on the fifth generation (5G). It describes the evolution from the first generation (1G) to the 5G; core technologies, distinct capabilities, key products, and major players in the 5G era.

          Published 24 Jan 2020

          Reference 6558

          Topic Strategy

          Region Global

          Industry Telecommunications

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          Racing into the 5G Era: Generational Technological Change and Firm Strategy in Mobile Telecommunications

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          • By  Daitian Li,  Yangao Xiao,  Tony Tong,  Guoli Chen
          • Reference 6558

          • Published 24 Jan 2020

          • Topic Strategy

          • Region Global

          • Industry Telecommunications

          This case explains the technological changes in mobile communications, with a special focus on the fifth generation (5G). It describes the evolution from the first generation (1G) to the 5G; core technologies, distinct capabilities, key products, and major players in the 5G era.
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            BT Group: Managing Global Open Innovation

            By  L. Felipe Monteiro,  Benoit Decreton
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            Jean-Marc Frangos, Managing Director of Products & Services Research and Open Innovation at BT Group is looking to optimize the London-based telcom company’s external innovation process – scouting for new technologies from Silicon Valley, Israel and Asia.

              Published 28 May 2018

              Reference 6397

              Topic Strategy

              Region Global

              Industry Telecommunications

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              BT Group: Managing Global Open Innovation

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              • By  L. Felipe Monteiro,  Benoit Decreton
              • Reference 6397

              • Published 28 May 2018

              • Topic Strategy

              • Region Global

              • Industry Telecommunications

              Jean-Marc Frangos, Managing Director of Products & Services Research and Open Innovation at BT Group is looking to optimize the London-based telcom company’s external innovation process – scouting for new technologies from Silicon Valley, Israel and Asia.
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                China's "Furious Five" Smartphones: Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo/Vivo and Lenovo - Strategies and Origins

                By  Guoli Chen,  Tony Tong,  Yangao Xiao,  Nianchen Han
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                The case focuses on China’s ‘furious five’ smartphone makers – Huawei, Xiaomi, Lenovo, and OPPO/Vivo, charting the history of the industry and the changing dynamics of the global market.

                  Published 26 Mar 2018

                  Reference 6383

                  Topic Strategy

                  Region Asia

                  Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless,  Internet

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                  China's "Furious Five" Smartphones: Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo/Vivo and Lenovo - Strategies and Origins

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                  • By  Guoli Chen,  Tony Tong,  Yangao Xiao,  Nianchen Han
                  • Reference 6383

                  • Published 26 Mar 2018

                  • Topic Strategy

                  • Region Asia

                  • Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless,  Internet

                  The case focuses on China’s ‘furious five’ smartphone makers – Huawei, Xiaomi, Lenovo, and OPPO/Vivo, charting the history of the industry and the changing dynamics of the global market.
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                    Free.fr - Internet for the BOP in France (A): The Fixed-line Internet Market

                    By  Philip M. Parker,  Mathieu Romary
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                    In 2002, the telecom industry in France witnessed changes in regulation of internet service providers. This enabled internet service provider Free.fr to challenge a crystalized competitive landscape using a combination of technology, business model innovation and focus on the bottom of the pyramid.

                      Published 27 Nov 2017

                      Reference 6326

                      Topic Strategy

                      Region Europe

                      Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

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                      Free.fr - Internet for the BOP in France (A): The Fixed-line Internet Market

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                      • By  Philip M. Parker,  Mathieu Romary
                      • Reference 6326

                      • Published 27 Nov 2017

                      • Topic Strategy

                      • Region Europe

                      • Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

                      In 2002, the telecom industry in France witnessed changes in regulation of internet service providers. This enabled internet service provider Free.fr to challenge a crystalized competitive landscape using a combination of technology, business model innovation and focus on the bottom of the pyramid.
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                        Free.fr - Internet for the BOP in France (B): A Model for Disruption

                        By  Philip M. Parker,  Mathieu Romary
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                        In 2002, the telecom industry in France witnessed changes in regulation of internet service providers. This enabled internet service provider Free.fr to challenge a crystalized competitive landscape using a combination of technology, business model innovation and focus on the bottom of the pyramid.

                          Published 27 Nov 2017

                          Reference 6326

                          Topic Strategy

                          Region Europe

                          Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

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                          Free.fr - Internet for the BOP in France (B): A Model for Disruption

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                          • By  Philip M. Parker,  Mathieu Romary
                          • Reference 6326

                          • Published 27 Nov 2017

                          • Topic Strategy

                          • Region Europe

                          • Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

                          In 2002, the telecom industry in France witnessed changes in regulation of internet service providers. This enabled internet service provider Free.fr to challenge a crystalized competitive landscape using a combination of technology, business model innovation and focus on the bottom of the pyramid.
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                            A Dark Horse in the Global Smartphone Market: Huawei’s Smartphone Strategy

                            By  Yangao Xiao,  Tony Tong,  Guoli Chen,  Kathy Wu
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                            The case sets China’s Huawei Technologies in the context of the evolving global smartphone industry, notably its positioning and the links between its competitive strategy and its corporate (global) strategy.

                              Published 27 Feb 2017

                              Reference 6269

                              Topic Strategy

                              Region Asia

                              Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

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                              A Dark Horse in the Global Smartphone Market: Huawei’s Smartphone Strategy

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                              • By  Yangao Xiao,  Tony Tong,  Guoli Chen,  Kathy Wu
                              • Reference 6269

                              • Published 27 Feb 2017

                              • Topic Strategy

                              • Region Asia

                              • Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

                              The case sets China’s Huawei Technologies in the context of the evolving global smartphone industry, notably its positioning and the links between its competitive strategy and its corporate (global) strategy.
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                                Cisco Systems: New Millennium - New Acquisition Strategy?

                                By  Nir Brueller,  Laurence Capron
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                                The case first describes the evolution of Cisco Systems of San Jose, California, from a narrowly-focused routing and switching equipment vendor, with a highly effective competitive strategy, into a diversified networking and IT giant.

                                  Published 25 Mar 2010

                                  Reference 5669

                                  Topic Strategy

                                  Region North America

                                  Industry Telecommunications,  Capital Markets

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                                  Cisco Systems: New Millennium - New Acquisition Strategy?

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                                  • By  Nir Brueller,  Laurence Capron
                                  • Reference 5669

                                  • Published 25 Mar 2010

                                  • Topic Strategy

                                  • Region North America

                                  • Industry Telecommunications,  Capital Markets

                                  The case first describes the evolution of Cisco Systems of San Jose, California, from a narrowly-focused routing and switching equipment vendor, with a highly effective competitive strategy, into a diversified networking and IT giant.
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                                    America Movil: The Making of a Mexican Global Latina

                                    By  Lourdes Casanova,  Samantha RULLAN
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                                    This case study analyses the swift international expansion and transformation of América Móvil, a Mexican Global Latina that has been able to extend its footprint throughout Latin America and consolidate its position in the region’s wireless telephone market in just eight years.

                                      Published 31 Oct 2008

                                      Reference 5531

                                      Topic Strategy

                                      Region Global

                                      Industry Telecommunications,  International Trade and Development

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                                      America Movil: The Making of a Mexican Global Latina

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                                      • By  Lourdes Casanova,  Samantha RULLAN
                                      • Reference 5531

                                      • Published 31 Oct 2008

                                      • Topic Strategy

                                      • Region Global

                                      • Industry Telecommunications,  International Trade and Development

                                      This case study analyses the swift international expansion and transformation of América Móvil, a Mexican Global Latina that has been able to extend its footprint throughout Latin America and consolidate its position in the region’s wireless telephone market in just eight years.
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                                        Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for Mobile Consumer Applications (A)

                                        By  Henrik Bresman,  Carmen Kuhl
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                                        The case describes the emergence of a new technology for use in mobile phones, covering the applications and business case as well as technical aspects. It investigates the interests of several industry sectors involved, namely telecommunications, semiconductors, financial institutions, and public transport. In addition, it explores the role of international standards organisations.

                                          Published 21 Mar 2008

                                          Reference 5503

                                          Topic Strategy

                                          Region Global

                                          Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

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                                          Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for Mobile Consumer Applications (A)

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                                          • By  Henrik Bresman,  Carmen Kuhl
                                          • Reference 5503

                                          • Published 21 Mar 2008

                                          • Topic Strategy

                                          • Region Global

                                          • Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

                                          The case describes the emergence of a new technology for use in mobile phones, covering the applications and business case as well as technical aspects. It investigates the interests of several industry sectors involved, namely telecommunications, semiconductors, financial institutions, and public transport. In addition, it explores the role of international standards organisations.
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                                            Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for Mobile Consumer Applications (B)

                                            By  Henrik Bresman,  Carmen Kuhl
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                                            The case describes the emergence of a new technology for use in mobile phones, covering the applications and business case as well as technical aspects. It investigates the interests of several industry sectors involved, namely telecommunications, semiconductors, financial institutions, and public transport. In addition, it explores the role of international standards organisations.

                                              Published 21 Mar 2008

                                              Reference 5503

                                              Topic Strategy

                                              Region Global

                                              Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

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                                              Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for Mobile Consumer Applications (B)

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                                              • By  Henrik Bresman,  Carmen Kuhl
                                              • Reference 5503

                                              • Published 21 Mar 2008

                                              • Topic Strategy

                                              • Region Global

                                              • Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

                                              The case describes the emergence of a new technology for use in mobile phones, covering the applications and business case as well as technical aspects. It investigates the interests of several industry sectors involved, namely telecommunications, semiconductors, financial institutions, and public transport. In addition, it explores the role of international standards organisations.
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                                                General Instrument: The Making of Strategy

                                                By  Gabriel Szulanski,  Yali Szulanski,  Jenifer Raver
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                                                This case focuses on the topic of strategy making at GI. The case write-up includes information about GI, AT T, the cable telecommunications industry, Ed Breen, the strategy making process at GI, and the Kiawah Meeting that the management team held in 1998.

                                                  Published 07 Apr 2008

                                                  Reference 5441

                                                  Topic Strategy

                                                  Region North America

                                                  Industry Telecommunications

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                                                  General Instrument: The Making of Strategy

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                                                  • By  Gabriel Szulanski,  Yali Szulanski,  Jenifer Raver
                                                  • Reference 5441

                                                  • Published 07 Apr 2008

                                                  • Topic Strategy

                                                  • Region North America

                                                  • Industry Telecommunications

                                                  This case focuses on the topic of strategy making at GI. The case write-up includes information about GI, AT T, the cable telecommunications industry, Ed Breen, the strategy making process at GI, and the Kiawah Meeting that the management team held in 1998.
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