Abstract
This research service talks in great detail the various facets of the next generation wireless systems called 4G. In addition to covering the drivers, challenges, applications, features and key developments in this domain, it also takes a look at the most prominent technologies that are expected to play a pivotal role in 4G deployment. It also features a stakeholder salience and throws light on who would benefit out of 4G' s arrival. Patents and contacts in both the corporate and academic world have also been provided.
Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Research Overview
- Research Snapshot
- Key Findings
Scope and Methodology
- Research Scope
- Research Methodology
2. TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOT
4G Technology Primer and Enabling Technologies
- Timeline of Generations
- Technology Primer
Features and Applications of 4G
- Features of 4G
- Applications Viewpoint
3. STRATEGIC EVALUATION OF THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
Assessment of Enabling Technologies
- Comparative Viewpoint - WiMAX
- Comparative Viewpoint - OFDM
- Comparative Viewpoint - MIMO
Analytical Hierarchy Process -- Analysis for Alternative Air Interface Technologies for Future Generation
- Optimum Choice of Air Interface -- Discussion on Criteria and Alternatives
- Optimum Choice of Air Interface -- AHP Process and Computation for Goal Node and Level 0 Criteria
- Optimum Choice of Air Interface -- AHP Process and Computation for Level 1 Criteria
Assessment of Opportunities and Threats for 4G
- Opportunity Matrix
- Threat Matrix
4. STRATEGIC EVALUATION OF THE INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT
Technology Diffusion Analysis
- Technology Drivers
- Technology Challenges
Analytical Hierarchy Process -- Analysis of 4G Beneficiaries
- Positional Ranking for 4G Beneficiaries -- Discussion on Criteria and Alternatives
- Positional Ranking for 4G Beneficiaries -- AHP Process and Computation for Goal Node and Level 0 Criteria
- Positional Rankings for 4G beneficiaries - AHP Process and Computation for Level 1 Criteria
- Stakeholder Salience
Strategic Recommendations
- Technology Roadmap
- Application Roadmap
- Analyst Insights
5. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS IN 4G
University Offering
- Handoff Issues in 4G Systems
- STF Coding for Maximum Diversity Gain in MIMO-OFDM Systems
- Subnet-Based IP Architecture for Efficient Mobility and Resource Management
- Cross-Layer Optimization of OFDM Systems
- A New Packet-Switched Wireless Cellular System for Improved Performance
- Network Testbed for Next Generation Wireless Networks
- Cooperative Header Compression for 4G
Corporate Developments
- WiMAX Ecosystem with OFDM-MIMO Networks for Highly Spectral Efficient Wireless Broadband Access
- Effective Management of Handover Services Among Mobile Base Stations
- A New Efficient WiMAX Backhaul Solution
- Novel All IP Communications Radio Grid
- IP Ran Architecture--The Solution to the Problems of Traditional Ran Architecture
- Next Generation Wireless Networks Initiative through Integrated Mobile-PC Strategy
- UMTS TD-CDMA-Based Mobile Broadband Technology
6. PATENTS; DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS, GLOSSARY AND APPENDIX
Key Patents, Glossary and Appendix
- Key Patents
- Glossary
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
Database of Key Industry Participants and Glossary
- University Contacts
- Corporate Contacts
7. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
Decision Support Database Tables
- Business Internet Users (2002--2012)
- DSL Broadband Subscribers (2002--2012)
- Internet Penetration (2002--2012)
- Internet Subscribers (2002--2012)
- Total Broadband Subscribers (2002--2012)
