Research In Motion: Bad Speculative Play With Big Risk [View article]
Sure they need to. Especially because 90% of the worldwide tech press feed is American.
But BB10 devices hitting Europe first should denote that RIM will first take care of its more active markets (N.A is under 40% of RIM's devices sales). Exactly the same way they will target their own loyal customers and companies as a favorite target. Only after they succeed seeding the wow effect within these loyal customers, they'll start the conquest ... that will take at least 3 years.
Research In Motion: Bad Speculative Play With Big Risk [View article]
The ip5 launch was nowhere tremendous ... and had ZERO effect RIM's stock yesterday ($7.42 - absolutely stable).
What bleed are you talking about ? I believe you mix (at your advantage) market shares and loyal consumers erosion. RIM's consumers numbers have NEVER declined in absolute value. They continue to raise up to 80 million worldwide. Quit you N.A only perspective.
"RIM cannot compete on cost, it cannot compete on user experience, it does not have the range of devices offered on other ecosystems, it cannot compete on content and to date it has not been able to compete on development talent," says Pac Crest's James Faucette, outlining his bear case on Research In Motion (RIMM). Pac Crest's checks indicate RIM's channel inventories are "still way too high," and that retailers are cutting down on BlackBerry shelf space. [View news story]
BB10 OS will compete (and win), in particular on the "usability" front with any OS. Take it as the "next step OS", but you won't realize it until you get what paradigm resides behind the "flow" and "glance" concepts (Google is your friend). Verizon's Mc Adam stated it was too soon to count RIM out of the game and that it was not yet clear which system will win third place going forward. BB10 devices being distributed at launch by Vierzon (official) denotes he was serious.
As for device prices and range, we do know that there will be six devices (name another manufacturer with a widest range ?). Presumingly, as RIM has done before, firsts will be flagships (London, Nevada) then medium and low price will show. Also, it is very likely we'll see a slider range (Milan ?) in addition to announced full touch and physical KWERTY. Again, name another manufacturer with such form factor choice ... (and don't forget to add BB6/7 devices that will continue to be distributed for years)
Now for "talents" ... well, just try to register to any developer event worldwide ... you'll get a hint. It "sells" (it's free) like hotcakes.
Yet, another piece of paper to encourage shorts. I call it blah or market manipulation.
RIM: Will BB 10 Devices Revive Stock In 2013? [View article]
Let's make it clear. RIM needs MS and MS needs RIM. Can you ever point out an aggressive or open conflict between Redmond and Otawa ? Nope. Balmer and Heins are in the pack together and - for now - they need each other to hunt the leaders. (Balmer even offered to acquire RIM's NOC, Heins declined, politely).
Office365 (MS cloud based hosting for mails, calendars, contacts, docs ... and more) is a very good example. It comes (yes, setup is done within MS environment) with a dedicated and FREE extension, named BlackBerry Cloud Services ... basically a FREE BES server.
At the opposite, BB10 devices (and Playbook) will rely on the MS ActiveSync protocol for authentication; that means they can integrate into a BYOD logic without dedicated MDM architecture.
Now, for the 50% I believe this is a estimation like the rabbit in the hat ... I do not believe that half of BB users will swap to other brands knowing that the best of the two worlds (i.e: interface + reliability + security) is to come next year.
RIM: Will BB 10 Devices Revive Stock In 2013? [View article]
... ended (after hours) @ $7.16 i.e +7.03% ... not bad for a "toxic". Now, let's follow the carriers announcements and let people realize that BB10 IS (yes, right now) a real competitor to existing OSes.
Who will you rely on to make your mind ? Billions telco companies with industrial and long term strategy ... or any "hello-I-know-everythi... casual blogger ?
RIM: Will BB 10 Devices Revive Stock In 2013? [View article]
Oh ... I forgot to mention that the review made by carriers lead to this official news : Vierzon will distribute BB10 devices at launch. Oooops ... the stock went up 5.21% already ... (don't bet on day basis)
RIM: Will BB 10 Devices Revive Stock In 2013? [View article]
BB OS7.x is nowhere antique or outdated, I believe you've never ever consider using it (as a professional device, not as a mobile game device) or you won't be able to write that.
QNX is a fail ? What type of funny facts can you put on the table to dare this argument ? Just check out almost any critical system, you'd be amazed (start with satellites, then nuclear, then medical, then security, then telecoms). On the Joes market, they're also uncontested leaders for infotainements systems in the automotive industry (something like 11 Million devices running QNX will ship this year).
Now BB10 ... well, I believe you might read better what has been reported (under very severe NDA). All points out a very innovative, sexy and efficient system. More, its lightweight will make it able to run on high to mid range devices. In shot, it will provide a tremendous experience even on devices that cut the iPhone price by 2.
Users ... users are IN LOVE with their iPhones, it's not (only) a matter of apps (average users have 5 apps, including one or two paid - I believe it's a Gartner's study). But love and tech ...
Companies ... The BYOD trend has reached its limits. In short, the actual situation is the following : either you have a non-blackberry device and your company must tight it so hard (iCloud, Siri ; See IBM case) that you loose the "fun" (and your privacy - including a full wipe when you leave the company) or you hold two devices. One to "DO" things (aka the Blackberry) and one for your leisure/pleasure (aka iPhone, Androids).
With BB10, RIM is launching a new back-end server (BES 10) that will alone allow to combine waterproof private environment ("do what you want") and work environment ("do what we grant"). Neither of them can be "contaminated" by the other. It's codenamed Mobile Fusion and Balance (google is your friend ?). Oh, did I specified Mobile Fusion will also (with their inherent self-limitation restrictions) manage iOS and android devices ?
Shall I conclude ... well, no, if "you" don't get it, it's probably because your heart is taken already.
Research In Motion Options Strategy For BlackBerry 10 Release [View article]
Both BB10 OS and devices are currently spread to carriers and selected tech press. Thorsten Heins is sporting one for its everyday usage. The vaporware rumor vaporizes ...
Research In Motion Options Strategy For BlackBerry 10 Release [View article]
"These days, it's hard to find a BlackBerry still in use". Come on... Approximately 80 million people are hard to find? Please be more specific (like 'in N.Y') but don't spread doom and gloom for the show.
Research In Motion's Hiring Could Be A Precursor To More BB10 Delays [View article]
Bubbles and foam ... Do you really buy this ?
Back in February, RIM was already hiring hundreds of development related jobs ( I believe, over 200 for N.A only; add a few 100's more for the rest of the world) [quoted from my post @ crackberry.com, dated 2-10-2012] : "RIM is in a middle of its first historical technical transition, meaning : errors (stock provisioning), extra costs, hiring (have you been around RIM Careers - Jobs at Research In Motion Careers (http://bit.ly/RUkNCE) lately ?), promotion, investments [...] "
Research In Motion's Hiring Could Be A Precursor To More BB10 Delays [View article]
On a popular BlackBerry (crackBerry.com) fan forum, I wrote, back in February the following, regarding drastic changes" (and profitability) :
"RIM is in a middle of its first historical technical transition, meaning : errors (stock provisioning), extra costs, hiring (have you been around RIM Careers - Jobs at Research In Motion Careers (http://bit.ly/RUkNCE) lately ?), promotion, investments "
There was then over 200 developers (related) jobs for the sole N.A region. Add extra hundreds for Europe, Asia, etc.
So there's absolutely nothing new in this area ... Yet another soap bubble ...
Research In Motion: Bad Speculative Play With Big Risk [View article]
But BB10 devices hitting Europe first should denote that RIM will first take care of its more active markets (N.A is under 40% of RIM's devices sales). Exactly the same way they will target their own loyal customers and companies as a favorite target. Only after they succeed seeding the wow effect within these loyal customers, they'll start the conquest ... that will take at least 3 years.
Research In Motion: Bad Speculative Play With Big Risk [View article]
http://bit.ly/OrPBKN
Research In Motion: Bad Speculative Play With Big Risk [View article]
Just like this hyping ip5 launch CNBC reporter : http://bit.ly/UNgl7C
Research In Motion: Bad Speculative Play With Big Risk [View article]
What bleed are you talking about ? I believe you mix (at your advantage) market shares and loyal consumers erosion. RIM's consumers numbers have NEVER declined in absolute value. They continue to raise up to 80 million worldwide. Quit you N.A only perspective.
"RIM cannot compete on cost, it cannot compete on user experience, it does not have the range of devices offered on other ecosystems, it cannot compete on content and to date it has not been able to compete on development talent," says Pac Crest's James Faucette, outlining his bear case on Research In Motion (RIMM). Pac Crest's checks indicate RIM's channel inventories are "still way too high," and that retailers are cutting down on BlackBerry shelf space. [View news story]
As for device prices and range, we do know that there will be six devices (name another manufacturer with a widest range ?). Presumingly, as RIM has done before, firsts will be flagships (London, Nevada) then medium and low price will show. Also, it is very likely we'll see a slider range (Milan ?) in addition to announced full touch and physical KWERTY. Again, name another manufacturer with such form factor choice ... (and don't forget to add BB6/7 devices that will continue to be distributed for years)
Now for "talents" ... well, just try to register to any developer event worldwide ... you'll get a hint. It "sells" (it's free) like hotcakes.
Yet, another piece of paper to encourage shorts. I call it blah or market manipulation.
RIM: Will BB 10 Devices Revive Stock In 2013? [View article]
RIM: Will BB 10 Devices Revive Stock In 2013? [View article]
Office365 (MS cloud based hosting for mails, calendars, contacts, docs ... and more) is a very good example. It comes (yes, setup is done within MS environment) with a dedicated and FREE extension, named BlackBerry Cloud Services ... basically a FREE BES server.
At the opposite, BB10 devices (and Playbook) will rely on the MS ActiveSync protocol for authentication; that means they can integrate into a BYOD logic without dedicated MDM architecture.
Now, for the 50% I believe this is a estimation like the rabbit in the hat ... I do not believe that half of BB users will swap to other brands knowing that the best of the two worlds (i.e: interface + reliability + security) is to come next year.
RIM: Will BB 10 Devices Revive Stock In 2013? [View article]
Now, let's follow the carriers announcements and let people realize that BB10 IS (yes, right now) a real competitor to existing OSes.
Who will you rely on to make your mind ? Billions telco companies with industrial and long term strategy ... or any "hello-I-know-everythi... casual blogger ?
Blah time is over. Let's Rock'n'Roll this.
RIM: Will BB 10 Devices Revive Stock In 2013? [View article]
RIM: Will BB 10 Devices Revive Stock In 2013? [View article]
RIM: Will BB 10 Devices Revive Stock In 2013? [View article]
QNX is a fail ? What type of funny facts can you put on the table to dare this argument ? Just check out almost any critical system, you'd be amazed (start with satellites, then nuclear, then medical, then security, then telecoms). On the Joes market, they're also uncontested leaders for infotainements systems in the automotive industry (something like 11 Million devices running QNX will ship this year).
Now BB10 ... well, I believe you might read better what has been reported (under very severe NDA). All points out a very innovative, sexy and efficient system. More, its lightweight will make it able to run on high to mid range devices. In shot, it will provide a tremendous experience even on devices that cut the iPhone price by 2.
Users ... users are IN LOVE with their iPhones, it's not (only) a matter of apps (average users have 5 apps, including one or two paid - I believe it's a Gartner's study). But love and tech ...
Companies ... The BYOD trend has reached its limits. In short, the actual situation is the following : either you have a non-blackberry device and your company must tight it so hard (iCloud, Siri ; See IBM case) that you loose the "fun" (and your privacy - including a full wipe when you leave the company) or you hold two devices. One to "DO" things (aka the Blackberry) and one for your leisure/pleasure (aka iPhone, Androids).
With BB10, RIM is launching a new back-end server (BES 10) that will alone allow to combine waterproof private environment ("do what you want") and work environment ("do what we grant"). Neither of them can be "contaminated" by the other. It's codenamed Mobile Fusion and Balance (google is your friend ?).
Oh, did I specified Mobile Fusion will also (with their inherent self-limitation restrictions) manage iOS and android devices ?
Shall I conclude ... well, no, if "you" don't get it, it's probably because your heart is taken already.
Research In Motion Options Strategy For BlackBerry 10 Release [View article]
http://bit.ly/N5xUun
Research In Motion Options Strategy For BlackBerry 10 Release [View article]
Come on...
Approximately 80 million people are hard to find?
Please be more specific (like 'in N.Y') but don't spread doom and gloom for the show.
Research In Motion's Hiring Could Be A Precursor To More BB10 Delays [View article]
Back in February, RIM was already hiring hundreds of development related jobs ( I believe, over 200 for N.A only; add a few 100's more for the rest of the world)
[quoted from my post @ crackberry.com, dated 2-10-2012] :
"RIM is in a middle of its first historical technical transition, meaning : errors (stock provisioning), extra costs, hiring (have you been around RIM Careers - Jobs at Research In Motion Careers (http://bit.ly/RUkNCE) lately ?), promotion, investments [...] "
Research In Motion's Hiring Could Be A Precursor To More BB10 Delays [View article]
"RIM is in a middle of its first historical technical transition, meaning : errors (stock provisioning), extra costs, hiring (have you been around RIM Careers - Jobs at Research In Motion Careers (http://bit.ly/RUkNCE) lately ?), promotion, investments "
There was then over 200 developers (related) jobs for the sole N.A region. Add extra hundreds for Europe, Asia, etc.
So there's absolutely nothing new in this area ...
Yet another soap bubble ...
http://bit.ly/Oi4ID4