Mumbai, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/07/2011 -- With the current Third-Generation (3G) networks proving incapable of handling the growth in mobile data traffic, mobile operators in India, Saudi Arabia, and the U.A.E. are soon expected to migrate to 4G technologies to accommodate the surge in data traffic. LTE and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) are the two competing 4G technologies expected to drive the growth in mobile broadband, globally.
 
This surge in use of mobile broadband has been attributed to the proliferation of smartphones and smart devices, along with the increasing use of social networking and blogging tools, amongst others. Mobile broadband is also gaining momentum because of the users' need for seamless mobility and continuous Internet connectivity. The increasing popularity of bandwidth-intensive mobile applications has further boosted the use of mobile broadband. To sustain the momentum, mobile operators in Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. are progressively committing themselves to LTE technology, thus moving towards 4G services.
 
According to an upcoming Frost & Sullivan Report, 'LTE Outlook for India, Saudi Arabia, and the U.A.E.,' India is one of the fastest-growing mobile markets in the region, witnessing high subscriber growth year-on-year. Frost and Sullivan estimates a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.7 per cent in the mobile subscriber base, to reach 1,440 million subscribers at the end of 2017, and mobile penetration reaching 110.6 per cent. Saudi Arabia is one of the largest mobile markets in the Gulf region, with 51.6 million mobile subscribers and mobile penetration of 186 per cent; whereas the U.A.E. boasts of a highly-saturated mobile market, with mobile penetration of 197.2 per cent. The mobile consumers in Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. have a strong demand for mobile data services. Hence, operators are progressively upgrading their networks to offer high-speed data services. Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. are also expected to witness high LTE growth, with CAGR of 54 and 85 per cent, respectively.
 
Commenting on the Indian 4G LTE market, Abhishek Chauhan, Senior Consultant, Information and Communications Technology Practice, Frost & Sullivan, South Asia and Middle East, says, "With underdeveloped fixed broadband infrastructure, the Indian Government hopes to achieve higher broadband penetration through wireless broadband. The initial launch of 4G LTE service is expected in early 2012, with Reliance, Aircel, and Bharti Airtel already announcing their firm commitment for the same. However, the service launch will be limited to only a few metros and major cities, with nationwide rollouts expected only in 2013-2014. LTE subscribers in the country are estimated to grow at a CAGR of 258.9 per cent in the next five to seven years. LTE revenues are expected to grow at a CAGR of 220.5 per cent over the same period."

On the U.A.E. market, Mr. Chauhan notes, "The U.A.E. has dynamic subscriber demographics due to its large expatriate population. Similar to Saudi Arabia, the market has large youth population, which is driving the demand for mobile services, particularly mobile Internet and mobile data. Also, with high disposable income, the penetration of smartphones, laptops, and tablet PCs is high and is expected to increase further."

The initial launches in Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. will be limited to only major metros, with operators expected to increase their service coverage gradually in 2012-2013. Though LTE penetration might see a marginal uptake initially, it is expected to rise with gradual coverage expansion and more developed device ecosystem.
 
The Frost & Sullivan Report indicates that LTE is expected to lead the shift toward 4G technologies in Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E, and India, with the developing ecosystem and increasing support from equipment vendors. The Report also recommends commitment and support from equipment manufacturers and mobile operators to drive the growth in the LTE market. It concludes with insights on the upcoming opportunities in India, Saudi Arabia, and the U.A.E in the next 5-10 years.

If you are interested in more information on this Report, please send an email with your contact details to Nimisha Iyer/ Caroline Lewis, Corporate Communications, Frost & Sullivan, at nimisha.iyer@frost.com / caroline.lewis@frost.com

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A Complimentary Analyst Briefing to be hosted on August 18, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. IST Time

Mumbai, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/18/2011 -- The Information and Communication Technologies Practice at Frost & Sullivan, a Global Growth Partnership Company, will be hosting an Analyst Briefing titled "The Fourth Generation (4G) – LTE to Drive the Growth of Mobile Broadband," on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. IST time.

With increasing Smartphone adoption and high demand for data intensive applications, the mobile operators today are burdened with immediate need to upgrade their network infrastructure to be able to offer high-speed data services to the consumers. The mobile operators are planning to move to 4G technologies to accommodate the surge in data traffic. Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) and LTE are the two primary 4G technologies, with mobile operators globally being more inclined towards LTE as the technology of the future.

The Frost & Sullivan Analyst Briefing will discuss the changing technology landscape in South Asia and Middle East, with a key focus on India, Saudi Arabia and UAE to evaluate readiness of these telecom markets in embracing LTE technology. Highlights of the Analyst Briefing will include analyses of Growth of Mobile Broadband, Drivers and Restraints of LTE technology and key operator announcements regarding deployment of LTE technology.

This Briefing will benefit all the value chain participants in the LTE ecosystem such as Mobile Operators, Telecom Equipment Vendors, Device Manufacturers (OEM's), Chipset Manufacturers and also Investment Analysts.

According to Frost & Sullivan, as the demand for mobile broadband services continues to explode, the service providers have shown preference for moving towards faster data networks.

With LTE technology offering lower operating costs for mobile data transfer, the mobile operators worldwide are progressively committing themselves to LTE network deployments as a path for moving towards Fourth Generation (4G) services. With recent LTE launches in Europe and the US, the device and service ecosystem is expected to mature and LTE will gain further momentum in other markets across the globe, particularly in Asia Pacific and Middle East.

To participate in this complimentary Briefing, please email Caroline Lewis/ Nimisha Iyer, Corporate Communications, Frost & Sullivan, at caroline.lewis@frost.com / nimisha.iyer@frost.com with the following information: Your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail, address, city, state, and country.

Upon receipt of the above information, a registration link will be emailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded version of the Briefing, at anytime, by submitting the aforementioned contact details.

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Booming Economy Ensures Sustained Demand from Diverse End-user Segments

Mumbai, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/07/2011 -- The Indian gearboxes and geared motors market is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate of (CAGR) of 17.3 percent over 2010-11 to 2017-18. India's GDP growth of 8 to 9 per cent and continued government's thrust on infrastructure and urban development projects are expected to translate to a high growth in the end user industries Including metals and mining, cement, power, water supply, and wastewater treatment.

The Planning Commission's infrastructure-related investment projection for the XI five-year plan (INR 20,271,000.0 million) and its impact on the growth of heavy industries is expected to spur the growth of Indian gearboxes and geared motors market. Continued acceptance of helical technology has enabled these gearboxes to dominate the market for gearboxes and geared motors in India.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.motors.frost.com), Strategic Analysis of the Indian Gearboxes and Geared Motors Market, finds that the market earned revenues of about INR 17,087.0 million during 2010-11 and is expected to become an INR 52,076.0 million market by 2017-18.

According to Frost & Sullivan analyst, "Helical gearboxes are known for their reliable design and effective, efficient performance . The different variations of helical designs, such as helical inline, helical parallel shaft and the faster growing helical bevel, make this technology suitable for a broad range of applications, thus ensuring sustained demand."

With advantages such as greater efficiency, compact build, lower operating costs and longer lifetime, planetary gearboxes are expected to witness a surge in demand over the coming years.

The development of alternative technologies to geared motors has a considerable impact on overall adoption in the Indian gearboxes and geared motors market. Products such as alternating current (AC) variable speed drives/ variable speed motors have been eliciting greater interest from end users; especially from those using low powered geared motors.

End-users' changing preference for variable speed drives/motors poses a threat to the growth of the gearboxes and geared motors market. This substitute eliminates the need for a gearbox, with the electric motors being controlled precisely by electric AC drives. While the high prices of the AC drives are a restraint, the trend toward integrated systems will increase the demand for variable speed drives. This situation is expected to change only if the geared motor manufacturers increase their focus on product advances and provide enhanced service offerings at competitive prices.

Factors such as relatively inefficient worm gears technology, presence of unorganized manufacturers, and delay/cancellation of government-aided projects due to political instability are other growth bottlenecks in this market.

Traditionally the top five companies have dominated the Indian gearboxes and geared motors market. However, the market environment is changing significantly with increasing competition from low-cost Tier II and Tier III competitors. The market has also witnessed the entry of several multinational companies especially from Europe.

Smaller participants concentrate more on customized gear box markets in a bid to create a niche for themselves. End-users' growing penchant for faster ROI will drive the gravitation toward integrated solutions.

"Participants must improve the awareness levels of the end-users with regard to energy efficiency and help them understand the cost-benefit parameters associated with the possible induction of newer, efficient technologies," says the analyst. "Lobbying for enforcement of certain regulations which mandate the adoption of such effective and efficient technologies will help better the situation."

If you are interested in more information on this study, please send an e-mail to Caroline Lewis/Nimisha Iyer, Corporate Communications, at caroline.lewis@frost.com/nimisha.iyer@frost.com, with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company e-mail address, company website, city, state and country.

Strategic Analysis of the Indian Gearboxes and Geared Motors Market is part of the Mechanical Power Transmission Growth Partnership Service program, which also includes research in the following markets: Indian Integral Horse Power Motors Market, Strategic Analysis of the Indian Manufacturing Execution Systems Market, and Strategic Analysis of the Indian Pumps Market. All research services included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends that have been evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants

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For all sectors and GIL 2011: India
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F: +91.22.2832 4713
E: niyer@frost.com

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A Complimentary Analyst Briefing to be hosted on August 4, 2011 at 2:30 p.m IST

Mumbai, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/07/2011 -- The Information and Communication Technologies Practice at Frost & Sullivan, a Global Growth Partnership Company, will be hosting an Analyst Briefing titled "Telecom Infrastructure in South Asia and the Middle East: Growing in Pursuit of a Connected World," on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. IST

The dynamic South Asia and Middle East (SAME) telecom market has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years. The mobile subscriber base in this region constitutes approximately 1/6th of the world population. The ever-increasing subscriber base has positively impacted growth of the infrastructure segment as well. However, increasing expenditures, coupled with decreasing returns from the users, has expedited the emergence of new business models and ushered in an era of passive infrastructure sharing i.e. sharing of non electric components like the towers, masts, etc. Also, the focus of operators is expected to shift from voice services to data.

The Broadband market is expected to grow with the use of next-generation networks, increased need for converged devices by end consumers, and accelerated adoption of smartphones.

Highlights of the Frost & Sullivan Analyst Briefing include analysis of growth in the wireless subscriber base, infrastructure assets and tenancy ratio, breakup of the capital expenditure of the network installation, an overview of the operational expenditure, new technologies, environmental focus, and the state of broadband Internet in the region.

The presentation will take place on Thursday, 4 August 2011, at 2:30 p.m IST.

This Briefing will benefit the entire communication ecosystem in the SAME region, including infrastructure service providers, OEMs, telecom, and Internet service providers, etc. and also potential investors.

According to Frost & Sullivan in the next seven years, the wireless subscriber base in the region is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9 percent which will fuel the growth in the wireless infrastructure segment. Service Providers will increasingly focus on quality of service and providing attractive Value Added Services to ensure competitive differentiation.

The BTS installations in the region are expected to grow at more than three times the CAGR of tower installations (4.7 per cent) implying increased infrastructure sharing. Broadband with the potential to impact and accelerate economic growth has gained much traction with increased government focus. Rolling out of next generation network coupled with smart devices and consumer pull, has laid down the roadmap for robust increase in broadband connectivity. While the broadband subscriptions in emerging economies like India and Bangladesh are expected to grow at a CAGR close to 60 per cent, the developed Middle Eastern countries of Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia are expected to grow at a modest CAGR close to 25 per cent.

To participate in this complimentary briefing, please email Caroline Lewis/Nimisha Iyer at caroline.lewis@frost.com/nimisha.iyer@frost.com, Corporate Communications, with the following information: your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail, address, city, state and country.

Upon receipt of the above information, a registration link will be e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded version of the Briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact details.

About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation, and leadership. The company's Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO's Growth Team with disciplined research and best practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages over 50 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses, and the investment community from 40 offices across six continents. To join our Growth Partnership, please visit http://www.frost.com.

For ICT and Industrial Automation & Process Control Sectors
Caroline Lewis
Corporate Communications – South Asia
P: +91.98217 37935
F: +91.22.2832 4713
E: caroline.lewis@frost.com

For all sectors and GIL 2011: India
Nimisha Iyer
Corporate Communications – South Asia and Middle East
P: +91.98200 50519
F: +91.22.2832 4713
E: niyer@frost.com

http://www.frost.com

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