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Nov 8 01:54 PM Lucent Technologies Chairman and CEO Patricia Russo to Present at UBS Global Communications Conference - (PR Newswire)
Nov 8 01:13 PM Technology Promises To Link Wireline, Wireless Networks - (Dow Jones)
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Nov 8 11:10 AM Lucent Could See 'Significant' 2007 Revs From IMS - (Forbes) - [External]
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Nov 8 08:40 PM Verizon Reduces Prices for Phone Service - (AP Online)
Nov 8 05:36 PM SBC Communications to issue $2B of debt - (CBS MarketWatch) - [External]
Nov 8 05:32 PM NEWS WRAP: Verizon Cuts Rates For Unlimited Phone Service - (Dow Jones)
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Nov 8 10:35 AM Qualcomm Shares Offer 'Compelling Valuation' - (Forbes) - [External]
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Nov 8 08:40 PM Verizon Reduces Prices for Phone Service - (AP Online)
Nov 8 05:32 PM NEWS WRAP: Verizon Cuts Rates For Unlimited Phone Service - (Dow Jones)
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Nov 8 01:13 PM Technology Promises To Link Wireline, Wireless Networks - (Dow Jones)
Nov 8 11:22 AM Siemens Soarian Clinician Portal Earns Top Honors In KLAS Physician/Clinician Portal Study; Siemens Clinician Portal Strategies Enable Seamless Access to Information at the Point of Need - (Business Wire)
Nov 8 10:21 AM EARNINGS PREVIEW: Siemens 4Q Net Profit Seen Down 35% - (Dow Jones)
Nov 8 10:01 AM Engineering a High-Paying Career - (Business Wire)
Nov 8 09:00 AM Siemens and The Walt Disney Company Announce Strategic Alliance; Siemens Will Sponsor Attractions and Implement New Technologies across a Range of Disney Businesses - (Business Wire)
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Technology Promises To Link Wireline, Wireless Networks
Tuesday November 8, 1:13 PM EST
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Phone carriers are pinning their hopes on a technology that promises to bridge disparate communications networks, potentially saving them money and setting the groundwork for new services.
Internet protocol multimedia subsystem, or IMS, was created as a standard for the development of third generation, or 3G, wireless networks. But its open- ended design allows it to work in different areas such as the fixed-line network, enabling carriers to run different networks under one system. Its abilities have attracted the carriers, who are finally committing to IMS.
"Ultimately, IMS is the vision for the majority of the large incumbent players," said Lee Doyle, an analyst for market research firm IDC. "That's the horse that they're riding."
On Tuesday, BellSouth Corp. (BLS) (BLS) inked a contract with Lucent Technologies Inc. (LU) (LU) to deploy the technology for its Internet phone service, the latest in a string of IMS-related deals including SBC Communications Inc. (SBC) (SBC) and their joint venture Cingular Wireless .
Carriers currently operate dedicated networks for each of their fixed-line, wireless and Internet services. IMS streamlines the process by managing them all under one system, reducing the need for infrastructure and capital investments down the line.
By integrating the networks, customers could use handsets that are able to switch between the Cingular cellular network outside and a Wi-Fi Internet connection powered by BellSouth's (BLS) DSL connection inside. Because the cellphone would run off the cheaper Internet connection in the home, customers could see a lower bill. A joint venture announced by Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) (S) and four major cable companies including Comcast Corp. (CMCSK) (CMCSK CMCSA) on Wednesday laid out similar ambitions.
It's another way for the carriers to bundle services together in a tighter manner. For the equipment vendors, it cements existing relationships while driving growth. "It puts you in the heart of the network for the coming years," said Pat Russo, chairman and chief executive of Lucent.
IMS comes in the form of standardized servers, which are supposed to allow the carriers to mix and match applications and software from different vendors under a unified network. The technology is still in the early stages, with most carriers running trials and only a few contracts announced.
The number of deals is expected to accelerate in 2006, and see broader adoption by 2007. Russo, who is betting Lucent's future on IMS and other next- generation services, sees only a few services trickling out next year, and believes 2007 will be a "crossover" point for when it takes hold.
While the market for IMS is likely worth a few hundred million dollars this year, IDC believes it'll grow to $14.1 billion by 2010, with a ramp-up in spending in 2008.
Keys To Success
There have been similar promises of a converged network in the past, many of which fizzled out. But there is reason for optimism over IMS's prospects. For one, the technology has the backing of several large players thanks to the standards work that went into it.
Aside from Lucent, vendors such as Siemens AG (SI) (SI), L.M. Ericsson Telephone Co. (ERICY) (ERICY) and Nokia Corp. (NOK) (NOK) sell IMS services and products. Indeed, home court advantage has been a big factor in the deals, with the European vendors taking much of the local contracts, and Lucent locking up three U.S. carriers. The industry has split the other regions.
Timing is another factor in its favor. More consumers are signing up for high- speed connections, either through a DSL or cable line or through a 3G wireless phone, which gives them access to premium services such as video or messaging. " You have the kind of bandwidth that enables end users to take advantage of new kinds of services," said Jouni Forsman, an analyst for Gartner Inc.
Competitive pressures will likely spur the implementation of IMS as well. EBay Inc. (EBAY)'s (EBAY (EBAY)) acquisition of Internet phone service provider Skype, and Google Inc. (GOOG)'s (GOOG) goal to provide free Wi-Fi access in San Francisco bring ambiguous threats to the carriers, and likely push innovation to stay ahead.
"A lot of factors make the ground fertile for this architecture to be a good answer to a lot of these questions," Forsman said.
Still, many of those innovations are several years away. Cingular has yet to unveil what its IMS network will power, but plans to roll it out in the first half of 2006. Analysts say that it takes about 18 to 24 months from when the ink dries on the contract for equipment to be installed and services to start trickling out to the public. For now, the carriers are proceeding with caution.
"We're haven't bought into all of the industry hype regarding IMS. We don't view it as the be-all and end-all solution to telecom's problems," said Kelly Williams, who runs strategy and planning for Cingular. Still, he believes IMS will be a valuable improvement to the carrier's network.
-By Roger Cheng, Dow Jones Newswires; 201-938-2020; roger.cheng@dowjones.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
11-08-05 1313ET
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© 2005 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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