Benefits of using WCIS

An industry authority

WCIS is a fully relational database giving you real-time industry research including operator metrics, KPIs, forecasts, infrastructure and handset tracking. In addition, written research - research bulletins and Insight reports - are continuously published, providing a qualitative approach on trends and developments within markets which complements the core quantitative data.

Dynamic and expanding database

We react quickly to a fast changing industry as well as to our clients' needs, by constantly adding to the database - from tracking an increasing number of operators for W-CDMA subscriptions to new networks launched in a given period. You can always rely on our information to be the most up-to-date and relevant.

Truly worldwide coverage

Our analysts' primary research expertise means that we always have excellent global coverage. With researchers based in key locations across the world, our database will provide the global picture of the market that you need. Furthermore, we personally visit over 50 of our key clients annually, ensuring that we are constantly in touch with the industry's needs.

Analyst support when you need it

Our unlimited support by senior analysts means that you can be assured of making the best use of the entire database. Use the support service to clarify a source of data, query a dataset or to simply get advice on how to quickly navigate or filter views as relevant to your information needs.

Case Study

SOLUTIONS CO.

A client who provides mobile ticketing solutions has to know what medium to use when sending a ticket out to a mobile handset - this is dependent on what messaging solutions the handset can support. WCIS provides the necessary handset information to the client so that they know what format - MMS, SMS etc - each mobile handset can support. [more]

At the beginning of January 2007, WCIS covered details of almost 8,500 separate handsets and devices, including nearly 700 devices launched during 2006.WCIS contains data on provisional, current and withdrawn terminal handsets and PC cards. The information contained within the database is updated continuously and relates to all the industry's terminal manufacturers. All technologies are covered and the database contains details on device specifications, features and market status including the month the handset came to market.

Case Study

MOBILE INFRASTRUCTURE CO.

Following the publication of our report on the prospects of UMTS-900 in Western Europe a client operating in the mobile infrastructure arena asked us to help identify the market size of UMTS-900. The client requested information on markets where GSM licenses at 900 MHz were being used and whether UMTS licenses were also available. Based on the comprehensive set of information we were able to send them on GSM-900 and UMTS networks and licenses, on a worldwide basis, the client was able to make a decision as to whether to invest in developing a portfolio of UMTS-900 based products.