Reports, Articles, Presentations and White Papers

Rysavy Research conducts market research and analysis for clients. Peter Rysavy has written numerous white papers and reports for companies. Click here for a list of white papers. Peter has also written extensively on the topic of mobile data communications for publications such as Information Week, Network Computing, Network Magazine, Data Communications, M-Business and the Mobile Data Initiative. Peter was a contributing editor for Network Computing.

Efficiency of Spectrum Use. "Industry Voices" column for Fierce Wireless explaining different measures of efficiency of spectrum use. 2013.

2013 Mobile Commerce Survey. Survey and report for Information Week about how businesses are prioritizing and going about implementing mobile commerce solutions. 2013.

Trends in Enterprise Cellular Network Data Usage. Survey and report developed in conjunction with NetMotion Wireless analyzing the importance of cellular data to businesses and the most frequently encountered issues. 2013.

White Spaces Networks Are Not “Super” Nor Even Wi-Fi. Article for GigaOM analyzing the use of 600 MHz unlicensed spectrum for white-space networks versus LTE. 2013.

Mobile Commerce: State of the Market. Report for Information Week about the most recent and important developments with mobile commerce. 2013.

Vehicles and Mobility Are Converging but Fragmentation, Lack of Standards May Hinder Progress.
Column for Fierce Wireless about the status of the industry for connected vehicles. 2013.

4G: Carriers, IT Pros Square Off. Report for Information Week on latest 4G developments and directions, including exclusive research of 230 IT professionals and 68 carriers providing 4G services. 2012.

Spectrum - All Options Essential, Including Incentive Auctions. Blog for High Tech Forum explaining why all avenues must be pursued to expand mobile-broadband capacity. 2012.

Spectrum Sharing with LTE is Conceivable but Not Trivial. Article for Fierce Wireless about how LTE could operate in spectrum-sharing scenarios and the issues involved. 2012.

4G World: The Need For More Spectrum. Column for Information Week summarizing the challenging spectrum situation as covered at the 4G World conference in Chicago. 2012.

Spectrum Sharing Opens a Potential Attack Route. Article for GigaOM about how spectrum sharing raises security concerns because compromised user devices or databases could result in denial-of-service for primary government systems. 2012.

No Silver Bullets for FCC, NTIA Spectrum Challenge. Article for Bloomberg BNA on the challenges facing the industry and government in allocating, managing, and sharing spectrum. 2012.

Mobile Broadband Explosion. The 3GPP Wireless Evolution. Fully updated detailed report for 4G Americas on the capabilities and evolution of 3G to 4G technologies. 2012. Most current version.

Spectrum Sharing - The Promise and The Reality. Paper for Mobile Future on the different types of available spectrum-sharing approaches and the varying levels of complexity. 2012.

Mobile Network Design and Deployment: How Incumbent Operators Plan for Technology Upgrades and Related Spectrum Needs. Report on the complexities of deploying new wireless technologies and associated spectrum. 2012.

Low Versus High Radio Spectrum. Blog for HighTech Forum on the pros and cons of different frequencies for wireless network deployment. 2012.

LTE: Huge Technology, Huge Challenges. Report for Information Week on the impressive capabilities of LTE and LTE-Advanced, as well as the challenges this technology faces. 2012.

Wireless Spectrum Doomsday Looms. Column for Information Week about the looming spectrum shortage and its consequences. 2012.

Unleashing the Wireless Power of Long-Term Evolution: Spectrum, and Lots of It. Article for Bloomberg BNA describing LTE as the wireless communications platform of this decade, but how its full potential will not be realized without sufficient spectrum. 2011.

Convergence of 3G/4G and Wi-Fi. Report for InformationWeek on latest trends in offloading traffic from 3G/4G onto Wi-Fi. 2011. Visit InformationWeek Reports here.

Comments on Citi "Wireless Supply and Demand." Analysis of a report issued by Citi on wireless spectrum demand. 2011.

Mobile Broadband Explosion. 3GPP Broadband Evolution to IMT-Advanced (4G). Updated detailed report for 4G Americas on the capabilities and evolution of 3G to 4G technologies. 2011. (Later version available.)

Public Safety Spectrum. Rysavy Research analysis of the need to allocate 700 MHz D Block spectrum to Public Safety. 2011.

Efficient Use of Spectrum. Report sponsored by CTIA on efficient use of spectrum, filed with the FCC. 2011.

The Spectrum Imperative. Report sponsored by Mobile Future. Mobile Broadband Spectrum and its Impacts for U.S. Consumers and the Economy. An Engineering Analysis. 2011.

Application Mobilization. Report for Information Week on latest trends in application mobilization, including effect of HTML5 and faster networks, and considerations in developing for new smartphone and tablet platforms. Also includes results of survey of 693 business technology professionals. 2011.

Smartphone Efficiency Report. Report that compares the efficiency in bytes communicated using different smartphone platforms, examining applications such as e-mail, Web browsing, instant messaging and social networking. 2011.

Innovation Enabled by Mobile Wireless Network Management. Report sponsored by Mobile Future, filed with the FCC. 2010.

Strategic Use of Wi-Fi in Mobile Broadband Networks. Report on how mobile operators can use Wi-Fi strategically for much more than just data offload. 2010.

Transition to 4G. 3GPP Broadband Evolution to IMT-Advanced (4G). Updated detailed report for 3G Americas on the capabilities and evolution of 3G to 4G technologies. 2010. (Later version available.)

Spectrum Shortfall Consequences. Analysis written for CTIA and filed with the FCC on the consequences of not obtaining sufficient spectrum for the wireless industry, considering both technical and marketing aspects. 2010.

Beyond Smartphones. Article for Information Week on latest developments with new mobile platforms such as netbooks, smartbooks, and mobile Internet devices. Includes discussion of connectivity options such as Wi-Fi versus cellular. 2010.

Mobile Broadband Capacity Constraints And the Need for Optimization. Detailed report on the capacity constraints of today's mobile-broadband networks and the need for optimization. 2010.

The 2.6 GHz Spectrum Band - Unique Opportunity to Realize Global Mobile Broadband. Report published by GSMA with Peter Rysavy providing the technology analysis on how best to manage the 2.6 GHz band. 2009.

Net Neutrality Regulatory Proposals: Operational and Engineering Implications for Wireless Networks and the Consumers They Serve. Report sponsored by Mobile Future, filed with the FCC. 2010.

The Mobile Web Imperative. Article for Information Week. Current approaches to deploying different mobile-application architectures and the trade-offs between them, including native versus Web approaches. 2009.

Air Pressure: Why IT Must Sort Out App Mobilization Challenges Analytics Report for Information Week. Equipping mobile employees with the feature-rich applications and highly functional devices they need to maximize productivity has never been easy. But if you wait for market forces to impose a clearer roadmap, you risk falling behind competitors. Better to come to grips with the myriad options available. Here’s the guide. 2009.

Spectrum Crisis? Cover story for Information Week. As wireless becomes a bigger part of enterprise architectures, CIOs must understand the limits of today’s network. 2009.

HSPA to LTE-Advanced. 3GPP Broadband Evolution to IMT-Advanced (4G). Detailed report for 3G Americas on the capabilities and evolution of 3G to 4G technologies. 2009. (Later version available.)

3G Security. Report for Information Week on the security features offered by 3G networks, and vulnerabilities businesses need to address in using mobile broadband. 2009.

Mobile Broadband Spectrum Demand. Report commissioned by CTIA on the rapidly growing demand for mobile broadband services and resulting spectrum impacts. Released at CTIA Wireless March 31, 2009.

Femtocells Suit Up For Work. Enterprise service draws nearer, but cost and integration issues remain. A look at the emergence of femtocells and their application in business environments. 2009.

Wireless E-Mail Efficiency Assessment. A white paper that reports on detailed tests comparing the networking efficiency of different wireless e-mail systems, and that examines the implications for users and operators. This is an update of a report initially published in 2006 and then updated in April 2008. Published 2009.

HSUPA Gets Uploads Almost Up To Download Speeds. Article that explains the high-speed uplink capability now available on UMTS networks. HSUPA not only increases speed, but decreases latency. 2008.

EDGE, HSPA and LTE - Broadband Innovation. A detailed white paper published by 3G Americas on the innovations that have delivered capabilities on a global scale never previously achieved. Paper includes information on capabilities, evolution and competitive position of EDGE, HSPA and LTE technologies. Includes performance and spectral efficiency comparisons. 2008. (Later version available.)

Code of the Road. Article for Information Week on new mobile application architectures, including Web 2.0, mobile AJAX, Java evolution, mobile middleware and synchronizations solutions. 2008.

Global Mobile (HTML Version). (PDF Version). Figuring out the 3G and 4G connectivity market is only slightly easier than learning to speak Swahili. But the rewards of providing nomadic employees with broadband connectivity make the effort worthwhile. Information Week, 2008.

For a more detailed, purchasable report from Information Week Analytics on evolution to 4G, see Roadmap To 4G Mobile Networks by Peter Rysavy that discusses the status of 3G and WiMAX deployment, the barriers that have hindered wireless data adoption, the state of enterprise adoption of these technologies, and the capabilities of these technologies. Topics also include network convergence, device trends, and mobile application deployment as well as the evolution of the technologies over the next decade, as providers race to deliver 4G performance. Information Week, 2008.

GPS Test Report. A test report that compares GPS performance of different handheld devices, examining both cached and extended ephemeris approaches. 2008.

Mobile Application Development Quick Start Guide. Rysavy Research wrote this detailed white paper, published by AT&T, on the latest developments in mobile application development, the leading development environments, and developer strategies. Registration required. 2008.

Harnessing Mobile Middleware. A white paper written for AT&T that analyzes the functions provided by modern mobile middleware solutions, and summarizes capabilities from leading vendors. 2007.

Wireless Data Efficiency. A presentation given at the Mobile Explosion conference on a detailed engineering study that compares the e-mail efficiency, as well as battery efficiency of different wireless e-mail platforms.

Security Requirements for Wireless Networking. A white paper that examines security requirements for sensitive applications, available operator provisions, and effective approaches that address security on an end-to-end basis. 2007.

Mobile Application Development Best Practices. Rysavy Research cowrote this white paper, published by AT&T, that presents strategies, considerations, and techniques for effective mobile application development. Registration required. 2007.

EDGE, HSPA, LTE: The Mobile Broadband Advantage. A detailed white paper published by 3G Americas on the capabilities, evolution and competitive position of EDGE, HSPA and LTE technologies. Includes performance and spectral efficiency comparisons. 2007. (Later version available.)

Columns. Peter Rysavy wrote a column for Network Computing's Mobile Observer, a weekly e-mail newsletter that focused on wireless networking developments. Included are other columns for a total of 58 columns. 2005 to 2007.

Reach Me If You Can. A comprehensive analysis of industry directions with respect to mobile application architecture, and how major independent software vendors are going about supporting different mobile platforms, including laptops and smartphones. Network Computing, 2007.

Breaking the Gray Flannel Ceiling. Developments in mobile instant messaging for enterprise usage. Network Computing, 2007.

Mobile Phone Evolution: Critical Answers for the Next $100 Billion in Sales. A project description for multiple companies to participate in an in-depth investigation conducted jointly by Datacomm Research and Rysavy Research. The research characterized and analyzed mobile phone evolution, focusing on the ability of different core technologies to serve increasingly complex application and networking requirements. This project was concluded in May 2007.

Mobile Linux Puzzle - Coming Together. An assessment of the state of mobile Linux, including key standardization efforts and device availability. Network Computing, 2007.

Mobile Broadband: EDGE, HSPA & LTE. Published by 3G Americas, this paper provides an in-depth explanation of how technologies such as EDGE, HSPA, HSPA+, LTE function, and their competitive position with respect to technologies such as EV-DO and WiMAX. 2006. (Later version available.)

Time to Decide. Enterprise users are demanding mobile broadband, but the complexity has many
IT managers confused. This cover story for Network Computing explains to IT managers how to evaluate rapidly improving 3G technologies. 2006.

Wireless Network Assessment, EVDO and Wi-Fi Hotspots. A detailed test report on the relative performance of CDMA2000 EVDO and Wi-Fi hotspots. 2006.

Hard Numbers and Experts’ Insights on Migration to Evolved 3G and 4G Wireless. Detailed report available for purchase on the capabilities of 3G and evolved 3G networks, as well as OFDMA-based systems such as WiMAX. 2005.

Mobile Broadband and the Multi-Network Path to 4G. An assessment of the migration paths from 3G to evolved 3G and 4G wireless networks, including the role that mobile WiMAX will play. 2005.

Product Analysis: Wireless Devices - Strong Capabilities, Difficult Decisions. A detailed review of new smartphones, as well as PC Card modems for EDGE, 1xRTT and 1xEV-DO. Network Computing, 2005.

Secure Mobile Access Using SSL VPNs. White paper for Aventail on the benefits of using SSL VPNs to provide secure remote access for smartphones and PDAs. The paper also discusses how SSL VPNs can be optimized for these types of devices. 2005.

Data Capabilities: GPRS to HSDPA and Beyond. A comprehensive report published by 3G Americas on the capabilities of the GSM/UMTS family of technologies, including throughput, latency, spectral efficiency, radio methods and architecture. Contrasts are made with CDMA2000 and WiMAX technologies. 2005. (Later version available.)

Mobile Messaging Gateways. Cover story for Network Computing. Most companies have accepted that they must support wireless e-mail, but questions remain. Which employees need it, and on which devices? And, how can IT best manage, secure and support it? This article examines how effectively vendors have resolved the problems that hindered past deployments. 2005.

Mobile Messaging Gateways. By Dan Renfroe. Companion article. A mobile messaging gateway will help you manage a menagerie of devices. This article evaluates six that can get service up and running with minimal effort. 2005.
 

Secure Wireless Networking Using SSL VPNs. White paper for Aventail on the application of SSL VPNs for securing multiple forms of wireless connections, including Wi-Fi on site, hotspots and cellular data. 2005.

Hard Numbers and Experts' Insights on Migration to 4G Wireless Technology. 3G wireless networks are rolling out. Interest in streaming media and other high-speed wireless data applications is growing. To ensure wireless networks can meet future customer demand and remain competitive for years to come, operators and manufacturers must begin planning now for 4G wireless. This authoritative report provides concrete numbers, a detailed analysis of the relative benefits of different technical approaches and the insights of pioneering experts on the advantages and limitations of both CDMA- and OFDM-based solutions. 2005.

Forever Evolving. Cover story for Network Computing on 3G technology capabilities, deployments and application strategies. The article also covers technologies such as WiMAX and Flash OFDM. See companion piece by Dave Molta that details operator offerings: Survival of the Fittest. 2004.

Data Capabilities: GPRS to HSDPA. Detailed report on the data capabilities of GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSDPA, including throughput, latency and spectral efficiency. 2004. (Later version available.)

Brush up on Bluetooth. Workshop on how Bluetooth works, technology trends, and how to use it. 2004.

Policing the Airwaves. Security analysis of PDAs and smartphones. 2004.

Device Drivers (Smartphones and Wireless PDAs). 3.2 Mbyte PDF file. An analysis of new wireless platforms, technology capabilities, market drivers and application deployment. 2004.

Making the Smart Choice (Smartphone and Wireless PDA Platform Review). Details on the leading wireless platforms based on a Request for Information, covering Palm, RIM, Symbian and Windows Mobile. 2004.

Wireless Instant Messaging: Propelling SMS and Desktop IM to the Next Level. An in-depth technology analysis and market study published by Datacomm Research on wireless messaging, including integration with desktop IM systems. 2003.

Common Goals, Unique Strengths - A survey and analysis of the leading wireless hotspot operators. 2003.

Data Capabilities for GSM Evolution to UMTS. A detailed view of the data capabilities of GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA and HSDPA, with quantitative comparisons. 2002. (Later version available.)

Wireless Nirvana - Details on GPRS and CDMA2000 1XRTT, including technology and rollouts. 2002.

Voice Capacity Enhancements for GSM Evolution to UMTS. An in-depth paper on the mechanisms used in GSM to maximize voice capacity. 2002.

Networking Standards and Wireless Networks. The role and relevance of networking standards in wireless networking. 2002.

Public Wireless LANs: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies. A detailed analysis of the crucial role that WLAN technology will play in the deployment of next generation wireless services. 2001.

Break Free with Wireless LANs - The dramatic advances and uptake of wireless LANs. 2001 .

MMDS Struggles to Find a Foothold - The rollout pains of this broadband wireless technology. 2001.

Can MWIF Unify Cellular Protocols? - Column about the Mobile Wireless Internet Forum. 2001.

M-Wallets: Not Ready Yet - Column about mobile wallets. 2001.

AT&T's GSM Move Could Ignite U.S. Market - Column on the significance of AT&T's GSM and GPRS plans. 2001.

Lessons from I-Mode - Column on why i-mode is so successful in Japan, and how to export the success. 2001.

E-Commerce Unleashed - Cover story for Network Computing on mobile commerce. 2001.

Mobile-Commerce ASPs Do the Legwork - An analysis of the platforms and service providers for mobile commerce. 2001.

Big Step to Mobile Payments - Column on new payment mechanisms introduced by Palm and Verifone. 2001.

Clear Signals for General Packet Radio Service - How it works and latest developments with this important technology. 2000.

WAP: Untangling the Wireless Standard - A workshop on WAP, including how it works and its problems. 2000.

The Road to a Wireless Future - An updated roadmap of wireless data services. 2000.

Wireless Wonders Coming your Way - The latest on HiperLAN and Bluetooth. 2000.

AT&T Wireless IP Security - PDF format. White paper on security for AT&T's Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) network. 2000.

Managing Mobile Code - How to use handheld devices with wireless networks. 1999.

The Evolution of Cellular Data, On the Road to 3G - Data services for next-generation cellular networks. 1999.

Wireless IP, A Case Study - Real-world issues and solutions in deploying wireless data. 1999.

Broadband Wireless, Now Playing in Select Locations - High speed wireless for the local loop. 1999.

Satellite Services, Don't Join the Space Race - The specialized business case for using satellites. 1999.

Making the Case for Fixed-Wireless Technology - Using wireless technology to bridge networks. 1999.

Wireless IP, Ready to Lift Off? - The latest on wireless data in a mobile environment. 1999.

Planning and Implementing Wireless LANs - How wireless LANs work in detail, and how to use them. 1999.

Wireless Broadband and Other Fixed-Wireless Systems - How these systems work and how to take advantage of them. 1998.

General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) - Details on this high speed packet data service for GSM networks. 1998.

Wide Area Wireless Computing - A detailed survey of all the wide-area wireless networks. 1997.

Internet-To-Go, Now With Mobile IP - Progress report on Mobile IP and whether you should use it. 1997.

Making the Call with Two-Way Paging - Two way paging with details on SkyTel's service. 1997.

Cellular Data Communications Made Easy - The ins and outs of data over analog cellular. 1997.

Wireless Data Made to Order - An update on Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD). 1996.

Remote Computing - An in depth analysis of the benefits that TCP/IP brings to remote computing. 1996.

Message Middleware in a Wireless Environment - Featuring Oracle Mobile Agents. 1996.

On the Road to PCS - Data Services for Digital Cellular and PCS. 1996.

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