Nemertes Impact Analysis

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Smart is In! 

The pack of smart-phone vendors just got a little more crowded with Nokia's
(NYSE: NOK) release of its new touch screen phone and HP's (NYSE: HP) entry into
market with its iPac smart phone.

Nemertes' benchmark, Advanced Communications Services, reveals that
smart phone support by enterprises is on the rise with more than 23% now
supporting BlackBerry devices. HP and Nokia have just added some device options,
but with a touch screen and a choice of carriers.

Impacts:

Enterprises: If the iPhone had your users clamoring for touch screens, now
you can accommodate them without compromising your mobility planning.

Vendors: It is time to think about discounts.

Investors: The smart phone market is on the verge of commoditization. Expect
decreasing device-derived revenues from such vendors as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL),
Nokia ( NYSE: NOK ), and LG (NYSE: LPL)

Mike Jude, Senior Analyst

http://www.nemertes.com/benchmarks/nemertes_benchmark_acs_nextgeneration_wireless [1]

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/HP-Joins-Smartphone-Party/?kc=rss [2]