Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Applied-Use: A Comparative Analysis

July 2010
Single-user License: $ 795 USD
Company-wide License: $ 1,995 USD
Team License (Up to 5 Users): $ 1,285 USD

Enterprise and consumer are increasingly annoyed and bored with location-based applications that provide only adequate positioning when their needs are becoming more transparent with the rise of social media as a method for communicating their desires and disappointments. Enterprise and consumer want the most powerful positioning solutions available for mobile work and social life - including employee safety, product sales, peer networking, and travel.

4G and WiMAX for the Smart Grid: Enabling Access, Applications and Affordability

February 2010
Single-user $ 995 Company-wide $ 1,995

Mind Commerce's new research 4G and WiMAX for the Smart Grid: Enabling Access, Applications and Affordability proposes WiMAX as a Last Mile or "Access" solution to provide a range of smart grid solutions or "Applications" which, when compared with other smart grid technologies such as Broadband over Power Line (BPL) come in at less than half the cost per household reached offering industry leading "Affordability" figures.

IP Multimedia Services over WiMAX: Opportunities for Service Providers and Corporations

August 2009
Single-user $ 995 Company-wide $ 2,995

This report presents analytics for corporate markets of WiMAX (fixed as well as mobile) that is invaluable to IT & telecom strategists working with OEMs, service providers, systems integrators, telecom consultancy firms, telecom migration consultants, & corporate customers that are planning to implement IP Multimedia services on wireless systems for premium (heavy duty) applications.

BTOP Grant Application Support Package

June 2009
Single-user $ 1,995 Company-wide $ 4,995

This 300+ page reference package provides cut-and-paste content that will save the applicant hundreds of man-hours in researching and writing a grant application to support a WiMAX-based project.

WiMAX in Healthcare

June 2009
Single-user $ 495 Company-wide $ 1,995

WiMAX in healthcare can be reduced to a discussion of the "3 A's": access, applications and affordability. This simple methodology explains the advantages of WiMAX in healthcare. In order to make universal healthcare coverage affordable, the United States will have to make universal broadband a reality.

WiMAX in Public Safety

June 2009
Single-user $ 295 Company-wide $ 995

There have been numerous wireless and solar powered video surveillance solutions on the market over the last few years. The Really WirelessTM platform changes the equation for wireless video surveillance for a variety of reasons. This paper evaluates the systems and its practical application as well as the opportunities for self-sufficient wireless video surveillance via WiMAX.

WiMAX for Job Creation and Economic Development

June 2009
Single-user $ 495 Company-wide $ 1,995

The Obama administration's stimulus spending will pump billions of dollars into US telecommunications markets. As much of the target of that spending is rural markets, 4G wireless technologies, associated vendors and service providers will prosper ushering in The Next Telecom Boom.

Wireless Middle Mile Infrastructure Backhaul Solutions

June 2009
Single-user $ 495 Company-wide $ 1,995

It is imperative that WiMAX service providers build and maintain their own "middle mile" infrastructure backhaul networks. This is especially true of rural areas where the incumbent telephone company has the only "middle mile" connection to the outside world. Any service provider that might pose a competitive threat to the incumbent would be wise to avoid relying on that incumbent competitor for their vital connection to an IP backbone.

WiMAX Business Planning Tool

June 2009, Excel spreadsheet
Single-user $ 495 Company-wide $ 995

The WiMAX Business Planning Tool is an in-depth working Excel spreadsheet-based tool that provides a wide ranging set of variables to be programmed into the spreadsheet including details related to WiMAX parameters as well as VoIP and video delivery concerns. The tool allows the WiMAX entrepreneur to make financial projections many years into the future and will prove to be a valuable tool where investors may be asking the simple question "How much money are we going to make?"

WiMAX Service Providers: A Technical and Market Study

March 2009
Single-user $ 495 Company-wide $ 995

This report begins with a technical overview of WiMAX and associated services. The technical discussion includes the architecture of WiMAX systems and standards, and the relationship between WiMAX and other technologies. The report then addresses WiMAX services and applications including VPN, VoIP, mobile voice, telemetry, entertainment services, VoIP-over-WiMAX, IPTV-over-WiMAX, services for Wireless service providers, and rural connectivity services. In addition, the report present information about services from the user prospective, and introduces WiMAX usage scenarios.

WiMAX: The Educational Broadband Services Solution

January 2009
Single-user $ 495 Company-wide $ 995

This paper makes the case for WiMAX as the most effective wireless broadband technology for educational services enabling school districts to keep their 2.5 GHz licenses. In a time of economic downturn in the private sector, industry players would be well advised to "follow the money" into major public sector initiatives related to broadband internet services in education.

Solar & WiMAX Powered Video Surveillance Revolution: The Really Wireless Solution

October 2008
Single-user $ 295 Enterprise $ 995

There have been numerous wireless and solar powered video surveillance solutions on the market over the last few years. The Really WirelessTM platform changes the equation for wireless video surveillance for a variety of reasons. This paper evaluates the systems and its practical application as well as the opportunities for self-sufficient wireless video surveillance via WiMAX.

Obama, WiMAX and 1 Mbps HDTV at the 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC)

September 2008
Single-user $ 995 Company-wide $ 1,995

Obama, WiMAX and 1 Mbps HDTV at the 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC), by industry veteran, Frank Ohrtman, is must reading for anyone considering the many enterprise applications for WiMAX. The report includes analysis provided by Mr. Ohrtman and a case study presented by KMGH's use HDTV over a WiMAX network implemented and operated by Mr. Ohrtman and his company, WMX Systems. WiMAX and video conferencing vendors, telecommunications service providers, telecommunications investors and any stakeholders in the fast moving field of broadband communications will find the information and insights invaluable.

Face-Off: IEEE 802.11n vs. WiMAX

August 2008
Single-user $ 495 Company-wide $ 1,495

Face-Off: IEEE 802.11n vs. WiMAX provides the reader with an excellent overview of the engineering and operations issues as well as the key factors in considering use of either solution for applications. The publication provides the critical comparative analysis between IEEE 802.11n and WiMAX necessary to make decisions between the two approaches. This report also includes technical analysis examples and real-world system evaluations that examine these two technologies.

Face-off: LTE vs. WiMAX

April 2008
Single-user $ 795 Company-wide $ 2,995

The report provides a global view of LTE vs. WiMAX focusing on several key areas: Spectrum Licensing Landscape, Standards Battle, Market Size and Trends, Vendor Landscape, and Operator Landscape. For each of these areas, this report presents the relevant market developments and facts behind the deployment of LTE and WiMAX, and discusses the key factors that will impact the success of each of these technology options. Each section concludes with a ‘Face-Off’ Table that summarizes these factors, providing a score for each of these key success factors, and totaling these scores to provide an overall indication of the winner in each of the five major areas assessed.

CDMA Technologies and Applications

March 2008
Single-user $ 95 Company-wide $ 295

CDMA Technologies and Applications evaluates CDMA technology from both technical and operational point of views, including the history of the technology, current trends, and future prospects. It also analyzes the applications compliant with CDMA technology, including under-development applications. In addition, OFDM technology is evaluated, compared and contrasted with CDMA, and the relation between OFDM and OFDM-based 4G technologies. Finally, the publication includes a comprehensive analysis for CDMA vendors, including recommendations for those vendors to grow their businesses.

Definitive Guide to the Broadband Wireless 2008: WiMAX, WiFi, LTE, and 4G

February 2008
Single-user $ 995 Company-wide $ 3,995

This publication represents the most comprehensive research available that evaluates the market place, business drivers, and competition between the four major broadband wireless technologies. Part one covers WiMAX, part two WiFi, part three LTE, and the final section covers 4G.

Wireless Broadband Services 2008: LTE

February 2008
Single-user $ 195 Company-wide $ 495

This publication provides the reader with a excellent understanding of LTE functionality and the rationale for deployment.

Wireless Broadband Services 2008: WiMAX

February 2008
Single-user $ 495 Company-wide $ 1,495

This report evaluates the current state of the WiMAX value chain, vendors, service providers, and solutions as well as the future prospects of WiMAX.

Wireless Broadband Services 2008: WiFi

February 2008
Single-user $ 495 Company-wide $ 1,495

How will WiFi hold up against WiMAX? What vendors are aggressively pursuing WiFi? What is going to happen to municipal wireless? This report evaluates the current state of the WiFi value chain, vendors, service providers, and solutions as well as the future prospects of WiFi.

Wireless Broadband Services 2008: 4G

February 2008
Single-user $ 195 Company-wide $ 495

4G is envisioned to support a fully IP-based technology platform that is capable of providing 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps speeds both indoors and outdoors, with premium quality and high security. 4G will offer all types of services at an affordable cost. 4G is also being developed to accommodate the quality of service (QoS) and rate requirements set by forthcoming applications like wireless broadband access, Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), video chat, mobile TV, High definition TV content, Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB), minimal service like voice and data, and other streaming services for "anytime-anywhere".

WiMAX Network Deployment: Implementation and Trends

February 2008
Single-user $ 995 Company-wide $ 2,995

The network deployment stage is considered one of the most important phases in the network life cycle. This report provides detailed analysis of WiMAX network solutions deployment. The report discusses the requirements, steps, considerations and latest trends in the deployment process of cutting-edge WiMAX technology. The report also provides practical guidelines from WiMAX deployment experts about the deployment process.

700 MHz Spectrum Bidder Score Card

January 2008
Single-user $ 295 Company-wide $ 995

This is the only report of its kind on the market and it provides an overview of the auction in a spreadsheet format that gives the industry observer a "score card" on each bidder for 700 MHz spectrum under the following criteria: (1) probable licenses sought by the bidder, (2) type of business of the bidder (telco, ISP, cellular, etc), and (3) bidder web site and FCC Registration Number. Over 200 bidders are covered !!

WiMAX RFP

January 2008, 14 Pages
Single-user $ 995 Company-wide $ 2,995

The WiMAX RFP is also the only one of its kind in distribution having been used by WiMAX entrepreneurs and raising the comment from one global vendor of WiMAX equipment "The good news was we were presented with a concise and professional RFP, the bad news was we had to do so much work to provide an accurate, professional response". Without this 14-page RFP, the WiMAX entrepreneur may be hard pressed to ask the right questions of vendors which may result in multi-million dollar mistakes over time. Given the early stage of the WiMAX market and resulting confusion over new versions of the technology, this WiMAX RFP provides the most valuable guide for dealing with vendors available.

"It's the antenna, Stupid!" Understanding the Role & Importance of MIMO

December 2007, 15 Pages
Single-user $ 295 Company-wide $ 995

MIMO has the potential to transform WiMAX and other broadband wireless solutions to realize their true potential. Ultimately, emerging antenna technologies contribute to the erosion of incumbent landline market share and boost WiMAX and other broadband wireless access in the market place. This publication addresses the role and importance of antenna technology, including MIMO, to transform broadband wireless communications.

WiMax and the 700 MHz Auction: Peril or Opportunity for the Service Provider?

November 2007, 150 Pages
Single-user $ 295 Company-wide $ 995

This 150-page presentation was developed through years of experience with WiMAX implementation and operation coupled with analysis of the potential for 700 MHz. Frank Ohrtman is one of the very few consultants to shepherd successful, incumbent telephone companies through WiMAX deployments. He brings a depth of knowledge and insight that is rare and exceptionally timely for this auction. Among other insights, Frank has a profound vision for the broadband wireless applications that justify investment and will provide a compelling business case.

WiMAX in the Enterprise: Access, Applications and Affordability

November 2007, 80 Pages
Single-user $ 495 Company-wide $ 1,995

This publication evaluates the deployment of a WiMAX network for an enterprise in terms of the author's unique analysis methodology of the "Three A's of WiMAX deployment", which are: Access, Affordability and Applications. Access refers to how an enterprise employee might access the Internet or corporate intranet. Internet skills are critical in the job market of 2007 and will be even more so in 2020. Affordability means bringing wireless broadband internet/intranet access to all employees may be surprisingly affordable. Compared to the telephone company's T1, the cost per megabit per employee for WiMAX services is very competitive. In terms of Applications, wireless broadband access and mobile computing come together via WiMAX to offer the enterprise a range of applications limited only by the imagination of enterprise leadership. This publication explores how WiMAX will change enterprise telecommunications in terms of access, applications and affordability. This matrix ultimately points to WiMAX holding a $36.4 billion market in US enterprises telecommunications services by 2013.

Capital Expense Estimation for WiMAX Networks

October 2007, 19 Pages
Single-user $ 295 Company-wide $ 995
If you are interested in deploying a WiMAX network then you are trying to figure out how much equipment you might need. You are asking yourself questions such as “How much it might cost?”, “What impact does changing the coverage area have on the bottom line?”, “What impact does changing the data rate or throughput have?”, and more. The answers to these questions depend upon the types of services you are planning to provide as well as the demographics of your intended coverage area. This publication provides a framework for answering these questions.

Product Advisory: T-Mobile @Home

August 2007, 10 Pages
Single-user $ 495 Company-wide $ 995

This Mind Commerce study is an evaluation of @Home usability including purchasing, set-up, and usage in many environments. Types of environments tested include @Home hotspot, T-Mobile hotspots, and various non-T-Mobile private and public hotspots..

WiMAX Security: Solutions for Secure 802.16

August 2007, 41 Pages
Single-user $ 95 Company-wide $ 495

This publication contains information about security schemes defined by IEEE, including authorization, data authentication and data security. It covers these topics from the implementation point of view by giving information about implementing those different types of protocols into a WiMAX subscriber/base station system.

Definitive Guide to the Broadband Wireless: WiMax, WiFi, and 4G Cellular

March 2007, 90 Pages
Single-user $ 995 Company-wide $ 3,995

This publication represents a compilation of research originally published in December 2006 from Mind Commerce that addresses the market place, the business drivers and the competition of the three major broadband wireless technologies with part one covering WiMax, part two WiFi, and the final section covering 4G cellular.

Public Access WLAN Case Studies 2007

March 2007, 218 Pages
Single-user $ 3,995 Company-wide $ 9,995

For the last four years, Mind Commerce has been the definitive source of analysis about the public access WLAN market. This report represents a highly valuable and timely analysis, forecasts and recommendations for the public access WiFi "hot spot" market from a case study perspective. No other report focuses on the existing worldwide hot spot business from the perspective of the hot spot operators themselves.

Government Automation in a Municipal Wireless World

February 2007, 40 Pages
Single-user $ 495 Company-wide $ 2,995

This report helps mobile application vendors, VARs, systems integrators and service providers understand the sizeable market opportunity that awaits them as local governments adopt these networks. This market profile delivers a valuable roadmap to sales success in an exploding government business sector.