tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34076379.post6343856545920311229..comments2020-07-08T22:40:14.180-07:00Comments on Smart Wi-Fi: iMSKineto Wirelesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110321477226761997noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34076379.post-91300774652317760762008-12-05T15:42:00.000-08:002008-12-05T15:42:00.000-08:00I believe AppStore and IMS serve different purpos...I believe AppStore and IMS serve different purposes:<BR/><BR/>IMS allows operators to deploy new services by using/sharing existing infrastructure to reduce cost (e.g. for security, authentication, billing, location, etc). <BR/><BR/>In contrast, AppStore allows iPhones to access new apps that are either stand-alone (run on the phone e.g. a game) or provide some service via the Internet (e.g. Pandora). Each back-end service provider builds its own service platform, not sharing any common elements, quite the opposite of IMS.<BR/><BR/>As an end user, with AppStore, I am exposed to a set of fragmented apps and services, that do not talk to each other, and I need to establish a separate trust relationship with each service provider. This is far from ideal.<BR/><BR/>I think there are other models that are closer to IMS, such as DoCoMo’s iMode or Qualcomm BREW hosted services. These models provide a marketplace for developers, but allow the operator to provide some common infrastructure – most notably, the billing relationship with the subscriber. The service back-end is still disjoint, but at least, the subscriber has one service provider to deal with.<BR/><BR/>As we evolve to an all-IP network (including, for voice) operators have to think hard about what role they can play. It is hard to imagine they will always succeed in building the most compelling services, in the face of innovation from Internet based services. Rather, they should forge relationships with such innovative services, and provide a beneficial conduit between their subscribers and new services e.g. by providing common authentication, location management, billing, etc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761944122996538795noreply@blogger.com