Network Management

The Network: Consuming More Data
Abstract:
With the creation of new devices, usage will normally increase. The creation of the original Apple iPhone saw a rise in data usage previously unknown to telephone carriers. With faster devices hitting the networks, capacity continues to increase with no bounds.

Data Usage:
Data usage on wireless network carriers was measured. The iPhone 3G was used as a base unit of measurement.
iPhone 3G -> iPhone 4 = 1.6x increase
iPhone 3G -> iPad 2 = 2.3x increase
iPhone 3G -> iPhone 4S = 3x increase

Network Speed:
AT&T was generally shown as faster than Verizon.

Network Coverage:
Verizon was generally shown to have wider coverage than AT&T.

Next Generation 4G:
Verizon started rolling out 4G services in December 2010.
AT&T brought 4G to 15 cities by end of 2011.
AT&T expanded 4G to a total of 26 cities in Jan 2012.

Apple iPad3: Super Detail - Great and Small

Abstract:
Tablet computing was attempted by various hardware, software, and operating system vendors in the past - but never really progressed outside of the realm of industrial equipment. Apple released the first iPad and managed to create a new consumer market, with a simple interface, wrapped in elegant packaging. There are rumors of soon to be released iPads - for simplicity, we will call them iPad3's.

Timeline:
[2011年10月17日] - Apple rumored to be manufacturing 1 Million iPad3
[2011年11月17日] - Apple reducing orders of iPad2 screens
[2011年11月18日] - iPad3 screens increase from 1 to 2 Million; Smaller screen coming
[2011年11月21日] - iPad3 production started: 2048x1536 detail; 10 inch and 7.85 inch
[2011年12月29日] - Apple iPad2 supply chain orders dropping slightly
[2011年12月29日] - Apple iPad3 in January with 2x battery: 14AH vs 6.5AH
[2011年12月29日] - Two iPad's to be released in Jan: 9.7 inch and 7.85 inch
[2012年01月06日] - Apple iPad3 in March; iPad4 in October? *updated 2012年01月08日*
[2012年01月06日] - Apple iPad3 rumor true; iPad4 rumor false? *updated 2012年01月08日*

Network Management Implications:

With the continued penetration of the Apple iPhone and Apple iPad into the market, customers increasingly desire network management platforms which offer robust HTML front-end interfaces vs Java based front-end interfaces.

Network Management providers should be concentrating and upgrading their customer interaction portals to be compatible with non-Microsoft based personal computers. Apple iPhone and iPad platforms have proved to be no passing fad, but a preferred method of access for consumers and professionals alike.