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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Technology

Satisfied user of verizon WAN service

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Verizon network has a WAN. Verizon business offers large organizations a WAN service connected to Ethernet so that the organizations across the country can be connected together.
http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/03/12/HNverizonnationalwan_1.html

The interface that Verizon uses is NID which is the point of separation of the unbundled network element (UNE) and the end user wire. http://www22.verizon.com/wholesale/solutions/solution/NIDs.html

The type of media Verizon uses is a internet satellite which provides a variety of service levels and bandwidth ability for high data transfer.
http://www.verizonbusiness.com/us/products/internet/satellite/#details-internetsat

Verizon Communication has Jxta software and Java development tools to build a web- based communication platform. What this communication platform does, it allows people to converse on the phone while exchanging data such as documents. What Verizon likes is that Jxta software has the flexibility to customize the file transferring quickly.
http://news.cnet.com/2100-7344-5149575.html

A very reliable connecting device for Verizon Business is IP VPN remote access. All VPN services are fully integrated with there remote access client to give end users a simple user interface. A CPE-based, hybrid, managed solution gives your remote users a safe, reliable, broadband Internet connection to your corporate systems.

Verizon have several hardware categories; High Speed Internet, FiOS Internet,FiOS TV,Direct TV, PDAs & Smart Phones and BlackBerry Devices. A PDA phone is used for business as well as personal use; it has features such as touch screen and camera. A Smart Phone on the other hand is mainly a phone, with some PDA phone features like organizer function and data viewing capabilities without editing functions. FiOS is a telecom service that is offered over fiber-optic lines. One of the main benefits of FiOS is its speed. Verizon FiOS lines can reach 30 megabits a second. This is a huge improvement over current DSL lines, which deliver data at up to 1.5 megabits a second.

Lowell C. McAdam is president and CEO of Verizon Wireless, the premier wireless provider with the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network. Lowell McAdam said that Verizon will support Android, Google's new platform for phones and mobile devices.
Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. However, Verizon Wireless has joined the Linux Mobile (LiMo) Foundation and has announced plans to adopt the open source software platform. Linux-based phones will be available from Verizon next year.

LiMo Foundation is an industry group that was founded by leading handset makers. Their goal is to collaboratively develop a comprehensive Linux-based mobile software stack that can be modified easily and used at no cost on a wide range of hardware device (Motorola, NEC, NTT DoCoMo, Panasonic, Samsung, and LG.)
Both platforms have very different technical approaches to the same problem and offer their own unique and distinctive advantages. Verizon could offer a selection of handsets for each platform and allow consumers to choose.

Verizon wireless is providing a free operating system, which expects to be more reliable then any other. It is providing Linux operating system. It expects to be successful because it brings together software companies, handset makers, and carriers on a software platform that will make it cheap and easy to make many different phones. "We expect that Linux Mobile will rapidly become our preferred operating system," Malady said. "As the development community looks at how best to bring new applications to the marketplace, they should check out LiMo and Linux Mobile first.” Linux is a special operating system because it is a powerful open source system where anyone can pitch in ideas to make Linux better. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/15/content_8177381.htm

Verizon telecom software applications have assisted telecommunications customers with complex technology changes and challenges for significant growth. Verizon telecom software have been developed, organized, and utilized by some of the biggest companies in more then a dozen countries since 1991. Verizon information technology telecom software applications have assisted telecommunications providers to improve efficiencies, capital avoidance, cost reductions, and enhance workforce productivity.
The telecom software applications offer customers for mediation and pre-billing, Usage Management System (UMS) which is a mediation, rating, and pre-billing solution capable of processing transactions from wireless, wireline, data, IP, ISDN, video, broadband, and fax all through a single system. For provisioning and activation Verizon offer Assignment, Activation and Inventory System (AAIS), this is an integrated software package of systems for automating equipment and service provisioning. AAIS offers zero touch, flow though provisioning for Narrowband, Broadband, and supports the design of HiCap Circuits across switched, SONET networks. For workforce Management Verizon offers Automated Workforce Administration System (AWAS), onsite customers service that serves the central office and outside plant technicians for repair, service orders, and routine maintenance. For network security Verizon offer Access Guardian, this is a verified network access control and security solution. What Access Guardian does is it solves the problem of providing remote access to network elements while maintaining strict security. The solution provides authorized remote access to mission critical network elements but limits the commands a user can execute.
http://www22.verizon.com/it/products-services/telecom-software-applications/telecom-index.html

Verizon's Open Network

In the passed, wireless companies were fighting with the wireless network operators over the fact that they want to use their own services. Verizon decided to go the other way. On November 27, 2007 Verizon began allowing its customers to use a broader range of cell phones and features on its wireless network. The company feels that by allowoing this change, new services and products will be sparked. Verizon has opened its network so widely that it will one day be possible to have location-based services from Google on a Verizon Blackberry.
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_50/b4062036783333.htm?chan=search

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Verizon Business Strategy

Verizon business strategy is a global differentiate one because it provides technology for residential and all types of business purposes. They differentiate service and products because they provide different products and technology. Verizon provides internet, TVs, phone, and wireless technology. Both residents and businesses have a variety of products and technology they can utilize. For instance, just speaking about internet Verizon can provide: high speed internet, FiOS internet, internet security suite, online backup and sharing, and technical support. Verizon internet security suite protects your computer from internet hackers, viruses, spyware, and other threats. Verizon online backup and sharing allows online servers to store, back up, and share important files. It is web-base software that allows users to work easily on their files. Technical support is incase users have problems such as the PC crashing, computer viruses, setting up software, hooking up new equipment, troubleshooting their operating system, and many more problems. They even offer a package where they combine Verizon back up and share, and internet security suite.

Buyers have power in the network aspects of the company because buyers have three major competitors of Verizon in which they can go to such as AT&T, Qwest, and Sprint Nextel.
Verizon has reduce their buyers’ power by offering loyalty programs to their customers. There loyalty programs are what they call bundles. Customers are able to create their own bundles and save money by obtaining a home phone, Verizon wireless, internet and TV all in one big savings bill.

Vodafone AirTouch is a Verizon supplier which is the world’s largest wireless communications firm. It is based in the United Kingdom but it has mobile operations in 26 countries on five continents. In the United States, Vodafone AirTouch provides wireless paging, data, and voice services through its ownership interest in Verizon Wireless. Vodafone AirTouch has low supplier power on Verizon Wireless because Verizon Wireless is the nation’s largest wireless communication provider.

The threat of substitute products or services is highest in the cell phone aspect of Verizon because there are many alternatives to the product and service. For example, the starting of free nights, unlimited texting and media, contract length, and overage minutes cost is where Verizon competitor may provide a threat of substitute service. Fortunately Verizon have various switching costs such as termination fees, free trial period, roaming fee, phone insurance, and they have great family plans.

Threat of new entrants is low because it is difficult to enter in the communication market and last because of all the global communicating giants there are. An entry barrier for a cell phone provider is phone signal. The main point of a cell phone is to be able to make and receive calls, and in order for that to happen the customer needs good signal. Verizon is known for their excellent phone signal.

The rivalry among existing competitors for Verizon is high because competition is fierce in both the network and cell phone aspect of the company. Rivals such as AT&T, Qwest, and Sprint Nextel compete in different ways but they all try to beat or match Verizon on price. In the Cell phone provider aspect AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Alltell, and US Cellular try to beat or match Verizon. This is why the rivalry among existing competitors is high for Verizon. Luckily, Verizon is a huge brand name that has a magnificent reputation and has a several beneficial loyalty and versatile programs to offer.

Verizon’s goal from day one has been to pass as many businesses as possible. Verzion provides all the sources of communication and entertainment; Internet access, wireless service, and high-speed satellite television service, land lines. However, there is a lot of competition: Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, Bell South, and many more. With the help of Microsoft, the software will be used to provide an interactive program guide, high-definition television, digital video recording and video-on-demand for Verizon’s FiOS TV service.

Verizon Communications Inc. plans to continue using Microsoft Corporation technology for its level of television service over a new fiber-optic network, becoming the third major telephone company to help fulfill Microsoft’s mission into the TV business. Verizon is an example of Top line—increase revenues through IT. Verizon is not cutting cost to increase profit; however they are using the largest software company, Microsoft, to help increase revenue.

Verizon has a B2C e-commerce because it allows them to greatly vary there customers demographics, lifestyle, wants, and needs. For instances, Verizon offers phone plans for customers. Verizon offers local and long distance plans, international plans, and calling features. For efficiency, in order to view what plans Verizon is offering to the customers demographics the customer must put either his or her Verizon local number service, or put their zip code. Once this step is taken, the customer can see all the phone plans that are being offered.

The type of internet business model that is being used by Verizon is the CRM because Verizon already knows depending on the customer’s demographic what phone plans are being offered and appealing for that customer’s wants and needs. It is quite simple for customers to find the right plans for them because once they put down their zip code or Verizon local number service they list all the plans that are offered.

In order for Verizon to pursue its marketing objectives in reaching and attracting potential customers Verizon has registered with search engines and online ads for its marketing mix. Verizon has a successful marketing mix because there site appears at the top portion of the search list in Yahoo and Google.

The way Verizon payment system works is: you must first sign in to MyVerizon, then click MyProfile, On the left column under my MyProfile you click MyAccount, and there you payment areas are open. Verizon offers Electronic Check where customers can set up there banking account as a payment method. They also offer a credit, debit, and ATM card accounts.

Introduction/History/CEO of verizon

Verizon is a company that provides it’s customers with everyday necessities such as internet, TV, phone, and wireless. Verizon provides high speed internet that is powered with broadband technology. It provides all it’s customers with quick connection. It also allows there users to utilize both internet and phone at the same time. Verizon also has FiOS internet which provides maximum speed connection. The Mbps depends on your location. Downloads and uploads will vary by numerous of factors. FiOS T.V. have more then 300 digital channels and 22 local and national channels. FiOS T.V. also has 2,300 on demand titles, so you can watch them whenever you like instead of waiting for it to come up. Verizon can provide Direct T.V. service. Verizon phones offer numerous of local and long distance plans, international plans, and calling features. Verizon now offers wireless PC card plans, which allows you to access the internet, business applications, and emails to your labtop.

Verizon Communications Inc., based in New York and incorporated in Delaware , formed on June 30, 2000, with the merger of Bell Atlantic Corporation and GTE Corporation. With the outstanding wireless capabilities represented by Verizon Wireless, businesses can benefit from one of the world's premier wireless communications companies. Consumers have a single-source for all communication needs - from long distance and local phone services and features, to Internet access, wireless service, high-speed connectivity and satellite television service.
The “VZ” symbol was selected because it signify the two letters of the Verizon logo that graphically represent speed, while also echoing the genesis of the company name veritas; the Latin word certainty and reliability. As well as word horizon, which signify forward-looking and visionary.

The Chairman and CEO of verizon is currently Ivan Seidenberg. Seidenberge was essential in the forming Verizon through several combining of companies and company department, such as MCI, GTE, Bell Atlantic and NYNEX. He also assisted in making Verizon wireless by jointing assets of U.S. properties of Vodafone AirTouch, GTE Wireless, and Bell Atlantic Mobile. Seidenberge was also the Chairman and CEO of NYEX and Bell Atlantic. He has a long communication career where he began as a cable splicer’s assistant. Throughout the years he had various assignments and obtained many leadership position in Bell Atlantic and NYEX. HE is committed to find innovative ways to use communications technology to enhance education and literacy performance in this country. In 2007, President George W. Bush appointed Seidenberg to the National Security Telecommunications Avisory Committee. His task is to advise the president on communications concerns relating to protection of critical communication, emergency preparedness, and national security. In 2008 he became chairman of the Business Roudntable’s Health and Retirement Task Force. Seidenberg got his bachelor’s degree from Lehman College which is part of the City University of New York. He then got his master’s degree in business administration and marketing from Pace. He is married to Phyllis and has two adult children. He lives in New York.