...mobilizing our world AT&T Inc. 2013 AnnuAl RepoRT AT&T ONLINE ANNUAL REPORT Experience how we’re mobilizing our world at www.att.com/annualreport2013 TO OUR INVESTORS AT&T Inc. We’ve entered 2014 with our industry on the cusp of a dramatic expansion. And once again, our company is poised to lead. Over the past few years, AT&T has been a major driver of the global, mobile Internet revolution. We have invested and executed aggressively, and today our network is best in class, reaches hundreds of millions of people and comes out on top in all sorts of third-party tests for speed and reliability. We also moved early to open our network to outside innovators and broke new ground with our AT&T Foundry innovation centers, allowing us to deliver more apps and solutions to our customers faster. All of this has helped our company create new growth platforms. And more broadly, it has helped ignite a global wave of innovation that’s transforming how we manage our lives, connect with others and operate our businesses. It’s hard to overstate the impact of this revolution, or our company’s role in it. Simply put, we have created the framework for the fastest, largest technology transformation in our lifetime. But the fact is, as impressive as the past several years have been, the opportunities ahead are many times greater. This next wave is being powered by a combination of ultra-fast mobile communications with access to content located in the cloud. This means that just about...
Words: 47286 - Pages: 190
...10-K Annual Reports Analysis Project November 30, 2013 Accounting for Non-accounting Managers Research -Draft- Full citations and credits pending… Source data sites provided Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 History of the Company 3 Industry Overview 4 Summary 4 Competitive Landscape 5 Financial Data Verizon Communications Inc. and Subsidiaries 5 Financial Analysis of Key ratios 6 Asset Productivity Ratios 6 Financial Strength Ratios (Liquidity) 6 Profitability Ratios 7 Challenges and Accomplishments 2011 - 2012 8 Conclusion 9 VZ Ownership Summary 9 Appendix 1 Asset Productivity Ratios 9 Inventory turnover ratio 9 Fixed asset turnover ratio 9 Total asset turnover ratio 9 Appendix 2 Financial Strength Ratios / Liquidity Ratios 10 Current Ratio 10 Acid-test Ratio 10 Appendix 3 Profitability Ratios 10 Net profit margin 10 Return on Equity (ROE) 10 Return on Assets (ROA) 10 Appendix 10 References 10 Executive Summary The company I selected to research is Verizon Communications Inc., an American telecommunications company. I chose Verizon because I am a current employee, share owner, and more importantly a witness, and contributor of the company’s transformation into a global brand name, and a Fortune 30 company. Verizon is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government, and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America’s most...
Words: 3431 - Pages: 14
... December 14, 2014 Executive Summary Verizon Communications Inc., headquartered in New York, is a global leader in providing broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America’s most reliable wireless network, serving more than 93 million customers. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America’s most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a workforce of 238,000 and last year generated revenues of more than $120.5 billion. The major asset for Verizon commination is their Financial Stability: According to Verizon Communications 2013 Annual Report, the company has $227.3 billion in assets, operating revenues of $120.5 billion, Gross Profit ratio of 19.5, return on asset of 8.6, return on equity of 24 %and cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year ranging from $1.2 billion – $9.7billion over the last three years. With substantial assets, revenues with steady increase over the last three years and substantial amounts of cash on hand consistently year after year, Verizon’s financial backbone is very strong Company History Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) was formed on June 30, 2000, with the $52 billion merger of Bell Atlantic Corp and...
Words: 2585 - Pages: 11
...Federal Communications Commission DA 14-1862 Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 6002(b) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 Annual Report and Analysis of Competitive Market Conditions With Respect to Mobile Wireless, Including Commercial Mobile Services ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WT Docket No. 13-135 SEVENTEENTH REPORT Adopted: December 18, 2014 Released: December 18, 2014 By the Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: TABLE OF CONTENTS Heading Paragraph # I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1 II. COMPETITIVE DYNAMICS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY ................................................................ 10 A. Service Providers ............................................................................................................................ 11 1. Facilities-Based Providers ....................................................................................................... 11 2. Resale and MVNO Providers................................................................................................... 15 3. Other Providers ........................................................................................................................ 17 B. Connections, Net Additions, Churn.............................................
Words: 18537 - Pages: 75
...A Critical Assessment Of �Apple Inc.� Table of Contents Page A. Company History, Overview of Primary Business Operations, and Its Fortune 500 Ranking 3 B. Assessment of Apple Inc.�s Vision, Mission and Strategic Goals/Objectives 5 C. SWOT Analysis and Assessment of Apple Inc. 7 D. Value Chain Analysis of Apple�s iPhone 10 E. BGC Matrix for the Macintosh Computer and iTunes 12 F. Overview Analysis of Apple Inc. and Investment Recommendation 16 G. References 18 A. Company History, Overview of Primary Business Operations, and Its Fortune 500 Ranking Apple Computer Inc. was founded in April 1, 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in order to sell hand built personal computer kits called the Apple I. By today�s standards, Apple I would be considered a motherboard, which was marketed at $666.66 and included the CPU, RAM and basic textual video chips. On April 16, 1977, the Apple II was introduced with color graphics, and the introduction of the five-quarter-inch floppy disk drive. In the late 1970s, the Apple II took off due to its compatibility with the latest spreadsheet program at the time, the VisiCalc. In May 1980, the Apple III was introduced to compete in the market along side IBM and Microsoft.[1] In 1983, Apple successfully introduced the first personal computer with a Graphical User Interface (GUI) called the �Lisa� (Local Integrated Software Architecture)...
Words: 4023 - Pages: 17
...networks survive. Verizon currently dominates the market and services 31.9% of American mobile users. The company was established in 2000 as a joint venture between Vodafone and Verizon Communications. One of the Verizon’s largest acquisitions was the purchase of Alltell Wireless in 2009 for $28.1 Billion; this purchase expanded their network coverage and increased their market share. Verizon operates a CDMA Radio network which does not require the use of SIM cards. The company’s service quality is a competitive advantage and Verizon invests about $5.7 Billion per year to expand and upgrade their network services. Verizon boasts “America’s largest and most reliable network” and has over 160.3 Million subscribers. They recently added the iPhone to their product line in early February which has allowed the company to take a significant portion of sales away from AT&T. Verizon is one of the most expensive networks and appeals to customers who are willing to pay a premium for advanced network technology. In other news the FCC has accused Verizon of illegally adding charges to customers’ bills. The company was ordered to repay $52.8 million in funds back to customers in early October of 2010. AT&T wireless is the second largest service provider with 98.6 Million users in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. The company has a more economic pricing structure and promotes rollover minutes. AT&T operates a GSM network, which is...
Words: 10350 - Pages: 42
...is in an extremely positive position in order to be the major provider of end consumer Internet services in the United States. The company has products that cross all levels of technology to include dialup, broadband, and wireless. The wealth of connection options for the customer coupled with the maturity of the technology ensures a successful market opportunity. The strategic plan of AT&T takes into account the internal and external environments. The company strategy includes long term objectives that foster market dominance. [pic] Outline I. Purpose. This evaluation will perform a strategic analysis of the AT&T internet access technologies for the consumer market. This report identifies core competencies, sources of competitive advantage, and recommendations to improve AT&T’s strategic position. II. Corporate Background. This section includes a brief history of AT&T, along with how AT&T entered into the consumer Internet services business. The report also analyzes recent press releases to identify any recent developments. a. overview b. mission c. historical review d. recent events III. Product Analysis. Here the product offerings of AT&T in this market are identified. An analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the two primary technologies is completed. The market for the firm’s products is explored. a. overview of products i. dialup access ii. cable...
Words: 7903 - Pages: 32
...Industry Leader Consolidated Financial Data Analysts’ Projections Conclusion Introduction Like so many other industries, the energy industry has been impacted by the internet in a multitude of ways. We see the evolution and efficiency of the energy industry in response to new technology and free flow of ideas and information. A revolution in smart meters, grids, and even smart cities has begun. We will explore a variety of issues related to the energy industry and the internet. There are some common misconception about the impact of internet related energy consumption on the energy industry. Initially, some astronomical claims were being made about the amount of energy the internet actually requires. Equally misinformed projections unsettled consumers and environmental activists alike. The Internet and Energy Consumption When we think about the internet, generally we think of something that has aided humanity toward advancement. These days many companies have the option to “go green” or receive electronic notices instead of paper statements. Generally, this is considered a good thing. Just how “green” is the internet? It’s a question that has been asked before, but is important to understand the impact of the internet usage on energy consumption is low. In 2011, Renzenbrink wrote “Data Centers Use 1.3 % of the World’s Total Electricity. A Decline in Growth.” In this article he discusses the effect of the 2008 financial crisis and the efforts the...
Words: 4355 - Pages: 18
...in the strategic development and the strategic planning of Tesco. The report also analyse the different strategic tools and techniques used for the strategic decision making and which are also helping the organization in developing strategic plans of the organization. There are various issues which are described in this report like the ratio analysis, break even analysis, and the other appraising methods which are used in strategic decision making and planning of Tesco. The management of the tangible and intangible assets of Tesco are also analysed by the different analytical tools and the report reveal that the organization is taking effective steps and it is managing its resources effectively and efficiently. Contents TESCO PLC: 2 Task 1: 3 Resource Decisions and their Impact on Strategy of the Organization: 3 Task 2: 5 Role of financial Analysis and techniques in the strategic planning and strategic development: 5 Task 3: 8 International Financial perspectives of Tesco: 8 Risk Assessment and Management 9 Financial Performance 9 Task 4: 11 Task 5: 16 Contemporary management Accounting: 16 Task 6: 18 Analysis of environment of Tesco: 18 Political Factors 18 Economic Factors 18 Social/Cultural Factors 18 Technological Factors 18 Steps Taken By Tesco to respond these changes: 19 Task 7: 20 Importance of Communication: 20 References 22 TESCO PLC: Tesco plc is a global grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Chesnutt...
Words: 5524 - Pages: 23
...Changing the game. Annual Report to Stockholders 2012 Dear Stockholder, Welcome to TMUS. You are an owner of America’s Un-carrier — the combined entity of MetroPCS and T-Mobile USA. As the industry’s premier challenger and value player, we are revolutionizing the wireless industry. TM T-Mobile 2012 Annual Report 3 Building the Foundation In 2012, MetroPCS and T-Mobile built the foundations to become the Un-carrierTM in 2013. Each company made good progress across what are now the combined company’s five strategic priorities — the building blocks that enable us to bring consumers exciting new choices while delivering an exceptional experience. Here are notable 2012 highlights: Amazing 4G Services Increased Spectrum – T-Mobile increased its spectrum holdings in the top 100 metropolitan areas by nearly 20%. This includes spectrum secured as part of the AT&T deal breakup, as well as spectrum obtained through commercial deals with Verizon and Leap. Enhanced Network Experience – T-Mobile launched a three-year $4 billion network modernization investment program, ending 2012 with approximately 9,400 modernized sites; MetroPCS ended the year with 2.2 million customers and 26% of its base on LTE. Value Leader Launched Unlimited 4G Data – MetroPCS launched 4G LTE for All TM and T-Mobile introduced Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data. Secured the iPhone® – In December, T-Mobile announced that the iPhone would be available to T-Mobile customers in 2013. Accelerated Prepaid Growth...
Words: 151547 - Pages: 607
...Wireless Security Technical Point-of-View Wireless Security Technical Point-of-View W ireless network (Wi-Fi) is now widely established and utilized at home, offices and everywhere in public areas such as rail stations, streets, and etc. This newsletter provides the technical knowledge of Wi-Fi technologies, relevant threats and countermeasures for building a secure internal Wi-Fi network. For the end user best practices of using Wi-Fi, please refer to another newsletter entitled “Wireless Network, Best Practices for General User”. Wireless Technologies | Classification of Networks Technological advancement in wireless communications has led to the worldwide proliferation of networks. The various kinds of network technologies developed can be classified into the following categories according to their range of coverage: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) WWAN offers the largest coverage. Voice and data can be transferred between mobile phones via messaging apps, web pages and video conferencing. In order to secure the transfer, encryption and authentication methods are adopted. Examples of WWAN are 4G, 3G and 2G networks. Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) covers across the entire city and WMAN provides the Wi-Fi network similar to MAN. WiMAX and Wireless MAN are both examples of this kind. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) WLAN is an 802.11i wireless network that facilitates the access of corporate environment...
Words: 4503 - Pages: 19
...1. Using competitor intelligence from the case material, assess the levels of market commonality and resource similarity that Google has with three key industry competitors. How will they influence competitive behavior and the intensity of rivalry? Market Commonality refers to the number of different markets two or more direct competitors are involved in. For instance Sony and Samsung are direct competitors and are involved in number of different markets which includes Smartphones, Televisions, and Hi Fi Systems and so on. Market commonality also pertains to the degree of importance each competitors give to their each market. For instance, Sony and Samsung may give more importance to their Television line of products because it either maybe their most popular products of all or it may be due to their anticipated future market of that product. Multimarket competitors are less likely to attack each other aggressively, but will respond aggressively when they’re being attacked. For instance Airlines industry is a multi-market industry wherein the prices are similar, but if the competitors comes up with a promotion, others would swiftly respond. Resource similarity on the other hand, refers to how the each of the firms’ resources both tangible and intangible can be compared. For instance, Sony and Samsung both are market leaders in LCD and LED manufacturing. Both have exceptional intangible resources in terms of designing products and their level of knowhow and technological expertise...
Words: 3386 - Pages: 14
...FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR THE TELECOM SECTOR- A REPORT BY GROUP-4, SECTION-C AMAN SAHNI(4C) GAURAV SHARMA(16C) NEHA DEOLIYA(24C) PRATEEK GOEL(28C) SRIVATHSAN S.(43C) 1 INDEX 1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 2. COMPANY ANALYSIS 3.COMPETITIOR ANALYSIS 4. CONCLUSIONS 3 6 11 15 2 1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Introduction The telecommunication industry has been growing at a tremendous rate in India for the last few years. More than 18 million subscribers are added every month. Driven by various policy initiatives, the Indian telecom sector witnessed a complete transformation in the last decade. It has achieved a phenomenal growth during the last few years and is poised to take a big leap in the future. The telecom industry has been divided into two major segments, that is, fixed and wireless cellular services for this report. Besides, internet services, VAS, PMRTS and VSAT also have been discussed in brief in the report. In today’s information age, the telecommunication industry has a vital role to play. Considered as the backbone of industrial and economic development, the industry has been aiding delivery of voice and data services at rapidly increasing speeds, and thus, has been revolutionising human communication. Although the Indian telecom industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, the current teledensity or telecom penetration is extremely low when compared with global standards. India’s teledensity of 36.98% in FY09 is amongst the lowest in the world. India's...
Words: 4878 - Pages: 20
...A user or a process functioning on behalf of the user that attempts to access an object is known as the ____. | Selected Answer: | b. subject | | | A(n) ____ model is a standard that provides a predefined framework for hardware and software developers who need to implement access control in their devices or applications. | | Selected Answer: | c. access control | | The most restrictive access control model is ____. | Selected Answer: | b. Mandatory Access Control | | | In the UAC dialog boxes, the color ____ indicates the lowest risk. | | Selected Answer: | c. gray | | The ____ model is the least restrictive. | Selected Answer: | d. DAC | | | ____ is considered a more “real world” access control than the other models because the access is based on a user’s job function within an organization. | | Selected Answer: | d. Role Based Access Control | | | ____ is often used for managing user access to one or more systems. | | Selected Answer: | c. Rule Based Access Control | | | ____ requires that if the fraudulent application of a process could potentially result in a breach of security, then the process should be divided between two or more individuals. | | Selected Answer: | a. Separation of duties | | | A(n) ____ is a set of permissions that are attached to an object. | | Selected Answer: | b. ACL | | | ____ accounts are user accounts that remain active after an employee has left an organization...
Words: 6826 - Pages: 28
...Hi-P International Ltd. Singapore Financial Analysis Finance 101 G11 Group 9 Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 INTRODUCTION 4 MACRO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 4 INDUSTRY OUTLOOK 3 INDUSTRY PLAYERS 3 HI-P REVISITED 4 FINANCIALS 5 RATIOS 5 VALUATION 6 CORPORATE VALUATION MODEL 7 DIVIDEND DISCOUNT MODEL ...
Words: 5052 - Pages: 21
