...HOLD VODAFONE UK – Market price at 10/30/2015 closing price: 214.25￡ YAO JIACHEN, LI MINQIAN, PENG XIANGYU & HO YUENMING – 10/30/2015 Activities Vodafone is a British multinational telecommunications company Sector headquartered in London and one of the most valuable telecoms brands in the world. Vodafone owns and operates networks in 21 Wireless communication 52wk range(GBP) 201.25--258.00 Vodafone Global Enterprise division provides telecommunications and IT services to corporate clients in over 65 countries. Vodafone has a primary YTD RETURN -3.77% listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Analyst consensus HOLD countries and has partner networks in over 40 additional countries. Its Index. It also has a secondary listing on NASDAQ. Vodafone was founded in 1984. The evolution of 'Vodafone' started in Accounting and market information 1982 with the establishment of the 'Racal Strategic Radio Ltd' subsidiary of Racal Electronics plc – UK's largest maker of military radio technology, which formed a joint venture with Millicom called 'Racal', which evolved into the present day Vodafone. In 30 years, a small mobile operator in Newbury has grown into a global business and one of the most valuable telecoms brands in the world. It now has mobile operations in 27 countries and partner with mobile networks in 48 more. Today, Vodafone have 434 million mobile customers around the world. ...
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...Introduction Indian Telecom Industry-Overview Indian telecom market is currently the most attractive telecom market with a lot of interest being shown by foreign players. Indian mobile industry is the fastest growing across the world adding 15-20 million new subscribers every month. The Indian telecommunication sector in India is the third largest sector across the globe and the second largest among the emerging economies of Asia. India's teledensity has improved from under 4% in March 2001 to around 71% by the end of March 2011. Cellular telephony has emerged as the fastest growing segment in the Indian telecom industry. The mobile subscriber base (GSM and CDMA combined) has grown from under 2 m at the end of FY00 to touch 812 m at the end of March 2011 (average annual growth of nearly 73% during this eleven year period). Fig1: India’s Wireless Subscriber base Circles | Number | in millions | Metros | 4 | 114 | A circles | 5 | 288 | B circles | 8 | 335.5 | C circles | 6 | 115 | The country was divided into 23 circles when the mobile phones were introduced in the country. Separate licenses were given out for each of the circles in 1994. The circles were classified as Metros, A, B or C depending upon the revenue potential for the circle with Metros & A...
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...2G Licenses Cancellation - A judgment by the Supreme Court: Idea Cellular’s Strategy options to tackle this Contents Introduction 3 Company Overview 3 Mission 3 Issue on hand 3 Competitor Analysis 4 SWOT ANALYSIS 11 Porter's 5 Forces Analysis 14 Business Strategy 17 Final Recommendation: 22 Introduction Company Overview IDEA Cellular is a publicly listed company, having listed on BSE & NSE in March 2007. It is the 3rd largest mobile services operator in India with wireless revenue market share at 13.9 % in Q1 FY2012. Idea has join the select global operator’s club servicing over 100 million subscribers, as of September 2011. Idea is a pan-India integrated GSM operator and has its own NLD and ILD operations, and ISP license. Idea has a network of over 70,000 cell sites covering the entire length and breadth of the country. Idea has over 3,000 Service Centers servicing Idea subscribers across the country, including 450 special Experience Zones for 3G promotion. Idea’s service delivery platform is ISO 9001:2008 certified, making it the only operator in the country to have this standard certification for all 22 service areas and the corporate office. Idea is the winner of ‘The Emerging Company of the Year Award’ at The Economic Times Corporate Excellence Awards 2009. IDEA Cellular also received the prestigious Avaya Global Connect Award for being the ‘Most Customer Responsive Company’ in the Telecom sector in the year 2010. The company has received...
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...September 25) PERSONALITIES OF THE WEEK Christine Lagarde Sachin Bansal CORPORATE INTELLIGENCE BIG THREE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCIES NEWS DIGEST… BUSINESS NEWS GLOBAL NEWS MISCELLANEOUS NEWS Wal-Mart plans to open its first outlet in India within 12-18 months More than two-thirds in USA live pay check to pay check Foxconn unit in China closes after workers clash ECONOMIC INDICATORS 2 COVER STORY 3 PERSONALITIES OF THE WEEK 4 CORPORATE INTELLIGENCE 5 NEWS ANALYSIS 6 JOB PROFILE 11 PART TWO KNOW YOUR BASICS: DATA ANALYTICS KNOW YOUR BASICS: DATA ANALYTICS D ata analytics (DA) refers to examination of raw data for drawing meaningful conclusions usually with the help of the latest IT tools. DA is categorised into exploratory data analysis (EDA) and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA refers to finding new features in the data (similar to data mining) while CDA is used to examine the validity of existing hypotheses. There‟s another category known as Qualitative data analysis (QDA) which is generally used in the social sciences to draw conclusions from non-numerical data like words, photographs or video. The term "analytics" has been used by many business intelligence (BI) software firms as a keyword to describe quite different functions. Data analytics is used to describe everything from online analytical processing (OLAP) to CRM analytics in call centres. Banks and credit cards companies, for instance, analyze withdrawal and spending patterns to...
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...Company profile Vodafone เป็นผู้นำในการให้บริการด้านโทรคมนาคมระดับนานาชาติและเป็นผู้ใ ห้บริการรายแรกๆ ใน U.K. ที่ได้รับใบอนุญาตการให้บริการโทรศัพท์มือถือ ในปี ค.ศ. 1986 Vodafone ได้เริ่มให้บริการเกี่ยวกับโทรศัพท์มือถือและหลังจากนั้น บริษัทก็สามารถกลายเป็นผู้นำของโลกในปี ค.ศ. 1999 ในที่สุด ด้วยการให้บริการครอบคลุมมากถึง 24 ประเทศ ผู้ใช้บริการ Vodafone มากถึง 31 ล้านรายหรือมากกว่า 960 ล้านคน บริษัทให้บริการที่ครอบคลุมทั้งการให้บริการด้านมือถือ และระบบสื่อสารอื่นๆ ทำให้ Vodafone มีสัดส่วน 7% ใน FTSE 100 index ในปี ค.ศ. 1988- 1993 ความต้องการด้านการใช้เทคโนโลยีที่ที่ขยายไปทั่วโลก ทำให้ Vodafone สามารถขยายธุรกิจไปสู่ประเทศอื่นๆ ทั่วโลก ในปี ค.ศ. 1999 Vodafone ได้เห็นความสำคัญของตลาดสหรัฐอเมริกา และได้รวมกับบริษัท AirTouch Communications และเปลี่ยนชื่อเป็น Vodafone AirTouch ในเดือนกันยายนปีเดียวกันได้ร่วมกันกับ Bell Atlantic Corporation เพื่อขยายระบบไร้สายให้ครอบคลุมยิ่งขึ้น โดยการบริหารงานร่วมกันนี้ 55% เป็นการถือหุ้นของ Bell Atlantic และอีก 45% เป็นการถือหุ้นของ Vodafone AirTouch โดยในเดือนตุลาคม Vodafone AirTouch/Bell Atlantic Alliance เป็นบริษัทผู้นำในการให้บริการระบบไร้สายในประเทศสหรัฐด้วยสัดส ่วนของตลาดมากถึง 15% ของทั้งประเทศ อย่างไรก็ดี Vodafone ก็ยังเน้นตลาดยุโรปด้วยสัดส่วนของตลาดมากถึง 62% ของตลาดทั้งหมด จากการขยายตัวนี้ ยุทธศาสตร์ของ Vodafone ได้เน้นไปที่การให้บริการทางระบบโทรคมนาคมด้วยโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนท ี่มากกว่าระบบอื่นๆ จากยุทธศาสตร์นี้เองเป็นข้อยืนยันว่าการเติบโตด้านการใช้โทรศัพ ท์เคลื่อนที่เป็นตลาดใหญ่ที่ควรจับตามองในธุรกิจสื่อสารและโทรค ...
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...“A STUDY ON THE SUBSCRIBERS SHOWING FLUCTUATING USAGE BEHAVIOUR” (A Report Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Administration in Dibrugarh University) Submitted by: Mr. Siddhartha Neog Roll No: 103/12 MBA (Marketing and HR) NERIM NORTH EASTERN REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT Padma Nath Sarmah Bhawan Joyanagar, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022 (2013) DECLARATION I SIDDHARTHA NEOG hereby declare that this project entitled ‗A STUDY ON SUBSCRIBERS SHOWING FLUCTUATIING USAGE BEHAVIOR‘ was prepared by me during the year 2012 – 14 and was submitted in partial fulfillment of requirement for the award of degree in Master in Business Administration (MBA) of Dibrugarh University. This project report has not been submitted earlier for the award of any other Degree Diploma from Dibrugarh University or any other university. Date: Place: Guwahati Signature (SIDDHARTHA NEOG) CERTIFICATE FROM THE GUIDE This is to Certify that this project titled, a study on ―A STUDY ON THE SUBSCRIBERS SHOWING FLUCTUATING USAGE BEHAVIOUR‖ based on an original project study conducted by SIDDHARTHA NEOG of III Semester Master in Business Administration (MBA) under my guidance. He has attended the required guidance sessions held. This project has not formed the basis for the award of any Degree/Diploma by Dibrugarh University or any other university. Date: Place: Guwahati Signature (Name of the Guide) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would...
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...Business Strategy of Vodafone UK Introduction In the current situation of telecommunications, more and more people are subscribers of mobile telephone services. The mobile phones are also called as handsets come in innovative features, pocket-sized, and in affordable costs. For over the years, the manufacturers are continuously developing the mobile phones in which the people described as effective way of communication. And today, different brand of mobile phone are emerging and competing in the field of wireless communication with innovative services. Background of the Study and Problem Statement The British Telecommunications already dominated the wireless service market. The service provider, Vodafone as one of the leading company of mobile services, enabled to penetrate in the market and enjoying the success (2001). The success that the company gained is not possible without the aid of the strategies. Therefore, the main focus of the research study is concern on the business strategy of the Vodafone in the UK. Research Objectives The research identified three main objectives that were expected to be achieved at the end of the study. First is to identify the business strategies of the Vodafone Company in the international market. The second objective is related to the first which regards on the application of the identified business strategies in the telecommunications industry. And the third is to serve as a valuable context in the literature of communications...
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...INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY OF THE VODAFONE GROUP PLC Contents page 1. Introduction 2.Company Background 3.Evaluation of the internal and external environment of the company 4.Analyse the motivation of the company for international expansion 5.Analyze the reasons for operating in a particular region or country 6.Evaluate its market entry strategy in a particularly region or a country 7.Conclusion/recommendation 8.Bibliography 9.Appendix 1. Introduction The aim of this report is to research into the Vodafone group and their entry into the Indian Market. The research was carried out of Vodafone’s history, their existing market strategy, the internal environment of the company and external environment of their home market. Also it has been explained what Vodafone international strategy is and why there is such interest in the emerging market. It is also focused on the reasons that Vodafone chose to enter the India market and why the mode of entry they used was chose a joint venture rather than starting moving to a new country using their existing UK strategy. The following theories and analysis has been used; • Porter five forces • Prahalad and Hamel’s core competencies • SWOT analysis • PEST analysis The sources used to carry out this research include secondary information which is the Vodafone’s annual report, internet resources and also the course Textbook. It then concludes into what kind of problems Vodafone may face, whether they...
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...................... 4 COMPANY INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 4 VODAFONE GHANA LTD .......................................................................................... 4 MICRO-ENVIRONMENT AUDIT ................................................................................... 5 MARKETING MIX ........................................................................................................ 5 PRODUCT .................................................................................................................. 5 PRICE ......................................................................................................................... 6 PLACE ........................................................................................................................ 9 PROMOTION ............................................................................................................. 9 PROCESS ................................................................................................................. 10 PEOPLE .................................................................................................................... 10 PHYSICAL EVIDENCE .......................................................................................... 10 RESOURCE ANALYSIS ............................................................................................. 10 MONEY...
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...company which I have selected for my project is VODAFONE. The reason behind selecting Vodafone is its various schemes in product & service category & also its future policies where the company is coming out with lots of new & affordable schemes for its customers. Vodafone is a UK based company & has various branches all over the world. The company was started in the mid 70’s & since then it has never looked back. The products & services offered by Vodafone is of a very high quality & also at an affordable rates. They have various plans for various customers depending on the status of the customers. Vodafone has various product categories ranging from chargers, internet, mobile phones, headsets & headphones & many more. In the service category it has internet services which include broadband internet & PC internet services. Apart from the products & services normally offered they also came out with some interesting & unique product like the I phone. This was one of the biggest events in the history of Indian telecom industry. The phones were available at around Rs. 32000-36000 which has a unique feature called as 3G system. Vodafone also came out with cell phones for the poor which was a part of their social responsibility toward the poor class people of the society. The phones were available in the range of 1000 Rs -1500 Rs which was one of the successful strategies of Vodafone. According to the 2002-2008 data VODAFONE captures the market with 17.56 % & is at the 3rd...
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...Human Resources Vodafone has had a history of experienced CEOs including Arun Sarin, who was skilled in achieving growth in developing markets. Also, Gary Laurence, head of Vodafone UK, appointed CEO in September 2008 was known for his ability to identify strategic options and the current CEO, Vittorio Colao who succeeded Arun in 2008 is known for strong reputation as cost cutter. Vodafone's partnership with BT hosting BT's MVNO, allowed it to provide services to corporations. It started a joint venture with O2, which enabled it to extend its fixed-line network. Training and development programmes help employees to develop their skills and experience and to reach their full potential, benefiting themselves and the Company. Research and development (“R&D”) The Group R&D function comprises an international team for applied research in mobile and internet communications and their related applications. Group R&D teams are located in Newbury, Maastricht, Munich, California and Madrid, and there is an affiliated team in Paris belonging to Vodafone’s associated undertaking in France, SFR. A small team was set up at the end of 2007 in the Vodafone Beijing office to work in close collaboration with China Mobile and a number of Chinese vendors. The emphasis of the Group R&D work programme is on providing technology analysis and a vision that contributes directly to business decisions, enabling new applications of mobile communications, technology for new services and research...
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...network allows people to share images and videos as soon as they’re captured; to share thoughts and feelings as soon as they’re created. And because we now do more than just mobile in many markets, more customers look to Vodafone for great value in their fixed line and broadband services too. Vodafone understands that businesses need a communications partner with solutions that scale and adapt as their business needs change. They may need a few smart phones for voice and email on the move. Or they may require a fully integrated solution that enables sharing of documents, video conferencing and access to corporate applications from any location. Whatever their size and whatever their need, we are constantly looking for new, innovative ways to help our business customers grasp every opportunity in a simple and straightforward way. Our commitment to the community in which we operate extends beyond the products and services we offer. The cornerstone of our commitment to global social investment is the Vodafone Group Foundation. Funded by annual contributions from the Vodafone Group, the Foundation and its network of 27 country foundations supports the community involvement activities of Vodafone and funds selected global initiatives directly. True to our origins, Vodafone has always committed to deliver useful and inspiring innovation. In 1991 we enabled the...
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...A SWOT analysis for Vodafone PLC Vodafone has Created a very good Brand Image in the Customers Perception, Vodafone has its services around the world and It is listed in the worlds top 500 Brands and ranked 183 in the year 2006 and is published in “Barron” and also ranked 86th place in the world’s 100 largest companies and the ranking of Vodafone came down to number 10 in the year 2010 for the top 100 brands listed and that is published by Millward Brown. According to Brand Finance’s A Global Brand Survey done in the year 2010 Vodafone is ranked the 7th Most Valuable Brand. Best in Class Technology:- Vodafone is equipped with the most advance Infrastructural Network round the globe which helps Vodafone deliver the most unsurpassed quality of communication. There are over 200.000 base stations for the wireless signal Transmission and the network traffic is around 700 billion minutes and over 90 pet bytes of data per year, and the peak download speed is around 28.8 Mbps. This is ultimately serving the Vodafone’s customers to best services in the market. Vodafone came up with a new Service in the year 2010 named as “Vodafone 360” which is an excellent service for the customers who are wanting to be connected everywhere and this particular service is perfect for customers who want to access the latest information available on the internet by keeping their contacts in that. Vodafone 360 is connected to the latest updates from the popular social networking sites, such as Face book...
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...Introduction: Strategic analysis of Vodafone Group PLC. The report provides a comprehensive insight into the company, including strategy formulation, strategy planning, and strategy evaluation and selection as well as strategy implementation. This will involve in investigating the organization’s external environment, to identify Opportunities and threats it might face, and its strategic capacity, capabilities to isolate key strengths and weakness. Overview of the Company: A Multi-National Company named Vodafone is one the leading companies in Telecommunication Industry. Vodafone PLC Vodafone is a leading global player in mobile telecommunications. It operates in over 26 countries worldwide. Vodafone has grown rapidly since it was originally formed in 1984. It has responsibilities to its 60,000 staff and 151 million customers and shareholders. Vodafone offers a wide range Products/Services, such as • Voice Services • Social Products • Messaging Services • Vodafone live • Vodafone live! With 3G • USB modems • Vodafone Mobile Connect Data Cards • Roaming Services and Other Business Services Vodafone was formed in 1984 as a subsidiary of Racal Electronics Plc. Then known as Racal Telecom Limited, approximately 20% of the company's capital was offered to the public in October 1988. Vodafone Business Strategy: Vodafone's current business strategy is to grow through geographic expansion, acquisition of new customers, retention of existing customers and increasing usage...
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...Background: Vodafone Vodafone Group is a global telecommunications company headquartered in Newbury, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest mobile telecommunications company measured by revenues and the world's second largest measured by subscribers (behind China Mobile) with 347 million proportionate subscribers as at 30 June 2010. It operates networks in 31 countries and has partner networks in a further 44 countries. It owns 45% of Verizon Wireless, the largest mobile telecommunications company in the United States measured by subscribers. The name Vodafone comes from voice data fone, chosen by the company to "reflect the provision of voice and data services over mobile phones". Vodafone Group Plc is the world's leading mobile telecommunications company, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States through the Company's subsidiary undertakings, joint ventures, associated undertakings and investments. Vodafone itself was formed in 1982 as a joint venture between Racal Electronics plc's subsidiaries Racal Strategic Radio Ltd (who won one of two UK cellular telephone network licenses) along with Millicom and the Hambros Technology Trust. The network was known as Racal Vodafone, with the Vodafone name being derived from the firm's goal of establishing a voice and data services over cellular telecommunication networks. Hence VO represented voice and DA symbolized data — yielding the name Vodafone. In 1997 Vodafone...
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