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Derek Kerton, principal analyst and head of our strategy practice, has 16 years experience in alliances, business development, management, strategy and implementation across software, infrastructure, applications and content for consumer and enterprise users. This distinguished experience combined with a Cornell MBA and profound knowledge of the market, and his relationships with key players in the telecom space have proven to be a valuable tool to many of his clients. With internationally recognized expertise in relating communications technology to real business, Kerton is equipped to assist any telecommunications organization toward their strategic goals.

  • Meet the new Galaxy phone–same as the old phone (Analyst Angle)

    by Derek Kerton March 5, 2018
    by Derek Kerton March 5, 2018

    Stagnation in smartphone innovation opens door for new entrants It’s been a number of years since we’ve seen a truly different smartphone than the prior year. I mean, it’s clear …

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  • Analyst Angle: Robotics at CES — not there yet

    by Derek Kerton February 6, 2018
    by Derek Kerton February 6, 2018

    The year kicked off, as usual, with the big CES show in Las Vegas. Some of the hot trends on display this year were AI, IoT, and Robotics. And while …

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  • Analyst Angle: Robotics at CES — not there yet

    by Derek Kerton February 5, 2018
    by Derek Kerton February 5, 2018

      The year kicked off, as usual, with the big CES show in Las Vegas. Some of the hot trends on display this year were AI, IoT, and Robotics. And …

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  • Analyst Angle: Six trends that are driving Industrial IoT

    by Derek Kerton January 12, 2018
    by Derek Kerton January 12, 2018

    I’m just back from CES, and it’s clear that IoT in the home offers a certain magic that interests press and consumers. But even though voice agents are gaining traction, …

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  • Analyst Angle: The big takeaway from Apple – it’s time for ‘mobile-first hardware’

    by Derek Kerton September 16, 2015
    by Derek Kerton September 16, 2015

    All the press coverage around Apple’s event has included the obvious territory: the specs and sizes of the new products, etc. I’m less interested in covering the same ground. One of …

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  • Analyst Angle: What to expect from MWC 2015

    by Derek Kerton February 25, 2015
    by Derek Kerton February 25, 2015

    Next week is the GSMA’s Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, Spain, the mobile Internet and cellular telephone industry’s largest global conference. The MWC 2015 show is expected to feature conference …

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  • Reality Check: Self-driving cars – checkmate

    by Derek Kerton February 11, 2015
    by Derek Kerton February 11, 2015

    Hot out of CES this year, self-driving cars were making lots of news and turning heads on the streets around Las Vegas. It seems the advancements of autonomy in automobiles …

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  • Analyst Angle: Partnering — telcos that walk the walk

    by Derek Kerton October 1, 2014
    by Derek Kerton October 1, 2014

    Editor’s Note: Welcome to Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. By now everybody …

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  • Analyst Angle: A clear path to market in telecom?

    by Derek Kerton September 24, 2014
    by Derek Kerton September 24, 2014

    Editor’s Note: Welcome to Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. If only the …

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  • Analyst Angle: Get set for stronger OS oligopoly

    by Derek Kerton August 24, 2011
    by Derek Kerton August 24, 2011

    With the recent HP shut-down of the WebOS and Palm divisions, it’s becoming increasingly clear that to succeed in the mobile device market, an OS needs to have significant device, …

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  • Analyst Angle: Thoughts on handset exclusives and the AT&T/T-Mobile deal

    by Derek Kerton April 27, 2011
    by Derek Kerton April 27, 2011

    Handset exclusive deals are a regular part of the U.S. wireless landscape. When a handset vendor (OEM) produces an innovative handset, they seek a carrier who will commit to buying …

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  • Analyst Angle: Will the real 4G please stand up

    by Derek Kerton December 22, 2010
    by Derek Kerton December 22, 2010

    Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. …

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  • Analyst Angle: Handsets are becoming commoditized: An Open OS on a slab with rounded corners

    by Derek Kerton March 17, 2010
    by Derek Kerton March 17, 2010

    Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. …

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