iGR Announces Free Webinar on Mobile Virtualization

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - Mar 7, 2013) - iGR, a market research consultancy focused on the wireless and mobile industry, announces a free webinar that will define Mobile Virtualization and discuss its potential impact on the mobile ecosystem. The webinar will be held Wednesday, March 13 at 2pm CDT and can be registered for on the iGR website: www.iGR-inc.com

Mobile virtualization is a hot topic in the wireless industry today. However, there is considerable lack of knowledge as to what constitutes mobile virtualization and how and when it will be implemented by mobile operators. Mobile virtualization will also enable new business models for mobile network operators, device OEMs and a new type of MVNO.

There are potential downsides for the mobile network operators with mobile virtualization -- without careful consideration for the business models, the operators could be pushed more into a 'bit pipe' role. However, with careful deployment and consideration for the overall impact, mobile virtualization could also allow the mobile network operators, and the vendors that support them, to realize new opportunities.

In this free webinar, iGR will discuss:

• The three types of mobile virtualization and how they differ
  
  
• Current standards efforts for mobile virtualization
  
  
• Potential impact on the current mobile ecosystem
  
  
• Issues that must be addressed for mobile virtualization to become reality.
  
  

More information on the webinar, as well as easy registration, can be found on iGR's website at www.iGR-inc.com. Alternatively, contact Iain Gillott at (512) 263-5682 or at Iain@iGR-inc.com for additional details.

About iGR
iGR is a market strategy consultancy focused on the wireless and mobile communications industry. Founded by Iain Gillott, one of the wireless industry's leading analysts, in late 2000 as iGillottResearch, iGR is now entering its thirteenth year of operation. iGR continuously researches emerging and existent technologies, technology industries, and consumer markets. We use our detailed research to offer a range of services to help companies improve their position in the marketplace, clearly define their future direction, and ultimately improve their bottom line.

iGR researches a range of wireless and mobile products and technologies, including: smartphones; tablets; mobile applications; bandwidth demand and use; small cell architectures; DAS; LTE; VoLTE; IMS; NFC; GSM/GPRS/UMTS/HSPA; CDMA 1x/EV-DO; iDEN; SIP; macro-, pico- and femtocells; mobile backhaul; WiFi and WiFi offload; and SIM and UICC.

A more complete profile of the company can be found at www.igr-inc.com.