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Got Lots of Money to Monitor? Sorry, There's No App For That
Dec 4, 2011
Forbes
Forbes reporter interviewed Azita for this article about rumored Amazon mobile phone.
Lightening the Paper Load
May 9, 2011
New York Times
Azita is interviewed for New York Times technology article on how conferences and trade shows can take advantage of mobile applications, especially on tablets.
AT&T, T-Mobile: There's No Crying in Mergers
Dec 21, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Now that AT&T and T-Mobile merger is off the table, what happens next? What are the two operators' options? We were asked to weigh in.
Google May Want an Android Tablet of Its Own
Dec 20, 2011
Tech News World
Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, said they plan to market a tablet of highest quality in the next 6 months. We were asked to comment on what a Google tablet could mean.
AT&T, T-Mobile: There's No Crying in Mergers
Dec 21, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Now that AT&T and T-Mobile merger is off the table, what happens next? What are the two operators' options? We were asked to weigh in.
BT Goes for Android's Jugular With Patent Claims
Dec 20, 2011
Linux Insider
BT is challenging Google's Android with a patent infringement lawsuit. Shared our thoughts about BT's broad patent claims that target Google's Android, along with quite a few other Google products.
Got Lots of Money to Monitor? Sorry, There's No App For That
Dec 4, 2011
Forbes
Forbes reporter interviewed Azita for this article about rumored Amazon mobile phone.
Yap Buy Could Give Amazon More Than Just a Siri Rival
Nov 10, 2011
Tech News World
We were asked about Amazon's purchase of Yap, the voice recognition start-up. What will Amazon do with Yap?
Sprint's Slow Job to Recovery
Oct 27, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Sprint is managing its losses and finally gets the iPhone. Is that enough to stop worrying about it? Shared thoughts for the article.
New Xoom's Pretty Much the Old Xoom With a Prettier Price
Oct 15, 2011
Tech News World
Interviewed for this article on Xoom Family Edition tablet, marketed to families, with a lower price.
Good, Solid iPhone 4S Disappoints iPhone 5 Wishes and Hopes
Oct 4, 2011
Mac News World
Shared thoughts on Apple's event introducing iPhone 4S.
Also, check out our blog post on Excavating Valuable Artifacts from a Ho-Hum iPhone Event.
Can Amazon Stoke Roaring Fire Profits?
Sep 29, 2011
Tech News World
Shared thoughts on Amazon's business model for Kindle and Fire tablet devices.
RIM: The Icahn Man Cometh?
Sep 28, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Carl Icahn's rumored investment in RIM takes shares higher. In such a case, "Icahn will be tempted to go after the low-hanging fruit at RIM", and "that does translate into a patent sale."...
Can Whitman Pull HP Out of the Muck?
Sep22, 2011
E-Commerce Times
HP, the biggest technology company by sales, named Meg Whitman as its CEO. We were asked to comment on Whitman's ability to turn around this technology giant.
Yahoo: Out With the Old, in With the ???
Sep 7, 2011
E-Commerce Times
"I was disappointed that Yahoo abandoned their mobile work," said Arvani. "Yahoo was on the forefront of mobile for a long time. Then, just when things started heating up in mobile...
EMI Court Ruling Bolsters DMCA's Safe Harbor Provision
Aug 23, 2011
E-Commerce Times
We were interviewed regarding the ruling on EMI lawsuit against MP3tunes music locker. "Both sides gained partial victory and partial defeat. So one could spin it either way," "Overall, the ruling seems fair and balanced," said Arvani. "DMCA's safe harbor provision protects operators of digital lockers ...
Will Google Build an Uber Android?
Aug 16, 2011
Linux Insider
Google gets Moto patents but what happens to Android development? We shared some thoughts with Linux Insider.
Kindle Cloud Reader Rains on Apple's In-App Fee Parade
Aug 10, 2011
Tech News World
Azita talks about the new HTML5-based Kindle Cloud Reader, which can be used with Safari browser on iPads. She discusses two key benefits of such an app for Amazon, that also apply to other mobile app developers.
US Phone Buyers Dump Dumb, Get Smart
July 1, 2011
Tech News World
Azita was interviewd regarding Nielsen's latest survey numbers on smartphones. She goes behind the numbers, and questions the conclusion. Excerpt: "I cannot reach the conclusion that 'Apple is now driving smartphone growth.'"
Pandora Wows Wall Street
June 15, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Azita is interviewed on Pandora's initial public offering. Excerpt: "Pandora offers a popular service, and its music recommendation engine -- Music Genome Project -- certainly sets it apart from other Internet radios," noted tech analyst Azita Arvani, "but the service comes at a high cost of licensing the music, and the current revenues from advertising and subscriptions have not compensated for the cost."
The Wii U Begins not With a Bang but a 'What?'
June 8, 2011
Tech News World
Azita shared thoughts on new controller: "In its rush to create excitement for its future-generation product, it may have caused more confusion," she said."However, the company has innovated on the Wii U controller by taking advantage of the tablet popularity. At the moment, the Wii U controller might look like a game controller has swallowed a touchscreen tablet. But"...
Zynga Could Find Green Pastures With Reported IPO Plans
May 25, 2011
Tech News World
Azita is asked to comment on Zynga's IPO plans. "In 1999 we were thinking more about eyeballs now, profits later," said Arvani. "Now, we're talking about at least some kind of revenue. The lesson learned from the '90s is that"...
Amazon Shoppers Becoming E-Bookworms
May 20, 2011
E-Commerce Times
"People are feeling more and more comfortable reading on digital displays," said Azita Arvani of the Arvani Group. "That -- combined with all the advantages...
Can HP Come Up With a Big-Bang Strategy?
May 18, 2011
Tech News World
HP needs a big bang approach for the mobile market, suggested tech analyst Azita Arvani....
Dev Grumbling Over Rumored Anti-Kids-Apps iAd Policy
May 12, 2011
Mac News World
Interviewed by Mac News World on a developer's dissatisfaction with new iAd targeting.
Facebook, Google May Duel for Fair Skype's Hand
May 5, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Shared thougths on how Skype may fit inside Facebook and Google.
Will the Real iPad Competitor Please Stand Up
Apr 24, 2011
Forbes
Azita was interviewed for Forbes leadership blog on how tablet vendors should compete with iPad. The article has proved to be very popular.
Microsoft's Office 365 Beta Takes On Google Apps
Apr 18, 2011
Tech News World
Microsoft inches forward on its cloud strategy, by making Office 365 beta public. Tech News World interviews Azita to get her thoughts.
Sony May Have a Honey of a Tablet in the Works
Apr 5, 2011
Linux Insider
Shared thoughts on how Sony can make a great tablet, IF (and that is a big if) it manages to get synergies across its centers of expertise.
Salesforce.com Snags Radian6 in Social Media Shopping Spree
Mar 30, 2011
CRM Buyer
We think Salesforce has decided to ride on the consumerization-of-IT wave. More in the article.
Azita Arvani, Founder of Arvani Group, Set to Lead Internet Mobile Browsing Session at CTIA WIRELESS® 2011 in Orlando
Mar 16, 2011
Yahoo! News
“We are delighted that Azita Arvani will be participating in CTIA’s Executive Forum,” said Robert Mesirow, CTIA vice president and show director.
Sprint, T-Mobile Merger Rumors - No Pain, No Gain?
Mar 9, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Sprint's possible merger with T-Mobile is not as slam dunk as it looks. Shared thoughts for this article.
Bing Capitalizes on the Online Coupon Craze
Mar 4, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Shared thoughts on Bing's partnering with coupon companies.
Amazon Jumps Feet-First Into Video Stream
Feb 22, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Amazon Prime members get free video streaming. Brilliant move! Shared thoughts for article.
Motorola Head Revs Up Xoom at MWC
Feb 17, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Motorola's tablet pricing not optimized 4 market share. Discussed it for article.
RIM's PlayBook May Play Nice With Android Apps
Feb 11, 2011
Tech News World
Azita was interviewed about rumors that RIM's PlayBook tablet can run Android applications.
AOL Hands Content Scepter to Arianna
Feb 7, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Azita was interviewed about AOL's acquisition of Huffington Post.
Sponsored Stories to Ad-ify Facebookers' Posts
Jan 26, 2011
Tech News World
Interviewed by Tech News World about implications of Facebook's new advertising service.
Google Offers Groupon a Run for Its Money
Jan 22, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Azita was interviewed on her perspective on how Google's entry into daily coupon game may change the playing field for Groupon and others. Groupon was, once upon a time, pursued by Google for $6B.
Goldman Gives Facebook a $450M Lift
Jan 3, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Interviewed for this article about the implication of Goldman Sachs investment in Facebook.
SEC Poking Around in Private Trading of Social Shares
Dec 29, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Shared thoughts on SEC's inquiry into secondary markets for private high-tech companies.
Zuckerberg Goes Searching in China
Dec 20, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Azita was interviewed for this article about what Mark Zuckerberg's trip to china means to Facebook.
Paul Allen to Refile Sweeping Patent Suits With Specifics Spelled Out
Dec 13, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Azita was asked to comment on Paul Allen's intellectual property suit against 11 companies, including Apple and Google.
IE9 to Let Privacy-Minded Web Users Leave No Tracks
Dec 8, 2010
Tech News World
Azita talks about Microsoft's Internet Explorer's move to allow "Do not Track" option when surfing the Internet. It is a milestone in industry's self-policing.
Google May Be Marching Onto Main Street With Groupon Deal
Nov 29, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Azita discusses what a potential deal between Google and Groupon could mean to e-commerce. Whether the deals goes through or not, we can spot the e-commerce macro trends.
Google Finds Its Voice on App Store
Nov 17, 2010
Tech News World
Tech News World interviewed Azita about emergence of Google Voice app on iPhone. Four reasons for its launch were highlighted.
RIAA Wins Another Pyrrhic Victory in File-Sharing Case
Nov 4, 2010
E-Commerce Times
RIAA wins $1.5 M in a file-sharing suit against a Minnesota resident. Azita shares her views.
Mobile Health Builds Momentum
Oct 18, 2010
IEEE Computer Society
Interviewed for the article covering mobile health as a new hot sector:
"Azita Arvani, founder of Arvani Group and a mobile health expert, says that the technology needed to unleash mobile health is currently available. What are needed now, she said, are..."
Google Dabbles in Robotics With Self-Driving Cars
Oct 12, 2010
Tech News World
Autonomos vehicles have always been fun. Azita talks about how they can help with serious driver safety issues.
Panel: mHealth Coming to Life
Oct 8, 2010
Wireless Week
Wireless Week does an amazing job of covering Azita's panel on mobile health at CTIA's Fall show. A must read for mHealth fans!
Facebook's Big News Better Be Worthy of the Buzz
Oct 6, 2010
Tech News World
Azita was interviewed about Facebook phone rumors.
Arvani Group Founder Selected to Chair Mobile Health Panel of Industry Leaders at CTIA Enterprise & Applications™ 2010
Sep 28, 2010
PR Web
CTIA Enterprise & Applications show selected Azita to chair the mHealth panel.
RIM, Oracle Spread a Little Sunshine on Wall Street
Sep 17, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Azita was interviewed on BlackBerry maker's good quarterly numbers.
Analyst Disses PlayBook Before It Enters the Game
Dec 29, 2010
Tech News World
Does PlayBook have real battery problems at launch? Azita was interviewed by Tech News World about the implications on PlayBook and RIM.
Apple Disgruntlement Reaching Fever Pitch
July 15, 2010
Mac News World
Discussed iPhone 4 antenna issues and what we should expect from Apple's press conference.
Nokia's New CEO May Whip Up Savvier Smartphone Strategy
Sep 10, 2010
E-Commerce Times
"...there is much to like about Elop's appointment, according to Azita Arvani of the Arvani Group.
Nokia is basically admitting that it needs a big change in its software platform strategy, she told the E-Commerce Times. "Nokia's Symbian platform was not keeping up with the Apple's iOS or Google's (Nasdaq: GOOG) Android -- and, going forward, Symbian's strategy was not promising."
Read more at E-Commerce Times »
NAB Wants Cellphones to Turn On the Radio
Aug 24, 2010
Tech News World
Azita discussed the fundamental flaws in NAB's rationale to request government to mandate FM radios on cell phones.
Motorola to Shed Assets in $1.2B Win-Win Deal With Nokia Siemens
July 19, 2010
Tech News World
Discussed benefits of selling Motorola's wireless network infrastructure business to Nokia Siemens.
WPC: 'We missed a generation with Windows Mobile,' Ballmer says
July 12, 2010
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Azita discussed Microsoft's mobile dance moves: a couple of steps forward and a few giant steps back.
First-Day iPhone Buyers See Long Lines, Irksome Glitches
Jun 24, 2010
Mac News World
Azita discussed iPhone 4 glitches with Mac News World.
IBF Venture Capital Investing Conference
June 9-10, 2010
San Francisco, CA
Panel Chair: DISRUPTION! How Social Media, Mobile Apps, New Devices, and This New Technology Culture Is Changing Our World
Apple Consigns iPhone 3GS to Wal-Mart's Bargain Basement
May 25, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Azita discussed the implications of distributing iPhone 3GS through Wal-Mart.
Forecast: It's Going to Be Raining Tablets
May 20, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Azita had a chat about IDC's new media tablet forecast of 46 million by 2014.
Android Elbows iPhone Out of Second Place in US Market
May 10, 2010
E-Commerce Times
In mobile operating system wars, for the first time, Android phones sold more than iPhones in Q1 2010 in the US market. E-Commerce Times asked Azita to comment on the reasons.
The Pushing, Pulling, Dragging and Shoving Over Facebook Privacy
May 29, 2010
Tech News World
Azita was quoted in this article.
Apple Gives iPhone a Touch of Multitasking Magic
Apr 8, 2010
Mac News World
Azita discussed some of the announced features of iPhone OS 4.0.
Have mobile apps replaced text campaigns?
Apr 5, 2010
DM News - Gloves Off
I have said yes and you can see why.
CTIA Wireless
March 22-25, 2010
Las Vegas, Nevada
Applications Driving Mobile Innovation and Partnerships
Panel Chair: mHealth Opportunities
Time: Mar. 23, 2010 from 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center − Room N 110
CTIA 2010 Emerging Technology Awards Judge
Mobile Apps - Entertainment/Social Networking
Microsoft 'Project Pink' phones really do exist, and are coming to Verizon
Mar 5, 2010
Seattle PI
Azita was interviewed for this article.
Will a Slightly Better Browser and Free Server Keep BlackBerry Fans Happy?
Feb 17, 2010
Mac News World
Azita was interviewed for this article.
Google Bends a Little Toward Nexus One Customers
Feb 9, 2010
E Commerce Times
Azita Arvani is quoted in this article.
Windows Mobile News conference scheduled for Feb 15th
Jan 23, 2010
Tech Mania
Azita Arvani was quoted in this article.
Boom Times Ahead for Mobile App Market
Jan 19, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Azita Arvani was interviewed for this article.
WinMo7 could go to manufacturers in Q1 2010, launch next fall
November 11, 2009
Seattle PI Blogs
Azita Arvani was interviewed for this article.
Droid: iPhone-killer or Windows Mobile-killer?
November 3, 2009
Seattle PI Blogs
Azita Arvani was interviewed for this article.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Sidekick Outage
October 12, 2009
How Can Microsoft Save Face?
By: Nick Eaton
Microsoft reporter
Azita Arvani had a chat with Seattle Post Intelligencer on loss of customer data on T-Mobile's Sidekick handsets.
4G Wireless Evolution
September 3, 2009
Los Angeles, California
Panel Chair: White Spaces Strategies
Time: Sep 3, 2009 from 10:00 – 11:15 am PT
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall B, Room 501B
4G Wireless Evolution
September 3, 2009
Los Angeles, California
Panel Chair: White Spaces Strategies
Time: Sep 3, 2009 from 10:00 – 11:15 am PT
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall B, Room 501B
UCLA Mobile Experience 2.0
May 13-14, 2009
UCLA: Los Angeles, CA
Panel Chair: Recession-proof Investment Strategies in Wireless
Speaker: Revenue Models for Mobile Applications
CTIA Wireless April 2009
April 2, 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada
Panel Chair: Cameraphone Code Scanning: Marketing Opportunities
CTIA Wireless 2008
September 11, 2008
San Francisco, California
Panel Chair: Handset Capabilities – What’s Next?
CTIA Wireless 2008
April 1, 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada
Panel Chair: Mobilizing Community and Social Networks: Getting There From Here.
Mobile World Congress
February 13, 2008
Barcelona, Spain
Panel Chair: DRM - The fight for the right to make money.
Arvani Group Founder Selected to Lead Session...
Jupiter Media Digital Rights Strategies '07
September 17, 2007
New York City
Panel Moderator: Mobile DRM
USC Center for Telecom Management, Global Mobility Roundtable
June 1, 2007
Marina Del Ray, California
Panel Moderator: The Innovative Enterprise. Customer relations and business role interaction for wireless access provisioning in local environments.
Frost & Sullivan Mobile & Wireless Enterprise 2007
March 6, 2007
Indian Wells/Palm Springs, California
Panel Moderator: "Wide Area Wireless - Not Your Dad's Enterprise Wireless Solutions Host, Onstage Technology Demonstrations: Best mobile computing and wireless data hardware devices and software applications"
Gilbane Conference on Enterprise Digital Rights Management
April 26, 2006
San Francisco, CA
Panel Speaker & Moderator: "eDRM-7: Mobile Devices and Content Security"
Finnish Mobile Entertainment Delegation
October 23, 2003
Century City, California
Speaker: "Studio Talk for Finnish Start-up's"
Taiwan Technology Delegation
November 14, 2002
Beverly Hills, California
Panel Speaker & Moderator: "Digital Content & Distribution - Opportunities & Challenges"
Can Whitman Pull HP Out of the Muck?
Sep22, 2011
E-Commerce Times
HP, the biggest technology company by sales, named Meg Whitman as its CEO. We were asked to comment on Whitman's ability to turn around this technology giant.
Software Development Forum
Q1, 2000
Palo Alto, California
Speaker: "Digital Rights Management"
AT&T Plays the 4G Card
Oct 11, 2011
Mac News World
We were asked to comment on the speculation that AT&T wants to call its upcoming iPhone 4S, a "4G" phone. We explain true intention of 4G label and related standards.
Google May Want an Android Tablet of Its Own
Dec 20, 2011
Tech News World
Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, said they plan to market a tablet of highest quality in the next 6 months. We were asked to comment on what a Google tablet could mean.
Facebook Gets Location-Based Talent With Gowalla Buy
Dec 5, 2011
Tech News World
Facebook buys location-based start-up and Foursqaure rival, Gowalla. Shared thoughts on what that acquistion could bring to Facebook.
Apple Strike Up Match
Nov 15, 2011
Mac News World
Apple launches its new Match music service, priced at $25/year. Being able to use music across devices is a victory for consumers. Shared more thoughts for this article.
RIM's BBM Music Fails to Silence Critics
Nov 2, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Research In Motion launches its BBM Music service. We think it is a friction-full service, which makes it challenging to get traction.
Revenue-Sharing 'Interest Network' Invites Users to Chime In
Oct 18, 2011
E-Commerce Times
We were interviewed about Chime.in, a new social networking that pays folks that post interesting and popular content. But will it catch on?
Tech World's Fire Dims With Passing of Steve Jobs
Oct 6, 2011
Mac News World
We are all saddened by passing of Steve Jobs. "Who will be our visionary now?"
Also, check out our blog post on Steve Jobs: My 15-Second Interaction with a Legend.
HTC's on the Hotseat for Allowing Critical Smartphone Security Flaw
Oct 4, 2011
Tech News World
Arvani Group tells Linux Insider that ""This is a really serious security flaw on several fronts,". Read article to find out more.
It's Not an iPad Killer, It's a Race to the Bottom for e-Readers
Sep 29, 2011
Forbes
Forbes reporter interviewed Azita for this article on Amazon's upcoming Kindle tablet and its impact on other e-Readers.
The Mystrey of the Missing iPad Parts
Sep 27, 2011
Mac News World
Azita was interviewd for this article. Rumored scaling down of parts is no indication of lack of demand for iPads. Other reasons could be in play.
Overachievement May Be Droid Bionic's Achilles' Heel
Sep 7, 2011
Tech News World
Motorola Droid Bionic is an engineering masterpiece but who is it for? And is it priced right? Interviewed for this article.
Samsung Adds Another Channel to the Mobile Conversation Mix
Aug 30, 2011
Tech News World
TechNewsWorld asked us to share our perspective on Samsung's newly-announced ChatON messaging service. We talk about the pluses, and the headwinds.
Is Google Getting Too Big To Succeed?
Aug 21, 2011
Forbes
Forbes reporter interviewed Azita for this article on Google's acquisition of Motorola and how Wall Street, especially S&P, is viewing it.
Acer's Latest Iconia Tablet May Run Out of Gas
Aug 12, 2011
Tech News World
We are asked to comment about Acer's newly unveiled family of tablets. While the tablets may have some interesting features, we believe they suffer from identity crisis and lack of killer differentiator.
Okay We Get It: The iPhone 5 Will Be Awesome. But So Will All the Other New Smartphones
July 8, 2011
Forbes
Azita was interviewed for Forbes leadership article. She describes six categories of features for future smartphones that mobile content providers and marketers should look forward to.
Supreme Court Shoots Down Violent Video Game Law
June 27, 2011
Tech News World
Azita was asked to remark on Supreme Court's decision in favor of the video game industry, not to forbid the sale of violent games to minors.
Skype Video-Calling Will Require Comcast Customers to Think Different About TV
June 15, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Azita speculates this service might be useful to some, but faces challenges. Excerpt: ""TV viewers reportedly bought Snuggie -- a blanket with sleeves -- to the tune of 25 million units, more than 23 million Comcast subscribers," noted Arvani. It is doubtful people encased in their Snuggies are inclined to video conference, she said."
Apple's iCloud Bet: You Get What You Pay For
June 6, 2011
Mac News World
Excerpt: "In this age of connected devices and what Apple calls 'the Post-PC era,' having a cloud service to support users with their content interactions, as they move across devices is an absolute must," Azita Arvani, principal of the Arvani Group, told MacNewsWorld.
Square Pulls Buyers and Sellers Into the Loop
May 25, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Excerpt: "What Square is doing is bolting on a PayPal-like/Amazon-esque concept to its original device that aspires to bring both buyers and merchants into the Square ecosystem, explained Azita Arvani of the Arvani Group.", and more...
Wall Street: LinkedIn Flies High on Day 1
May 19, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Azita shares her thoughts on IPO day for LinkedIn.
Microsoft Musters $8.5B to Snatch Skype From Google's Jaws
May 10, 2011
E-Commerce Times
What do we think about the acquisition? The major benefits are less about synergies than about financial and competitive motivations.
Lightening the Paper Load
May 9, 2011
New York Times
Azita is interviewed for New York Times technology article on how conferences and trade shows can take advantage of mobile applications, especially on tablets.
Sony Makes Quirky Entrance Into Tablet Market
Apr 26, 2011
Tech News World
Sony's S1 and S2 tablets have some unique features but there are some unknowns. Azita was interviewed for this article.
Page Kicks Off New Google Era, Naming 6 Top Guns
Apr 8, 2011
E-Commerce Times
The new organization should provide much needed focus, faster decision making, and accountability across the company...but there are challenges.
Epsilon Breach a Sign of Coming 'CorpTechPocalypse'
Apr 4, 2011
Tech News World
Discussed implications of customer emails at Chase, Tivo, Citi and others being exposed by breach at Epsilon.
Microsoft Beheads Rustock
Mar 18, 2011
E-Commerce Times
"This is a huge win in the fight against spam, given that the Rustock has been the source of close to half of all spam in 2010,", Azita shared thoughts with E-Commerce Times.
Opera's App Superstore Leaves a Few Aisles Bare
Mar 9, 2011
E-Commerce Times
"As the mobile app economy grows, more companies will want to participate in this space and sneak into mobile app gardens of popular platforms," Azita Arvani of the Arvani Group told the E-Commerce Times. And, more!
A T-Mobile-Sprint Network: A Giant Mobile Ad Opportunity?
Mar 9, 2011
Marketing Vox News
Thoughts on impact on mobile marketing of potential merger.
Bing Throws Down 'Likes' Gauntlet as Social Search Battle Heats Up
Feb 25, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Microsoft's Bing should get a boost from Facebook integration. Interviewed for article.
Verizon iPhone Sales: The Untold Story
Feb 18, 2011
Tech News World
Can't draw conclusions based on rumored Verizon iPhone sales numbers. Shared thoughts for article.
It's a Mobile World: Smartphones Way Up, Symbian Doomed
Feb 10, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Azita was interviewed about Gartner's latest mobile device numbers.
The Daily on the iPad Could Ring In New Publishing Era
Feb 2, 2011
Mac News World
Mac News World interviewed Azita about the launch of The Daily on iPad. Innovative and beautiful with some 1.0 kinks...
App Success May Signal the End of Internet Innovation
Jan 24, 2011
Mac News World
As Apple celebrates its 10 billionth app download, Mac News World asked our perspective on "appification" of Internet
Goldman Banishes US Investors From Facebook Party
Jan 18, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Azita was interviewed for this article.
MySpace Up for Grabs
Jan 13, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Shared some thoughts on who should buy MySpace at this point.
Wall Street: Facebook Faces Loss of Its Privacy
Jan 7, 2011
E-Commerce Times
Azita shares her thoughts for this article on social networking frenzy. Is it becoming a bubble?
Can IT give users a consumer-like experience? Should they?
Dec 25, 2010
IT World
IT World interviewed Azita on consumerization of IT, especially as it relates to mobile technologies. How are IT departments dealing with that? what are the implications?
Google to Take Its Time Crowning Fast City
Dec 16, 2010
Tech News World
Tech News World interviewed Azita about Google's delay in deciding which city will be set up with the ultra-fast broadband infrastructure.
Google Comes to Microsoft Exchange's Rescue
Dec 10, 2010
Tech News World
Azita discusses how enterprise cloud computing is becoming the new battleground for Google to take on Microsoft.
Oracle SPARCs a Hardware Race
Dec 3, 2010
Tech News World
Azita was interviewed about Oracle's latest move to integrate its software with Sun's hardware. She talks about the implications for HP and IBM in enterprise landscape.
Netflix Coaxes Users to Catch the Streaming-Only Wave
Nov 22, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Azita talks about new Netflix streaming-only service and what it means to consumers and content providers.
Dallas News Quotes
Nov 17, 2010
Dallas News
Azita's quote on Google voice.
Cisco Gives the Bears a Rude Awakening
Nov 11, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Wall street was disappointed with Cisco's numbers. Azita cautions against being too hasty and too short-sighted.
Microsoft Gets Its Shine Back in Q1
Oct 29, 2010
Tech News World
Microsoft delivers good quarterly numbers. Azita cautions that Microsoft has a lot of work to do in its newer businesses, such as mobile and cloud computing.
Glassgate Is a Problem for Apple, However You Cut It
Oct 8, 2010
Tech News World
Azita was interviewed about alleged display glass issues for iPhone.
CTIA mHealth Device Review Session
October 7, 2010
San Francisco, Moscone Center West
Azita will be leading the discussion on mobile health devices. She will be joined by other mHealth experts from AT&T, GE Healthcare, Motorola, Qualcomm, and KORE Telematics.
Azita is also an official CTIA 2010 judge for Hot for the Holidays Award Competition, which will celebrate the most exciting and innovative mobile CE devices products and apps.
Windows Phone 7's big miss: holiday shopping season
September 17, 2010
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Seattle PI interviewed Azita on implications of Microsoft delaying Windows Phone 7 launch on Verizon and Sprint.
Consumer Reports Still Snubs iPhone 4 - Whatever the Case May Be
Sep 14, 2010
Mac News World
Mac News World interviewed Azita regarding Consumer Reports' ongoing concern about iPhone 4 antenna issue.
Windows Phone 7 'Ad Serving' Toast Faces Steep Hill
June 29, 2010
Marketing VOX
Azita talked to Marketing VOX about why Microsoft's new ad serving Toast may not be the best thing since sliced bread.
SEC Poking Around in Private Trading of Social Shares
Dec 29, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Shared thoughts on SEC's inquiry into secondary markets for private high-tech companies.
10 Reasons You Need Android's Mobile Tech
Jun 15, 2010
CIO Update
Azita was quoted in this article.
RIM, Motorola Put Patent Scuffle Behind Them
Jun 11, 2010
E-Commerce Times
RIM and Motorola settle their patent disputes. But what is next? Azita discusses the next steps.
M2M Opportunity eBook
Jun 7, 2010
Fierce Wireless
Mobile and wireless innovations can improve healthcare cost, quality and access. Look for highlights of Fierce Wireless interview with Azita in the mobile health section of this M2M Opportunity eBook.
Google Wraps AdMob Deal - Mobile Apps Onslaught Ahead?
May 28, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Azita discusses App strategy for mobile advertising post Google/AdMob merger.
Despite opportunity, wireless hesitates on mobile health
May 25, 2010
Fierce Wireless
Azita is interviewed by Fierce Wireless on mobile health opportunities.
iPad - and Its Pricing - Goes All Over the Map
May 11, 2010
E-Commerce Times
With iPad going global end of May, its price variations are raising questions. Azita was interviewed for this article.
Smartphone Market on a Tear
May 7, 2010
Tech News World
Q1 2010 smartphone figures are out. TechNewsWorld interviewed Azita about the message behind the numbers.
Apple Yanks iPhone Out of iPad's Shadow
Apr, 6, 2010
Linux Inside
Azita had a chat on the upcoming features in iPhone OS 4.0.
Apple May Broaden Smartphone War With Verizon iPhone
Mar 30, 2010
TechNewsWorld
iPhone on Verizon? Had a chat on the pros and cons.
Palm Beats Itself to a Pulp
March 19, 2010
E-Commerce Times
Azita believes Palm has three big mountains to climb.
Apple's Patent Attack: This Too May Be Overhyped
Mar 5, 2010
Mac News World & E-Commerce Times
Azita discussed Apple's wireless patent strategy in light of recent suit against HTC.
Windows Mobile apps won't run on Windows Phone 7
Mar 5, 2010
Seattle PI
Discussed the fate of Windows Mobile 6.5 apps and devices in light of the upcomign Windows Phone 7. Related article:
Windows Mobile to Be Cheap Alternative to Windows Phone 7
Mobile World Congress
February 15-18, 2010
Barcelona, Spain
We had a productive time at the show. For hightlights of the conference, see Arvani Report coverage.
Can WinMo 7 Give Microsoft New Mobile Moxie?
Jan 27, 2010
Tech News World
Tech News World talks to Azita Arvani for this article.
What the heck is going on with Windows Mobile?
Jan 22, 2010
Seattle PI
Azita Arvani was interviewed for this article.
Is Google's new phone an opportunity for Microsoft?
Dec, 15, 2009
Seattle PI
Azita Arvani was interviewed for this article.
Windows Mobile Being Drowned By Google Android & Apple iPhone
November 8, 2009
Trends Update
Azita Arvani was quoted in this article.
Open Mobile Summit
November 4-5, 2009
San Francisco, CA
We have partnered with Open Mobile Summit to bring you the insightful coverage of the latest developments on coming together of mobile and internet worlds. Our 4th inaugural Arvani Report of the year will be sent out follwoing the show.
You can see the report here.
Red faces at Microsoft as server failure turns smartphone dumb
Oct 14, 2009
The Independent, UK
CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment
Oct 7, 2009
San Diego, California
Panel Chair: Telemedicine - Mobile Technologies Bring Patients and Healthcare Providers Together
JFK once said: “In a crisis, be aware of the danger - but recognize the opportunity.” Advancements in various parts of wireless from devices to networks to applications can help reduce the healthcare costs. From mobile health monitoring designed to promote health in those with chronic diseases, to grass-roots mass market education on healthy lifestyle choices, wireless is enabling healthcare consumers (patients, nurses, emergency responders) to improve their individualized Health Care services.
MSNBC: Roaming rip-off
Aug 3, 2009
5 secrets for avoiding sky-high cell phone bills on the road
Frost & Sullivan Go Mobile 2009
May 3-5
San Francisco, California
Panel Chair: Platform Wars: Outlook of Next Generation Mobile OS
Host: Live On-Stage Technology Demonstrations
Coverage at EETimes.com article Carriers: Let many mobiles multiply:
"In their search for growth, the service providers are essentially co-opting the ubiquitous computing vision promoted in the late 1980's by Mark Weiser of Xerox PARC, said Azita Arvani, president of Arvani Group, a wireless consulting firm and a former Xerox employee. But there are limits to the new openness.
For example, only one cellphone is among the group of systems going through the new Verizon process, according Arvani. "They are looking for things that are not directly competitive for them," she said."
TechCoire
January 24, 2008
Rancho Cordova , California
Panel Speaker: Future of Digital Media : Life beyond iPhone & Ringtones
CTIA Wireless 2007
March 28, 2007
Orlando, Florida
Speaker: Business Ecosystem Distributing Mobile Content: What is the role of DRM?
IBF Mobile & Wireless Investing Summit
October 25-26, 2006
San Jose, CA
Panel Moderator: "Wide Area Wireless: Making Money through Carrier Controlled Networks - What Works and What Doesn't?" Panel Speaker: "Future of Mobile & Wireless" Panel Speaker: "Wireless: Where Are We Headed?"
Jupiter Media Digital Rights Management Strategies
April 13, 2004
New York, New York
Panel Speaker & Moderator: "DRM Markets I: Mobile and Wireless Content"
Swedish Trade Council Seminar
December 12, 2002
Stockholm, Sweden
Session Speaker: "Opportunities in US Wireless Market"
Seybold Conference
September 10-12, 2002
San Francisco, California
Session Moderator & Speaker - "Publishing to New Devices," with an outstanding panel of leading authorities from innovative handheld computing companies
Giga Power 2001 Conference
October 1, 2001
Anaheim, California
Speaker: "Delivering Multimedia to Handheld Devices"
Internet World
March 13, 2001
Speaker: "Digital Rights Management for Rich Media in Mobile Space"
Business Radio 1220
Q1, 2000
San Francisco, California
Hour-long interview on state of business and leadership
Rich Media on the Net Conference
April 20, 2001
Speaker: "Convergence of Content and Communication"
Commerce Net
Oct 29-31, 2000
San Diego, California
Speaker: "Harnessing Energy of Mobile Rich Media Tornado"