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Tackling next generation challenges

Telecommunications operators are facing the challenges of growth, convergence, business transformation, technological change and regulatory pressures in increasingly difficult economic conditions. Operators choose Ernst & Young because they value our industry-based approach to addressing their assurance, tax, transaction and advisory needs. They know that they’ve much to gain from our clear understanding of the opportunities, complexities and commercial realities of the telecommunications industry — wherever in the world they’re operating.

What gives us this understanding is our Global Telecommunications Center. Operating from Paris, Johannesburg, Beijing, Delhi and San Antonio, the Center brings together people and ideas from across the world, to help our clients address the challenges of today — and tomorrow. Our clients benefit from our insights on key trends and emerging issues — whether relating to the economic downturn, next-generation services, infrastructure sharing, outsourcing, revenue assurance, operational efficiency, regulations, future growth markets or mergers and acquisitions. So they can react to trends in a way that improves the financial performance of their business.

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Telco operators: winning over business customers?

How can telco operators convince business customers they can be trusted providers (pdf, 4.3mb) of additional services beyond network connectivity? Which strategies are essential for earning customer loyalty and generating incremental revenue? For answers to these questions and more, we, along with The Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed 365 executives. Don’t miss our key findings.

Top 10 business risks affecting telcos in 2010
To help telco operators succeed in taking their businesses forwards, and in making the most of the growth opportunities that emerge, we’ve identified the top 10 key risks affecting the industry. Learn about the risks, how each ranked and how to formulate the right responses according to your own risk profile.
Inside the minds of Asia-Pacific telecoms executives

To better understand their pressures and opportunities, we spoke candidly with leading teleco executives across Asia-Pacific. What’s their company mission and future outlook? How will they incorporate innovation so that it yields favorable long-term results? For insights into our survey findings, request your discussion with one of our industry specialists.

Why capital matters

In this survey, we asked leaders in the industry to share their perspectives on today’s market (pdf, 255.55kb). We discovered many see consolidation as vital, yet few intend to pursue deals in the immediate future. Will well-funded telcos take the plunge and start the long-awaited consolidation process? Get answers to this question and more.

Lessons from change: telecommunications industry

How can you manage your company through the recession and position yourself for growth? After interviewing thousands of telecom executives, we identified some overarching themes. From developing robust business models to strengthening stakeholder confidence, we uncover lessons that could mean the difference between surviving and thriving in the new economic environment.

Video: telecom operators reveal their winning strategies

In “The power of the pipe,” our research report highlights tactical strategies used by 18 key telecom operators in Europe and North America to face today’s recession head-on. Hear our insights and discover a new approach to meeting wider consumer demands, managing costs and embracing innovation.
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Talking tax: an evaluation of telecom transactions

We surveyed 14 countries to evaluate the ways key telecoms transactions are treated for taxation in a range of emerging markets. We also look separately at international fixed-line, mobile and satellite-based revenue flows and sees how each attracts corporate, indirect or other taxation obligations in different countries.
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If you have a specific service need or inquiry, contact Mike Stoltz, North America Telecommunications Leader, or one of our telecommunications service line leaders on our Contacts.

US GAAP/IFRS convergence guide

Overbridge
Our latest edition of US GAAP vs. IFRS: The Basics summarizes similarities and differences in key accounting areas 

Lessons from change

Lessons from change - walkway through trees 

From developing robust business models to strengthening stakeholder confidence, we uncover lessons that could mean the difference between surviving and thriving in the new economic environment.

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