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Evolving Telecom Regulations in SIDS
In Avasant’s Evolving Telecom Regulations in SIDS paper, we present our research findings regarding the ICT Regulatory framework in about 30 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and for this research, we have chosen key regulatory areas such as licensing, spectrum management, tariff, number portability and market competition.
July, 2019
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Compromise Reached for MPEG Licensing (Aug 2002)
One of the most popular and widely used video compression technologies on the Internet today is the MPEG format. The latest standard from the group is MPEG-4 for digital multimedia applications.
August, 2002
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Will the Cost of Database Licensing Rise? (April 2002)
Does the software you sell, or the software you buy, rely upon a database of "public" information, or a compilation of facts? Examples of such databases could include lists of names and addresses, geographic information, or statistical compilations. Whether you are the licensor or the licensee, you have probably taken for granted the free use of this information. The adage that "nothing is free," however, may prove true in the realm of database licensing as well. If you incorporate such data into your company's products, this could mean increased licensing overhead, and if you use such software, you may expect this expense to be passed on to you by your vendor.
May, 2002