CHETAN SHARMA
Technology & Strategy Consulting

Passion for Innovation
 

We help clients foresee the complete picture
 

We are focused on evolving trends, emerging problems and opportunities, new business models and technology advances that will take our mobile communications industry to the next level. Our expertise is in developing innovation-driven product and IP strategy.

We've helped companies like NTT DoCoMo, Disney, China Mobile, KDDI, Sprint Nextel, Sony, Qualcomm, Samsung, KTF, SAP, Reliance Infocomm, AT&T Wireless, Alcatel-Lucent, Hunter Douglas, BEA, HP, Merrill Lynch, Bain, Virgin Mobile, InfoSpace, Cincinnati Bell, American Express, and many others.

What can we do for you?

Mobile Market Research

 Mobile Strategy
Mobile Technology & Product Strategy

 Intellectual Property Strategy & Patents, Expert Witness

 

Just Published

More Information | Table of Contents

Preface | Foreword (by Greg Stuart, former CEO, IAB)

Full TOC

Chapter 1: A Brief History of Advertising

BookTour: Sacramento (apr 24), Stanford (apr 25), Pasadena (may 10), San Diego (may 20)

MobileAdvertisingBook.com

US Wireless Data Market Trends Q4 2007 Update

Global Wireless Data Market

Update 2007
 

Whitepaper

Inside the USPTO: A Guide to the Patenting Process

An in-depth look at the patenting process

Do you have your IP Strategy in order?

We can help.

Whitepaper

What is your Patent Portfolio QuotientTM?

Whitepaper

Unified Mobile Data Platform

An Analytics based approach
 
Mobile Advertising
Chetan Sharma Consulting has helped leaders in the mobile advertising value chain - gain edge by formulating compelling long-term product strategies. Read our views on the subject in the two part series "Sell Phones: What will make mobile advertising tick?" published by Wireless World Magazine.
   

 

"A Personal Computer to carry in a pocket" (pdf)

"Fever Builds for iPhone (Anxiety Too)"

"AT&T Hoping the iPhone Has Coattails"

"Apple Cuts iPhone Price Ahead of Holidays"

"Google Enters the Wireless World"

 

 

"The iPhone's Carrier Problem"

 

 

"GeoVector: Walk This Way"

 

 

"Hurdles ahead for Google's cellphone plan"

MCI Cover Story

Mobile Search 2.0 - Relevancy Rules

Nikkei Electronics (Japanese)

iPhone

Chetan Sharma Consulting in Media in 2007
Chetan's Blog "Always On Real-Time Access" (AORTA) voted Top wireless industry Blog by readers worldwide

 Recent Client Testimonials

"Chetan is very knowledgeable about the global wireless markets. His approach to help us develop a long-term winning strategy was unique and efficient. He went beyond just delivering a detailed report to proactively help us execute on the recommended action steps."

Read KTF Case Study

Dr. Terry Ahn, VP

"Your work on 4G was much appreciated by DoCoMo R&D Management."

 

Dr. Yasuhisa Nakamura, SVP

 
"I hired Chetan to do focused, wireless data-related market research project after I read some of the top notch materials that he makes publicly available. Chetan was able to draw upon a wide range of primary and secondary sources to compile a significant amount of hard-to-find information in a very short period of time. His knowledge of the wireless data market is extraordinarily deep and I'll continue to make use of his services"

- Mark Davis, Sr. Director, Venturi Wireless

Wireless Industry Practice Spotlight -

Intellectual Property and Litigation/Expert Witness
Chetan Sharma Consulting has a successful track record in helping companies navigate the complex IP and patents environment. We have also served as an advisor to legal counsel to help them decipher challenging wireless technology and business issues in different types of legal disputes. Our credible opinions and analysis is backed by the depth of our intimate industry knowledge that helps us articulate complex concepts and technology jargon in a simple manner to a range of audience. We have been retained as an expert witness in several matters including:

  • US International Trade Commission: Intellectual Property Infringement & other unfair acts (Section 337 Investigations) -

    • Qualcomm vs. Broadcom,

    • Samsung vs. Ericsson

  • Defywire vs. Webmethods

  • Ajaxo vs. Everypath and E*Trade

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Wireless Industry Practice Spotlight -

Mobile Advertising and Mobile Search
We have been working on mobile search and mobile advertising before it started making the headlines. We have worked with players across the value chain from carriers to content providers to infrastructure providers to VCs.

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Upcoming Events

 

 Upcoming Events
10 May CalTech/MIT Enterprise Forum, Pasadena, Mobile Advertising
20 May CommNexus, San Diego, Mobile Advertising Book Event and Panel
20-23 May Future In Review, San Diego, Mobile Advertising: From Buzz to Biz
2 Jun Mobile Monday, Amsterdam, Mobile Advertising
26-27 Jun Global Wireless Security Conference, Kuala Lumpur. Chetan will be giving a talk to leading CTOs and CIOs on Mobile Security trends and opportunities
Sept Seattle Mobility Conference

In addition, Chetan will be doing some private briefings to carriers, content providers and enterprise solution providers

Track the progress/discussion of the Mobile Advertising Book

 

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Wireless Video Streaming
WLAN Business Models
Wireless Data Services
Enterprise Voice Applications
Investment Strategy
Intellectual Property

 


 

 

ENTERPRISE MOBILITY

Evaluating End-to-End Solutions

Report focusing on evaluation of wireless Email/PIM solutions. In a one of its kind study, over 100 features from leading wireless Email/PIM solutions are compared and analyzed along with a set of recommendations.
 
 
 
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Global Wireless Data

Market Update 2007

 

US Wireless Data Market

Update 2007

 

Mobile Industry

Predictions 2008

 

 

Stanford University

Indian MVAS Market

 

CTIA Podcast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wireless World Cover Story: Enterprise Mobility

 

Wireless World Cover Story

3G: Hitting the Mass Market

 

Enterprise Mobility:

Mapping your Strategy

 

It's the user experience, Stupid

 

Observations from recent shows

Mobile Game Conference

 

 

 

 

 

 

Which wireless apps will generate the most revenue?

Perspectives

Wireless Data ARPU

 

 
 

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Text Box:   "Your work on 4G was much appreciated by DoCoMo R&D Management." - Senior VP, NTT DoCoMo   "Chetan is very knowledgeable about the global wireless markets. His approach to help us develop a long-term winning strategy was unique and efficient. He went beyond just delivering a detailed report to proactively help us execute on the recommended action steps." - VP, Korea Telecom Freetel (KTF)   "Chetan is a true expert in the area of wireless data applications. He brings credibility to each project in which he is involved." - VP and GM, Cincinnati Bell Wireless   "I've known Chetan for several years and he is one of the most knowledgeable professionals related  to the Wireless Industry that I've worked with. When I have needed information or insight or advice related to making decisions in this area, Chetan has been the first person that I have contacted. He has excellent industry contacts and I would strongly recommend using Chetan's services." - Former President DEC (Asia-Pacific), VP Motorola,  President Stellar One   "I appreciate that you were able to help us develop a vision and Roadmap for our Portal Services Business in such a short period of time. You were able to marry our internal knowledge and ideas with your expertise and build a very concise and comprehensive strategy that we can share with our customers. The work you lead us in has been invaluable in our presentations to our staff, to operators – the best Consulting support I have had while here" - VP, CTO Infospace Mobile   "Chetan is great at pulling together market research data that can feed directly into product strategy planning. His quick turnaround, accurate forecasts, and industry insights helped us a tremendously. It was a pleasure working with him.”   - Chairman and CEO, Transpera   "Very well written report. This is the best summary that I have read" - VP, Good Technology   "Chetan was extremely efficient at helping us get to a smart action plan. Chetan brings a rare set of skills when he is working with clients. He is a very broad and strategic thinker who is also able to dig deeply into the technical and product issues. He was able to come in and educate the team not only on the wireless industry but also on what to do specifically in our specific market. Chetan is dependable and works towards results. He is a great addition to any problem solving session" - SVP Technology & Operations, MarketTools   "Whenever I need an investment opinion on any wireless related company, my first reaction is to go to Chetan." - - COO, Primary Global Research   "It was a pleasure to work with Chetan. His breadth and depth of industry knowledge produced work of the highest caliber. His openness to new ideas and discussions also ensured extending the boundaries of  current thinking. I look forward to future opportunities to work with him." - Chairman & CEO, Preferred Voice, former Director,  Microsoft   "You did an outstanding job of pulling together the disparate pieces into a cohesive strategy" - VP R&D, Infospace Mobile   "I always enjoy taking insights on the wireless industry from Chetan. Not only is his expertise on new technology as sharp as it can be, but it is the unique way with which he grasps market trends and how he anticipates the moves of both the major and niche players according to  their position and their estimated strategy that brings value to his analysis. His understanding of  the technology, the market and the people that lead the industry is second to none." - Principal, Harbour Capital International former President, AT&E Communications CEO of two startups    "Chetan Sharma's knowledge of Wireless Data Services market is impressive. Chetan helped bring clarity to our long term goals and helped position our wireless solutions in a rapidly evolving marketplace." - President & CEO, Compubahn    "Chetan has been a perfect fit for us. We needed someone with both strategic insights as well as technical know-how down to the feature/functionality level with a complete understanding of our industry sector and its product roadmap. His work on enterprise mobility was quite solid. Chetan was really productive with all of his deliverables and provided crisp and clear recommendations." - CEO, JP Mobile   "Chetan exceeded our expectations in delivering our product positioning paper. He provided valuable insight into mPortal's overall product strategy.  His frank assessment helped us to shape our product plan and assured us that we were considering the right functionality in order to maximize the value for our customers. Overall, we were extremely pleased with Chetan's work.  We would definitely work with him again." - CEO, mPortal   "I contacted Chetan with a very specific but potentially overwhelming request to build an investment framework for the US Wireless Market.  His approach to the project was thoughtful, interactive and comprehensive ultimately leading to a superior result.  And the project was completed on time and within budget.  I find myself frequently referencing Chetan’s work as I investigate new investment opportunities and would not hesitate to get him involved in a specific deal" - Managing Director, Vulcan Capital "I hired Chetan to do focused, wireless data-related market research project after I read some of the top notch materials that he makes publicly available. Chetan was able to draw upon a wide range of primary and secondary sources to compile a significant amount of hard-to-find information in a very short period of time. His knowledge of the wireless data market is extraordinarily deep and I'll continue to make use of his services" - Sr. Director, Venturi Wireless   ...more       Mobile Advertising Book Tour Event at Stanford University   With Ojas Rege, VP, Yahoo! and Prof. Tom Kosnik, Stanford University. Chetan participated on a panel discussion at Stanford on the Indian Mobile Market   With Dr. Charles Simonyi at PSBJ meeting   With With Hon. Governors Gregoire (Washington) and Kempthorne (Idaho) at Korea-US Summit on Interactive Media and Wireless. Chetan was on the US advisory committee and moderated the US Panel   With Hon. Governor Gary Locke, Partner Davis Wright Tremaine (China Practice)   With Dr Cho, President and CEO, KTF and Board of Director GSM Association   With Ike Lee at KTF HQ in Seoul. Ike is a venture partner at Ignition and business ambassador of Washington State With Mark Anderson, CEO of Strategic News Service at WSA Investment and Technology Showcase conference. Chetan moderated and judged two wireless panels - VC Pitch and Sales Pitch On the Nextwave TV show (CNBC) with Lenord Nimoy Topic of discussion was next generation wireless.   Addressing the CTIA-bound Japanese delegation on "US Wireless Market" with executives from NTT DoCoMo, KDDI, Vodafone, Base, Kyocera, Mitsubishi, MCPC, and Willcom             Japan-America Society Panel on Future of wireless: Marianne Marck, VP, Disney, Vern Fotheringham, CEO, Adaptix, Chetan, Nobuharu Ono, President & CEO of NTT DoCoMo, USA, Inc.                   With Dr. Yasuhisa Nakamura, SVP, NTT DoCoMo and co-author "Wireless Data Services, Technologies, Business Models, and Global Markets"   Moderating WSA Panel "Value Models of Mobile Gaming" Jeff Davis (CEO GoGoMo), Tom Meigs (Executive Producer Yahoo), Derrick Morton (GM Real Networks), Scott Wallin (CEO Metaplay), Chetan   In Moscow for INTEROP Russia. Chetan was speaking on the "Opportunities and Challenges in BRIC Wireless Markets"