Defense Strategic and Business case analyses for commercial products in secure mobile computing
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Authors
O'Neal, Matthew R.
Dixon, Joshua S.
Subjects
secure mobile communications
commercial mobile industry
strategic analysis
five forces analysis
value network
business case analysis
mobile virtual network operator;
commercial mobile industry
strategic analysis
five forces analysis
value network
business case analysis
mobile virtual network operator;
Advisors
Dew, Nicholas
Irvine, Cynthia
Dillard, John
Date of Issue
2011-06
Date
June 2011
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
The Defense (DoD) lags behind commercial entities in terms of adopting mobile computing technologies. Commercial smartphones offer scalable solutions to meet requirements ranging from business functions to tactical operations; however, these solutions require considerations beyond those applicable to the commercial sector. This research identifies whether potential solutions may contribute to three objectives: 1) reduce the DoD's currently high device and service costs; 2) increase the DoD's smartphone functionality; 3) maintain or increase the level of security functionality available in commercial devices for DoD. A strategic analysis of the commercial mobile communications industry highlights the business drivers and motivations of industry participants. This information is used to identify the DoD's strategic options, which, in turn, serve as the basis of business cases for adopting future smartphone capabilities. Business case analyses compare proposed cost models with the cost models for current smartphone implementations. Results indicate growing strategic opportunities for the DoD to acquire more economical commercial handsets and more flexible network services. The business cases may potentially save billions of dollars over seven years-i.e., the estimated life cycle of cellular network equipment. Risk assessments demonstrate the strong potential for the proposed solutions to maintain handset functionality, security features, and network coverage.
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Thesis
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MBA Professional Report
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Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP)
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xx, 182 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.