Yankee Group Expands Footprint in Asia-Pacific Region
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Industry Veteran XJ Wang Tapped to Spearhead Regional Growth and Development
BOSTON-- Yankee Group today announced that it is expanding the reach of its connectivity research and consulting services in the Asia-Pacific region. Former Yankee Group analyst XJ Wang has returned to the company to lead the regional expansion in the newly created position of vice president of Yankee Group Asia-Pacific research.
In addition to reorganizing Yankee Group's Asia-Pacific focused analysts under Wang's leadership, the company also is investing in local Asia-Pacific thought leaders, a regional office in China and is forming a number of strategic partnerships with industry associations such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Yankee Group's Asia-Pacific analysts now under Wang's leadership include Charles Moon, Nigel Wang and David Yeh. The partnership with the ITU puts Yankee Group's research talents and expertise in front of a large communications-oriented community in Hong Kong at ITU Telecom World, which will be held from December 4 to 6.
"The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest growing market in the adoption of connectivity solutions," said XJ Wang, vice president of Yankee Group Asia-Pacific research. "As the leading voice in connectivity-focused research, Yankee Group is uniquely positioned to provide counsel and research in a region that is on the forefront of the connectivity revolution. I am pleased to rejoin the company to accelerate its growth and development in the Asia-Pacific region."
XJ Wang, Vice President, Asia-Pacific Research
Wang introduced the wireless industry to push-to-X concept, which caused a revolutionary repositioning of push-to-talk type services toward user-friendly interfaces. In addition to being a trailblazer in connectivity technologies, Wang also provides go-to-market strategies and due diligence service in the Chinese telecom market.
Prior to rejoining Yankee Group, Wang was a research director at Ovum. Before Ovum, he was a senior analyst at Yankee Group. Wang has more than 16 years experience in the telecom industry, including 8 in the United States and 8 in China. Wang has also been appointed as the overseas senior advisor by the China Mobile Communication Association (CMCA).
"XJ's return to Yankee Group demonstrates the company's commitment to being recognized as the global connectivity experts," said Emily Nagle Green, Yankee Group president and CEO. "Yankee Group's increased investments in the Asia-Pacific region illustrate the amount of growth opportunities that exist in the region-making this is a strategic opportunity for Yankee Group and XJ as we expand our capabilities in Asia-Pacific. XJ's high level of expertise in the communications sector coupled with his respected leadership in Asia-Pacific will strengthen Yankee Group's presence and growth around the world."
Recent Yankee Group's Asia-Pacific research include:
o Asia-Pacific Presents Obstacles and Opportunities for MVNOs, October 2006
o China Telecom Makes Inroads into Europe, October 2006
YANKEE GROUP (www.yankeegroup.com)
The people of Yankee Group are the global connectivity experts(TM)-the leading source of insight and counsel for builders, operators and users of connectivity solutions. For more than 35 years, Yankee Group has conducted primary research that charts the pace of technology change and its effect on networks, consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in Boston, Yankee Group has a global presence including operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Contacts
XJ Wang,
vice president,
Yankee Group,
617-880-0359,
xjwang@yankeegroup.com
Christina Oh,
public relations,
Yankee Group,
617-880-0238,
coh@yankeegroup.com
