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ForceNine Consulting Services
Industry Publications
ForceNine Consulting has research capabilities and experience to provide timely and critical industry information on:
» Wireless Broadband
» 3G
» 2.5 G
» WiFi, 802.11
» Satellite
» Cable
» New Media
» In-depth Industry Studies and Surveys
» Timely White Papers and Executive Summaries of significant issues
» Press Releases and Trade Press Articles of current issues
Market Research
F9C has the expertise to assist you in understanding:
» Relevant Markets
» Market Size
» Addressable Market
» Customer Characteristics/Demographics
» Distribution Preferences
» Feature Preferences
» Critical Price Points and Price Sensitivity
» Likely Penetration Rates
» Competitive Landscape
We bring a range of tools to bear on Market Research Projects, including:
» Consumer Survey Design and Implementation
» Statistical Survey Analysis
» Focus Groups
» Business Surveys
» Executive Interviews
» Conjoint Analysis
» Secondary Research
Product Planning
We provide a broad range of product planning services, from conception through launch:
» Distribution Strategy
» Feature Requirements
» Pricing Strategy and Structure
» Sales Forecasts
» Sales Force Support
» Marketing Strategy
We can manage specific portions of product planning for our clients, including:
» Market Research Design and Management
» Public Relations Firm Selection and Management
» Distribution Channel Negotiation and Management
Strategic Planning
We help CEOs and top management to synthesize the mountains of data involved in complex strategy development. Our strategy development draws heavily upon our expertise in market research and product planning, and our ability to quickly understand products and markets. We further support our clients in mining internal resources, including valuable information often hidden in the ranks of middle-management. We provide moderated strategy sessions and retreat planning functions for executives to help mine data and build consensus.
Due Diligence and M&A Support
Our team has participated in hundreds of M&A transactions in the telecommunications industry, including many of the largest public companies and smaller private transactions. We are sensitive to the time requirements in M&A and, in some cases, can have our members in the field the same day we are retained. Due diligence and M&A support typically includes:
» Financial analysis
» Engineering and technology analysis
» Inspection of physical assets
» Purchase price allocation
» Management review
» Post transaction financial scenario modeling
Turnaround Assistance
Members of ForceNine Consulting have provided assistance in turnaround situations in which companies are facing financial and organizational restructuring, formulating a plan for a Chapter 11 reorganization, determining the need for DIP financing, considering liquidating some of the non-core assets, redirecting the marketing and sales efforts, and attempting to maintain their existing customer base. We have served as Debtor-In-Possession advisor, Bankruptcy Trustee, crisis manager, strategic analyst and planner, financial appraiser, market research analyst and business planner. Some of our turnaround assistance includes the following:
» Determine the cash position and control the cash flow
» Determine the core functions necessary for a successful turnaround
» Assess the staffing and take steps to preserve the human resource
» Evaluate the market and the company's available goods and services
» Examine the physical assets and assess their condition and capacity
» Prepare a revised plan for financing, staffing, construction, sales and operations
» Assist in the implementation of the plan
» Monitor the implementation of the plan and adjust as needed
Financial Analysis
Our analysts are experienced in complex tax treatments of transactions, innovative debt/equity structures, and a wide range of rate of return strategies. They provide invaluable assistance to our clients in financial forecasts and understanding the financial and tax implications of new projects, new products, and M&A activities. Services include:
» Project/Product Feasibility
» Financial Performance Forecasts
» Purchase Price Allocations
» Property Tax Analysis
» Tax Court Expert Testimony
» Rate of Return Analysis
» Debt/Equity Structure Assessment
Financial Placement Support
We help guide our clients through understanding their funding requirements, structuring the funding, preparing placement documents, supporting the road show, and closing funding. Financial placement activities typically include:
» Business Plan Development
» Rate of Return Analysis
» Debt/Equity Structure Assessment
» Financial Performance Forecasts
» PPM Development
» Financial Road Show Support
» Executive Presentation Training
» Negotiation Support
» Due Diligence Support
Professional Management Services
ForceNine Consulting can provide critical Management Services from initial project planning through optimization and commissioning. These Services include:
» Structure, Control and Coordinate Projects From Planning to Optimization
» Establish Executive Milestones
» Develop and Manage Program Budgets and Project Milestone Reports
» Establish Third Party Contracts and Monitor Performance
» Develop Funding Requirements and Issue Monthly Budget vs. Cost Reports
» Prepare Project Variance and Close-out Lists and Certify Project Acceptance
Technical Support and Engineering Services
ForceNine Consulting provides a wide spectrum of Technical Support, Engineering and Design Services. We have over twenty-five years of experience in the telecommunications industry, and have specialized in all aspects of wireless network development, deployment and maintenance for the past twenty-one years.
Technical Support
The following Technical Support Services are the most commonly requested services from our clients:
» RF Exposure Compliance Computer Modeling, Field Surveys and Reports
» Prepare Project Variance and Close-out Lists and Certify Project Acceptance
» Shared Facility Interference Analysis and Problem Solving
» Telecom Facility Site Surveys
» Wireless System Performance Drive Testing, Analysis and Support
» Antenna System Sweep Testing Services (including Broadcast)
Engineering Support
The following Engineering Support Services are the most commonly requested services from our clients:
» Technology Assessments, Migration Analysis, Planning and Implementation
» Technical Due Diligence to support Investor Group M & A Activities
» Zoning Regulation Support for Municipalities and Service Providers
» FAA Tower Location Analysis
» Turnkey Federal and State Tower Siting Filings
» Technical Representation Support Before the FCC
» Complete RF Design Capabilities
» Turnkey Microwave Relocation Services
Turnkey Project Design, Development and Deployment
ForceNine's unique experience and industry relationships enable us to bring exacting resources to each customer's engagement. This capability, along with the experience of our Program and Project Management team, enables a through understanding of the customer's requirements whereby project resources are selected to execute the customer project. Sample Project services include:
» New Tower Design Loading Specification
» Existing Tower Structural Analysis, Modification and Rework
» Site Compound Modification and Shelter Upgrade or Replacement
» Installation and Commissioning of all Network Electronics
» Equipment Provision, Installation and Commissioning of Microwave Network Interim Solutions
» Upgrade of Legacy Analog Microwave Networks to Digital Microwave Technology
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