In its recent report,Ovum Decision Matrix: Telco Mobility Services for MNCs in Asia-Pacific, it polled 170 MNCs in Asia-Pacific about the importance of various aspects of mobility and service providers and assessed the providers.

Ovum claimed the report helps businesses select a provider based on services capability, reputation among customers, vision, long-term commitment, and experience in the marketplace.

Ovum enterprise telecoms senior analyst, Claudio Castelli, said the competitive landscape of mobility services for MNCs in Asia-Pacific is extremely fragmented due to significant variations across providers' portfolios, varied geographical availability, and customers taking a diverse approach to mobility.

"MNCs continue to recognise providers with strong presence in major markets, or with significant global presence, as their main international service providers for mobility services, but those with both characteristics have the broadest combination of strengths and score highest," he said.

Ovum said the market leaders in this study have maintained their strong position over the last year, but the global challengers have increased their focus on mobility services, and are closing the gap.