IP Media Monitor: VOIP - reports

North American Business VoIP and IP Telephony Service Markets

Frost & Sullivan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This Frost & Sullivan research service provides vital information on the North American business VoIP and IP telephony service markets including several primary segments managed premise-based IP telephony, VoIP for virtual private networks (VPNs), VoIP access, and hosted IP telephony. The study includes in-depth information on market drivers and restraints, industry challenges, and strategic recommendations. Comparative analyses of several next-generation services allow participants to effectively capitalize on growth opportunities.

Voice Over IP

benchmark-it.co.uk Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

genRecent months have seen general awareness of VoIP increase across all customer segments and VoIP services have penetrated further into the market, driven both by established telecoms service providers substituting existing revenue streams, telecoms challengers looking to drive new revenue streams and software developers looking to establish themselves as VoIP application market leaders.

U.S. Residential VoIP Services 2005-2009 Forecast and Analysis: Miles to Go Before We Sleep

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC study examines the current state of residential VoIP and its prospects for future growth and the ways that growth will find specific and viable expression in the current telecom market for U.S. consumers - riddled as it is with other related and nonrelated complexities. The study also examines how the key drivers shaping the market, including increased broadband penetration, will help ...

World VoIP Test Equipment Markets

Frost & Sullivan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This Frost & Sullivan research service analyzes the VoIP test equipment markets. The study divides the markets into research and development (R&D), manufacturing, installation and maintenance (I&M), and monitoring equipment. It provides valuable analysis of market drivers and restraints, along with revenue forecasts for end-user segments such as service providers and carriers, network equipment manufacturers, and private enterprises.

Western European IP Telephony Equipment 2004-2008 Forecast Update: 2004-2005 Outlook

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC Forecast Update provides a preliminary view of the performance of the Western European IP telephony equipment market in 2004 and the future outlook for this market in 2005. The document is split into three equipment segments: IP telephones, IP PBXs, and next-generation networking (NGN). Please note that NGN includes the equipment segments of softswitch, media gateway, session border co...

One Is All You Need: Time Warner Telecom Launches VoIP Service

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC Flash examines Time Warner Telecom's new VoIP product set. In late February 2005, Time Warner Telecom launched a new suite of VoIP products under the One Solution brand. The announcement from TWT marks the debut of a VoIP product set that will eventually include unified messaging and hosted IP telephony. The first products to be deployed to customers include One Solution Connect, an IP...

Malaysia IP Telephony Services 2005-2009 Forecast and 2004 Service Provider Shares: Survival of ...

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC study explores recent developments in the VoIP industry in Malaysia, offering valuable insights to and coverage of the major VoIP service providers in the country. The study covers the latest market sizing in 2004, as well as a forecast on VoIP service provider revenue from 2004 to 2009. According to Lincoln Lee, senior analyst, IP Communication, IDC Malaysia, 'The VoIP industry...

VoIP Goes Mainstream: AOL Launches Internet Phone Service

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC Flash discusses AOL's rollout of its consumer VoIP telephony service. The product marketed as AOL Internet Phone Service will be available in 43 markets throughout the United States, with additional cities to follow later in 2005. In offering IP-enabled voice services, AOL will be testing how well the notion of convergence plays in the mass market by offering a set of integrated voice,...

SIP Enabling Technologies and Infrastructure Equipment: Volume I: SIP Enabling Technologies ...

Venture Development Corporation (VDC) — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report is the first analysis of the worldwide Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) market. VDC focuses on the global market for SIP Stacks and Development Tools & Platforms in Volume I. Volume II focuses on the global market for Gateways (Signaling & Media), Servers (Application & Media), Softswitches, IP PBXs, and Session Border Controllers.

Telecommunications and VoIP in the Americas: A Market Perspective on the Major Economies 2005-2011

Insight Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In its analysis of the effects of Voice over the Internet Protocol ( VoIP ) on North American telecommunications, Insight Research expects annual per subscriber revenue to decline only slightly in the years to come, as a plethora of new services are introduced to the market. Because of the increase in the mobile subscriber base, however, sector revenues are forecasted to increase to about $476.4 billion by 2011.

From IADs to Access Gateways and Beyond

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A new generation of Integrated Access Devices (IADs) is rapidly being introduced. These new devices will be key to the delivery of NGN carrier services. The new Integrated Access Gateways (IAGs) will be multi-service, low cost devices that extend the network edge out to the customer premise through SIP/ MGCP interoperability.

Telecommunications and VoIP in Asia, Oceania, and the Mideast: A Market Perspective on the ...

Insight Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Asian carriers will be losing less revenue next year from Voice over the Internet Protocol ( VoIP ) bypass, according to Insight Research. International voice telecommunications revenue lost to VoIP bypass is gradually declining, even as total international calling continues to increase. The study concludes that as Asian telecom companies bring their international rates into line with actual costs, the attractiveness of VoIP as an arbitrage opportunity will diminish, slowing down its adoption.

Telecommunications and VoIP in Asia, Oceania, and the Mideast: A Market Perspective on the ...

Insight Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Wireless Voice over IP: technical and commercial prospects

Analysys Research Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The concept of wireless implementation of VoIP has been received with enthusiasm by some existing fixed and mobile operators, new entrants, virtual network operators, ISPs, WISPs and VoIP service providers. After all, it could enable better integration of voice and data services, cost savings, increased fixed-mobile convergence and opportunities to compete with existing fixed and mobile voice services.

VoIP versus Mobile: forecasts for the future of enterprise voice

Analysys Research Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

VoIP versus Mobile: forecasts for the future of enterprise voice complements other Analysys Research reports addressing the issues of migration to VoIP services, such as The Impact of Voice over Broadband: forecasts for Western Europe. This report focuses on the network and technology issues for large and medium-sized organisations as the vendors cease development of traditional PBXs, and mobile phones become increasingly ubiquitous.

2004 World VoIP Equipment Update

Frost & Sullivan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This Frost & Sullivan strategic analysis service provides an update of the world VoIP equipment market. The study has been segmented into VoIP media gateways, softswitches, application servers, media servers, and session border controllers. This research service analyzes market opportunities for all key next-generation equipment categories on a global basis. The study enables companies to align their positioning strategies to benefit from the changing markets and obtain maximum return on investment.

VoIP evolution in the US: from fixed to wireless

VisionGain — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In 2005, global VoIP revenue will grow to more than $80 billion, with North America contributing around 3 per cent of revenues. But what will this be by 2010? What will be the percentage migration of traffic from the PSTN to VoIP? Is the US market going to drive the growth? This report provides a timely in-depth analysis of the US VoIP market, as well as wireless VoIP.

Mobile VoIP (wVoIP) - What threat to mobile operators?

IDATE — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Top Ten Telecommunications and Communications Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, ...

WinterGreen Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The top ten telecommunications markets have shifted to become communications markets. This is the result of convergence of voice and data networks to digital transport of voice, video, and data signals on the same network. Transport over existing TDM infrastructure is being replaced with transport over IP infrastructure.

802.15.4 SoC & SiP Surge as ZigBee Faces Residential Competition

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The promise of many benefits of 802.15.4 and ZigBee standardization still hold true, even in the face of competition from Zensys' Z-Wave Alliance with its available proprietary silicon.

Skype's New Premium Services Can Form Threat to Mobile Roaming Charges

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC Flash looks at the (beta) launch of two new premium services by VoIP provider Skype. This Luxembourg-based company forms an interesting challenge to the traditional telephony model, not only because of its underlying architecture and technology (peer-to-peer and VoIP) but also because basic calls between users are free. ...

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2004 to 2009

WinterGreen Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) can be implemented in two ways: calls can originate from the traditional TDM circuit switched technology, or originate from an Internet protocol router. IP to TDM and TDM to IP VoIP are very different.

Japan Network ing Enterprise User Survey, 2004: Brand Awareness and Investments

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC study analyzes the results of a survey on the use of network ing equipment among corporate users in Japan, investment on network s, and brand awareness. There is an increase in the ratio of corporate users who think their investments on network will slightly increase within the next two years, but the subjects of investment are changing from before. VoIP and wireless LAN (WLAN) continue ...

North American Telecom, International Telecom, and VoIP : A Global Market Perspective 2002-2011

Insight Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

VoIP , the new paradigm for low cost communications, is making the existing telecommunications sector business model obsolete and the regulatory framework that supports it irrelevant. In this study, Insight examines the impacts that VoIP has on domestic and international carriers and their equipment vendors.

IP PBX Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2005 to 2010

WinterGreen Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

IP PBX systems support efficient voice communication. Voice over IP is most certainly implemented as a system that attaches to a router and supports the transfer of voice signals as data in an IP network. Quality of service (QoS) is needed to give voice signals priority over large data packets.

Western European IP Telephony Equipment 2004-2008 Forecast Update: 2004-2005 Outlook

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Worldwide Softswitch and Media Gateway 2005-2009 Forecast: What's Next for the VoIP Equipment ...

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC study examines the emerging market for softswitches and media gateways, discusses recent market trends, identifies future growth opportunities and constraints, and provides a five-year revenue forecast. Softswitches and media gateways remain the focal point for next-generation switching. But the definitions and boundaries of this class of network equipment to some extent remain in a st...

Worldwide Softswitch and Media Gateway 2005-2009 Forecast: What's Next for the VoIP Equipment ...

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Telecommunications and VOIP in Europe and Africa: A Market Perspective on the Major Economies ...

Insight Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

International callers from Europe will spend more than $31 billion on Voice over the Internet Protocol ( VoIP ) bypass this year. Since EU telecommunications companies have brought their international rates into line with actual costs, the attractiveness of VoIP as an arbitrage opportunity has already peaked and will gradually diminish. Thus, VoIP bypass will become a smaller percentage of all European international calls by 2011.

2005 Global NGN, IP and VoIP

BuddeComm — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Next Generations Networks (NGN) are huge packet switched data communications networks, the traditional telecoms infrastructure becomes one large computer network looking more like WANs and LANs. It will become much easier for third parties to develop and link services to this infrastructure, as infrastructure and services will be totally separate from each other, which will allow for the literally millions of new services offered by hundred of thousands of service providers.

VoIP : Spending and Trends

eMarketer — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

VoIP : Spending and Trends, a new report from eMarketer, examines the rapidly developing IP telephony market and the impact its growth will have on businesses, consumers and the entire communications industry.

U.S. VoIP Report

Primetrica, Inc. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

TeleGeography's U.S. VoIP Report provides the first comprehensive view of the American consumer VoIP market, with expert analysis and extensive data drawn from surveys of major service providers and over 1,500 potential customers.

North American Residential VoIP Service Markets

Frost & Sullivan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This Frost & Sullivan research service looks at the North American residential VoIP market. It discusses opportunities and challenges faced by virtual network operators, incumbent providers, cable operators, and other new service providers targeting the market with VoIP -based services. It also enables companies to develop strategies to benefit from the changing markets and obtain maximum return on investment.

Media Gateway s Benefit from VoIP Competition

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In spite of a constrained worldwide telecom capital spending environment, In-Stat/MDR expects continued investment by service providers in next generation media gateway and softswitch technology.

The Softswitch/ Media Gateway Market Revealed

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The telecom industry is shifting its focus toward next-generation subscriber services, such as VoIP. In 2004, for the first time, Class 5 line licenses exceeded Class 4 port licenses. Class 4 and Class 5 softswitch revenue was $534 million in 2004. The media gateway market grew in 2004 by over 48%, totaling $1.5 billion. In-Stat forecasts that, by 2009, the combined softswitch/ media gateway market will total $7.3 billion.

Voice Over IP & Network Convergence

Juniper Research Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report addresses the opportunity for VoIP in both the residential and business sectors and provides an essential reference tool for those companies planning to enter or develop market positions in the sector.

Top Ten Telecommunications and Communications Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, ...

WinterGreen Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Emerging Business Models in Voice: the impact of Skype and other private VoIP applications

Analysys Research Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The launch of Skype 's free telephony software download in August 2003 caught the industry's imagination as it rapidly overtook more established VoIP players to attain subscriber figures never before seen in this emerging segment. The software, initially offered to the users of KaZaA's file sharing network, spread through word-of-mouth, with no traditional marketing, to claim over 7 million users in August 2004.

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2004 to 2009

WinterGreen Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Western European Softswitch and Media Gateway 2005-2009 Forecast and Analysis

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC study provides an overview of the European service provider market for next-generation networking equipment. Overall, we see that this market has become more steady in comparison with previous years as carriers have moved to a more rationalized approach after the turmoil in which this industry found itself several years back. Rogier Mol, analyst, European IP Telephony, states, 'The con...

Media Gateway Platforms Still Have Value

The Yankee Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Standard, off-the-shelf modular communication platforms (MCP) have gained a lot of traction in the marketplace. IBM's eServer BladeCenter T and advanced telecom computing architecture (ATCA) initiatives in offering open and modular standards platforms have been gaining momentum in the marketplace.

IP PBX s: Emerging Into Dominance

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Enterprise Vo IP is thriving. Worldwide IP PBX line sh ip ments (including IP -enabled and server-based) will exceed traditional PBX line sh ip ments for the first time in 2005. While the total PBX market is forecast to grow by a compound annual growth rate of 6.6% through 2009, the traditional PBX is in rapid decline while the IP PBX continues to gain momentum throughout the forecast period. This report identifies market trends that are driving the growth of the IP PBX . It also shows vendor market shares for 2004 and 1Q 2005.

2004 Technology - Internet Technology Report

BuddeComm — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

BuddeComm has released a New annual report on Internet Technology titled 2004 Technology - Internet Technology Report which covers: ARPANET, WWW, HTTP, QoS, ATM, MPLS, IETF, TCP, UDP, IP addresses, IPV6, Web Browsing, Routing, tracerouting, ping, domain names, DNS, Internet servers, TLD, newsgroups, NNTP, IRC, NFS, SMB, CIFS, SAMBA, Virtual Private Networks, VPN, e-mail, SMPT, anti-virus filtering. SPAM, encryption, security, authentication, POP3, IMAP4, FTP, URL, cookies, VoIP, Internet telephony, computer integrated telephony, search engines, directories, streaming media, audio streaming, MPEG standards, H.264 AVC, data transmission, Frame Relay, ISDN, FRAD, PVC, CIR, SVC, data protocol s, Ethernet, LANs, IEEE 802.3, UTP, Gigabit Ethernet, hubs, repeaters, bridges, Token Ring, FDDI, Wireless LANs.

Vo IP Enterprise Survey: Enhanced Features and Services for IP PBX and Hosted Vo IP

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC study examines the results of a major survey focusing on Vo IP in the enterprise. The effort involved approximately 500 IT and telecom professionals qualified by specific responsibility in the process of purchasing both IP PBX equ ip ment and hosted Vo IP services. One of the key areas of exploration in the survey related to so-called enhanced or high-layer services and features for both I...

Softswitch Deployment: A Reality Check

Sage Research, Inc. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sage Research announces availability of a ground-breaking study, Softswitch Deployment: A Reality Check, which identifies specific adoption deterrents as reported by service providers themselves. To provide a reality check on the speculations of when--or even if-- softswitch demand will live up to its once rosy forecasts, Sage surveyed service providers to uncover the real reasons behind the soft demand.

Softswitching: Scalable, flexible, but is anyone using it?

Datamonitor — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The softswitch ing market will continue to be driven by incumbent providers, with greatest growth in emerging markets. Solid financial performance, support of emerging standards and a clear near-term ROI will prove key to success. The executive report investigates the potential benefits of implementing softswitch es in the telco networks optimising voice and data traffic.

Global Equipment Markets of VoIP Low Density Premises-based Gateways and Access Devices for ...

Maravedis, Inc. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Maravedis surveyed an extensive group of gateway and access device vendors, service providers and industry experts throughout Europe, North America and Asia in order to obtain the high quality and large quantity of information needed to provide the highly accurate and detailed forecasts of the VoIP gateway market found in the Global Equipment Markets of VoIP Low Density Premises-based Gateway s and Access Devices for Enterprise and SOHO Applications 2003-2008. It is the first comprehensive report written specifically on the niche market for low-density (1-30 ports) devices in the SOHO and enterprise environment. 'We interviewed most vendors and looked at their current commercial deployments and went through a detailed analysis of the equipment available, applications, targeted markets, shipments and average selling price,' said Adlane Fellah, MBA and the author of the report who was assisted by Dr. Henning Schulzrinne, Columbia University, a well-known expert on VoIP protocols.

Enterprise, Residential VoIP Equipment Industry on the Rise in 2H 2005

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Taiwanese IP phone shipment volume for the enterprise market will hit about 850,000 units and one million units in the third and fourth quarter of 2005 respectively, marking roughly 20% sequential growth in each quarter. Enterprise IP Gateway shipment volume is forecasted to amount to approximately 115,000 and 145,000 in the third and fourth quarter, sequential growth of about 20% and 25% respectively.

The global economy is expected to improve in the second half of 2005. Demand for VoIP equipment will also grow in Western Europe and Asia, meaning that besides the established major brands such as Cisco and Nortel, companies such as Siemens and Samsung will also turn to Taiwanese makers for their orders.

2005-2006 - Canada - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The 4th edition of the Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Canada report continues a comprehensive coverage of the Canadian Telco market with a focus on Next Generation Networks and Convergence. This report comprehensively covers the key areas of interest including:

- Market developments, forecasts and analysis
- Key players in the market
- Broadband and Internet Market
- Wireless communications
- Mobile Communications
- Next Generation Networks (NGNs)
- Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
- Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
- Convergence
- Digital and Satellite Television
- Video on Demand (VoD) and iTV

The Softswitch/ Media Gateway Market Revealed

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Worldwide Vo IP Semiconductor 2004 Vendor Market Shares

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC study examines 2004 vendor shares in the VoIP semiconductor market. As the VoIP-specific semiconductor market (digital signal processors [DSPs], application-specific integrated circuits [ASICs], and application-specific standard products [ASSPs]) grew over 40% in 2004, other vendors have been chipping away at Texas Instrument's (TI's) dominant share position. TI still held onto the number 1 revenue share with its strong DSP offerings, especially in PBX and gateway sockets. Broadcom moved up to the number 2 position, with high growth in its IP phone business. Mindspeed nabbed the number 3 position, with rapid growth in media gateway silicon.

"The migration to more efficient VoIP networks will continue to drive a strong revenue opportunity for semiconductor suppliers that are driving channel integration, software, and lower costs in their reference designs." ? Mario Morales, vice president, Semiconductors research

From IADs to Access Gateways and Beyond

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

VoIP Faces Bumpy Last Mile?

Nemertes Research LLC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Recently, privately held Vonage Holdings became the second VoIP provider to notify the FCC of possible tampering of their call traffic by a competitor last mile provider. Almost six months ago, privately held Nuvio Corporation sent a letter to the FCC complaining that unnamed providers were blocking Nuvio calls. Both VoIP services and cable providers are considered information services and not regulated by the FCC. Furthermore, the FCC has not ruled to forbid discrimination at the application "layer," so even if the complaints are well founded, the packet tampering may not be illegal.

As enterprises expand their VoIP deployments, they are increasingly looking at VOIP as a cost-cutting and productivity solution for remote and virtual workers. Recent benchmarks indicate that 90% of employees work at remote offices, and the number of virtual workers has increased by 800% in the past five years. IT executives who are looking to layer IP telephony on top of consumer-grade Internet networks should therefore take extra precautions: When extending VoIP deployments outside the company's network perimeter, IT managers should consider tunneling the VoIP packets through a VPN. Virtual Private Networks will protect against eavesdropping and can be used to apply QoS prioritization of voice packets. Given the uncertainty in the regulatory framework, VPNs will also protect against VoIP-breaking anti-competitive behavior.

Analysis: Microsoft Moves Deeper into VoIP

ChannelWeb.com Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Its acquisition of VoIP start-up Teleo moves Microsoft deeper into the burgeoning world of Internet communications as the software company said it will combine Teleo's technology with its existing MSN investments in VoIP.

The acquisition gives users the ability to click on any telephone number in Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer to make telephone calls, Microsoft noted. Financial terms of the 25-person acquisition were not disclosed.

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Skype 1.0 - The Impact of Network Bandwidth on Codec Bandwidth Selection

The Tolly Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

An analysis of the bandwidth usage of Skype VoIP conversations when running across wide area networks of varying bandwidth.

Understanding the bandwidth requirements of a given application is a key requiremets. Skype documentation provides only general guidance as to expected bandwidth usage. The documentation states that the bandwidth is determined dynamically by the Skype software based on, among other elements, the bandwidth available between the clients.

Network architects need to be able to plan for the bandwidth requirements for potentially high-volume applications like Skype. This report benchmarks the bandwidth utilization between a single pair of Skype clients as the (simulated) WAN between them varies from narrowband (28.8) to broadband (10Mbps). This will provide some fundamental insights into expected load.

Key Observation Topics

-Codec Selection Sensitivity to Network Bandwidth
-Information on Codec Use
-Bandwidth/Codec Configuration
-Silence Suppression
-Stealth Processing

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Size Does Matter: But Can Even ebay Turn the Skype Model Into Revenue?

Analysys Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The USD2.6 billion acquisition of Skype announced by eBay in September 2005 is the latest of a number of headline-grabbing ventures into VoIP territory by Web properties, including Google's launch of Google Talk and Microsoft's acquisition of Teleo (both in August 2005), and Yahoo!'s acquisition of Dialpad Communications in June 2005. This paper analyses eBay's announced acquisition of Skype.

We are generally sceptical about the deal (in particular the price), though, according to James Allen, Principal Consultant, there are parallels with two high profile deals from the 1990's dotcom era, notably:

- Microsoft's purchase of Hotmail for USD400 million in late 1997. Hotmail had 10 million non-paying users, and it also had very rapid exponential growth.
- AOL's acquisition of Mirabilis' ICQ Instant Messenger for USD 287 million in June 1998, when ICQ had 12m non-paying users (and, again, very rapid growth).

The eBay/Skype deal is not out of line with these earlier acquisitions.

According to our forecasts, there is evidence that individual usage levels for Skype have turned a corner - average MoU per registered subscriber is falling, and the number of simultaneous users has flattened out. This may be a seasonal effect common to all fixed voice, but it is not what one would expect of an immature technology.

Rupert Wood, Principal Analyst, believes that Skype needs to break out of the natural demographic limits of the PC-to-PC market, which is limited by IT literacy. He also believes that to charge, Skype would have to expand its user community substantially - well beyond the current low single-digit penetration levels of telephony users. However, the eBay deal pushes Skype towards a slightly more defined user community: some 157 million registered online traders. But it remains to be seen whether it is defined enough, or of sufficient interest to online traders (as opposed to email), or has sufficient overlap with private voice application communicators to justify the price tag as a value-add application to eBay.

IP PBX s: Emerging Into Dominance

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

U.S. IP Telephony Equipment 2005-2009 Forecast by Vertical Market

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC study examines the U.S. market for IP telephony equipment by vertical industry. The IP PBX and IP phone markets face competition from not only incumbent PBX and key system installations but an overall migration to wireless and slowing of the voice services market. Vendors and service providers competing in this market are challenged to identify vertical market opportunities and cultivate best practices to address industry-specific demands. In this study, IDC analyzes each of 16 vertical markets and four company size categories, providing market size and growth over the five-year forecast period, a discussion of current trends, and an indication of which trends will drive IP telephony equipment adoption by vertical market in the future.

"The IP telephony equipment market opportunity by vertical industry is dependent on both the quantity of spending and the rate of growth. The communications/media and government industries are the largest consumers of IP telephony equipment, but sheer size is not indicative of the entire opportunity. The rate at which that market will grow over the forecast period implies the potential rate of return on market investment. IDC anticipates that the highest levels of growth will be found within the other financial services, retail trade, and government industries." ? Dan Corsetti, IDC senior analyst, Vertical Markets

North American Hosted IP Telephony and VoIP Access Service Markets

Frost & Sullivan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

North American Hosted IP Telephony and VoIP Access Service Markets

With the heightened level of competition in the telecommunications market, service providers are looking at Internet protocol (IP) telephony and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) access services as a way to improve their competitive positioning and increase market share. While, in the past, market participants had to educate their customers of the benefits of VoIP and also develop brand recognition, business users are becoming increasingly savvy and requesting proposals for IP telephony solutions when replacing existing infrastructure. Hence, as the North American hosted IP telephony and VoIP access service markets slowly move from a 'supply push' to a 'demand pull' stage, the service providers' efforts to differentiate from the competition as well as the end users' increasing proactive demand for next-generation solutions are likely to boost market growth.

This Frost & Sullivan research service analyses the North American hosted IP telephony and VoIP access service markets. The study analyzes the factors that impact the growth of the hosted IP telephony service markets in the U.S. and Canada. This study has been segmented into Centrex IP, IP Centrex/ hosted IP PBX and VoIP access services and discusses the major market, technology and competitive trend along with key market drivers and restraints.

Continuous Improvements in Hosted IP Telephony and VoIP Access Service Platform Drive Market Growth

In the early stages of market development, IP installations were highly customized and therefore, were more expensive to both service providers and end users. However, over the past few years, hosted IP telephony and VoIP access vendors and service providers have worked towards improving service features and capabilities along with developing successful pricing models. Apart from automating the provisioning process and shortening the deployment cycle, service providers are also looking at ways to empower their customers by enhancing and simplifying the original 'dashboards' and graphical user interface (GUI)-based service management consoles to make them more user friendly.

Further, in an effort to satisfy the needs of larger enterprises, service vendors, are now introducing more sophisticated capabilities and applications. "Contact center features such as advanced routing, account codes, authorization codes and remote office capabilities represent just one group of advanced capabilities that are now being added to hosted IP telephony packages," says the analyst of this research service. "Also, many service providers are looking into videoconferencing as a possible differentiating capability that could help them generate additional revenues."

Entry of Established Carriers Expected to Further Growth

Although the present growth in the North American IP telephony and VoIP access service markets is slower than what most market participants anticipated there is a gradual shift from the market hype and early-trials stage to a more mass-market adoption stage. Recent unbundled network element platform (UNE-P) regulations forced a number of competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) to seek new opportunities and encouraged them to deploy next-generation service platforms. Furthermore, the entry of some established service providers such as AT&T, Broadwing and Time Warner Telecom in early 2005 is likely to help accelerate market growth over the coming years.

Considering the dominant share of premise-based systems of total business lines, growth of VoIP access services is expected to surpass that of fully hosted IP telephony solutions. "Although the increasing adoption of IP PBXs represents a competitive threat to hosted IP telephony services, it is likely to drive the penetration rates of VoIP access services," says the analyst. "As market penetration increases, hosted IP telephony service providers will need to be able to offer competitive service along with administration and management capabilities in order to differentiate themselves from their competitors."

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The Future of Mobile Voice - Operator Strategies and Moving Mobile Voice to IP

Pyramid Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Future of Mobile Voice rests on fixed-mobile convergence and voice over WLAN. The mobile voice market will grow $200bn by 2009 from fixed and mobile migration, but this growth may not be just for the mobile operator. New mobile IP technologies will allow fixed service providers to compete directly for mobile voice revenues. "The Future of Mobile Voice" addresses how mobile service providers must rethink their approach to end-user services and networks. Analyzing the impact of new technologies, this report provides strategies to combat the commodization of mobile voice by offering WLAN, mobile VoIP, and other new technologies to differentiate offerings. This report answers what will happen to the mobile voice market next and where the traffic growth and revenue will come from.

Voice remains the bread and butter of the mobile business, but the revenues derived from it are increasingly coming under pressure as subscriber growth rates slow down and voice average revenue per subscription (ARPS) decline. We wrote this report to provide a comprehensive analysis of changing voice market dynamics, including subscriber, revenue and usage forecasts by region, as well as the impact of pricing strategies rolled out by service providers to reverse the decline of MOU and voice ARPS.

We also explored the market changes that follow the introduction of wireless IP technologies, such as WLAN. IP technologies that are just making their way to the markets are both a threat and opportunity for mobile providers. They enable fixed-line players and ISPs to offer mobile solutions, which have previously been exclusive to mobile operators. At the same time, their adoption has substantial benefits for cellcos. We provide analysis of both cases, to assess the impact of market adoption of the new technologies.

In this report we will answer two key questions: what will happen to the mobile voice, and where will voice traffic growth and revenue come from? Is mobile voice slated to suffer the fate of fixed voice, a commodity offered at flat rates to sell multimedia services? Forecasts for the adoption of UMA - residential convergent service rollout, as well as forecasts for the adoption of voice over WLAN by enterprise customers globally are included in the report.

Key Objectives

- We review major global trends for mobile voice growth.
- We analyze and benchmark major pricing strategies deployed by service providers in various regions.
- We analyze the business and regulatory drivers of mobile voice in developed markets.
- We examine the impact of fixed-mobile substitution on mobile traffic and revenue.
- We assess the impact of future IP services, such as Voice over WLAN and UMA, on mobile operator's revenue.
- We review the implications of IP convergence on the mobile operator business.

Who should read this report?

- Vendors

This report will help you benchmark your pricing strategies with those of mobile providers across all developed regions. It will also help you assess the impact of new mobile IP technologies on pricing, competitive market dynamics and revenue streams.

- Fixed Service Providers

This report will help you assess the impact of new IP technologies on the mobile service provider business case, as well as the opportunities they present for fixed-line providers and ISPs.

- Financial Institutions

This report will help you understand the impact of future technologies on mobile service providers' revenue and profitability.

2005 North Asian Broadband and Internet Markets

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This annual report offers a wealth of information on the Broadband and Internet markets in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan.
Subjects covered include:

Broadband Infrastructure, Analyses and Developments

The broadbanding of North Asia(policies, models, concept)

CBD, Inter-City, Regional and International Networks

Internet Market, VPNs and VoIP

Web Sites, Web hosting

Research, Marketing, Benchmarking

Vision for a National Policy, Government Policies, BAG

Network Operators, Wholesalers and Retailers, Utilities Projects

xDSL, HFC, MDS, Satellite, Cable Modems, Cable Telephony

Wireless Broadband

2005 Global Telecoms Analyses and Forecasts for 2006 and Beyond

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Our analyses of the telecommunications industry and market are cited in the leading business press around the world. His comments and views are sought by government authorities, large corporate organisations and telecoms users, as well as by telcos, ISPs, vendors and their financial and management advisors.

The analyses and business forecasts cover:

- Telecoms growth strategies 2005
- New look Telcos
- The FttH market in 2005
- VoIP in 2005
- NGN moving into 2006
- Wireless Personal Area Networks
- The Digital TV market in 2005
- High level strategic thinking
- Structural separation
- Forecasts for 2006
- Telecom predictions 2010 -2015

Mobile VoIP (wVoIP) - What threat to mobile operators?

IDATE — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A growing phenomenon on fixed networks for several months now, Voice over IP (VoIP) is being perceived as a threat to mobile operators' revenues. Recent technological developments are opening up opportunities for wireline network operators, MVNOs and software solution publishers.

A thriving technological landscape

Voice over Wi-Fi is spreading gradually in the business world, in households and via hotspots. A vast array of compatible handsets (WI-FI, dual mode, WIMAX) will soon be available.
Deployment of UMTS TDD networks and All-IP FDD networks thanks to IMS.
Experimenting with Flash-OFDM and iBurst technologies.

Player strategies

What strategies for mobile carriers, both those with and without a 3G licence: 3G rate plan strategies, regulatory strategies, controlling the handsets, complementary aspects of cellular-Wi-Fi and WiMAX networks?
What strategies for wireline carriers: MVNO agreements, mobile operator takeovers, creation of BWA networks, combined fixed broadband-Wi-Fi, convergent network deployment?
New entrant strategies: software publishers, MVNOs, value-added service providers.

Growth scenarios 2005-2009

What changes in data rate plans (flat rates, unlimited offers)?
What impact on traffic: acceleration of fixed-mobile substitution, possibility of recuperating a portion of mobile traffic on the fixed network? Global increase of voice traffic?
What challenges lie ahead for voice and data MVNOs? Impact of regulation.
What will be the combined impact of these various factors on the European and American markets?

Consumer Communications in the United States

Mintel — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In 2005, the U.S. consumer has an expanding assortment of communications options. Mobile phones, laptops and email devices are at consumers' fingertips. Behind it all, rapid development of innovative new technologies and services is transforming the telecommunications landscape and changing consumer communications habits.

The ubiquity of wireless communication devices and increasing familiarity with mobile phones--especially text-based data services such as instant messaging--and computer based communication technologies is at the heart of the transforming landscape of consumer communication the U.S. and worldwide. These factors will continue to boost revenues of online and mobile service providers. Other factors adding momentum are computer system and software innovations and willingness--and desire in some cases--by consumers to adopt innovative communication technologies such as Blackberry mobile emailing devices and a wide assortment of other products.

This report examines incidence rates of use of communication channels, with a particular focus on mobile and computer-based communications technologies and services.

The scope includes methods and devices used by consumers for voice and data communication. In this analysis, the market is explored in terms of real-time communication, either by voice or text messaging methods, and delayed/message-based communication, typically using email or voicemail.

Specific real-time channels discussed include landline phone, mobile phones, instant messaging and VoIP/PC-enabled voice services. On the delayed, message-based communication side, email services, via PC and mobile device, are included in the analysis.

Specialized mobile radio services, two-way radios (short-range walkie-talkies, citizens band and similar radio types), satellite phones, and fixed wireless services are considered beyond the scope of this report as they are not mainstream technologies. Note that some walkie-talkie features that are offered by traditional cell phone providers are discussed in this report, such as those offered through Nextel.

The Future of Mobile Voice - Operator Strategies and Moving Mobile Voice to IP

Pyramid Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Telecom Vendor Financials

Robert Frances Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The telecom sector will continue to experience significant growth, especially in the areas of voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and wireless communications services. As enterprises continue to rollout VoIP and wireless data solutions, top-tier vendors and service providers will experience accelerated product growth. Service providers such as Qwest and Verizon will enjoy increased sales and revenues, but their costs to provide these services will also increase proportionately. For certain, the costs to install and support VoIP and wireless services will continue to increase because of growing technical complexity and the enterprise demand for high-availability, high-reliability products and services. IT executives should continue to evaluate VoIP and wireless product vendors and service providers carefully, to ensure total enterprise compliance. It is also important to focus on telecom vendor financial performance and product depth as well as the overall cost for products/services. In addition, IT executives must verify that all installation, support, and upgrade costs are documented, understood, and are backed up by an enforceable service level agreement (SLA) that covers the anticipated lifespan of the associated product or service.

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It's Crunch Time. What's Ahead for Tech and Telecom

AT Kearney — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In high-tech and telecom, the consumer is replacing the business market as the leading driver of growth. Major emerging economies such as China and India are becoming huge technology markets--while also spawning powerful new competitors. Emerging technologies--from VoIP and broadband to the home, to WiFi and WiMax and digital media--are once again disrupting the status quo. The new challenge is global and the new dilemma is being big and agile. It's crunch time. Are high-tech and telecommunications companies ready to compete?

If you're an executive in the North American high-technology or telecommunications industries, you are probably feeling the heat of increasing global competition. Your competition is growing bigger, tougher, and decidedly more global. Also, it is often coming from both new and established companies that until now did not sell in your market space.

Telecom Leadership Strategies: The World's Top Telecommunications CEOs on Revenue Generation, ...

Aspatore — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future.

Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.

Chapters Include:

Larissa Herda, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Time Warner Telecom, Inc. - "Differentiation: The Key to Success in Any Industry",

José A. Collazo, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Infonet Services Corporation - "Surviving the Telecom Revolution",

William F. Lenahan, Chief Executive Officer, KMC Telecom - "Keeping up with a Rapidly Changing Industry",

John Kealey, Chief Executive Officer, iDirect Technologies, Inc. - "Developing an Approach, Generating Revenue, and Understanding Challenges",

Jack L. Ermey, Vice President, Global Sales, Advanced Fibre Communications - "Telecom Sales Strategies",

Scott Kriens, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Juniper Networks -
"Telecommunications: An Industry in Transformation",

Bill Johnson, President & Chief Executive Officer, NorthStar Communications Group - "The Role of the Chief Executive Officer",

Anthony J. Parella, President & Chief Executive Officer, Shared Technologies - "Winning in Telecom",

George Heinrichs, Chief Executive Officer, Intrado, Inc. - "A Vision for Wireless and Telecom",

Jeffrey Citron, Co-Founder, Chairman, & Chief Executive Officer, Vonage Holdings Corp. - "Disruptive Technologies: VoIP Takes on the Telecom Industry, One Number at a Time"

WiMax: The Hype and Hope

Mind Commerce Publications — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This publication examines WiMax from a business viability perspective, with a focus on the anticipated technology usage and services. The report provides a subscriber and revenue forecast and case studies for WiMax service providers including Clearwire, Speakeasy Networks, AIIRMESH Communications, Nextweb, and Towerstream.

With WiMax at the top of everyone's agenda, there is a need for research that separates the hype from the hope of this technology that is sometimes referred to as to as "WiFi on steroids". This report takes a critical view of the prospects for WiMax, which some believe is a technology in search of a business model. With the potential for greater bandwidth, coverage, and mobility, WiMax represents a lot more than WiFi or 3G, but also a lot less. This publication dispels the myths of WiMax and puts its business prospects into perspective. It is must-have research for anyone building a business case for investment into broadband wireless and/or projects involving WiMax.

The report author, Zaga Novakovic, is an expert in the area of public access broadband wireless services. She is also author of Public Access WLAN Forecasts 2005-2009, Public Access WLAN Case Studies 2005, and Public Access WLAN Usability 2004. As researcher and analyst for broadband wireless, Zaga brings a unique perspective to the business prospects for WiMax in both the public and enterprise sectors.

Key questions answered and myths dispelled in this report include:

- Will WiMax be the death of 3G, 4G and other cellular technologies?

- Will WiMax compete with or be complementary to DSL and cable?

- Will the wide-area coverage purported by WiMax be the death of WiFi hot spots?

- Who is offering WiMax services? What is their business plan? Will they be successful?

- What are the real business opportunities for WiMax? Who will make money and how?

- What is the business outlook for WiMax? What is the subscriber and revenue forecast for WiMax?

- What will be the service drivers for WiMax? VoIP over WiMax? TV signal transmission? Public access broadband? Back-haul?

Key qualitative data provided by this report includes:

Compares and contrasts WiMax, WiFi, and 3G in terms of anticipated usage and services
WiMax market segment analysis for public access, enterprise, back-haul, and public safety
Case studies of WiMax service providers: company overview, location, coverage areas, costs, business plan, recommendations and outlook

Key quantitative data provided by this report includes:

Forecast for number of worldwide WiMax subscribers 2006 - 2010
Forecast for WiMax revenue in US and worldwide 2006 - 2010

Who Should Buy This Report?

Wireline carriers
Company executives

Wireless carriers
Marketing/product managers

Competitive carriers
Network planners

Wireless system manufacturers
Engineering managers

Investors
Venture capitalists

Fixed Mobile Convergence: Single Phone Solutions for Wireless, Wireline, and VoIP Convergence ...

Insight Research Corporation — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Thus far in the US the substitution effect has been one way: many consumers are substituting a wireless phone for wired phone and making their wireless service their only telephone service. For local and long distance companies this trend has been disastrous--resulting in a steady decline in the customer base and revenue.

In this study, Insight examines the potential impact that the single phone with fixed and mobile capability will have on the stakeholders: local wireline carriers, long distance providers, broadband ISPs, wireless carriers, and handset vendors. This report details the technologies and marketing enablers that each stake holder segment must address to achieve a successful convergence strategy. Based upon our analysis of current international wireless-wireline convergence initiatives, Insight details how the various national communications environments are producing different models for success. The study concludes with a forecast of the market for convergence products in the US and internationally, assessing which strategies are presently the most successful.

Service Provider VoIP Equipment Forecasted to Grow 61% in 2005

Synergy Research Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Q2 2005 Service Provider VoIP Forecasts, the market for Service VoIP is set to approach $2 billion in 2005, a remarkable accomplishment for a market less than 10 years old.

Softswitch sales are set to be one of the strongest growth drivers for VoIP in 2005, with Class 5 residential phone service leading the growth. This trend is being measured worldwide, with rapid market adoption in the U.S., Japan and Western Europe. Further, long-term forecasts report Softswitch sales growing at a CAGR of 46.1 percent, from 2005 to 2009.

Skype Acquisition by eBay Points to New End Game in Ecommerce

Info-Tech Research Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

eBay's $2.6 billion buyout of IP telephony company Skype lays the groundwork for enriched ecommerce applications and services. But the questions arises whether the return on investment will be sufficient to justify the multi-billion-dollar price.

eBay is buying Skype for its huge user base - 54 million users and counting - and its efficient IP-based telephony technology that delivers relatively high quality voice communications over the Internet. But whether eBay can generate enough revenue from that to justify the investment. It's definitely a gamble on the elusive concept of convergence.

2006 Europe - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in France, Switzerland

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report covers France and Switzerland, both key telecom markets in the forefront of emerging technologies and deployments. Trends and developments in telecommunications, mobile, Internet, broadband, digital TV and converging media including VoIP, VoD and IPTV developments.

Digital Voice Dominance

ChannelWeb.com Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The 2005 Annual Report Card (ARC) is the first time, which has broken out voice and data networking into two separate categories. While Cisco Systems finished behind Hewlett-Packard's ProCurve and Juniper Networks in Data Networking, it was the company's market leadership in that category that helped make it the hands-down winner in the Voice Networking space.

Taking Wireless to The Max: WiMAX Outlook 2005 - 2010, World

Resource 4 Business — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

"WiMAX Outlook 2005 - 2010, World", analyzes WiMAX opportunities in the World. It includes a useful set of market data and recommendations in order to help you understand the current and future market. This WiMAX study looks at the drivers for, and barriers to, WiMAX. Companies involved with WiMAX, and some companies that will consciously avoid WiMAX, are profiled.

Forecasts are built to a very complex bottom-up design, and include subscribers by region in various market segments. Equipment forecasts for both BTS and CPE equipment are provided as well, including shipments, ASPs and revenues by region, in each market segment. Total equipment revenue information is provided as well. This study also forecasts equipment shipments by frequency and CPE equipment by placement types. Moderate and aggressive forecasts are provided for virtually all forecasts.

The primary audience for this report is managers involved with the highest levels of the strategic planning process, and consultants who help their clients with this task. This research is appropriate for

- Potential WiMAX service providers
- Current BWA service providers
- 3G service providers
- WiMAX equipment vendors
- WiMAX semiconductor and IP vendors
- VoIP service providers

wVoIP: Wireless VoIP Emerging as Threat to Mobile Carrier's Profits and Revenue

IDATE — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Just as VoIP increased competition and lowered calling rates for wireline local and long distance services, so will Wireless VoIP (wVoIP) bring about similar changes to mobile phone networks and services. The main drivers behind this change are the rise of VoIP on landline networks, new technologies, and the fixed-mobile convergence strategies being rolled out by wireline players.

VoIP: Spending and Trends

eMarketer — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

With leading telecom carriers and cable companies unveiling major VoIP initiatives, American consumers and businesses will be hearing a great deal more about VoIP during the coming months. As a result, VoIP subscriber growth will accelerate in 2005, but 2006 will be the year when IP telephony truly enters the mainstream. Be ready to take advantage of all the opportunities this new market offers, read VoIP: Spending and Trends today.

Incumbent Telcos Set to Win Europe's Consumer VoIP War

Forrester Research, Inc. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Voice over IP (VoIP) pure plays like Skype and Vonage are on the verge of transforming and taking over the telecom industry. But pure plays have no chance of dethroning proactive European incumbent telcos from their consumer fixed voice market leadership. VoIP pure plays will fail to survive as independent companies because they don't offer a truly disruptive and transformational service - and they lack key advantages that the incumbents have. Telcos like British Telecom and France T?l?com can continue to dominate future voice markets as long as they maintain their proactive and innovative VoIP response strategies.

2005 Telecommunications Market Review and Forecast

Telecommunications Industry Association — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Tomorrow's Telecommunications Marketplace: Are you positioned for growth?

Global Mobile Broadcast Transmission Services Market

The Business Analysts Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Trend-setting carriers in Japan and South Korea are looking to satellites for broadcasting delivery of TV and even digital music content to handsets. But it's not just these two innovative markets, a few forward-looking mobile operators and manufacturers in Europe have also started trials of the technology. So there is no doubt about it, Mobile TV is coming and you need to be aware of its potential now.

Business VoIP Services Poised for Dramatic Growth

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Hosted IP presents the highest growth area but it is a fragmented segment. VoIP over VPN is another high-growth segment that provides enterprises with the tools to manage their own security.

The 2006 Telecommunications Industry Review; An Anthology of Market Facts and Forecasts

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The 2006 Telecom Industry Review summarizes current conditions across the global telecommunications industry, providing analysis of over a dozen infrastructure and service segments. From fundamental background issues to detailed fiveyear forecasts accompanied by practical strategic advice, this study provides a sweeping examination of the telecom marketplace.

Business VoIP Services Poised for Dramatic Growth

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Hosted IP presents the highest growth area but it is a fragmented segment. VoIP over VPN is another high-growth segment that provides enterprises with the tools to manage their own security.

Q4 2005 Ent VoIP WW Market Shares

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report provides quarterly and annual worldwide market shares for the Enterprise Telephony and VoIP markets. This report provides the reader with extensive, in-depth market shares. Important Details: Market Shares are for the most recent 12 quarters prior to the publication date Market Shares are provided in Units, Ports/Lines, and Manufacturer Sales Vendors surveyed include 3Com, Alcatel, Avaya, Cisco, Mitel, NEC, Nortel, ShoreTel, Siemens, Sphere, Quintum, VegaStream, and Vertical The following market segments are included in this report: Enterprise IP Telephony, LAN Telephony, Converged Telephony, IP Phones, PBXs, KTS, and Enterprise VoIP Gateways.

What's News?: Vonage Plans To Go Public

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This is an aDRD (Announcement Data-Rich Deliverable) that is part of the Business IP market. This announcement discusses and analyzes the topic of Vonage recently deciding to go public, in terms of assests, spending and service offering. The expert guide on this aDRD is Kneko Burney. Sources: Compass Intelligence's segment and market forecasts, which include business expenditures, market demographics, and usage and adoption statistics are built using multiple sources, including proprietary Compass Intelligence research.

IP PBX Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2006 to 2012

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

IP PBX systems support efficient voice communication that improve the circuit switch end to end connection, by sending conversations as packets over the Internet. Voice over IP is implemented as a system that attaches to a router and supports the transfer of voice signals as data in an IP network. VoIP is anticipated to have 60 percent penetration in enterprise markets by 2008. Revenue from worldwide IP-telephony products was 55 percent higher in 2005 over 2004. VoIP competition comes from numerous companies besides Cisco, 3Com, Nortel, Avaya, Mitel, NEC, and Siemens.

Internet Giants vs. Telcos - Opportunities and Threats

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Internet's leading companies have enjoyed a stunning rise (traffic, net revenues), and have established themselves as powerful brands, thanks to a handful of extremely popular key services. Their business models rely a great deal on advertising services and distribution, for low per-unit margin but high volume markets. This ongoing battle of the Internet giants is not without consequences for the telecom industry. Concerned with creating new revenue streams, telcos can either elect to develop their own service offerings directly, or to join forces with Internet portals and act as intermediaries.

World VoIP Market - Telephony Services' Wide Transformation

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Skype In and Out of Focus: Can ebay's VoIP Provider "Do" Small Business?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This announcement discusses and analyzes Skype's new "Skype for Business" small business solution offering, designed to manage communications, improve productivity and reduce costs. The expert guide on this aDRD is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2005 through 2010 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.Sources: Compass Intelligence's segment and market forecasts, which include business expenditures, market demographics, and usage and adoption statistics are built using multiple sources, including proprietary Compass Intelligence research. These sources include, but are not limited to, secondary research, government data and statistics (e.g. Department of Commerce, Federal Communication Commission, Bureau of Labor Statistics and US Census Bureau), primary research, vendor-based research and in-depth interviews with key decision-makers, where relevant.

In-Sights: Business VoIP's Gathering Storm: Skype, Yahoo!, and Peers on the Horizon

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It took wireless and cable telephony providers two decades to render long distance virtually meaningless. Internet heavyweights and VoIP providers like Skype will significantly change business voice communications much more quickly. Internet heavyweights bring millions of loyal customers who use their services daily. These companies are savvy marketeers who demonstrate a knack for innovation. Voice service is a natural extension of their areas of strength. In-Stat research among business users shows they are comfortable using PC-to-PC IM as part of their daily communications routine, with over 40% of business decision-makers reporting use of IM in their companies.

World VoIP Market - Telephony Services' Wide Transformation

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The number of VoIP lines worldwide exceeded the 25 million mark in 2005, radically transforming the telephony market, as well as business models for telephony services. This led to major price slides resulting from the impact of flat-rate packages, the growing popularity of bundles, the emergence of new Internet and IT players, the weakening position of incumbent operators. To shed some light on these complex developments, this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the offerings and services already available from Internet and telecoms players and those in the pipeline, with a view to determining the winning strategies and business models.

2006 Global NGN, IP and VoIP - Volume 1 - Global Overview, Analyses and Stats

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Next Generation Networks (NGN), VoIP, cheaper calls, new IT applications, voice, data and video convergence, VPN, IP networks. Report also contains: Market overview, analyses, statistics and forecasts, NGN infrastructure developments, IP Convergence and applications, the future of voice (fixed, mobile, VoIP), VoIP analyses, overviews, statistics and forecasts, outsourcing and technology overview including: IPv4, IPv6, NAT, QoS, MPLS, streaming media.

Q1 2006 Enterprise VoIP World Wide Forecast

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report provides worldwide forecasts for the following markets: Enterprise Voice, Enterprise Telephony, Enterprise IP Telephony, LAN Telephony (IP-Only), Converged Telephony (TDM/IP), IP Phone, Traditional TDM Telephony, PBX, KTS and Enterprise VoIP Gateways.

2006 Global NGN, IP and VoIP - Volume 2 - Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Pacific

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Next Generation Networks (NGN), VoIP (internet telephony), cheaper calls, new IT applications, voice, data and video convergence, VPN, IP networks. Covering Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia Pacific; NGN, IP, VPN and VoIP overviews; Market overviews, developments and statistics; Major players and projects; VoIP overviews and statistics; Industry issues and regulatory developments.

VoiPocalypse Now: How Google, Skype, and Yahoo! Will Change Fixed Telcos Model

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Why is Portal VoIP so dangerous? VoIP has been nothing short of a nightmare for fixed operators. Faced with the onerous choice of losing PSTN revenues to third-party VoIP services, or losing revenues to in-house VoIP, telcos can do little to stem the accelerated decline of voice revenues in an inevitable zero sum game.

In-Sights: The Wide Ranging Nature of Business VoIP Adoption

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The US Business market is increasingly well aware of the wide array of IP voice solutions available to meet their business needs. So much so, that a great deal of dispersion has taken place in the VoIP arena. Broadband VoIP solutions have seen explosive growth and attract much of the attention in the marketplace. While these solutions are fueled primarily by residential customers, they certainly have traction in the business arena. Other solutions tailored more directly to the needs of businesses, including Hosted IP Centrex, IP-enabled PBX and IP-PBX solutions, have also gained traction. Increasingly, voice-enabled Instant Messaging clients (i.e. Yahoo!, AOL) are proving useful to businesses, especially as they gain connectivity with the Public Switched Network.

Nortel Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2006 to 2012

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Next generation networks (NGNs) are implementations of softswitch and media gateway technology. The softswitch in the network offers an IP-based open network, which integrates PSTN with the IP network, a fixed network with a mobile network, voice services with data and multimedia services.

Voice Over IP (Internet Protocol)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

VoIP's impact on the telecoms market continues to grow, with pioneer Skype being sold for $4.1 billion and France Telecom blaming a recent profit warning on the impact of VoIP; However, there is still a vast amount of hype around VoIP and customer, regulatory and technical concerns remain;

The Future of Mobile Voice - How Mobile VoIP will Challenge the Mobile Carrier Business Model

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

How can traditional telcos best compete in a landscape of new players? The newest report, The Future of Mobile Voice: How Mobile VoIP will Challenge the Mobile Carrier BusinessModel, bases its findings on real life case studies of global operator best practices for protecting core voice revenues.

Metrozone - From Hotspots to Metrozones

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In this research paper we look at the key trends driving metrozones, particularly in the US, which is leading the world in real world roll-outs. We examine the legislative issues, the different and sometimes conflicting business models, the major WISPs and the technology options, particularly the introduction of WiMAX to the picture.

Top Ten Telecommunications and Communications Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, ...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Global - Telecoms & IT - VoIP - Analysis

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

VoIP is now becoming more prominent in corporate and government markets, based on good NGN corporate networks. In the residential market it is still largely a 'hobby' product linked to the Internet, and the quality remains questionable. The real breakthrough for VoIP will occur when triple play business models include VoIP over NGN quality broadband networks. Wireless VoIP could challenge 3G towards the end of the decade. This report provides analysis of VoIP. Statistics and an overview of the industry are available from separate reports.

The Taiwanese Residential VoIP Equipment Industry, 3Q 2006

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Presents shipment volume forecast and recent quarter review of VoIP router, VoIP terminal adapter, integrated access device, and embedded multimedia terminal adapter shipment volume; also provides shipment value, manufacturer volume rankings, shipment by maker, and price trends. Includes analysis of solution provider share by product, production locations, shipment destinations, business types, and customer portfolios.

Cox Communications (Company Advisor)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cox has a strong offering of digital cable TV, broadband and voice services. But the innovative company is starting to see the pinch from Verizon's FiOS TV and Internet services, and AT&T will be launching IPTV in multiple markets soon. This report contains in-depth analysis of the company, including strengths and weaknesess, objective analyst perspective, market and sales strategy, and recommended actions for competitors and customers of the company with respect to the Digital Home - U.S. market

November 2006 Global Internet - The Emerging Internet Economy

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report discusses business models for the new Internet economy, and examines the underlying trends that are occuring. An overview and statistics of the Internet is provided, including analysis of the net neutrality debate. The report also includes information on the major categories of online content and services, such as travel, gambling, music, health etc. It discusses the recent activities of some of the key players in the Internet Media space, including Google, eBay/Skype, Yahoo!, AOL, and News Ltd. Information and statistics on Internet hosts, domain names, the World Wide Web, search engines and the ISP market is also included, along with detailed technical information on Internet infrastructure.

World Session Border Controller Markets

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This study focuses on carrier voice equipment, notably voice over IP (VoIP) carrier standalone session border controllers (SBC). SBCs are deployed as edge devices at the borders of IP networks, typically between two service providers. In this study, we have included both proprietary hardware platforms and software products installed on industry standard platforms, as long as the equipment is standalone and separated from other network equipment, such as gateways, softswitches, and routers.

North American Enterprise Peer-to-Peer Telephony Solutions

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled North American Enterprise P2P Telephony Solutions provides an overview of the market size, drivers, restraints, and trends influencing the market.

2006 - 2007 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Europe - Vertical Market Series

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The 2006-2007 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Europe - Vertical Market Reports, contain over 1240 pages of research, on 37 European countries (including the ten new European Union (EU) access countries) and provide research on the trends and developments in telecommunications, mobile, Internet and broadband in Europe.

Vonage Quickview (Company Advisor)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Vonage is the top VoIP provider with over two million lines in service, due largely in part to an attractive low monthly price of $24.99 for unlimited calling, but the companys growth is limited, since it does not supply broadband access. This report contains in-depth analysis of the company, including strengths and weaknesess, objective analyst perspective, market and sales strategy, and recommended actions for competitors and customers of the company with respect to the Digital Home - U.S. market.

Wi-Fi for Voice: Consumer Research Around Wi-Fi Phones

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Could a Wi-Fi-Only phone ever REPLACE your cellular phone? NO or MAYBE was the lukewarm response from survey respondents that participated in our Web survey around Wi-Fi phones and communication devices.

2007 Mobile Communications and Mobile Data Technology Report

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report introduces managers, investors and technical specialists to mobile cellular communications technologies for voice and data.

Business VoIP: Multiple Flavors Drive Growth

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Although VoIP is still in the relatively early stages of adoption, US businesses are beginning to gravitate to preferred flavors of VoIP. Larger businesses prefer IP PBX solutions, while smaller firms are quicker to adopt broadband-based VoIP solutions. However, businesses of all sizes are reluctant to rely upon VoIP exclusively for their voice communications needs.

The Worldwide Market for Cable Telephony Services

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The market for cable telephony services is maturing and worldwide subscriber numbers are growing rapidly. In many markets around the world, cable TV operators consider telephony service to be an integral part of their telecommunications service bundle. This has led to increasing service availability in North America, Europe, and in a few countries in Asia. Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology has proven to be a key market enabler for cable telephony services and subscriber growth.

Global - VoIP - Statistics & Forecasts

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Although uptake has not been as fast as originally expected, VoIP is gaining ground. Initial quality problems are being overcome, but it still mainly resides on the PC. Hence, it is unlikely that VoIP will gain much favour purely as a replacement for fixed line telephony, but rather as an essential ingredient in 'triple play' on broadband networks. The development of VoIP will further reduce the revenues of telcos, and add further pressure on them to adopt more of a wholesaling rather than a retailing business model. This report presents statistics and includes quantitative forecasts for 2006 and beyond. An overview of the industry and further analysis are available from separate reports.

Regional - Infrastructure - VoIP and NGNs in the Americas - 2006

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Although uptake has not been as fast as originally expected, VoIP is gaining ground. Initial quality problems are being overcome, but it still mainly resides on the PC. It is expected that the development of VoIP will further reduce the revenues of telcos. This report provides information and statistics on VoIP in the Americas, including USA, Canada and Latin America.

The Reality Of Virtual Contact Centers (Technology Focus)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Contact center virtualization has been part of the customer service landscape for a while, but it is only now that the business rhetoric is starting to be corroborated by an appropriate technology infrastructure. Scope of this title: The centralization of IT in the contact center can generate efficiency in the whole organization. Silos in the organization breed inconsistent customer information which can be harmful to an organizations brand. The complexities of virtualization, in respect to risks, costs, and agent definitions need to be addressed for successful and sustainable deployments.

Analysis of World Markets and Trends for System-in-Package (SiP) Technology

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The research service provides market and trend analysis of system-in-package (SiP) technology.The research service discusses the market drivers and restraints, market and technology trends and their impact over time. Based on the interplay of identified drivers, restraints, challenges, and trends, unit shipment and revenue forecasts are provided by application and package type.

North American Enterprise IP Telephony End-Point Markets

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled North American Enterprise IP Telephony End-Point Markets provides an overview of the deskphone and softphone markets. This research service is available through our Enterprise Communications Growth Partnership Service program.

Global - VoIP - Statistics & Forecasts

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Utilizing Sip And Presence To Enable Contact Center Virtualization (Review Report)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This review report explores the market for contact center virtualization technologies. It contains briefs that highlighting the scale, scope, growth, opportunities and challenges facing vendors. Virtualization is a key component of the customer centric enterprise, this report is invaluable reading for those with an interest in helping organizations deliver better customer service.

Analysis of World Markets and Trends for System-in-Package (SiP)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Analysis of World Markets and Trends for System-in-Package (SiP) Technology discusses the trends in these markets and provides a market analysis of SiP technology as well as a detailed comparison of SiP and SoC. The research service also discusses major market dynamics including industry challenges, market drivers and restraints, and the competitive environment.

2007 Global Broadband - Broadband is Essential Infrastructure

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This annual report offers a wealth of information on the worldwide fixed broadband industry, and includes analyses, statistics, trends and forecasts. The report also provides a market overview of the various broadband technologies, including DSL, cable modem, fibre, BPL and broadband satellite. Regional information is also included, providing a comprehensive overview of how broadband is progressing around the world.

Europe Leads the Booming Consumer VoIP Market

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report examines the worldwide market for consumer VoIP services. The report quantifies VoIP subscribers by major service provider in six geographic regions and reviews major 2006 market developments. Subscriber forecasts are segmented by service provider type (wireline, cable, and virtual VoIP operator) for 2006 & 2011. Revenue forecasts are presented for each geographic region.

Worldwide Demand for Wi-Fi/Cellular Combo Phones

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cellphones have been available now for over 20 years, and as more and more competitors enter the cellphone market, manufacturers of phones have been involved in a quest to differentiate themselves from the others and include as much technology in their handsets as possible. Several years ago, after handsets started adopting cameras and Bluetooth, the first handsets incorporating Wi-Fi started to appear. Most of these Wi-Fi/cellular handsets were either GSM or WCDMA phones, and most still are today, but a few CDMA phones have taken on Wi-Fi as well.

China VoIP (Voice-over-IP) Market Report, 2006-2007

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The VoIP business volume in China telecom operation market increased dramatically. Presently, the call duration of VoIP in China is the same to that of PSTN basically, but the growth rate of VoIP business is higher compared to PSTN. Up to Sep 2006, the IP call duration of telecom operators was 109.931 billion minutes, up 11.8% y-o-y, and accounting for 43.16% in the long-distance call duration. It is forecasted that the share of VoIP in the long-distance call market will be equal to or even exceed the total long-distance call of PSTN and mobile (GSM and CDMA) in the following two or three years gradually.