IDC's Australia Next Generation Networks research provides insightful, local analysis on the development and adoption of broadband and IP technologies and their impact on traditional voice and data technologies. The deployment of next generation network solutions will allow service providers to provide new innovative services such as multi-play services, IPTV, fixed-mobile convergence solutions and enterprise telephony. This service analyses the market dynamics around this topic and also assesses business opportunities for vendors and service providers, as well as their strategies for success. It delivers market sizing and forecast information derived from supply-side research and surveys of buying behaviour, usage and preferences of Australian enterprises. Australia Next Generation Networks research also provides international comparisons, benchmarks and useful insight to assist suppliers gain market share in Asia Pacific's most mature and competitive market.

This service covers the following segments of the broadband and IP services market:

• Broadband, content services and infrastructure
• IP telephony adoption and services
• VoIP services
• Adoption of managed network services
• Competitive analysis of local multinational carriers and service providers in Australia

Throughout the year, this service will address the following topics:

• Trends in IP Telephony adoption
• Managed network services in telecommunications
• Deployment and uptake of broadband technologies
• Broadband content and applications initiatives
• Spending patterns and intentions of small, medium and large businesses
• Enterprise networking equipment, IP telephony and applications
• Consumer VoIP Market

Our research addresses the following issues that are critical to your success:

1. What are the effective go-to-market strategies for IP services such as IP telephony and applications?
2. How does the adoption of multi- play services impact the transformation of service providers?
3. What is the competitive positioning based on the vendor analysis provided?
4. What are the most demanded managed network services and what is their market potential?
5. In which customer segment will there be the greatest telecommunications opportunities?

IDC's Australia Next Generation Networks research examines how technology service providers are positioning themselves to compete in the broadband and IP communications market. IDC analyses their product strategies, market positioning, and future directions. Examples of the companies tracked include:

3Com, AAPT, Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, Dimension Data, Ericsson, IBM, iiNet, IP Systems, Macquarie, NEC, Nortel, Optus, Pacific Internet, PowerTel, Primus, Siemens, Soul, Telstra and ValueNet.

Throughout the year, this service will offer insight into the latest trends impacting the market. Potential studies include:

This study looks at convergence integrators offerings and partnerships in Australia. It provides trends, opportunities, the business convergence competitive landscape, and user demand and preferences for such services.

This study discusses the latest updates in the Australia residential VoIP services and equipment market. It gives insights into product offerings and go-to-market strategies of various service providers and major vendors offering residential VoIP CPE equipment. A 5-year forecast for residential VoIP services revenue will also be provided.

This study looks at the development of broadband content services and applications offered to the consumer and business market segments by broadband access service providers in Australia.

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