http://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Communications%2FEnterprise+Networks%2F&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scoreIDC research on channels, high-speed ethernet, IP VPNs, LAN switching, leasing and pricing strategies, routers and WANsen-ushttp://cdn.idc.com/en_US/images/pageImg/idcLogoHome.jpghttp://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Communications%2FEnterprise+Networks%2F&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scorehttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=PM62Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=PM62QThis IDC Vendor Profile reviews BT as a player in the European unified communications (UC) market. It will focus on current offering, delivery model and go-to-market, and future strategy. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=I72Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=I72QOn November 6, 2008, Deutsche Telekom announced that it would transfer its SMB activities from T-Systems to T-Home. Standardized telecommunications and business products are to be separated from ICT solutions. Approximately 160,000 business customers will be consolidated at T-Home, Sales & Service Deutschland. IDC attended an Executive Briefing with Reinhard Clemens, T-Systems' CEO, to discuss the move. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214896http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214896This IDC vendor profile provides an overview of Extreme Networks. Extreme Networks is a player in the Ethernet switching market, in the server area as well as the campus. This document reviews Extreme Networks' opportunities and challenges as it competes with other vendors for share in the Ethernet switching market. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=I11Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=I11QThis study discusses the Western European Ethernet switching market and vendor market shares for the first half of 2008 and makes comparisons with 2007. The Ethernet switch market is analyzed by technology for fast Ethernet, gigabit Ethernet, and 10GbE, by OSI layer for Layers 2, 3, and 4–7, by form factor for modular, non-modular, and unmanaged Ethernet switch port shipments and revenue. A geographical split is included for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. "The Western European Ethernet switch market is strongly influenced by core drivers such as the adoption of IP voice and video, increasing demand for network intelligence, and a growing number of network-based businesses. Although we still believe that these drivers continue to push the demand for Ethernet switches, we also expect a slowdown in demand for the coming year created by the current economic instability," said Sylvia Wünsche, research analyst, European Enterprise Communications Infrastructure, at IDC. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=JP208101Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=JP208101QThis IDC study provides an update and analysis of the carrier Capex capex market in Japan. Market trends that had had a significant impact on carriers' CAPEX capex strategies in 2007 include FTTxfiber to the "x" (FTTx) adoption, TDMtime-division multiplexing (TDM) legacy to IP/next-generation network (NGN) migration, on-demand service development, and TCOtotal cost of ownership (TCO) reduction requirements. Professional services, wireless infrastructure, and network management accounted for the largest Capex capex segments in 2007. Data transport, optical transmission, and next next-generation wireless mobile infrastructure, and broadband wireless Capex capex categories are expected to drive growth during the forecast period ending 2012. "Rigid carrier/equipment vendor relationships are the norm for most carrier Capex capex categories; and foreign equipment and IT vendors will most likely continue to struggle in the Japanese market. However, at the same time, the over-dependence of local vendors to NTT and other leading local carriers may weaken the competitiveness of local vendors in overseas markets. As such, major local vendors should actively explore new opportunities overseas for standards based products. In addition, foreign vendors should leverage their scale and advanced technologies to differentiate themselves in the local market," says George Hoffman, Group group manager, Communications Research, IDC Japan. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prPH21506308http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prPH21506308Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=J8240108http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=J8240108The content of this document was written in Japanese 本調査レポートは、国内企業IPテレフォニー／コンタクトセンターシステム市場での販売チャネルの動向分析を提供している。2007年の企業VoIP機器市場は踊り場となり、同市場の販売チャネルでも、売上額／営業利益に影響がでた。しかし、VoIP機器販売比率が低くサービス／ソフトウェア開発の比率の高い販売チャネルでは影響が小さく、堅調に事業を成長させている。販売チャネル調査によって、販売手法に関するチャネルの考える重要度と満足度には乖離があり、またベンダーとチャネルの間にも意識の差があることも判明した。 「企業IPテレフォニー／コンタクトセンター市場での販売チャネル／ベンダーが今後も継続的に成長を維持するためには、ベンダーおよび販売チャネルは、販売手法のギャップ改善、中小規模ユーザーへの接点増加、サポート力強化への投資、および高付加価値システム販売戦略の策定を進めるべきである」と、IDC Japan コミュニケーションズのリサーチマネージャーである眞鍋 敬は分析している。 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prCZ21501108http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prCZ21501108New submarine cables that are being laid along the east coast of Africa will bring unprecedented connectivity options and related business opportunities to the region. According to a recent IDC study, four different cable projects will alleviate East Africa's dependence on expensive satellite broadband that, so far, has contributed to scarcities in communications, education, and market opportunities. Although the laying of the first cable by mid-2009 will immediately increase broadband availability, substantial price drops may only occur once additional cables provide competition. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214947http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214947This IDC study includes current fair market value, residual value, and specification charts for select HP printers. It offers primary and secondary market analysis for the vendor and its products. "HP's dominance in the printer market translates to healthy used market demand for its printers, as customers rely on the strong brand and innovation of this vendor. For asset mangers that are evaluating an HP printer portfolio; the scope and depth of HP's resources in this arena provide solace that this vendor should weather the upcoming economic storm." — Susan G. Middleton, research director, TVS Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=I70Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=I70QThis IDC presentation was presented at IDC's Enterprise Communications Conference: Ireland 2008. It provides our view of where the market stands in terms of unified communications, including: The platform shift from TDM to IP. The paradigm shift converged voice to unified communications. Communications and green IT. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT