http://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Communications%2FService+Provider+Networks&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scoreIDC research on broadband markets and technologies, datacenter networks, IP VPNs, optical networks, routers, softswitches and gateways, VOIP and 3G wireless infrastructure.en-ushttp://cdn.idc.com/en_US/images/pageImg/idcLogoHome.jpghttp://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Communications%2FService+Provider+Networks&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=214977http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214977This IDC Flash analyzes CenturyTel's acquisition of Embarq. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=ZW09Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=ZW09QThis report examines the current state of voice services and legacy fixed-line networks in the Middle East, with additional information on recent trends in Turkey. It charts the changes in voice channels over the past four years, analyzes the effects of separating voice from the underlying network connection in project planning, and recommends strategies for increasing marginal revenues and uncovering new revenue streams. Topics in this study include: Multiplay bundle design and marketing Pricing power and premium services Value-added services Tariff structures "The Middle East is a region in which many customers receive their voice services solely via their mobile phones, and yet investments in fixed infrastructures are reaching new heights. Operators can choose from a variety of strategies to monetize their existing infrastructures and operations while planning for a future of richer communications products." – Senior Analyst Andy Hicks, IDC CEMA 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=LC65Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=LC65QNokia Siemens Networks (NSN) held its Converged Core Analyst Days in Munich on October 28–29, 2008. The overarching message NSN gave was its focus to support open interfaces and open platforms. It is interesting to note that NSN did not mention anything about the likely impact of the current financial crisis on NSN's activities and order flow. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214852http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214852This IDC update analyzes the competitive positioning of the top 9 U.S. cable and telecommunications companies delivering consumer revenue connections (CRCs) in 2Q08. IDC combines the service providers' public data on local voice, primary retail wireline voice, paid television subscriptions, and broadband connections to create this metric. IDC examines this data and places it in the context of trends shaping these consumer markets. The following companies are covered in this analysis: AT&T, Verizon, Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox Communications, Embarq, Qwest, and Time Warner Cable. Together, these operators account for approximately 90% of the overall broadband subscriber customer base in the United States, 87% of local consumer voice subscribers, and 70% of cable television customers. Mon, 03 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=AP207103Qhttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=AP207103QThis IDC update discusses and highlights some major trends and issues in vendor selection in the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ ICT Outsourcing and Managed Services market. The information in this update stems from IDC Managed Services Survey, 2008 that was completed in March 2008. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21492208http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21492208Despite some hurdles, IDC believes the xTCA market – which also includes the microTCA form factor – is on track to reach $2.65 billion in 2013. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT