COMMfusion LLC Releases Comprehensive Analysis of Enterprise Unified Messaging Market.New Market Study Shows Unified Messaging Having access to e-mail, voice mail and faxes via a common computer application or by telephone. For example, unified messaging may send faxes and digitized voice mail to a mail server that turns them into e-mail attachments. Market to Grow as Unified Communications The real time redirection of a voice, text or e-mail message to the device closest to the intended recipient at any given time. For example, voice calls to desk phones could be routed to the user's cellphone when required. Takes Off SANTA ROSA Santa Rosa, city, Argentina Santa Rosa, city (1991 pop. 80,629), capital of La Pampa prov., central Argentina. It is a modern city and road junction surrounded by a rich agricultural and cattle-raising area. , Calif. -- Unified Messaging (UM) solutions are expected to experience increased growth as they ride the wave of the rapidly expanding Unified Communications (UC) market. While experiencing lackluster lack·lus·ter adj. Lacking brightness, luster, or vitality; dull. See Synonyms at dull. Adj. 1. lackluster - lacking brilliance or vitality; "a dull lackluster life"; "a lusterless performance" growth as a stand-alone application, UM will exhibit rapid momentum as enterprises begin deploying UC solutions over the next few years. New analysis from COMMfusion LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control (www.commfusion.com), Enterprise Unified Messaging Market 2005-2010 reveals that end-user revenues in this industry will grow from $772.3 million worldwide in 2005 to $1.28 billion in 2010. Key drivers behind this growth include the need for enterprises to replace their aging legacy voice mail systems, many of which are reaching end-of-life end-of-life Cardiac pacing noun The point at which a pacemaker signals need for replacement, as its battery is nearing depletion Medtalk adjective and end-of-support, as well as the integration of UM systems with increasingly-popular real-time 1. real-time - Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the classic example. unified communication and speech capabilities. Vendors continue to bundle their UM products with their IP PBXs (Internet Protocol Private Branch eXchange) A telephone switch that supports voice over IP (VoIP). IP PBXs convert IP phone calls into traditional circuit-switched TDM connections for the PSTN. , making it easier for enterprise customers to purchase and deploy these systems. "As UM systems add real-time communication capabilities, enterprises can experience enhanced value and benefits beyond basic voice mail or even basic unified messaging functionality," notes COMMfusion President & Principal Analyst Blair Pleasant. "Enhanced and real-time UM functions are helping enterprises improve worker productivity while reducing operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. and contributing to increased revenues." The greatest challenges to UM vendors will be the fear and uncertainty caused by Microsoft's entry to the market, as well as the continued lack of hard-dollar return-on-investment data for UM systems. The lack of experienced and convergence-ready distribution channels also compounds the difficulty of selling UM, which encompasses the voice and data domains. Additionally, there is still a great deal of confusion between the various flavors of unified messaging, including enhanced UM, or UM/UC. Enterprise Unified Messaging Market 2005-2010 provides in-depth analysis of the trends, issues, and challenges in the UM and UM/UC markets today and in the near future. It examines UM's benefits, technology, market drivers, and players, presenting a comprehensive view of this changing market. Market data, both in terms of forecasts and vendor market share, is presented for UM revenues, system shipments, and seat shipments. Current data and forecasts are also presented based on geographic breakdown as well as system size. About COMMfusion LLC COMMfusion LLC provides consulting and market research analysis on voice/data convergence markets and technologies, aimed at helping end-user and vendor clients both strategically and tactically. Areas of focus include Unified Communications, Unified Messaging, contact center, speech technologies, and voice applications. For more information on Enterprise Unified Messaging Market 2005-2010, contact Blair Pleasant at 707-538-4368 or email bpleasant@commfusion.com. |
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