Dell'Oro Group Releases Shared Hub & LAN Switch Five Year Forecast Report; Dell'Oro Group Predicts the Market to Grow to $18.2 Billion in 2003.PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 1999-- Layer 3 Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. Switches and Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. Switches Drive Growth The Shared Hub & LAN Switch A network device that cross-connects clients, servers and network devices. Also known as a "frame switch," stand-alone LAN switches are common in all Ethernet networks. A four-port switch is also typically built into a wired or wireless router for homes and small business (see wireless Market is predicted to grow to $18.2 Billion in 2003, an average of 12% per year, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Dell'Oro Group's Five Year Forecast report, published last week. Port shipments are projected to reach 274 million in 2003; growing an average of 18% per year. Layer 2, Layer 3 Fast Ethernet Switches, and Gigabit Ethernet Switches are driving the growth. As Fast Ethernet Switching is becoming the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, desktop connection, network managers will increasingly deploy higher speed and higher functionality Gigabit and Layer 3 and above switches to manage the high-bandwidth, quality of service (QOS) voice, video and e-commerce applications. The Five Year Forecast Report offers a complete overview on the industry with tables covering revenue, port and price forecasts for various technologies. Tam Dell'Oro, the founder of Dell'Oro Group, stated that "the reasoning behind offering projected trends in these markets is to give our clients a sense of the larger picture in the networking industry. Quarterly reports offer the detail needed for the here and now. The Five Year Forecast will assist our clients in planning for the future." Dell'Oro Group is a research and consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a specializing in business planning and strategic competitive analysis in the networking industry. Should you have any questions regarding the above information or would like to learn about the Dell'Oro Group's subscription services, please call Karolin Di Cristina at 650/529-2787 ext. 223. |
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