Get an Update on the Level of Adoption among US Mid-Sized Businesses in the Areas of IP Vpns, Voip, and Network Convergence.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48049) has announced the addition of "Industry Update: Mid-Sized Business VoIP, IP VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. , and Convergence Adoption" to their offering. This report provides an update on the level of adoption among US mid-sized businesses in the areas of IP VPNs, VoIP, and network convergence. It provides insights into how this segment varies from the rest of the US market, as well as the dynamics within the mid-sized businesses market itself. The adoption of business-grade VoIP solutions such as IP-enabled and IP-based PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). , as well as IP Centrex A telephone service in which an IP-based PBX is located in the telephone company's facilities. It connects to the customer via the LAN rather than by telephone wires. IP CENTREX offers voice over IP and other IP-based services as well as connectivity to the regular telephone system (PSTN). are moving down market, replacing and/or complementing broadband IP telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. which has been the IP voice service of choice to date. We also see great variation in how IP VPNs are being deployed and the extent to which they are replacing existing WAN services. The integration of voice, data, and video applications into converged networks The integration of the telephone system with IP-based data networks. See softswitch. (networking) converged network - A single network that can carry voice, video and data. is also an area where a lot of dynamics are involved within the mid-sized businesses segment. This report details adoption rates in multiple size-of-business sub-segments in this market: 100 to 999 employees, 100 to 499 employees, and 500 to 999 employees. The report is based on primary research and should be of particular interest to carriers, equipment manufacturers, and solution integrators seeking insights into the dynamic mid-sized business market. Topics Covered: * Executive Summary * Data Collection for this Analysis * IP VPN Adoption * Current IP VPN Deployment * IP VPN Deployment Plans * IP VPN Displacement displacement, in psychology: see defense mechanism. Same as offset. See base/displacement. of Legacy Services Predominates * In-House Deployment and Management Preferred * VoIP Adoption * A Mix of VoIP Options are Being Adopted * Customers Expect a Wide Range of Channel Options, Including Systems Integrators An individual or organization that builds systems from a variety of diverse components. With increasing complexity of technology, more customers want complete solutions to information problems, requiring hardware, software and networking expertise in a multivendor environment. and Retail * Voice, Video, and Data Convergence * Convergence of Voice and Data Most Popular To Date * Expansion of Convergence Plans Target Triple Play * Convergence Adoption is Driven Primarily by Cost Savings, but Many Factors Emerge * Implications * Recommended Reading For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48049 |
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