Research and Markets: Voice over WLAN's Success in the Enterprise Hinges on Standards, Performance and ROI.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Voice Over WLAN See voice over Wi-Fi. (VoWLAN) is Finally Emerging as a Viable Option for Enterprise Deployment Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Voice over WLAN's Success in the Enterprise Hinges on Standards, Performance and ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). to their offering. With the trend toward voice and data convergence, increasing workforce mobility, and mature WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network technologies, voice over WLAN (VoWLAN) is finally emerging as a viable option for enterprise deployment. For the purposes of this report, VoWLAN refers to voice over Wi-Fi Transmitting IP-based telephone calls (VoIP) over a Wi-Fi network. Voice over Wi-Fi (Vo-Fi) provides enhancements to the 802.11 standards for handling the real time environment of voice calls. With a single mode Vo-Fi phone, users can make calls only within a Wi-Fi hotspot. only, including 802.11b and 802.11a. However, with only anecdotal evidence anecdotal evidence, n information obtained from personal accounts, examples, and observations. Usually not considered scientifically valid but may indicate areas for further investigation and research. of demand, no standard to guarantee quality of service over WLAN, and market fragmentation, the road to success in the VoWLAN market will be long and arduous. Competing mobile voice solutions include: - Proprietary wireless systems integrated with 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). systems from the same vendor - Cellphones for mobile communications inside the organization including inbuilding antenna systems to boost indoor coverage - Licensed walkie-talkie-type private radio systems for internal communication From a technological and commercial perspective, VoWLAN is an ambitious undertaking that calls for the coordination of resources and best practices across multiple industries. Although vendors have begun to forge relationships with complementary technology and service providers, bridging the disparate interests of these market participants The term market participant is used in United States constitutional law to describe a U.S. State which is acting as a producer or supplier of a marketable good or service. When a state is acting in such a role, it may permissibly discriminate against non-residents. is difficult. The key players and their primary motivations are: - Enterprise PBX/IP PBX providers: Offer a complete mobility solution for voice and data over a single infrastructure - Mobile operators: Differentiate their networks by improving indoor coverage; attract high-value enterprise customers - Fixed-line operators: Reduce the erosion of fixed-line revenue, as an increasing percentage of on-premises call shifts to the cellphone (CELLular telePHONE) The first ubiquitous wireless telephone. Originally analog, all new cellular systems are digital, which has enabled the cellphone to turn into a smartphone that has access to the Internet. - Cellular handset manufacturers: Develop additional channels (e.g., IT equipment providers, fixed-line operators, systems integrators) to reach high-value users in the enterprise markets - WLAN and VoWLAN systems vendors: Leverage momentum behind VoWLAN to differentiate their offerings and penetrate heavyweight IT equipment providers Report Contents: 1.Building the VoWLAN Ecosystem 3 2. Market Drivers and Challenges 4 3. Vendor Strategies 5 VoWLAN Systems and Terminals 5 Voice Solutions for the Integrated World 6 Service Providers 8 4. Conclusions and Recommendations 8 Vendor Recommendations 8 Enterprise Recommendations 9 5. Further Reading 10 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c5051 |
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