This IDC study provides the worldwide router forecast, excluding the residential/small SOHO segment. Figures for 2007?2011 are forecast, while actual figures from the Worldwide Router QView for 2005 and 2006 are provided for historical context. This document provides a forecast by revenue and unit shipments for the total market and for price band segment ? high end, midrange, low end, and SOHO.

"Although increases in service provider spending continue to fuel demand at the high end and the router market overall, we now also expect moderate growth in enterprise router spending. This growth will occur despite continuing competitive pressures, which have already driven prices down. The main positive factor behind the resumed growth in enterprise revenue is the creation of value-added modules." ? Daniel Corsetti, senior analyst, Enterprise Networks