World Caching, Streaming, and Multicasting via Satellite Markets

As web sites integrate more and more advertising media, Internet bottlenecks will multiply, generating demand for new solutions that provide faster page downloads and higher quality video and audio output. Satellite technologies offer users alternatives to terrestrial-based services because they bypass congested Internet traffic exchange points and curtail packet loss issues. For participants that can survive the current economic slowdown and produce cost-effective solutions, this marketplace holds a wealth of opportunities. This Frost & Sullivan study examines the future markets for caching, streaming, and multicasting technologies via satellite. It specifically analyzes the potential for application in global content delivery service markets. By tracking key issues that impact the decision between utilizing satellite-based or terrestrial-based transportation solutions, this Frost & Sullivan research gives participants an essential tool for navigating the future of a promising industry.

Leveraging Potential Growth Areas Will Define Industry Leaders

"Increased use of broadband Internet access by consumers and enterprises will significantly propel growth in the next three to four years," says the research's author. "While the market was created to deliver web page content, the streaming media segment will soon become the key driver for generating revenues." Because of the diverse and complex factors influencing the industry, this analysis includes upper and lower global market evaluations with specific revenue projections for North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. In all, nearly 25 individual revenue forecasts are included in this study.

Competitive Pricing Strategies Key to the Future of Satellite Markets

"The key competitive issue between satellite and terrestrial solutions is cost," says the analyst. "Currently, traffic patterns tend to favor the economics of terrestrial solutions, not the multicasting strength of satellites." Content delivery service providers will select the least expensive option that best suits their needs.

To win new customers, participants must focus on the specific areas where the cost-effectiveness of satellite technology overcomes the terrestrial-based alternative. By understanding the competitive landscape and highlighting successful strategies, this in-depth study will help your company develop the most efficient business plan.

1. Executive Summary

A. Caching, Streaming and Multicasting via Satellite Overview

1. Introduction

2. Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market Definition

B. Overall Market Findings

1. Market Opportunities and Forecasts

C. Strategic Conclusions

1. Competitive Analysis

2. Strategic Conclusions

2. Caching, Streaming and Multicasting via Satellite:Total Market Summary

A. Overview of the Technologies and Market Opportunities

1. Introduction

2. Technologies of Caching Streaming and Multicasting

3. Markets for Caching Streaming and Multicasting via Satellites

4. Content Delivery Services Market

B. Industry Challenges

1. Identification of Challenges Facing the Content Delivery Services Market

C. Market Drivers and Restraints

1. Market Drivers and Restraints Overview

2. Drivers

3. Restraints

D. Market Engineering Awards

1. Frost & Sullivan's 2001 Market Engineering Awards for the Content Delivery Services Market

2. Business Development Strategy Award

3. Entrepreneurial Company Award

E. Strategic Recommendations

1. Strategic Recommendations for the Content Delivery Services Market

3. Content Delivery Services Market

A. Content Delivery Network (CDN) Definition

1. What is a CDN?

B. Market Forecast

1. Content Delivery Services Market Definition

2. Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market Forecast

C. Revenue Forecasts

1. Content Delivery Services via Satellite Revenue Forecast

D. Geographic Distribution of Content Delivery Services via Satellite

1. Overview of Geographic Distribution

2. Content Delivery Services via Satellite in North America

3. Content Delivery Services via Satellite in Europe

4. Content Delivery Services via Satellite in Asia/Pacific

5. Content Delivery Services via Satellite in Latin America

6. Content Delivery Services via Satellite in Africa/Middle East

E. Demand Analysis

1. Overall Content Delivery Services Revenue Forecast

2. End User Experience Drives Content Delivery Services

3. The Broadband Effect

4. Market and Technology Trends

5. Pricing Trends

F. Strategic Recommendations for Further Research

1. Further Research Recommendations

4. Competitive Structure for Content Delivery Services and Related Companies and Associations

A. Overview of Market Structure

1. Competitive Structure

2. Market Players in Content Delivery Services and Their CDNs

B. Market Share Analysis

1. Competitive Market Share Analysis for Content Delivery Services via Satellite

2. Services Analysis

C. Market Players, Related Companies and Associations

1. Frost & Sullivan Assessment of Market Players

2. Related Companies

3. Associations

D. Future of Satellites for Content Delivery Services

1. Consolidation New Markets and the Coming of Broadband

5. Database of Key Industry Participants

This chapter presents a comprehensive database of the key industry participants with names, addresses, and phone numbers. It is provided as a support tool to aid clients in acquisition searches, continuing research, strategic alliances, and market monitoring.

List of Figures

Chapter 1

Market Segments Forecast for the Content Delivery Services Market (World), 2001

Chapter 2

Internet Users by Region (World), 1995-2005

Definitions for Caching, Streaming and Multicasting (World), 2001

Markets for Caching, Streaming and Multicasting (World), 2001

Content Delivery Services Market: Impact of Top Eight Industry Challenges (World), 2001-2007

Content Delivery Services Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2001-2007

Content Delivery Services Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2001-2007

Chapter 3

Market Segments Forecast for the Content Delivery Services Market (World), 2001

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Upper and Lower Market Scenario Revenue Forecast (World), 1997-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Satellite Revenues (North America), 1997-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Satellite Revenues (Europe), 1997-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Satellite Revenues (Asia/Pacific), 1997-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Satellite Revenues (Latin America), 1997-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Satellite Revenues (Africa/Middle East), 1997-2007

Content Delivery Services Market: Upper and Lower Overall Market Scenario Revenue Forecast by Market Segment (World), 1997-2007

Content Delivery Services Market: Satellite Revenue vs. Overall Revenues (World), 1997-2007

Content Delivery Services Market: Factors Influencing Content Delivery Service Pricing (World), 2001

Chapter 4

Content Delivery Services: Competitive Structure (World), 2001

Content Delivery Network: Employment of Terrestrial, Satellite and Hybrid Networks (World), 2001

Content Delivery Services Market: Market Share and Market Trend for Content Delivery via Satellite (World), 2000-2001

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Market Share and Market Trend (World), 2000-2001

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Services Offered by Market Participants (World), 2001

List of Charts

Chapter 1

Content Delivery Services Market: Upper Satellite Market Scenario Revenues vs. Upper

Overall Market Scenario Revenues (World), 1999-2007

Content Delivery Services Market: Lower Satellite Market Scenario Revenues vs. Lower

Overall Market Scenario Revenues (World), 1999-2007

Chapter 3

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Market Engineering Measurements (World), 2000

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Upper and Lower Market Scenario

Revenue Forecast (World), 1999-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Upper Market Scenario Revenue

Forecast by Market Segment (World), 1999-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Lower Market Scenario Revenue

Forecast by Market Segment (World), 1999-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Distribution of Upper Satellite

Market Scenario Revenues by Geographic Region (World), 1999-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Distribution of Lower Satellite

Market Scenario Revenues by Geographic Region (World), 1999-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Upper Overall Market Scenario

Revenue Forecast by Market Segment (World), 1999-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Lower Overall Market Scenario

Revenue Forecast by Market Segment (World), 1999-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Upper Satellite Market Scenario

Revenues vs. Upper Overall Market Scenario Revenues (World), 1999-2007

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Lower Satellite Market Scenario

Revenues vs. Lower Overall Market Scenario Revenues (World), 1999-2007

Chapter 4

Content Delivery Services via Satellite Market: Market Share (World), 2000