Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Frost & Sullivan
Published: March 2003
Product Code: R1-2352Description State-of-the-art Communication Technologies and Higher Bandwidth Requirements Renew Market Hope
Emerging telecommunication and data communication technologies are expected to breathe new life into the world markets for test equipment. Market revival is on the cards with a surge in demand for efficient and cost effective telecommunication testing solution. Positive trends such as rapid increase in Internet usage and intranet traffic as well as the need for faster connectivity and high-quality services are likely to boost the sagging market.
This Frost & Sullivan research provides an in-depth analysis of seven different test equipment technologies including local area network/wide area network protocol analyzers, bit/block error rate testers, butt test sets, synchronous optical network/synchronous digital hierarchy (SONET/SDH), asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), and gigabit Ethernet test equipment. The report also provides geographic, end-user, competitor, and application-wise analyses for each test equipment market.
Integrated Solutions and Gigabit Ethernet Networks to Transform the Market
With the increasing complexity of networks and the evolving nature of technology, the introduction of highly integrated and scalable products are providing a competitive edge to test equipment vendors. According to the analysts, "Emerging technologies such as next-generation SONET/SDH, resilient packet ring, and asynchronous transfer mode over multi-protocol label switching are increasing market avenues for sophisticated testing solutions."
The emergence of 10 gigabit Ethernet, its compatiblity with SONET/SDH technology as well as its expansion into wide area networks (WAN) and metropolitan area networks (MAN) are enhancing demand for this type of test equipment. The need for upgradation and replacement are encouraging sales of next-generation SONET/SDH and ATM test equipment. Growth of private enterprises with heavy investments in communications network is also facilitating market expansion.
Open Systems, Shorter Production Cycles, and Adaptability - a Must for Market Endurance
Manufacturers are focusing on developing modular, open systems as well as flexible hardware and software architecture to stave-off challenges from restricted capital expenditure and infrastructural requirements. Concerted efforts are on to reduce the time-to-market as the unstable economy, excess inventories, second-hand equipment, and in-house solutions limit sales as well as revenues.
The shift toward 'problem-preventing' systems rather than 'problem-curing' systems is creating new market opportunities in original equipment manufacturing, research and development, as well as installation and maintenance. The analysts conclude, "Vendors that can find new markets, address diverse end-user requirements, and provide adaptable solutions are likely to gain market acceptance in these difficult times."
Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary
A. Market Overview
1. Introduction
2. Competitive Analysis
3. Technologies
B. Major Research Findings
1. Opportunities and Forecasts
2. Market Segment Analysis
3. Conclusions
2. Total Market
A. Overview
1. Overview and Definitions
2. Market Engineering Analysis
3. Market Drivers
4. Market Restraints
B. Forecasts and Trends
1. Revenue Forecasts
2. Demand Analysis
3. Market and Technology Trends
4. Pricing Trends
C. Competitive Analysis
1. Competitive Structure
2. Product Analysis
D. Challenges
1. Challenges for the Telecommunications and Data Communications Test Equipment Market
E. Frost & Sullivan Market Engineering Awards
1. Telecommunications and Data Communications Test Equipment Market Engineering Leadership Award
2. SONET/SDH Test Equipment Market Penetration Award
3. Telecommunications and Data Communications Test Equipment Market Business Development Strategy Award
4. Cable Tester Market Leadership Award
3. LAN & WAN Protocol Analyzers
A. Market Overview
1. Overview and Definitions
2. Market Engineering Analysis
3. Market Drivers
4. Market Restraints
B. Market Revenue Analysis
1. Revenue Analysis
2. Technology Trends
3. Pricing Analysis
C. Geographic Analysis
1. North America
2. Europe
3. Asia Pacific
4. Rest-of-World
D. End User Analysis
1. Regional Bell Operating Companies
2. Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILEC)
3. Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLEC)
4. Inter-exchange Carriers (IXC)
5. Network Equipment Manufacturers
6. Private Enterprises
E. Application Analysis
1. Research and Development
2. Manufacturing
3. Installation and Maintenance
F. Competitive Analysis
1. Overview
2. By Geographic Region
3. By End-user
4. By Application
4. Bit and Block Error Testers (BERTs)
A. Market Overview
1. Overview and Definitions
2. Market Engineering Analysis
3. Market Drivers
4. Market Restraints
B. Market Revenue Analysis
1. Revenue Analysis
2. Demand Analysis
3. Market & Technology Trends
4. Pricing Analysis
C. Geographic Analysis
1. Geographic Revenue Breakdown
2. North America
3. Europe
4. Asia Pacific
5. Rest-of-World
D. End User Analysis
1. End-user Revenue Breakdown
2. Component and System Manufacturers
3. Other End-user Types
E. Application Analysis
1. Application Revenue Breakdown
2. Research and Development
3. Manufacturing
4. Installation and Maintenance (I&M)
F. Competitive Analysis
1. Overview
2. By Geographic Region
3. By End-user
4. By Application
5. Butt Test Sets
A. Market Overview
1. Overview and Definitions
2. Market Engineering Analysis
3. Market Drivers
4. Market Restraints
B. Market Revenue Analysis
1. Revenue Analysis
2. Demand Analysis
3. Market Trends
4. Pricing Analysis
C. Geographic Analysis
1. Geographic Revenue Breakdown
D. End User Analysis
1. End-user Revenue Breakdown
2. Telecommunication Service Providers
3. Enterprise
E. Competitive Analysis
1. Overview
2. By Geographic Region
3. By End-user
6. SONET and SDH Test Equipment
A. Market Overview
1. Overview and Definitions
2. Market Engineering Analysis
3. Market Drivers
4. Market Restraints
B. Market Revenue Analysis
1. Revenue Analysis
2. Demand Analysis
3. Line Rate Analysis
4. Pricing Analysis
5. Technology Trends
C. Geographic Analysis
1. North America
2. Europe
3. Asia Pacific
4. Rest-of-World
D. End-User Analysis
1. Regional Bell Operating Companies
2. Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers
3. Competitive Local Exchange Carriers
4. Inter-exchange Carriers
5. Network Equipment Manufacturers
E. Application Analysis
1. Research & Development
2. Manufacturing
3. Installation & Maintenance
F. Competitive Analysis
1. Overview
2. By Geographic Region
3. By End-user
4. By Application
G. SONET Test Equipment
1. Market Revenue Analysis
2. Competitive Analysis
H. SDH Test Equipment
1. Market Revenue Analysis
2. Competitive Analysis
7. ATM Test Equipment
A. Market Overview
1. Overview and Definitions
2. Market Engineering Analysis
3. Market Drivers
4. Market Restraints
B. Market Revenue Analysis
1. Revenue Analysis
2. Demand Analysis
3. Technology Trends
4. Pricing Analysis
C. Geographic Analysis
1. Geographic Revenue Breakdown
2. North America
3. Europe
4. Asia Pacific
5. Rest-of-World
D. End User Analysis
1. End-User Revenue Breakdown
2. Regional Bells Operating Companies (RBOC)
3. Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEM)
4. Independent Local Exchange Carriers (ILEC)
5. Inter-exchange Carriers (IXC)
6. Other End-user Types: Private Enterprises and CLEC
E. Application Analysis
1. Application Revenue Breakdown
2. Research and Development (R&D)
3. Manufacturing
4. Installation and Maintenance (I&M)
F. Competitive Analysis
1. Overview
2. By Geographic Region
3. By End User
4. By Application
8. Cable Testers
A. Market Overview
1. Overview and Definitions
2. Market Engineering Analysis
3. Market Drivers
4. Market Restraints
B. Market Revenue Analysis
1. Revenue Analysis
2. Technology Trends
3. Pricing Analysis
C. Geographic Analysis
1. North America
2. Europe
3. Asia Pacific
4. Rest-of-World
D. End User Analysis
1. Telecommunications Service Providers
2. Independent Integrators and Installers
3. Private Enterprises
E. Competitive Analysis
1. Overview
2. By Geographic Region
3. By End-user
9. Gigabit Ethernet Test Equipment Market
A. Market Overview
1. Overview and Definitions
2. Market Engineering Analysis
3. Market Drivers
4. Market Restraints
B. Market Revenue Analysis
1. Revenue Analysis
2. Demand Analysis
3. Technology Trends
4. Pricing Analysis
C. Geographic Analysis
1. Geographic Revenue Breakdown
2. North America
3. Europe
4. Asia Pacific
5. Rest-of-World
D. End User Analysis
1. End-user Revenue Breakdown
2. Independent Local Exchange Carriers (ILEC)
3. Competitive Local Exchange Companies (CLEC)
4. Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOC)
5. Inter-exchange Carriers (IXC)
6. Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEM)
7. Private Enterprises (PE)
E. Application Analysis
1. Application Revenue Breakdown
2. Research and Development
3. Manufacturing
4. Installation and Maintenance (I&M)
F. Competitive Analysis
1. Overview
2. By Geographic Region
3. By End-user
4. By Application
10. Definitions
A. Terms and Definitions
1. List of Abbreviations
2. Glossary of Terms
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