Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Frost & Sullivan
Published: May 2002
Product Code: R1-4097Description Wireless Networks Create Healthy Niche in Hospital Setting
The market for the wireless deployment of clinical and administrative
information tools in the healthcare field has been perceived as a natural
extension of existing wireline systems. While transference technologies vary,
the predominant standard for hospitals has been the wireless local area
network (WLAN). As these systems provide increased data transference
without disturbing sensitive hospital equipment, WLAN is gaining popularity
and creating a strong niche for itself within the healthcare environment.
This Frost & Sullivan study provides a comprehensive guide to the U.S.
markets for hospital WLANs. By examining industry drivers and weighing
strategic recommendations, your firm will be able to develop dynamic
business plans for successful market competition.
Declining Product Prices Attract Cost-Conscious Consumers
During the past three years, the overall costs of general access point device
and personal computer cards have fallen between five and 10 percent annually.
Even premium brand hardware is experiencing a steady decline in per unit
prices; however, the trend is anticipated to propel sales as hospitals determine
that WLAN purchases are finally an affordable option.
"This will clearly provide hospital administrators with the incentive to
purchase wireless products. However, industry participants must be mindful
that adoption has been overwhelmingly restricted to department-level
purchases, primarily due to enterprise-level information technology (IT)
budgets that have been significantly reduced to clear resources for needed
operating expenses," says the study’s author.
Interoperable Formats Foster New Markets for Multi-Standards Devices
Despite their distinct frequency bands and transmission types, 802.11a and
802.11b standards can operate in reasonably close proximities without
interference. This is proving beneficial for purchasing departments, who
typically have differing wireless requirements.
"The market is now responding to hospital-specific needs by releasing
Next-Generation multi-standards access points, that can simultaneously
accept signal feeds from both 802.11a and 802.11b equipped mobile devices. If
they haven’t done so already, most vendors will introduce similar products in
their 2003 WLAN product offerings," states the author.
This Frost & Sullivan research offers an in-depth analysis of the factors
influencing the U.S. hospital WLAN markets, enabling readers to fully evaluate
the industry’s potential and make informed business decisions.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction
A. Executive Summary
1. Powerpoint Presentation
B. Market Overview
1. Introduction to the Wireless Market in Hospitals
2. Supply Chain Overview
3. Emerging Technology Overview
4. Security Systems Overview and Analysis
2. WLAN Hardware Provider Market for Hospitals
A. Overview
1. Methodology of Measurement
2. Unit Sales Measurement by Deployment Type
3. Demand Analysis
4. Competitive Structure
5. Market Drivers
6. Market Restraints
7. Challenges
8. Market Strategies
9. Market Engineering Analysis
B. Market Engineering Awards
1. Market Engineering Leadership Award
2. Technology Innovation Award
3. Market Penetration Award
3. WLAN Software Market for Hospitals
A. Overview
1. Methodology of Measurement
2. Sales Forecast
3. Competitive Structure
4. Market Drivers
5. Market Restraints
6. Challenges
7. Strategies
8. Market Engineering Analysis
B. Market Engineering Awards
1. Merger and Acquisition Strategy Award
4. Wireless Implementation Services Market for Hospitals
A. Overview
1. Methodology of Measurement
2. Market Forecast
3. Market Drivers
4. Market Restraints
5. Strategies
6. Competitive Structure
7. Market Engineering Analysis
B. Market Engineering Awards
1. Market Engineering Leadership Award
List of Charts
Chapter 1
WLAN Market for U.S. Hospitals: WLAN Supply Chain (U.S.), 2001
WLAN Market for U.S. Hospitals: IEEE Transmission Standards (U.S.), 2001
Chapter 2
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Unit Purchases by Type (U.S.), 2001
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Total Unit Purchases (U.S.), 2001
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Yearly Growth Rate Comparison by 802.11 Standard (U.S.), 2001
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Demand Breakdown (U.S.), 2001
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: High Demand Departments (U.S.), 2001
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Revenue Forecast for Total WLAN Hardware (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Revenue Forecast for 802.11b Equipped Hardware (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Revenue Forecast for Open Air Equipped Hardware (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Revenue Forecast for 802.11a Equipped Hardware (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Share by Revenue (U.S.), 2001
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Estimated Percent of Revenue from Hospital End Users Per Vendor (U.S.), 2001
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Drivers (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Restraints (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Challenges (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Engineering Measurements (U.S.), 2001-2005
Chapter 3
WLAN Market for U.S. Hospitals: Revenue Forecast for Wireless Interface Software (U.S.) 2001-2005
WLAN Market for U.S. Hospitals: Revenue Breakdown by Type (U.S.), 2001
WLAN Software Market for U.S. Hospitals: Total Market Share by Revenue for PDA Centric Software (U.S.), 2001
WLAN Software Market for U.S. Hospitals: Total Market Share by Revenue for Tablet/Cart Screen Centric Software (U.S.), 2001
WLAN Software Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Drivers (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Software Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Restraints (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Software Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Challenges (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Software Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Engineering Measurements (U.S.), 2001-2005
Chapter 4
WLAN Services Market for U.S. Hospitals: Revenue Forecast for WLAN Services (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Market for U.S. Hospitals: Lost Revenue Forecast for WLAN Services (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Services Market for U.S. Hospitals: Breakdown by Service Type (U.S.), 2001
WLAN Services Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Drivers (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Services Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Restraints (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Services Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Challenges (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Services Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Engineering Measurements (U.S.), 2001-2005
List of Figures
Chapter 2
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Drivers (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Restraints (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Challenges (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Hardware Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Strategies (U.S.), 2001-2005
Chapter 3
WLAN Software Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Drivers (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Software Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Restraints (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Software Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Challenges (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Software Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Strategies (U.S.), 2001-2005
Chapter 4
WLAN Services Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Drivers (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Services Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Restraints (U.S.), 2001-2005
WLAN Services Market for U.S. Hospitals: Market Strategies (U.S.), 2001-2005
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