IP VPN and Network Convergence Adoption - US Professional Services

The adoption of IP VPN in the professional services market is well established and growth is expected. Based on In-Stat’s 2007 IP Business Communications survey, which included 235 IT professionals from the professional services sector, this paper provides valuable insight into:

• Current and near term IP VPN deployment types.
• What respondents consider the most important factors when selecting an IP VPN solution.
• Current and near-term adoption trends for convergence of voice, video, and data.
• Factors driving the adoption of network convergence.
• Current and near term adoption trends for QoS/CoS.

Overview

IP VPN Adoption Will Continue to Grow

IPSec Losing Ground to MPLS

Network Security is the Most Important Factor

Majority Implement Convergence

Factors Driving Convergence

Voice Services are a Priority

Conclusion

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List of Figures

Figure 1. IP VPN Deployments—Current and Planned

Figure 2. IP VPN by Technology Type

Figure 3. Most Important Factors in Selecting IP VPN Solutions

Figure 4. Network Convergence—Current and Planned

Figure 5. Most Important Factors Driving Network Convergence

Figure 6. Implementation of QoS/CoS—Current and Planned