发布时间：2008.5
摘要
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Video Conferencing in US$ Million. The major product segments analyzed are Systems (IP Systems & ISDN Systems), and Services (IP Services, ISDN Services, & Other Services). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 131 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Alcatel-Lucent, AT&T, Avaya, Inc., BT Conferencing, Emblaze-VCON Ltd., Genesys Conferencing Inc., Global Crossing Limited, Polycom, Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., Sprint Nextel Corporation, TANDBERG, Verizon Business, VTEL Products Corporation Inc., and Wire One Communications, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
目录及图表
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 4
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1
Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-2
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
Video Conferencing ?The Concept.....I-3
Video Conferencing Systems.....I-3
IP Systems.....I-3
ISDN Systems.....I-4
Video Conferencing Services.....I-4
Maintenance Services .....I-4
Consulting Services .....I-4
Transport Services .....I-4
Public Room Services .....I-4
Remote Training Services .....I-4
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 127
1. Market Overview.....II-1 6
Outlook & Overview.....II-1
Changing Dynamics of Video Conferencing Market.....II-1
ISDN and IP based Video Conferencing.....II-1 1
Internet抯 Success Makes IP the Dominant Technology.....II-2
Video Conferencing on IP Networks.....II-2 1
IP Video Conferencing Offer High Reliability.....II-3
Obstacles in the Transition to IP Video Conferencing.....II-3 1
High Definition Technology Drives the Market for Video Conferencing.....II-4
Video Conferencing ?A Bird抯 Eye View.....II-4
Revolutions in the Video Conferencing Market.....II-4
Evolution from Room-Based to Desktop Systems.....II-4
Video Conferencing-A Boon to Enterprise.....II-4 1
Market Trends.....II-5
Rationale for Video Conferencing.....II-5 2
2. Competitive Analysis.....II-7 2
Table 1: Global Videoconferencing Market: Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players for the 1st Quarter of 2007(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7
Table 2: Global Videoconferencing Market: Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players for the 1st Quarter of 2007(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7 1
Regional Market Leaders.....II-8
USA.....II-8
Table 3: Videoconferencing Services Market in the United States (2007): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players 朩ire One Communications, AT&T, Verizon, Applied Global Technologies, Global Crossing, Glowpoint, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-8
Europe.....II-8 1
3. Market Issues and Trends.....II-9 2
Rising Global IP Telephony Driven by Video Conferencing.....II-9
War and Video Conferencing ?A Close Link.....II-9
Prices Likely to Decline.....II-9
IP Video Conferencing Growing Fast.....II-9 1
Video Conferencing ?The March Towards Homes.....II-10
Set-top Boxes Promote Growth.....II-10 1
4. Product Overview.....II-11 14 $900
Video Conferencing ?The Concept.....II-11
Technology Involved.....II-11
ITU H-320 Systems.....II-11
ITU H-323 Systems.....II-11
IETF Protocol-Based Systems.....II-11
Proprietary Systems.....II-11
Room-Based Video Conferencing ISDN.....II-11 1
Desktop Video Conferencing.....II-12
Features and Benefits of Video Conferencing.....II-12
Time Savings.....II-12
Increased Participation.....II-12
Reduced Costs.....II-12
Increased Frequency of Communication.....II-12
Visual Advantages.....II-12 1
Other Applications.....II-13
Demerits of the System.....II-13
Key Configurations of Video Conferencing Systems.....II-13
PC-Based.....II-13
Hardware-Assisted PC Clients.....II-13
Software-Only Units.....II-13
Integrated USB Units.....II-13 1
Standalone Systems.....II-14
Standalone Vs PC-Based Systems.....II-14
Standalones ?The Group and Individual System Classification.....II-14
Group Systems.....II-14
Rollabout Systems.....II-14
Workgroup Systems.....II-14 1
Desktop Systems/Individual Systems.....II-15
The High-End and Low-End Classification.....II-15
The ISDN and IP Classification of Systems.....II-15
Video Conferencing and Related Services.....II-15
Maintenance Services.....II-15
Consulting Services.....II-15
Transport Services.....II-15 1
Public Room Services.....II-16
Remote Training Services.....II-16
Infrastructure ?An Overview.....II-16
Gateways.....II-16
Multipoint Control Units.....II-16
Gatekeeper.....II-16
Firewalls/NATs.....II-16 1
Key Equipment Used.....II-17
Conference Bridges.....II-17
Cameras.....II-17
Codecs and Codec Boards.....II-17
Desktop Computers.....II-17
Microphones.....II-17
Monitors.....II-17
Rollabouts.....II-17
Phone links.....II-17 1
Software.....II-18
Peripherals.....II-18
Others.....II-18
Internal compression cards.....II-18
External compression cards.....II-18
Network Techniques for Video Conferencing.....II-18
ISDN Networks.....II-18
Drawbacks.....II-18
A Slow Network.....II-18
Skepticism Regarding Reliability.....II-18 1
Cost Concerns.....II-19
Additional Staff to Manage the Network.....II-19
Dedicated, Separate Network Required.....II-19
Internet Protocol Networks.....II-19
Benefits.....II-19
Financial Benefits.....II-19
Decreased Usage Fees.....II-19
Decreased Buy-In Price.....II-19
User Advantages.....II-19
Better Reliability.....II-19 1
Improved Quality.....II-20
More Convenient Networks.....II-20
Enhanced Efficiencies through Network Convergence.....II-20
Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation.....II-20
Management Benefits.....II-20
Centralized Management.....II-20
Better Call Permissioning and Network Administration.....II-20
Availability of Usage Information / Automated Billing.....II-20 1
Scalability / Reach Benefits.....II-21
Better Reach to SoHo / Telecommuter / Consumer Markets.....II-21
Improved Scalability.....II-21
Barriers to IP Deployment.....II-21
Quality of Service.....II-21
Reliability.....II-21
Migration Operation/Investment Protection/Costs.....II-21
Other Networks.....II-21
ATM and Broadband Video.....II-21 1
POTS Video Conferencing.....II-22
Addressing Security Issues in Video Conferencing.....II-22
Collaborative Technologies.....II-22 1
Audio Conferencing.....II-23
Video Conferencing.....II-23
Data Conferencing.....II-23
New Technologies.....II-23
Teleimmersion.....II-23
USB Connectivity.....II-23
Mobile Video Conferencing.....II-23 1
Switched Digital Video.....II-24 1
5. Major End Uses.....II-25 2
Telemedicine.....II-25
Law.....II-25
Sales and Marketing.....II-25
Recruitment.....II-25
Product Development.....II-25 1
Education.....II-26
Military.....II-26 1
6. Industry Organizations.....II-27 1
International Telecommunications Union.....II-27
International Multimedia Teleconferencing Consortium.....II-27
International Teleconferencing Association.....II-27
International Communication Association.....II-27 1
7. Technological Developments/Breakthroughs.....II-28 2
Polycom Pioneers Lost Packet Recovery?(LPR? Technology.....II-28
Japan and United States Plans to Test High Resolution Video Conferencing.....II-28
New Video Conferencing Method Developed by US Inventors.....II-28
Fraunhofer Institut Develops 3D Video Conferencing Technology.....II-28 1
Scientists Develop Robot that Facilitates Video Conferencing.....II-29
XCAST6- New Video Conferencing Protocol Tested Successfully.....II-29
Researchers at Kasetsart University Develop Mini Set Top Box.....II-29 1
8. Product/Service Introductions.....II-30 39 $1400
Wire One Unveils Superior Concierge Services.....II-30
Wire One Rolls Out Automated Self-Service Video Conferencing.....II-30
Alcatel-Lucent Unveils Network And Service Management Solution.....II-30 1
euNetworks Extends IPex Portfolio of High-Performance Global IP Solutions.....II-31
Polycom Unveils HDX 7000?Series.....II-31
Verizon Launches HD Video Conferencing.....II-31
Sony Launches PCS-XG80 HD Video Conferencing System.....II-31 1
Verizon Launches HD Video Conferencing.....II-32
TANDBERG Introduces New Version of Content Server .....II-32
Polycom Launches New HD Video Collaboration Solutions.....II-32 1
Polycom Unveils HDX?4000 Series.....II-33
Polycom Rolls Out the SoundStructure?Series.....II-33 1
Polycom Demonstrates New Video Media Center?(VMC) 1000.....II-34
TANDBERG Releases Novel Video Communication Server .....II-34
TANDBERG Unveils Entrypoint?....II-34 1
Sony Unveils PCS-TL33.....II-35
Polycom Unveils Real-Time Media Conferencing Platform.....II-35 1
IP Unity Glenayre Rolls Out Mereon(R) Video Conferencing Application.....II-36
Intellicon Unveils Portable Video Conferencing System.....II-36
Videre Conferencing and BCS Global Provides Videre Virtual Presence Service.....II-36
Polycom Releases HD Telepresence Solution.....II-36
Emblaze-VCON Introduces Next Generation Room System, xPoint?....II-36
Polycom Releases Enterprise-Wide Video Conferencing.....II-36
ISP Terra Offers Video Conferencing Features for its VoIP Services.....II-36 1
Teliris Releases New Fourth Generation HD Modular.....II-37
Polycom Launches Portable Video Conferencing System.....II-37
Arel Communications and Software Unveils Desktop Video Conferencing Solution.....II-37
Global Crossing Provides Video Endpoint Management Service.....II-37
TANDBERG Releases the Foremost PC Video Conferencing System.....II-37 1
TANDBERG Launches HD Video Conferencing.....II-38
Cisco Forays into High Definition Video Conferencing System.....II-38
Nokia to Launch Video Conferencing on New Handsets.....II-38
damaka Unveils First-in-Class Desktop P2P Video Conferencing System.....II-38
Codian Releases New Enterprise Video Conferencing System.....II-38
MTNL Introduces Video Conferencing Services.....II-38 1
Emblaze-VCON Unveils High Performance Codec, HD 600.....II-39
Emblaze-VCON Releases HD Desktop Video Conferencing Solution.....II-39
Codian Introduces New Series of Multipoint Video Conferencing Devices.....II-39
Global Crossing Releases Ready-Access(R) Video.....II-39
Batelco Offers Satellite-based IP Services in the Middle East.....II-39
Flag Plans to Offer IP-Based Video and Data Services.....II-39
OneCommunity Extends Partnership with Global Crossing.....II-39 1
Actis and Codian Team Up to Provide Services in India.....II-40
RADVision Unveils Face-To-Face Video Conferencing.....II-40
BSNL to Launch Video Conferencing Services.....II-40
Hewlett Packard Introduces New Video Conferencing Package.....II-40 1
3 Hong Kong Introduces the First User-Self-Enabled 3G Video Conferencing.....II-41
WiredRed?Develops New Multipoint VoIP Software for Desktop PCs.....II-41
Polycom Launches High Definition Video Conferencing.....II-41
Altera Develops Reference Design of VoIP based on FPGA.....II-41
BlueNote Develops VoIP Startup.....II-41 1
Microsoft to Unveil New Version for Video Conferencing.....II-42
Renesas Unveils Video Conferencing Software on 3G Phones.....II-42
Logitech Launches New Webcam.....II-42
Genesys Conferencing Launches Custom Conferencing Program.....II-42
DirectView Creates Wireless IP Video Conferencing Solution.....II-42
Avaya Launches New IP Video Telephony Solution.....II-42 1
Fujitsu Develops JoinMeeting.....II-43
IntraTel, LLC Introduces IntraTelConnect Software.....II-43
Scitec Introduces IP-PBX and IP Centrex Systems and WiFi Networking Systems.....II-43
Transporter Develops New Technology for Video Conferencing.....II-43
Genesys Introduces Genesys Meeting Center 3.0.....II-43
Genesys Launches Unique Carrier-Grade VoIP Platform.....II-43 1
Global Crossing Launches iVideo Conferencing Service.....II-44
Global Crossing Launches Conferencing Services in Latin America.....II-44
Lucent Technologies Expands 3G CDMA450 Product Portfolio.....II-44
MCI Introduces IP Access to Audio and Video Conferencing.....II-44
Polycom Introduces VSX Release 7.5 Software.....II-44
Polycom Unveils VSX 8000.....II-44 1
IVCi Introduces Free Every 3 Program.....II-45
Polycom Unveils First Fully Integrated Personal Video Conferencing System.....II-45
Sony Launches Latest Video Conferencing System.....II-45
Sony Unveils PCS-G70.....II-45
Sony Unveils Desktop Video Conferencing Solution.....II-45
TANDBERG?Launches New Video Communications Products.....II-45 1
TANDBERG Introduces New MXP Technology.....II-46
TANDBERG Introduces Mobile Video System.....II-46
TANDBERG Enhances Product Line.....II-46
TANDBERG Launches New Video Communication Product.....II-46
VCON Introduces First Video Conferencing Application.....II-46
VCON Joins ATEME to Deliver Video Telephony Reference Design.....II-46
VCON and TECHONTAP Join to Increase Video Conferencing Product Distribution.....II-46 1
VCON Joins Phone-Or to deliver Quality Voice Systems.....II-47
VCON Announces New Video Conferencing Solution.....II-47
VCON Installs First Video Conferencing System in Turkey.....II-47
V-SPAN Launches VNMS.....II-47
Intel Launches Optimization Kits.....II-47 1
MCI Launches Audioconferencing, Net Conferencing and Video Conferencing.....II-48
Streamlogics Launches Web Casting Services.....II-48
RADVision Offers Two New Products in the Invision Series.....II-48
TANDBERG Offers New Video Conferencing System for Executive Conference Room.....II-48
Starbak Communications Builds a Variant of Torrent VCG for Microsoft Windows Server
2003.....II-48 1
RADVision Offers New Video Conferencing Product Series.....II-49
ADTRAN?Modifies ATLAS?Famili IADs.....II-49
Mosaic Communications Launches IP Video Conferencing.....II-49 1
VC Net Launches European Video Conferencing Network.....II-50
Sprint Launches Sprint eVideo Conferencing(SM).....II-50
France Telecom Introduces Viaconferencing.....II-50
Aethra Introduces Nova Mobile Video Conferencing System.....II-50
First Virtual Offers a New Video Conferencing Solution Based on Intranet and
Internet.....II-50
TANDBERG Extends the Video Conferencing Solutions? Collection with B4 Software.....II-50 1
Forgent?Networks Offers 2.0 Variant of Video Network Platform (VNP).....II-51
TANDBERG Launches TANDBERG 550 for Small Group Video Conferences.....II-51
Polycom Offers Premier Video Communications Solutions.....II-51
NEC System Technologies and NEC Collectively Build New Video Conferencing
System.....II-51 1
Agilent Technologies Launches New RouterTester Software.....II-52
TANDBERG Introduces Natural Audio Module?....II-52
ADTRAN?Adds a New Product to TRACER Line of Products.....II-52
Broadwing Extends the Product Portfolio with IP Video Conferencing.....II-52 1
Aethra?Launches Vega Series of Set-top Video Conferencing Products.....II-53
Global Crossing Offers Video Conferencing Service Over Internet Protocol.....II-53
Wistron Softel and Chunghwa Telecom Introduce hiMeeting.....II-53 1
RADVision Launches viaIP 100 Product Line for SMB Market.....II-54
TANDBERG Provides Video Conferencing Solutions Via OneNet.....II-54
TANDBERG Offers TANDBERG 880.....II-54
Avistar Communications Launches Camera for Desktop Video Conferencing System.....II-54
Compunetix Innovates its Products.....II-54 1
TANDBERG Launches TANDBERG Director.....II-55
Wire One Adds two New Features for Glowpoint Network.....II-55
Aethra Launches Nova Entry Video Conferencing Solution.....II-55
Mosaic Communications Releases IP-Based Video Conferencing.....II-55 1
Wipro ePeripherals Introduces DigiClik Camera.....II-56
Vweb Unveils VW2010 with Codec Functionality.....II-56
TANDBERG Introduces Tandberg 1000 Video Conferencing System.....II-56
SDV9200 Desktop Video Conferencing System from Liesegang UK.....II-56
Orange Releases Videophone with Video Conferencing.....II-56
Wire One Technology Launches IP-Based Video Conferencing.....II-56 1
Tridel Technologies Begins Offering Video Conferencing.....II-57
VTEL Deutschland Launches Video Conferencing Product.....II-57
NERA Introduces Water-Proof Video Conferencing System.....II-57
TeleChoice Deutschland Unveils PowerEye Video Conferencing System.....II-57
MultiLink Launches Internet Meeting Manger (IMM) Software.....II-57
TANDBERG Releases Vision 6000 Roll-About Group Conferencing System.....II-57
Forgent Introduces Video Network Management Software.....II-57 1
Prescom Introduces Meet & See Video Conferencing System.....II-58
PictureTel Extends iPower Line with Picture Tel 600 Series.....II-58
InnoMedia Introduces Variant 2 of IP VideoPhone.....II-58
Sony Introduces Two New Video Conferencing Systems.....II-58
Liesegang Introduces Aethra抯 Vega 2.....II-58
PolySpan Teleconferencing Offers 1.5 Variant of ViaVideo Video Conferencing
Software.....II-58
PictureTel Introduces 900 Line Video Conferencing System.....II-58 1
V-SPAN Extends IP Video Conferencing Services with Video OnNet.....II-59
First Virtual Communications Introduces a Variant of Click to Meet?....II-59
STARBAK Launches 2.0 Version of Torrent CE?....II-59
VCON Offers Media Xchange Manager for Multi- Vendor Video Conferencing
networks.....II-59 1
VTEL Introduces 3.0 Variant of SmartVideoNet Manager.....II-60
CUseeMe Offers Video ware Video Conferencing Software.....II-60
Teliris Introduces Large-Scale Video Conferencing Service.....II-60
Sprint Offers Turnkey Video Conferencing Service Based on IP.....II-60 1
Enlighten Technologies Launches e-SDN for Legal Market.....II-61
BPL Telecom Introduces Video Conferencing Services Based on ISDN and IP in
India.....II-61
Cisco Systems Expands the Optical Networking Portfolio.....II-61
InnoMedia Introduces Videophone Based on IP.....II-61
TANDBERG Introduces Highly Sophisticated Video Conferencing Software.....II-61 1
ImageCom Introduces Mobile Video Expertise (MVE) technology.....II-62
Impact Innovations Group Offers Unity, Enterprise Collaboration Software.....II-62
Cisco Launches a New Line of Video Conferencing Systems Based on IP.....II-62
Broad TV Develops Video Conferencing Software Based on Internet.....II-62 1
Liesegang Introduces Aethra抯 Maia Series.....II-63
Wisecom Introduces Two New Products in Spain.....II-63
VTel Offers Set-top 250 Mobile ISDN Video Conferencing System.....II-63
Geo Interactive Media Group Releases A3 Codec Chip Design.....II-63
Polyspan Introduces StreamStation Product.....II-63 1
Max Internet Offers Max i.c.Live 3600 Accelerator Card and Max i.c. Video Communication
Station.....II-64
VCON Introduces Falcon IP Video Conferencing System.....II-64
MVC Mobile VideoCommunication Deutschland Launches TimeMaxX.....II-64
Polyspan Introduces ViewStation FX.....II-64
Genesys and Videocall Group to Offer New Video Conferencing Service.....II-64
PictureTel Introduces Concorde 4200ZX Based on ISDN.....II-64 1
Sony Deutschland Introduces Contact PCS-1500P.....II-65
PictureTel 1414c Offers Conference 1-2-3.....II-65
Sony Electronics Launches Contact 323 for Transmitting on the Internet.....II-65
Polyspan Teleconferencing Offers Two New Video Conferencing products.....II-65
TANDBERG Expands the Portfolio of Video Conferencing Solutions with TANDBERG
500.....II-65
Lucent Technologies Builds New Technology for Video Conferencing.....II-65
PictureTel Offers a New Video Conferencing Device Based on PC.....II-65 1
FVC.com Introduces an Advanced Variant of Click to Meet.....II-66
RSI Video Conferencing, Launches VideoFlyer 128 Value Pak.....II-66
Cisco Systems Launches 2.0 Version of IP/VC 3500 Series.....II-66
Collaborative Systems Develops Orchestra.....II-66
White Pine Introduces CU See Me Cam Kit product.....II-66 1
Ezenia! Offers Encounter 3000 Series.....II-67
Zydacron Introduces Z360 Codec for OEMs.....II-67
VTEL Corporation Offers Galaxy?MiniTower Video Conferencing System.....II-67 1
CUseeMe?Networks Develops MeetingPoint Server for Microsoft Exchange 2000.....II-68
PSINet, 1414c and Global VideoCom Group Collectively Offers 搗ideo-on-the.net?....II-68 1
9. Recent Industry Activity.....II-69 26 $1200
SightSpeed and VTEL Collaborates to Offer Affordable Videoconferencing Solution.....II-69
BT to Take Over Wire One.....II-69
AT & T Inks VoIP Services Contract with International Exhibitions.....II-69 1
Ultra Electronics Holding Purchases Criticom Inc.....II-70
Google Inc Acquires Marratech AB.....II-70
Westcon Group Buys ReView Video LLC.....II-70
Shared Technologies Inc. Acquires Communication Management Services.....II-70
Cisco to Acquire WebEx.....II-70 1
IP Unity Acquires Glenayre Messaging to Form IP Unity Glenayre.....II-71
Polycom Takes Over Destiny Conferencing.....II-71
Tandberg Collaborates with Hewlett-Packard (HP).....II-71
Cisco Teams Up with Jabber.....II-71 1
AT&T, Inc. Inks Agreement with MEDITECH.....II-72
Teliris Sells Major Stake to Private Equity Firms.....II-72
BroadSoft Collaborates with RADVISION to Provide Video-Enabled VoIP Services.....II-72
Cisco Systems Acquires Scientific-Atlanta.....II-72
XConnect Acquires IPeerX.....II-72
ITLS Acquires EarthNet Communications.....II-72
Genesys Sets Up New Development Facility in Shanghai.....II-72 1
Avaya GlobalConnect Partnerships with Sony.....II-73
BT to Invest on Global VoIP Platform.....II-73
Rex Rotary Signs Marketing Agreement with Polycomm.....II-73
VideoCentric Expands SDSL and ADSL Services.....II-73
Bharti Teletech Signs Marketing Agreement with Polycom.....II-73
Codian and DyLogic Partnerships to Provide 揙n-the-road? Video Conferencing
Solutions.....II-73 1
Codian Opens Sales and Services Office in Germany.....II-74
Polycom India to Open Office in Bangalore.....II-74
SingTel Partners with Etisalat.....II-74
RADVISION Teams Up with Ingate Systems to Offer Multipoint Conferencing.....II-74
Ericsson Inks Agreement with Telstra.....II-74 1
AT&T and BellSouth Plans Merger.....II-75
Verizon Acquires MCI.....II-75
Sprint Nextel Spin-Offs its Local Telephone Business.....II-75
Alcatel and Lucent Enter into Merger Agreement.....II-75
Interlink Global Enters into Agreement with I Stream for Video Conferencing.....II-75 1
IncomeHarvest Enter into Marketing Agreement with Brightbox.....II-76
AT&T Secures Subcontract for Video Conferencing Network.....II-76
Audio Visual Machines Acquires Video Meeting Company .....II-76
Gordon Investments to Acquire All New Video Limited.....II-76
Polycom Takes Over DSTMedia.....II-76 1
Wire One Technology and V-SPAN Combine to form Wire One Communications.....II-77
WebEx Communications Acquires Intranets.com.....II-77
Emblaze-VCON Enters Agreement with Chinese Government.....II-77
Britestream and AVCON Sign Agreement to Offer Secure IP Video Conferencing.....II-77
Cisco to offer Rich-Media Communications Based on IP.....II-77 1
SKIDATA Selects York Telecom for Video Conferencing Services.....II-78
Sony Electronics Joins with GlowPoint to Provide Video Conferencing on
Broadband.....II-78
Renault Selects VCON to Install Video Conferencing Services.....II-78
DirectView Secures Video Conferencing Contract from Q.E.P......II-78
BCS Global and ETT Sign Strategic Agreement.....II-78
Broadcast International Enters into Agreement with Rep360.....II-78 1
Vodafone to Further the Installation of GlobalTable? Video Conferencing.....II-79
Gores Technology Group Acquires V-SPAN.....II-79
Genesys Conferencing Enters into Contract with Bonduelle.....II-79
Genesys Conferencing Signs Contract with Centrica.....II-79
Genesys Conferencing Signs Global Contract with ABB.....II-79
Vccon Enters into Contract with Consip.....II-79
Convergia Enters into Agreement with Global Crossing.....II-79 1
US State Department Turns to Video Conferencing.....II-80
AT&T Extends Contract with Tech Data.....II-80
Polycom Completes Acquisition of Voyant Technologies.....II-80
Telus Acquires Adcom.....II-80
eOn Communications Acquires Aelix Systems.....II-80
Hartcourt Purchases Control Tech Electrics Technology.....II-80
Gateway Access Solutions Acquires Albuquerque.....II-80 1
Intransa Signs Strategic Channel Deal with NewWave.....II-81
InterDigital Signs Agreement with Atmel.....II-81
Global Crossing Signs New Service Level Agreements.....II-81
Telecom New Zealand Enters into Agreement with Lucent Technologies.....II-81
Liberty Travel's Signs IP Network Contract With AT&T.....II-81
Shaw University Inks Contract With Avaya.....II-81 1
Genesys Enters into Global Contract with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen.....II-82
Genesys Conferencing in Partnership with Honeycomb Connect.....II-82
VCON Forms Partnership with Wave Three.....II-82
Japan Telecom Forms Partnership with Polycom.....II-82
Polycom Enters into Partnership with Raytheon.....II-82
VCON Enters into Partnership with Xenex.....II-82
Polycom Enters into Agreement with Telstra.....II-82 1
Singapore Telecommunications Enters into Agreement with KPN.....II-83
Fuji Xerox Establishes Collaborative Computing Network with Cisco System.....II-83
Vector Resources Attains IP Communications Specialization of Cisco Systems.....II-83
V-SPAN and Worldwide ISDN Prolong Partnership.....II-83
Cisco Introduces New Software.....II-83
WebeX Acquires China Operations.....II-83 1
Damovo Forms Partnership with RADVISION.....II-84
Vidcon Partners with Micro Warehouse.....II-84
Vemics Signs Pact with Wire One.....II-84
Polycom Enters into Agreement with MRI.....II-84
Masergy Signs Pact with GBH Communications.....II-84 1
Solutionz Enters into Agreement with Masergy.....II-85
Forgent Divests Video Conferencing Assets to GTG.....II-85
ACT Teleconferencing Acquires Proximity.....II-85
ViewCast Partners with Masergy.....II-85
First Virtual Forms Alliance with Aethra.....II-85 1
KPNQwest Teams with GVC.....II-86
Latitude Communications Signs Pact with Radivision.....II-86
Forgent Forms Alliance with SPL Integrated Solutions.....II-86 1
TANDBERG and AMD Form Collaboration.....II-87
TANDBERG Enters into Distribution Agreement with White Radio.....II-87
IVCi Inks Pact with STARBAK.....II-87
Wire One Enters into Agreement with BellSouth.....II-87
VBrick Systems Inks Agreement with Masergy Communications.....II-87 1
Genesys and Philips Enter into Agreement.....II-88
VCCW Bags DfES Contract.....II-88
China Unicom Buys Polycom抯 Network Equipment.....II-88
Polycom Contracts with CCB.....II-88
Alcatel Bags Supply Contract from Heritage Lottey Fund.....II-88 1
TANDBERG Supplies Video Conferencing Systems to The Government of Victoria.....II-89
Pinacl?Solutions Teams with UKERNA.....II-89
Eterra Bags SEK 3.8 Order.....II-89
Computacenter Bags Scottish Government Video Conferencing Tender.....II-89
Coastal Carolina University Sets Up Video Conferencing to Train Soldiers.....II-89 1
China Railcom Selects RADIVISION and VisionNex.....II-90
The College Board Uses Wire One's Glowpoint Network.....II-90
State of Alabama Selects GSS for Centralizing its Video Conferencing
Activities.....II-90
RADVISION Adds Three New Resellers.....II-90 1
IVCi Uses Forgent?Networks?Video Network Management.....II-91
Forgent?Provides Service and Video Conferencing Equipment.....II-91
Avaya Provides Video Conferencing Solutions to FIFA.....II-91
Department of Company Affairs uses Teleconferencing and Video Conferencing
Solutions.....II-91
V-Span Acquires Peer Digital.....II-91
ACT Acquires 1414c.....II-91 1
Pineapplehead Acquires Idea Media.....II-92
Polycom Acquires Circa Communications.....II-92
Polycom Acquires PictureTel.....II-92
Oki and Microsoft Form Alliance.....II-92
PixelMEDIA and MediationAmerica Forms Strategic Alliance.....II-92
Signature Alliance Formed to Realize Synergies.....II-92 1
Vialog Provides Video Conferencing Solutions to US TeleMed.....II-93
NVS Distributes ViewCASE?Portable Video Conferencing Systems.....II-93
Sony Inks Two Part Agreement with Genesys.....II-93
VCON Contracts with PBC.....II-93
PictureTel?Corporation Contracts with OneNet.....II-93 1
Indian Government Installs Video Conferencing Systems.....II-94
Pinacl Receives GBP30 Million Contract.....II-94
Path 1 Network Technologies Launches EL1000.....II-94
Federal Bureau of Prisons Installs Video Conferencing Applications.....II-94
AT&T Offers Video Bridging Services to Customers.....II-94 1
10. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-95 6
Alcatel-Lucent (France).....II-95
AT&T Inc. (USA).....II-95
Avaya, Inc. (USA).....II-95 1
BT Conferencing (UK).....II-96
Emblaze-VCON Ltd. (Israel).....II-96 1
Genesys Conferencing Inc. (USA).....II-97
Global Crossing Limited (USA).....II-97
Polycom, Inc. (USA).....II-97 1
Sony Electronics Inc. (USA).....II-98
Sprint Nextel Corporation (USA).....II-98 1
TANDBERG (Norway).....II-99
Verizon Business (USA).....II-99
VTEL Products Corporation Inc. (USA).....II-99 1
Wire One Communications, Inc. (USA).....II-100 1
11. Global Market Perspective.....II-101
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-101 1
Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-102 1
Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Geographic Region ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-103 1
Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing Systems by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-104 1
Table 8: World Long-Term Projections for Video Conferencing Systems by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-105 1
Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing Systems by Base Technology ?IP Systems and ISDN Systems Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-106
Table 10: World Long-Term Projections for Video Conferencing Systems by Base Technology ?IP Systems and ISDN Systems Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-106 1
Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing Systems by Geographic Region ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia -Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-107
Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing Systems by Base Technology ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for IP Systems and ISDN Systems for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012.....II-107 1
Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for IP Systems by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-108 1
Table 14: World Long-Term Projections for IP Systems by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-109 1
Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for IP Systems by Geographic Region ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia -Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-110 1
Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for ISDN Systems by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-111 1
Table 17: World Long-Term Projections for ISDN Systems by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-112 1
Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for ISDN Systems by Geographic Region ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia -Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-113 1
Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing Services by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-114 1
Table 20: World Long-Term Projections for Video Conferencing Services by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-115 1
Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing Services by Base Technology ?IP Services, ISDN Services, and Other Services Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-116
Table 22: World Long-Term Projections for Video Conferencing Services by Base Technology ?IP Services, ISDN Services, and Other Services Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-116 1
Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing Services by Geographic Region ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-117 1
Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing Services by Base Technology ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for IP Services, ISDN Services, and Other Services for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-118 1
Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for IP Services by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-119 1
Table 26: World Long-Term Projections for IP Services by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-120 1
Table 27: World 10-Year Perspective for IP Services by Geographic Region ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-121 1
Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for ISDN Services by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-122 1
Table 29: World Long-Term Projections for ISDN Services by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-123 1
Table 30: World 10-Year Perspective for ISDN Services by Geographic Region ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-124 1
Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Services by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-125 1
Table 32: World Long-Term Projections for Other Services by Geographic Region ?USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-126 1
Table 33: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Services by Geographic Region ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-127 1
III. MARKET 133 $1950
1. The United States.....III-1 52 $1450
A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current and Future Analysis.....III-1
Market Overview.....III-1
Market Structure and Competition.....III-1 1
Table 34: ISDN and IP Video Conferencing Market in the US (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Calls through Network Type ?ISDN and IP.....III-2
Video Conferencing Systems Market.....III-2
Video Conferencing Services Market.....III-2
Table 35: Video Conferencing Services Market in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Calls ?Multi-Point and Point-to-Point.....III-2 1
Table 36: Videoconferencing Services Market in the United States (2007): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players 朩ire One Communications, AT&T, Verizon, Applied Global Technologies, Global Crossing, Glowpoint, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
Competitive Analysis.....III-3
CSP Managed Video Conferencing Services Market.....III-3
Table 37: Leading Players in the US CSP Managed Video Conferencing Services Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for V-Span/Wire One Communications, Global Crossing, Verizon, AT&T, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3 1
Customer Managed Video Conferencing Services Market.....III-4
Table 38: Leading Players in the US Customer Managed Video Conferencing Services Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for AT&T, MCI/Verizon Business, Sprint Nextel, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4
Group Video Conferencing Systems Market.....III-4
Table 39: Leading Players in the US Group Video Conferencing Systems Market (2004)): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Polycom, TANDBERG, Sony, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4 1
MCU Systems Market.....III-5
Table 40: Leading Players in the US MCU Systems Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Ezenia, Polycom, Alcatel Lucent, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5
Distribution Dynamics.....III-5
Key End-User Groups.....III-5
Table 41: Video Conferencing Systems in the US (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Vertical Market ?Corporate, Government, Education, and Healthcare (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5 1
Issues and Trends.....III-6
Video Conferencing Market Increases Significantly.....III-6
Mobile Video Conferencing ?A Gift from Next Generation Networks.....III-6
Video Streaming ?A Value Addition to Video Conferencing Offerings.....III-6
Video Conferencing to Homes ?A Slow Transition.....III-6 1
Desktop Systems to Dominate Group Systems.....III-7
Set-top Boxes Drive Growth of Group Video Conferencing Systems.....III-7
Broadband Video Gains Prominence.....III-7
ISDN Continues to Remain the Primary Network for Video Transmission.....III-7 1
Related Diversifications ?A Strategy to Stay Competitive.....III-8
Other Trends Influencing the Growth of Video Conferencing Market.....III-8
Price Declines Power 慡ystems?Sales.....III-8
TV-Based Consumer Video Conferencing Products go Out of Focus.....III-8
End Point Manufacturers Give Tough Competition to MCU Vendors.....III-8
Advancements in Communications Technology ? Boon to Service Providers.....III-8 1
Video Network Management Services ?New Opportunity to Service Providers.....III-9
Shift from Customer Managed to Conferencing Service Provider Managed
Networks.....III-9
Wider Range of Applications Emerge with the Shift to IP.....III-9
Satellite-Based Video Conferencing ?Burgeoning Market.....III-9 1
Growth Deterrents.....III-10
Lesser Number of Mid-sized and Small Business Customers Deters Growth.....III-10
Varied Customer Requirements Pull Down Service Provider Revenues.....III-10
Longer Sales Cycles Delay Growth.....III-10
Mounting R&D Costs ?An Entry Barrier for New Companies.....III-10
Proliferation of OEMs ?Fuelled by High Costs of Production.....III-10
Manufacturers forced to Modify their Basket of Offerings as High-End Systems Show
Low Growths.....III-10 1
Misconceptions Hamper Growth of IP-based Products.....III-11
Constraints and Challenges Specific to Video Conferencing Services Market.....III-11
Pricing in IP Video Conferencing Services.....III-11
Unlimited Calling Plans.....III-11
Usage-based Calling Plans.....III-11
Fixed Hours Per Month Calling Plans.....III-11
Technological Developments.....III-11 1
Product/Service Introductions.....III-12 20
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-32 13
Select Players.....III-45 5
B. Market Analytics.....III-50
Table 42: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50 1
Table 43: US Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51 1
Table 44: US 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52 1
2. Canada.....III-53 4
A. Market Analysis.....III-53
Current and Future Analysis.....III-53
Market Overview.....III-53
Table 45: Videoconferencing Services Market in Canada (2007): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players ?Telus, Bell Canada, Enunciate Conferencing (Part of Premiere Global Services), and Others. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53 1
B. Market Analytics.....III-54
Table 46: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/ Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54 1
Table 47: Canadian Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55 1
Table 48: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56 1
3. Japan.....III-57 6
A. Market Analysis.....III-57
Current and Future Analysis.....III-57
Issues and Trends.....III-57
Popularity of Video Conferencing in Japan.....III-57
Video Conferencing Gains as Companies Try to Cut Costs.....III-57
Table 49: Leading Players in the Japanese Video Conferencing Infrastructure Systems Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Vales Sales for Polycom, RADVision, TANDBERG, Emblaze-VCON, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57 1
Product/Service Introductions.....III-58 2
B. Market Analytics.....III-60
Table 50: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/ Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60 1
Table 51: Japanese Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61 1
Table 52: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ? Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62 1
4. Europe.....III-63 13
A. Market Analysis.....III-63
Current and Future Analysis.....III-63
Market Overview.....III-63
Video Conferencing Equipment Market in Norway, Scandinavia and Western
Europe.....III-63
Table 53: Leading Players in the Video Conferencing Equipment Market in Norway, Scandinavia, and Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycom, TANDBERG, Sony video conferencing Group, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63 1
European Network Operator Services Video Conferencing Market.....III-64
Table 54: Leading Players in the European Network Operator Services Video Conferencing Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, Telecom Italia, KPN, Telenor, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64 1
European High-End Video Conferencing Systems Market.....III-65
Table 55: Leading Players in the European High- End Systems Video Conferencing Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Polycom/ Polyspan, Sony, Forgent, TANDBERG, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
Distribution Network in European Market.....III-65 1
Major End-Users and Applications.....III-66
Issues and Trends.....III-66
A Consolidating Market.....III-66
Trends in Network Technologies.....III-66
New Networks Provide Better Infrastructure.....III-66
Video Conferencing Services Come Under the Aegis of ISPs.....III-66 1
Market Boosters.....III-67
Dwindling Prices Responsible for Increased Customer Base.....III-67
Video Conferencing ?A Tool to Increase Productivity.....III-67
Set-Top Boxes Drive Growth.....III-67
Shift Towards IP Increases Demand.....III-67
Value-Added Services Lead to Greater Usage.....III-67
Advancements in Chip Technology Stimulate Growth.....III-67 1
New Networking Technologies Fuel Video Conferencing Demand.....III-68
Webcams Smoothen Entry into Consumer Markets.....III-68
Technically Advanced New Generation MCUs promote Growth in Business
Markets.....III-68
Manufacturer-Network Operator Partnerships Drive Services?Growth.....III-68
Reservationless Systems Encourage End-User Uptake.....III-68
IP- Network Solutions Prep Up Service Revenues.....III-68
Growth Deterrents.....III-68
Low levels of Technical Skills Prevent Growth.....III-68 1
Inadequate Promotional Efforts Slow Down Growth.....III-69
Lack of Proper Coordination Between Manufacturers and Network Providers
Slows Down Growth.....III-69
Bandwidth Issues Dissuade Demand.....III-69
New Networking Technologies Increase Use of Video Conferencing Systems.....III-69
QoS Issues Hamper Uptake.....III-69
Product/Service Introduction.....III-69 1
B. Market Analytics.....III-70
Table 56: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for video conferencing by Geographic Region 朏rance, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70 1
Table 57: European Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Region ?France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71 1
Table 58: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/ Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72 1
Table 59: European Long-Term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ? Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figure in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-73 1
Table 60: European 10-Year Perspective for video conferencing by Geographic Region ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74 1
Table 61: European 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ? Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75 1
4a. France.....III-76 5
A. Market Analysis.....III-76
Current and Future Analysis.....III-76
Product/Service Introductions.....III-76
Product/Service Introductions in the Recent Past.....III-76 1
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-77
Select Player.....III-77 1
B. Market Analytics.....III-78
Table 62: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78 1
Table 63: French Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-79 1
Table 64: French 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80 1
4b. Germany.....III-81 4
A. Market Analysis.....III-81
Current and Future Analysis.....III-81
Market Overview.....III-81
Competition.....III-81
Key End-Users.....III-81
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-81 1
B. Market Analytics.....III-82
Table 65: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82 1
Table 66: German Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83 1
Table 67: German 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84 1
4c. The United Kingdom.....III-85 8 $575
A. Market Analysis.....III-85
Current and Future Analysis.....III-85
Market Overview.....III-85
Price Declines Promote Market Growth.....III-85
Competition.....III-85
Product/Service Introductions.....III-85 2
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-87 2
Select Player.....III-89 1
B. Market Analytics.....III-90
Table 68: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-90 1
Table 69: UK Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-91 1
Table 70: UK 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ? Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92 1
4d. Italy.....III-93 4
A. Market Analysis.....III-93
Current and Future Analysis.....III-93
Overview.....III-93
Competitive Structure.....III-93 1
B. Market Analytics.....III-94
Table 71: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-94 1
Table 72: Italian Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-95 1
Table 73: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ? Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-96 1
4e. Spain.....III-97 4 $350
A. Market Analysis.....III-97
Current and Future Analysis.....III-97
Market Overview.....III-97
Market Constraints.....III-97
Low Levels of Computer Literacy.....III-97
Low Internet Penetration Rates.....III-97
Competition.....III-97 1
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-98
B. Market Analytics.....III-98
Table 74: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-98 1
Table 75: Spanish Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-99 1
Table 76: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-100 1
4f. Russia.....III-101 3
Market Analysis.....III-101
Table 77: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/ Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-101 1
Table 78: Russian Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-102 1
Table 79: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ? Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-103 1
4g. Rest of Europe.....III-104 9
A. Market Analysis.....III-104
Current and Future Analysis.....III-104
Regional Market Perspective.....III-104
Portugal.....III-104
Belgium.....III-104
The Netherlands.....III-104
Scandinavian Market (Norway, Finland, Denmark, Sweden).....III-104 1
Market Boosters.....III-105
Growth Deterrents.....III-105
Competition.....III-105
Product/Service Introductions.....III-105 4
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-109 1
Select Player.....III-110
B. Market Analytics.....III-110
Table 80: Rest of Europe Market for Video Conferencing ?Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment/Technology for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-110 1
Table 81: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-111 1
Table 82: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ? Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-112 1
5. Asia-Pacific.....III-113 12
A. Market Analysis.....III-113
Current and Future Analysis.....III-113
Market Trends.....III-113
Rising IP Services Stimulates Infrastructure Markets for Video
Conferencing.....III-113
Demand for Quality Video Conferencing Increases as Wireless Industry Flourishes.....III-113
Demand for Infrastructure Products Increases.....III-113
Video Conferencing Industry Consolidates.....III-113 1
Vendors Opt Indirect Distribution Channel.....III-114
Market Tidbits in 2005-2006.....III-114
Regional Market Perspective.....III-114
China.....III-114
Chinese Market - Video Conferencing Taken by the Banking Sector.....III-114 1
Hong Kong.....III-115
India.....III-115
Overview.....III-115
Demand Comes From Various Quarters.....III-115
Competition.....III-115
Table 83: Conferencing Market in India (2006): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players ?Polycom, Tandberg, Aethra, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-115 1
Product/Service Introductions.....III-116 2
Strategic Industry Developments.....III-118 4
B. Market Analytics.....III-122
Table 84: Asia-Pacific Market for Video Conferencing ?Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment/Technology for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-122 1
Table 85: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-123 1
Table 86: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ? Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-124 1
6. Latin America.....III-125 4
A. Market Analysis.....III-125
Current and Future Analysis.....III-125
Competitive Scenario.....III-125
Product/Service Launch.....III-125 1
B. Market Analytics.....III-126
Table 87: Latin American Market for video conferencing ?Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment/ Technology for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-126 1
Table 88: Latin American Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-127 1
Table 89: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-128 1
7. Rest of World.....III-129 5
A. Market Analysis.....III-129
Current and Future Analysis.....III-129
Product/Service Introductions.....III-129 1
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-130
Select Player.....III-130 1
B. Market Analytics.....III-131
Table 90: Rest of World Market for video conferencing ?Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment/Technology for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-131 1
Table 91: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ?Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-132 1
Table 92: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Video Conferencing by Product Segment/Technology ? Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Systems (IP & ISDN), and Services (IP, ISDN & Others) for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-133 1
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 662
Total Companies Profiled: 131 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 163)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Region/Country Players
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The United States 66
Canada 3
Japan 8
Europe 59
France 6
Germany 10
The United Kingdom 24
Italy 3
Spain 2
Rest of Europe 14
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 22
Middle East 5