World Converged Conferencing and Collaboration Markets : Market Research Report

World Converged Conferencing and Collaboration Markets

Published: Sep. 30, 2004

1. A Strategic Analysis of Vendors and Growth Opportunities

        1. Table of Contents

                1. Table of Contents

        2. Industry Overview

                1. Introduction and Definitions

                2. What is Converged Conferencing and Collaboration?

                3. Research Scope and Methodology

                4. Major Findings

        3. Market Measurements and Analysis

                1. Market Challenges

                2. Market Drivers

                3. Market Restraints

                4. State of the Market

                5. Competitive Landscape

                6. Revenue Forecasts

        4. Solution Assessment and Vendor Profiles

                1. Solution Assessment

                2. Apple Computer

                3. Arel Communications and Software

                4. Avaya

                5. Centra Software

                6. Cisco Systems

                7. eDial

                8. First Virtual Communications

                9. Genesys Conferencing

                10. IBM/Lotus

                11. Interwise

                12. Microsoft

                13. Nortel Networks

                14. Oracle

                15. Polycom

                16. RADVISION

                17. Raindance Communications

                18. Siemens Communications

                19. Sonexis

                20. Spectel

                21. TANDBERG

                22. WebEx Communications

        5. Total Presentation

                1. PowerPoint Presentation

Abstract

Changing Dynamics in Conferencing Market Create Climate of Uncertainty

Traditional conferencing markets are experiencing rapid changes as the trend of collaborative communications gains a deep foothold. Vendors are faced with an uncertain environment created by varying features, capabilities, and pricing for an array of product categories. However, the market is expected to settle as product platforms consolidate and end-user preferences are identified.

This Frost & Sullivan strategic analysis service studies the global converged conferencing and collaboration markets. It focuses on market drivers and restraints, providing vital information on key trends for converged conferencing and collaboration. The research also offers revenue forecasts to aid participants in identifying opportunities for growth in this consistently evolving sector.

Converging Communications Platforms Drive Growth in Conferencing Market

Advancements in converging Internet protocol (IP) enabled communications are allowing vendors to increase productivity and returns on investments. This allows for greater adoption of conferencing technologies. "Enterprise software and business applications are merging with collaboration platforms, such as IP communications, which are conducive to common infrastructure integrating multiple media such as audio and video," says the analyst of the research. Another key trend is the converged IP networks and session initiation protocol (SIP), which have become the cornerstones of conferencing and collaboration platforms.

Merging Media and Communication Elements Accelerate Technology Adoption

Conferencing is changing from employing a single conference technology, to ‘media-rich’ conferences, merging elements such as presence technologies, instant messaging (IM), audio, Web, and videoconferencing. Converged collaboration is expected to accelerate adoption of virtual meetings, besides offering new opportunities for vendor growth and partnerships.

"While the converged collaboration approach was barely perceptible as a core strategy in the past, it is now the fundamental strategic requirement for any enterprise communications vendors seeking to advance their business," says the analyst. "Another revenue earner is the development of new markets, especially in Asian countries, driving demand for collaborating and conferencing technologies."

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