Video Conferencing - A Global Market Perspective

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Over the years, video conferencing has evolved into a cutting-edge technology facilitating real-time, in-person, and face-to-face conversation. In the present scenario, the technology has successfully entered the lexicon of modern communication mix. With technological advancements, video conferencing has reached 3G mobile applications arena including streaming, instant messaging, scheduling, and others. Video conferencing is offered on two underlying networks - Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and Internet Protocol (IP). Improved flexibility, seamless integration with other applications, enhanced reliability, and lower cost of networks are propelling the industry to adopt video conferencing based on IP networks. Key factors influencing growth include lower costs, high picture quality, clarity in audio, uninterrupted connections, and reduced transmission delays. The global marketplace is characterized by the presence of major telecom companies as well as systems and service providers.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Video Conferencing: A Global Market Perspective" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

VIDEO CONFERENCING BMR-7040

CONTENTS

1. METHODOLOGY 1

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1

Disclaimers 2

Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW 4

Outlook & Overview 4

Changing Dynamics of Video Conferencing Market 4

ISDN and IP based Video Conferencing 4

Internet's Success Makes IP the Dominant Technology 5

Video Conferencing on IP Networks 6

IP Video Conferencing Offers High Reliability 6

Obstacles in the Transition to IP Video Conferencing 6

High Definition Technology Drives the Market for Video

Conferencing 7

Video Conferencing - A Bird's Eye View 8

Revolution in the Video Conferencing Market 8

Evolution from Room-Based to Desktop Systems 8

Video Conferencing-A Boon to Enterprise 8

Market Trends 9

Rationale for Video Conferencing 10

3. COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS 10

4. MARKET ISSUES AND TRENDS 11

Rising Global IP Telephony Driven by Video Conferencing 11

War and Video Conferencing - A Close Link 12

Prices Likely to Decline 12

IP Video Conferencing Growing Fast 12

Video Conferencing - The March Towards Home 13

Set-top Boxes Promote Growth 13

5. PRODUCT FACTS 13

Video Conferencing - The Concept 13

Video Conferencing Systems 13

IP Systems 14

ISDN Systems 14

Video Conferencing Services 14

Maintenance Services 14

Consulting Services 14

Transport Services 14

Public Room Services 14

Remote Training Services 14

6. MAJOR END USES 15

Telemedicine 15

Law 15

Sales and Marketing 15

Recruitment 15

Product Development 15

Education 16

Military 16

7. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 16

SightSpeed and VTEL Collaborates to Offer Affordable

Videoconferencing Solution 16

BT to Take Over Wire One 17

AT & T Inks VoIP Services Contract with International

Exhibitions 17

Wire One Unveils Superior Concierge Services 17

Wire One Rolls Out Automated Self-Service Video Conferencing 18

Alcatel-Lucent Unveils Network and Service Management Solution 18

euNetworks Extends IP|nex Portfolio of High-Performance

Global IP Solutions 19

Polycom Unveils HDX 7000™ Series 19

Sony Launches PCS-XG80 HD Video Conferencing System 19

Verizon Launches HD Video Conferencing 20

TANDBERG Introduces New Version of Content Server 20

Polycom Pioneers Lost Packet Recovery™ (LPR™) Technology 20

Ultra Electronics Holding Purchases Criticom Inc 21

Google Inc Acquires Marratech AB 21

Westcon Group Buys ReView Video LLC 21

Shared Technologies Inc. Acquires Communication Management

Services 21

Cisco to Acquire WebEx 22

IP Unity Acquires Glenayre Messaging to Form IP Unity Glenayre 22

Polycom Takes Over Destiny Conferencing 22

Tandberg Collaborates with Hewlett-Packard (HP) 22

Cisco Teams Up with Jabber 23

AT&T, Inc. Inks Agreement with MEDITECH 23

Teliris Sells Major Stake to Private Equity Firms 23

BroadSoft Collaborates with RADVISION to Provide Video-

Enabled VoIP Services 23

Polycom Launches New HD Video Collaboration Solutions 24

Polycom Unveils HDX™ 4000 Series 24

Polycom Rolls Out the SoundStructure™ Series 25

Polycom Demonstrates New Video Media Center™ (VMC) 1000 25

TANDBERG Releases Novel Video Communication Server 26

TANDBERG Unveils Entrypoint™ 26

Sony Unveils PCS-TL33 27

Polycom Unveils Real-Time Media Conferencing Platform 27

IP Unity Glenayre Rolls Out Mereon(R) Video Conferencing

Application 28

Intellicon Unveils Portable Video Conferencing System 28

Videre Conferencing and BCS Global Provides Videre Virtual

Presence Service 28

Polycom Releases HD Telepresence Solution 28

Emblaze-VCON Introduces Next Generation Room System, xPoint™ 29

Polycom Releases Enterprise-Wide Video Conferencing 29

ISP Terra Offers Video Conferencing Features for its VoIP

Services 29

8. MAJOR PLAYERS 29

Alcatel-Lucent (France) 29

AT&T Inc. (USA) 30

Avaya, Inc. (USA) 30

BT Conferencing (UK) 30

Emblaze-VCON Ltd. (Israel) 30

Genesys Conferencing Inc. (USA) 31

Global Crossing Limited (USA) 31

Polycom, Inc. (USA) 31

Sony Electronics, Inc. (US) 31

Sprint Nextel Corporation (USA) 32

TANDBERG (Norway) 32

Verizon Business (USA) 32

VTEL Products Corporation Inc. (USA) 32

Wire One Communications, Inc. (USA) 33

9. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS 33

10. THE UNITED STATES 42

Market Overview 43

Market Structure and Competition 43

Video Conferencing Systems Market 43

Video Conferencing Services Market 44

Competitive Analysis 45

Distribution Dynamics 47

Key End-User Groups 47

Issues and Trends 47

Video Conferencing Market Increases Significantly 47

Mobile Video Conferencing - A Gift from Next Generation

Networks 47

Video Streaming - A Value Addition to Video Conferencing

Offerings 47

Video Conferencing to Homes - A Slow Transition 48

Desktop Systems to Dominate Group Systems 48

Set-top Boxes Drive Growth of Group Video Conferencing Systems 49

Broadband Video Gains Prominence 49

ISDN Continues to Remain the Primary Network for Video

Transmission 49

Related Diversifications - A Strategy to Stay Competitive 49

Other Trends Influencing Growth in the Video Conferencing

Market 50

Growth Deterrents 52

Pricing in IP Video Conferencing Services 54

Unlimited Calling Plans 54

Usage-based Calling Plans 54

Fixed Hours Per Month Calling Plans 54

11. CANADA 55

Market Overview 55

12. JAPAN 56

Issues and Trends 57

Popularity of Video Conferencing in Japan 57

Video Conferencing Gains as Companies Try to Cut Costs 57

13. EUROPE 58

a. France 67

b. Germany 68

c. The United Kingdom 70

d. Italy 71

e. Spain 73

f. Russia 75

g. Rest of Europe 76

14. ASIA-PACIFIC 79

Market Trends 79

Rising IP Services Stimulates Infrastructure Markets for

Video Conferencing 79

Demand for Quality Video Conferencing Increases as Wireless

Industry Flourishes 79

Demand for Infrastructure Products Increases 79

Video Conferencing Industry Consolidates 80

Vendors Opt Indirect Distribution Channel 80

Market Tidbits in 2005-2006 80

Major Markets 80

China 80

Chinese Market - Video Conferencing Taken by the Banking Sector 81

Hong Kong 81

India 81

Overview 81

Competition 82

15. LATIN AMERICA 83

Competitive Scenario 83

16. REST OF WORLD 84

EXHIBITS

Table 1: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the Global

Videoconferencing Market - 2007 (First Quarter)

Table 2: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the Global

Videoconferencing Market - 2007 (First Quarter)

Table 3: Global Video Conferencing Market by Region for the

Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of Global Video Conferencing

Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 5: Global Video Conferencing Systems Market by Region

for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 6: Percentage Breakdown of Global Video Conferencing

Systems Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 7: Global Video Conferencing Systems Market by Base

Technology for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of Global Video Conferencing

Systems Market by Base Technology for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 9: Global IP Systems Market by Region for the Period

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 10: Percentage Breakdown of Global IP Systems Market by

Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 11: Global ISDN Systems Market by Region for the Period

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 12: Percentage Breakdown of Global ISDN Systems Market

by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 13: Global Video Conferencing Services Market by Region

for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 14: Percentage Breakdown of Global Video Conferencing

Services Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 15: Global Video Conferencing Services Market by Base

Technology for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 16: Percentage Breakdown of Global Video Conferencing

Services Market by Base Technology for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 17: Global IP Services Market by Region for the Period

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 18: Percentage Breakdown of Global IP Services Market by

Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 19: Global ISDN Services Market by Region for the Period

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 20: Percentage Breakdown of Global ISDN Services Market

by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 21: Global Other Services Market by Region for the

Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 22: Percentage Breakdown of Global Other Services Market

by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 23: Percentage Breakdown of Calls through Network Type

in the US ISDN and IP Video Conferencing Market - 2006

Table 24: Percentage Breakdown of Calls in the US Video

Conferencing Services Market - 2005

Table 25: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US

Videoconferencing Services Market - 2007

Table 26: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US

CSP Managed Video Conferencing Services Market - 2004

Table 27: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US

Customer Managed Video Conferencing Services Market - 2004

Table 28: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US

Group Video Conferencing Systems Market - 2004

Table 29: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US

MCU Systems Market - 2004

Table 30: Percentage Breakdown of the US Video Conferencing

Systems by Vertical Market - 2005

Table 31: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 32: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in the US for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 33: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the

Canadian Videoconferencing Services Market - 2007

Table 34: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 35: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in Canada for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 36: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the

Japanese Video Conferencing Infrastructure Systems Market -

2005

Table 37: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 38: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in Japan for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 39: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the

Norway, Scandinavian and Western European Video Conferencing

Equipment Market - 2006

Table 40: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the

European Network Operator Services Video Conferencing Market-

2006

Table 41: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the

European High-End Systems Video Conferencing Market - 2006

Table 42: Video Conferencing Market by Region in Europe:

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 43: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Region in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 44: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 45: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in Europe for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 46: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 47: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in France for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 48: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 49: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in Germany for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 50: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in the UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 51: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in the UK for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 52: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in Italy: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 53: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in Italy for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 54: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in Spain: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 55: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in Spain for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 56: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in Russia: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 57: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in Russia for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 58: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$

Million)

Table 59: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in Rest of Europe for the Years

2008 & 2012

Table 60: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the

Indian Conferencing Market - 2006

Table 61: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in Asia-Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 62: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in Asia-Pacific for the Years

2008 & 2012

Table 63: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in Latin America: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 64: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market

by Product Segment /Technology in Latin America for the Years

2008 & 2012

Table 65: Video Conferencing Market by Product Segment/

Technology in Rest of World: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 66: Percentage Breakdown of Video Conferencing Market by

Product Segment/ Technology in Rest of World for the Years

2008 & 2012

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