Abstract
The excitement around IMS is based on the premise that an intelligent,
converged network will open up market opportunities for many new services and
applications. Home networking plays a fundamental role in these emerging
markets. This report assesses revenue opportunities for service providers to
participate in the top ten home networking applications.
Converging functionality is adding complexity to the home networking market.
DVRs, media center PCs, and even gaming consoles are becoming media servers.
Media adapters, home security, and home automation systems support specialized
applications. This report sorts through the maze of technologies and
quantifies consumer interests in major home networking applications. Based on
these findings, In-Stat forecasts revenue from home networking related
services will generate up to US$3.5 billion annually for operators by 2011.
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