Fixed-Mobile Convergence Decoded for the Enterprises

Abstract

This IDC study presents the industry developments related to fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) for enterprises. This study analyzes the various models and standards that are emerging for enterprise FMC. The study gives IDC's assessment of the timelines for the maturity and adoption of the enterprise FMC models and standards. The study also provides an understanding of the factors shaping enterprise FMC such as device availability, end-point solutions, and wireless VoIP. The study profiles key vendors that are currently offering FMC solutions.

"In the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ region, enterprise FMC will follow the trajectory of IP PBX adoption among enterprises," says Shalini Verma, senior market analyst, Enterprise Mobility Research, IDC Asia/Pacific. "In the short term, enterprises will deploy FMC for better control of their communication expenses. In the medium term, greater availability of business applications and a consistent end-user experience across fixed and mobile networks will decide the success of enterprise FMC," she adds.