Abstract
The path to IMS, and the NGN, is becoming clearer. Initial IMS deployments are
beginning in both the mobile and fixed-line operator segments. This report
identifies major IMS contracts and deployments, as well as the current market
factors driving the NGN migration. It includes a discussion of next-generation
market realities and opportunities. Wireless and wireline carrier IMS
migration strategies are outlined, documenting the roadmap to fixed/mobile
convergence and the all-IP NGN.
For global equipment vendors, telcos, cable operators ISPs, and financial
analysts worldwide, this report provides a concise analysis of IMS/NGN issues.
It predicts the pace of network migration and provides valuable insight into
future service provider market opportunities.
The report includes global forecasts for both total WAN equipment CAPEX and
NGN CAPEX, segmented by network layer. Regional views of the CAPEX forecasts
for North America, Europe, China, Japan, APAC, and ROW are included.
The report also presents the 2007-2011 global forecast of IMS subscribers, by
geographic region. A five-year revenue forecast for new IMS services,
segmented by consumer/enterprise/SMB completes the analysis.