Abstract
Description
802.11 (WiFi) solutions have achieved critical mass around the globe in a
relatively short period of time. Its resounding success in terms of equipment
sales and usage has led to numerous incarnations aimed at improving throughput
and reach for both consumer and enterprise use, as well as the emerging
government sector. WiFi is now positioned to reach even higher throughput
levels and wider reach with the upcoming 802.11n standard, making WiFi even
more integrated into the long term telecom landscape.
However, a growing debate has brewed over recent months as certification and
standardization has slowed, which has confused end users on whether to invest
in the new standard. The "n" standard, which is being pushed by vendors, is
likewise being pulled by end user demand as content and applications require
more robust pipes and larger footprints. Form factors from traditional laptop
computers and cellphones are moving to TV sets and other appliances in
households and business tools in enterprises.
The main issue of interoperability is leading to "buyer beware" warnings for
pre-802.11n products, particularly in the enterprise sector. It is argued that
an investment today may become obsolete (at best) or limited in use (at worst)
since it will not interoperate with other products within a year when the "n"
standard has been fully ratified.
But the market can't seem to wait, and neither can the vendors pushing the new
standard. Pre-certified 802.11n products are now available and coming shortly
from vendors such as chip giant Intel, which has publicly stated that it will
incorporate a pre-standard version of IEEE 802.11n WiFi into Centrino chips by
2007.
This NSR report provides an in-depth overview of the global 802.11n WiFi
market and provides forecasts and analysis for both pre-802.11n and fully
ratified 802.11n solutions.
Primary elements of the report include:
- Review of Current Trends in Each Market Sector and Region
- Analysis of Expected Trends Over the Next 1-5 Years
- Complete Market Forecasts by End User Category
- Complete Market Forecasts of Equipment Sales
- Complete Market Forecasts for Six Global Regions
A Complete Analytical Perspective
Elements of this extensive study include:
- Complete report document segmented by analysis on all regions, end user
categories, equipment and demand trends
- An Excel file containing extensive data and charts so the client can
easily use this work as a basis for their own internal market projections
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