Infrastructure

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): The Market for Applications and Services 2011-2016

This report presents a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the role of IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) in implementing rich multimedia applications. This report evaluates a variety of IMS market opportunities and places emphasis on a few key applications including: Video Calls, Unified Messaging, Push-to-Talk, Wireless Wireline Convergence, Online Gaming, and Video-on-Demand

Service Delivery Platforms: The SOA-enabled Path to Integrate Legacy and IMS Networks

With research starting in 2007, this report evaluates the potential for SDP as a dependable, scalable and flexible platform for core business functions, next generation applications, and independent services. SDP is examined within the context of its relationship to the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and the objectives to respond more rapidly to shifts in market conditions, customer demands, new revenue opportunities, and competitive threats. The report includes revenue forecasts by geography, function, and media type from 2011 through 2017.

Monetizing the NGN Investment: Market Prospects and Business Case for IMS and SDP based Applications

This report addresses the IMS and SDP ecosystem and value chain, applications, and provides a market forecast for 2011 through 2016. The report also provides an overall business case analysis for IMS and SDP as well as a per-application assessment for major IMS based applications. The report also includes specific recommendations for network operators, infrastructure providers, and application providers.

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Status Report: Emerging from the Trough of Disillusionment

This report provides an independent and quantified view of what is happening in the industry with IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem), through the presentation of results from an industry-wide survey that encompasses 137 interviews (101 of with network operators). The report also includes operator and supplier case studies, presenting a factual based current state of the market, without the hype and marketing spin that has frustrated many people on this topic. These two objectives are reflected in the two main sections of this report: Market Survey Results and Case Studies which include Verizon, China Mobile, and Vodafone Spain.

IP Multimedia Services over WiMAX: Opportunities for Service Providers and Corporations

This report presents analytics for corporate markets of WiMAX (fixed as well as mobile) that is invaluable to IT & telecom strategists working with OEMs, service providers, systems integrators, telecom consultancy firms, telecom migration consultants, & corporate customers that are planning to implement IP Multimedia services on wireless systems for premium (heavy duty) applications.

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): The Commercial Rollout of Applications

This report evaluates a variety of IMS based applications. IMS applications are evaluated on a world-wide basis with a case study perspective providing analysis and conclusions for each application deployed by network operators. Each application is defined and described, and real world commercial deployments are analyzed.

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): The Market for Applications and Services 2008-2013

This report represents a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the role of IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) in implementing rich multimedia applications. Although there many potential IMS applications, this report focuses on the following key rich multimedia applications: Video Calls, Unified Messaging, Push-to-Talk, Wireless/Wireline Convergence, Online Gaming, and Video-on-Demand.

Network Monitoring in Transition: Business Opportunities in the shift to IP/IMS

This is a time of fundamental and monumental change in telecommunications network monitoring. The shift currently happening is nothing less than the wholesale transformation of the entire communications network infrastructure built up over the last generation. There are several forces driving this transformation, including the Internet and the mobile phone. All participants in the market must evolve to survive and adapt to thrive. This report key questions for service providers, investors and vendors.

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): The Market for Components and UE

This first report analyzes and forecasts the key IMS Components and User Equipment (UE). The publication evaluates IMS based on its evolution and business drivers with an emphasis on its role of plugging gaps in existing networks. The report also covers the challenges faced by IMS migration. The report also discusses the architecture of the components and UE along with insights regarding components and UEs of existing networks that have served as baseline and predecessor for IMS network elements. Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), the backbone of IMS, is also covered. The report is particularly distinguished with its analysis of key IMS vendors, providing vendor background, their IMS strategies, and product and solution evaluation. Finally, the report includes detailed market forecasts for IMS Components and UEs including regional market segmentation.

Understanding SDP

This publication will help the reader understand the basics of SDP as well as more advanced areas such as workflow management, content publishing and management. It is a must read for anyone considering deployment of SDP-based applications and/or rationalizing the network to become more streamlined in terms of application development and service delivery.

Understanding IMS

This publication provides self-paced instruction for IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). This is highly recommended to anyone seeking a better understanding of the technology and business issues associated with IMS. It is an excellent alternative to Mind Commerce classroom training and is a great complement to Mind Commerce market research publications in the areas of SDP, SOA, and IMS. Anyone purchasing at the Company-wide level will also be eligible for up to one (1) hour of analyst phone consultation.

Network Monitoring in Transition: Opportunities in the shift to IP/IMS

This is a time of fundamental and monumental change in telecommunications network monitoring. The shift currently happening is nothing less than the wholesale transformation of the entire communications network infrastructure built up over the last generation. There are several forces driving this transformation, including the Internet and the mobile phone. All participants in the market must evolve to survive and adapt to thrive. This report key questions for service providers, investors and vendors.

IMS: Driving New Business Models and Opportunities

Written by leading authority, David Mangini, who has held industry leadership positions including VP of Wireless Data Solution for AT&T Wireless Services and VP of Wireless Services for SNET Mobility, this publication addresses both the technical and business knowledge critical for success in planning for IMS networks and optimized IMS-based applications and services. It is written in an easy to read style and is highly informative, with just the right balance of technical information, business insights, and consultation about the opportunities and potential pitfalls associated with IMS. Pragmatic in his approach, David instructs of the merits of IMS to facilitate convergence while maintaining a focus on business drivers including flexible service creation and delivery, improved cost structures, and new revenue streams from emerging applications and services optimized by IMS.

Wireless Softswitch: Evolving the Core Network for Next Generation Wireless

This Wireless Softswitch report will answer your most important questions including: What is a "softswitch"? Why deploy it? What are the issues and challenges? Why softswitch is especially important for the wireless marketplace and how it fits into the network? How does softswitch technology/capabilities complement the evolution of next generation wireless networks? Who are the leading wireless softswitch equipment suppliers and what are there architectural approaches?

OSS and BSS Systems

Next Generation Network OSS/BSS Market and Forecast 2011-2016

With research beginning in 2007, the report “Next Generation Network OSS/BSS Market and Forecast 2011-2016” provides a comprehensive analysis of drivers and issues related to technical and business aspects of OSS/BSS deployments and developments while forecasting their growth over the next five years.

NGN Applications and Services

Push to Talk over Cellular (PoC): Business Opportunities and Challenges

Push to Talk over Cellular (PoC): Business Opportunities and Challenges provides critical industry analysis. The main body analyzes the PoC market and value chain, including how services, goods and revenues flow through Equipment Manufacturers, Software Developers, Service Providers, Content Providers, and Customers. Leading stakeholders are profiled and evaluated. The publication includes a technical tutorial with simplified explanations of PoC function and how the industry manages its technical standards.

Next Generation Messaging: Evolution to IMS and SIP

Next Generation Messaging: Evolution to IMS and SIP evaluates the evolving technology and market for messaging. This publication thoroughly addresses the evolution of SMSC towards 3G IP enabled SMSC, including analysis of 2nd generation GSM messaging [SMSC] to 3rd generation IMS enabled network messaging with Instant Messaging (IM). The report takes a use case approach with the network operator in mind, addressing issues with messaging platforms and how operators can address them with various solutions. Particular emphasis is placed on solutions for NGN messaging in an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and SIP environment.

Converged Service Experience in NGN

Written by Shyam Mardikar, Vice President - Network Services for Bharti Airtel Limited in India, Converged Service Experience in Next Generation Networks (NGN) provides the reader with an excellent evaluation of converged services issues from an experienced mobile operator executive perspective. Deploying NGN applications and services are not trivial. Learn the differences, issues and challenges of deploying NGN applications versus traditional services delivery models. Benefit from the experience and insights of Mr. Mardikar and avoid the potential pitfalls. People interested in this publication will also be interested in Next Generation Network OSS/BSS Market & Forecast from Mind Commerce.

Mobile TV: Technology and Solutions for Implementation and Operation

Written by industry expert Saulle Mattei, this report evaluates technologies and solutions currently available for mobile TV implementation and operation. This publication is intended to assist with decisions concerning selection, implementation, and operation of a mobile TV system. Mr. Mattei discusses standards impacting mobile TV, evaluates mobile TV trials to date, and discusses components required and issues associated with deploying mobile TV. He also provides a technology comparison, weighing the pro’s and con’s of each technology. The report also includes information about some mobile TV trial results and a view of the future for mobile TV.