Opportunities in ISDN and Other Emerging Technologies Western Europe 1991-1996

80 Pages·1991·4.4 MB·English

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OPPORTUNITIES
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1991-1996
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Abstract
The growth in the importance of the network to the corporate and profes-
sional computer user is set to continue over the next five years. From the
standpoint of the end user, the network will replace the computer as the
mainstream information infrastructure with which users interact during
their working lives.
The application of technology, both hardware and software based, is
increasing the number of options available to communications planning
managers, both to economise on networking costs by using the latest
techniques, and to mix and match different types of networking technol-
ogy to support new or existing applications. The dynamism of the net-
working sector is at the same time creating opportunities for network
services vendors to offer either transitional or long-term services to assist
users in this increasingly complex environment.
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This study examines the rate of growth of new technologies for fixed or
mobile networks, for terrestrial or satellite links, for wired or wireless
types of transmission and for different protocol-based services such as
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ISDN, frame relay, or fast packet switching against INPUT'S layered
model of the network services sector. The implications for services
offered at the various levels in the model will be described and the new
service opportunities highlighted.
The study draws on INPUT'S ongoing research programme among users
and vendors. It is 60 pages in length and contains 28 exhibits.
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Table of Contents
Introduction I-l
A. Objectives I-l
B. Scope and Methodology 1-2
C. Structure of the Topic Coverage 1-4
D. Related Topics 1-4
n Executive Overview 11-
A. Large Users Build Their Own ISDNs II-l
B. Technology Increases Contention for Market Share II-3
C. Long-term Impact of ISDN II-5
D. Immediate Solutions Require Intermediate Technologies II-8
E. Convergence of the Fixed and Mobile Networks 11-10
F. Complementarity of Terrestrial and Space Communications 11-11
G. Conclusions and Recommendations 11-13
1. Conclusions 11-13
2. Recommendations 11-15
ni Market Analysis and Forecast III-l
A. Introduction III-l
B. Market Definition III-2
C. The Layered Market Model 111-4
D. Network Services Market Growth 111-6
rV The Emerging Technologies IV-
A. Introduction IV-
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B. The Basic Network and ISDN—The Challenge of a New IV-4
Infrastructure
C. Developments in Trunking Technology IV-12
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Table of Contents (Continued)
D. The Impact of Mobile Communications IV-18
1. Introduction IV-18
2. Cordless Telephony IV-19
3. CeUular Evolution IV-20
4. Telepoint Service IV-22
5. Mobile Service Products of the Future IV-25
E. Satellite Technology IV-27
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Exhibits
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INPUT'S Four-Layer Model for the Network 1-2
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Services Industry
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The Technologies at Work in the Marketplace 1-4
n -1 New and Maturing Technol—ogies II-3
-2 Western European Market Network Services, 1991-1996 II-4
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Strategic Positioning II-5
-4 Application Areas for ISDN II-7
-5 Intermediate Technologies II-9
-6 Applications in Mobile Communications 11-11
-7 Service Positioning Chart for the Principal 11-13
Telecommunications Technologies
-8 Conclusions 11-16
-9 Recommendations 11-16
ni -1 Network Services Market Structure 111-3
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-2 Layered User Perspectives IS 111-5
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-3 Layered Market Model for Network Services 111-6
-4 Market Forecast Network Services, 1991-1996 111-7
IV -1 The Telecommunications Signalling Rate Spectrum IV-3
-2 Key Market Features IV-6
-3 Key Market Forces IV-8
-4 Comparison of Main Network Features IV-9
-5 Impact of New Trunking Technologies on Corporate and IV-13
Public Networks
-6 Comparison of Switching Techniques IV-14
-7 Comparison of Packet Switching Architectures IV-16
-8 Comparison of ISDN and Frame Relay IV-18
-9 Evolution of Mobile Communications IV-24
-10 Key Aspects in Mobile Communications IV-26
-11 Satellite Applications for Business IV-28
-12 Western European Satellite Services IV-30
-13 Service Positioning Chan for the Principal IV-31
Telecommunications Technologies
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