Worldwide SMB Network-Attached Storage: Technology and Service Innovation Drive High Growth
Worldwide small and medium business (SMB) network-attached storage (NAS) unit shipments grew by 46.5% in 2010. In this report, In-Stat initiates coverage of the SMB NAS market, including survey data relating to the use of NAS and cloud services, as well as an in-depth overview of the market and technology trends. Market shares for leading vendors are listed for 2010. SMB NAS unit shipments and revenues are forecast through 2015.
Multi-Service Business Gateway Worldwide Market Update
In-Stat defines the Multi-Service Business Gateway as a product designed for branch offices and small businesses that integrates multiple voice, data, and video functionality into one appliance. To be categorized as an MSBG, an appliance must include: an IP router, Ethernet switch, firewall security, VoIP gateway, and analog/ISDN interfaces. This report is an update of In-Stat's regular coverage of this growing market.
Small businesses and enterprises have worked hard to consolidate resources and reduce costs. The MSBG is a direct beneficiary of this trend, and Cisco Systems has benefited the most, gaining an overwhelming share of the market. We expect growth to continue. In-Stat expects the MSBG market to grow to 1.78 million units by 2015, representing over $2 billion in revenues by 2015.
This report analyzes the worldwide MSBG opportunity, segmenting it by small businesses and branch offices. Also included in the report is a competitive analysis that breaks out vendor market share and profiles 44 participants in the value chain. Market leaders include Adtran, Avaya, Cisco, Critical Links, Edgewater Networks, Samsung, and Siemens.
The Worldwide IP Phone Market: Wired, DECT, and Wi-Fi
IP phone sales have recovered from the deep recession in 2009 and are poised for growth. Within the business market, wired IP phones remain the standard and will continue to dominate the enterprise IP phone market throughout the forecast period. However, Wi-Fi and IP DECT phones continue to grow.
This report includes vendor market shares for 2009 vs. 2010 and forecasts through 2015 for wired, DECT, Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi/cellular IP phones sold to consumers and businesses.
