Softswitch Architectures Evolve as VoIP Goes Mainstream

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Softswitch Architectures Evolve as VoIP Goes Mainstream

Service: New Voice Networks & Applications
Report Number: IN0401440CT
Publication Date: March 2004
Number of Pages: 36
Report Price: $2,995 U.S. Dollars
Analyst: Norm Bogen

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Abstract
Major service providers around the world have already initiated, or announced plans to deliver local and/or long distance voice services, based on softswitch technology, to business and/or residential customers. Softswitch-based networks are used to deliver VoIP services. These networks enable packetized voice to travel along data networks (i.e., Public Internet and Virtual Private Networks) that result in cost savings and the ability to deliver new services. In-Stat/MDR projects that softswitch revenues will grow rapidly over the next five years as network expansions by existing VoIP service providers and new deployments by additional service providers drive the market.
This report analyzes the different markets for softswitches, including wireline, wireless and cable. It also looks at a new edge product – session border controllers – that augment, but, in some cases, compete with softswitches. Market shares and segmentations are provided for 2003. Five-year forecasts are segmented by market, geography and application.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary
Methodology
Introduction
- Softswitch Definition
- Applications
Softswitch Architecture Evolution
- Alcatel
- Ericsson
- Nortel Networks
- Siemens
- Tekelec
- Telica
- Veraz Networks
- VocalTec
Session Border Controllers
Cable Softswitches
- Cable Telephony
- Cable Softswitch Vendors
  - Cedar Point Communications
  - Cisco Systems
  - Gallery IP Telephony
  - Lucent Technologies
  - Nortel Networks
  - Siemens ICN
  - Syndeo
  - Telcordia Technologies
Wireless Softswitches
- Wireless Softswitch Vendors
  - Motorola
  - Spatial Wireless
  - Telos Technologies
  - Others
Softswitch Market Shares
- Application Segmentation
- Regional Activity
Softswitch Market Forecast
Appendix A - Softswitch Customers

List of Tables

Table 1. US Cable Telephony Subscribers
Table 2. 2003 Class 4 Port Licenses
Table 3. 2003 Softswitch Revenues
Table 4. 2003 Softswitch Revenue by Network Type
Table 5. Softswitch Revenue by Geographic Region
Table 6. Softswitch Market Forecast

List of Figures

Figure 1. Worldwide Softswitch Revenues (US$ in Millions)
Figure 2. VoIP VPN Application
Figure 3. NGDLC Line Access
Figure 4. Softswitch and Session Border Controller Functions
Figure 5. Cable VoIP Network
Figure 6. Wireless Packet Tandem Network
Figure 7. Serving MSC Network
Figure 8. 2003 Class 4 Port Market Shares
Figure 9. 2003 Softswitch Revenue Market Shares
Figure 10. 2003 Softswitch Revenue by Network Type
Figure 11. Softswitch Revenue by Geographic Region
Figure 12. Softswitch Market Forecast
Figure 13. 2008 Softswitch Revenue Share by Network Type

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