Coverage Description
Competitive Intelligence Service
Service Provider Infrastructure The Service Provider network has been under nearly constant pressure to evolve over the past decade as enterprise and consumer users, alike, have come to demand more from their connectivity options and operators have looked for new ways to drive revenues and monetize existing services. This evolution continues today and the impact on the infrastructure deployed by telecom operators is well understood. New fixed and mobile services demand ever more advanced network solutions from the access layer through the transport, application and service delivery layers. Network vendors, in turn, are forced to deliver increasingly efficient R&D and innovative product roadmaps simply to meet customer requirements and remain competitive. The Current Analysis coverage of the Service Provider Infrastructure space includes analysis of the network solutions deployed by telecom service providers, including tight coverage of the industry’s key vendors, their products, strategies and the technology demands of today’s telecom service providers in the fixed-line and wireless markets. Looking holistically at the market – access, transport, core, service delivery and applications – the service is designed to provide in-depth insight into how the market’s vendors are competing and what they must do to remain competitive thanks to regularly updated company assessments, product assessments, market updates and timely analysis of key product launches, partnerships, acquisition and other events shaping the industry.
Service Provider Infrastructure Markets Covered Current Analysis delivers competitive response solutions for companies competing in fast-paced markets, including:
Digital Media Infrastructure Fixed Access Infrastructure IP Services Infrastructure Mobile Access Infrastructure SDN & NFV Service Enablement Ecosystem Transport and Routing Infrastructure Telecom Vendor Services Tracker (Premium option)
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Coverage Description
Service Provider Infrastructure
Analyst Team Peter Jarich
Jason Marcheck
Ron Westfall
Vice President, Consumer and Infrastructure
Service Director, Service Provider Infrastructure
Research Director, Service Provider Infrastructure
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Glen Hunt
Erik Keith
David Snow
Principal Analyst, Transport and Routing Infrastructure
Principal Analyst, Fixed Access Infrastructure
Principal Analyst, IP Services Infrastructure
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Rick Talbot
Ed Gubbins
Principal Analyst, Optical Infrastructure
Senior Analyst, Mobile Access Infrastructure
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Service Provider Infrastructure
Key Competitors Covered ADTRAN ADVA Optical Networking Alcatel-Lucent Amdocs ARRIS AsiaInfo-Linkage BTI Systems Calix Ciena Cisco Comptel Coriant Cyan Cycle30
ECI Telecom Ericsson Fujitsu GENBAND Harmonic Hewlett-Packard Huawei IBM Infinera Infonova Juniper Networks KEYMILE Metaswitch
NetCracker Nokia Oracle Orga Systems Redknee Samsung Sigma Systems Sonus Networks Tech Mahindra Tellabs Transmode Zhone ZTE
NEC
Service Provider Infrastructure
Products/Solutions/Portfolios Covered Digital Media Infrastructure Multi-screen Video (MSV) Solutions On-Demand Video Servers
Mobile Access Infrastructure 2G/3G Radio Access Network Evolved Packet Core LTE eNodeB Small Cells
Fixed Access Infrastructure DSL Access EPON GPON
Service Enablement Ecosystem OSS/BSS Portfolios
IP Services Infrastructure Hosted Multimedia Application Servers IP Multimedia Subsystems Network SDP Policy Control PSTN Replacement Solutions Session Border Controllers (SBC)
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Transport and Routing Infrastructure Carrier Ethernet Access and Aggregation
Routers Core Packet-Optical Platform Metro Packet-Optical Mobile Backhaul Next-Gen Edge Solutions Next-Gen IP Core Routers Packet Optical Access
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Coverage Description
Service Provider Infrastructure
Digital Media Infrastructure The Current Analysis coverage of the Digital Media Infrastructure sector focuses on the delivery of digital content and related networking technologies. This module covers areas such as cable and telco-based IP video and interactive applications extending from the service provider network to the customer premises. This module also addresses content security as part of overall coverage, including analysis on related issues such as content regulation.
Analysts Erik Keith Principal Analyst, Fixed Access Infrastructure
Ron Westfall
Coverage areas include:
Research Director, Service Provider Infrastructure
Advanced Advertising Content Security Content Delivery IP Video Video Head-end Processing
Companies Covered Alcatel-Lucent ARRIS
Available Product/Portfolio Assessments
Cisco
Multi-Screen Video (MSV) Solutions On-Demand Video Servers
Ericsson Harmonic Huawei
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Coverage Description
Service Provider Infrastructure
Fixed Access Infrastructure The Current Analysis coverage of the Fixed Access Infrastructure sector focuses on wireline broadband systems and related technologies that are deployed in the access portion of service provider networks, which enable both consumer and enterprise multi-play service packages (e.g., high-speed Internet access, broadcast/IPTV and video, teleconferencing, and voice/VoIP). The Fixed Access practice also includes coverage of related broadband aggregation and subscriber/service provisioning technologies and solutions.
Analysts Erik Keith Principal Analyst, Fixed Access Infrastructure
Ron Westfall
Coverage areas include:
HFC / DOCSIS / Cable Infrastructure DSLAMs Active/Point-to-Point Ethernet FTTP Systems PON FTTP Systems MSAPs (Multi-Service Access Platforms)
Research Director, Service Provider Infrastructure
Companies Covered ADTRAN Alcatel-Lucent Calix
Available Product/Portfolio Assessments:
Cisco
DSL Access EPON GPON
ECI Telecom Huawei KEYMILE Zhone ZTE
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Service Provider Infrastructure
IP Services Infrastructure The Current Analysis coverage of the IP Services Infrastructure sector focuses on the companies, products and strategies impacting the evolution of packetbased networks into the preferred infrastructure for delivering voice- and multimedia-based communications, as well as the gradual transition of the PSTN from circuit-based to packet-based technology. Coverage includes multiple technologies and architectures involved in the transition of communications services to an IP-based service delivery infrastructure.
Analysts David Snow Principal Analyst, IP Services Infrastructure
Glen Hunt
Coverage areas include:
Principal Analyst, Transport and Routing Infrastructure
Hosted Multimedia Application Servers IP Multimedia Subsystems (IMS) Policy Control PSTN Replacement Solutions Service Delivery Platforms (SDP) Session Border Controllers
Companies Covered Alcatel-Lucent Cisco Ericsson GENBAND
Available Product/Portfolio Assessments:
Huawei
Hosted Multimedia Application Servers IP Multimedia Subsystems (IMS) Network SDP Policy Control PSTN Replacement Solutions Session Border Controllers
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MetaSwitch Nokia Oracle Sonus Networks ZTE
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Service Provider Infrastructure
Mobile Access Infrastructure The Current Analysis coverage of the Mobile Access Infrastructure sector tracks key vendors and products supplying network infrastructure to mobile operators around the world - including the mature markets of Europe, the Americas, and Asia as well as emerging markets responsible for supporting the industry’s strong wireless growth. In addition to tracking the 2G and 3G mobile infrastructure markets, the module analyzes events impacting competitors offering so-called 4G solutions (WiMAX and LTE), small cells, and mobile core offerings.
Analysts Ed Gubbins Senior Analyst, Mobile Access Infrastructure
Peter Jarich Vice President, Consumer and Infrastructure
Coverage areas include:
3GPP Infrastructure Small Cell Infrastructure Mobile Packet Core Companies Covered Alcatel-Lucent
Available Product/Portfolio Assessments:
Cisco
3GPP Radio Access Networks Evolved Packet Core LTE eNodeB Small Cells
Ericsson Huawei NEC Nokia Samsung ZTE
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Coverage Description
Service Provider Infrastructure
Software Defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualization Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) are poised to transform the way in which carrier networks are built and operated. They are also, very much, in their infancy – demanding deep, real-time insights into SDN/NFV market evolutions, vendor capabilities and vendor positioning. Current Analysis’ SDN and NFV coverage answers these questions through timely analysis of product launches and significant market events along with analysis of how specific vendors are treating the technologies. Because SDN and NFV will have implications for nearly every component of the carrier network, our analysis takes a horizontal view of the market, treating them and analyzing their impact across all of our covered market areas and leverage the talents of all our Service Provider Infrastructure analysts.
Digital Media Infrastructure Fixed Access Infrastructure IP Services Infrastructure Mobile Access Infrastructure Services Enablement Ecosystem Telecom Vendor Services Transport and Routing Infrastructure=
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Coverage Description
Service Provider Infrastructure
Service Enablement Ecosystem The Current Analysis coverage of the Service Enablement Ecosystem focuses on the integrated operation and billing system solutions that serve as the foundation of enabling service providers to design, offer and support new services offerings. The melding of telecom and IT networking technologies has become the key to allowing network operators avoid becoming marginalized as “dumb pipe” providers.
Analysts Ron Westfall Research Director, Service Provider Infrastructure
The service allows vendors to keep apprised of the moves their competitors are making with respect to enabling operators to transform their networks to participate in new business models, and generate new revenues. The service allows carriers to “keep tabs” on their suppliers by providing salient competitive information to be used in what can be make or break technology sourcing decisions.
David Snow Principal Analyst, IP Services Infrastructure
Jason Marcheck Service Director, Service Provider Infrastructure
Coverage areas include:
Integrated OSS/BSS and Network Transformations Service Creation, Fulfillment, Assurance, and Billing Analytics and Holistic Customer Experience Management Capabilities Required Participate in New Business Models
Amdocs AsiaInfo-Linkage
Technologies covered include:
Companies Covered
Comptel
API Management Catalog Order Management Customer Experience Management Network Assurance Real-time Charging
Cycle30 Ericsson Huawei IBM Infonova Netcracker
Available Portfolio Assessment:
Oracle
OSS/BSS Portfolios
Orga Systems Redknee Sigma Systems
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Coverage Description
Service Provider Infrastructure
Transport and Routing Infrastructure The Current Analysis coverage of the Transport and Routing sector tracks the technologies, products and companies helping to deliver telecom services by connecting access and core network assets – while layering intelligence on this traffic. In particular, service provider routing (edge through core), Carrier Ethernet and optical network solutions are discussed, with the trends shaping these spaces tracked.
Analysts Glen Hunt Principal Analyst, Transport and Routing Infrastructure
Coverage areas include:
Rick Talbot Principal Analyst, Optical Infrastructure
Carrier Ethernet Carrier Routing Mobile Backhaul Mobile Packet Core Optical Switching Optical Transport
Companies Covered ADVA Optical Networking Alcatel-Lucent BTI Systems
Available Product/Portfolio Assessments:
Ciena
Carrier Ethernet Access and Aggregation Routers Core IP Routing Core Packet-Optical Platform Metro Packet-Optical Mobile Backhaul Next-Gen Edge Solutions Packet Optical Access
Cisco Cyan ECI Telecom Ericsson Fujitsu Huawei Infinera Juniper Networks Nokia Tellabs Transmode ZTE
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Coverage Description
Service Provider Infrastructure
Telecom Vendor Services Tracker The Current Analysis Telecom Vendor Services Tracker provides detailed information and analysis on the professional, managed and technical services that major telecom network vendors are offering to help telecom operators solve problems, run their network services, and implement and maintain their network assets. The service also includes coverage of global system integrators, often partners but sometimes competitors in this market, and their telecom networkrelated market strategies.
Benefits The Current Analysis Telecom Vendor Services Tracker will help you stay current on the services being sold to telcos, trends in the market, service provider demands, and differentiators among telecom service vendors.
Remain up-to-date on new, innovative service solutions and strategies. Target competitor service weaknesses. Understand the market strategies of non-traditional service players (providers
outside of the major infra vendors). Track competitor service success and momentum, on a regional or network basis. Identify the regional hot spots for infrastructure service deals. Identify un-tapped markets for new infrastructure service momentum. Track the market’s acceptance of new service paradigms: moving, for example, from a product-facing focus to managed and professional services.
Companies Tracked: Alcatel-Lucent Cisco Ericsson Hewlett-Packard Huawei IBM Nokia Tech Mahindra
Description The Current Analysis Telecom Vendor Services Tracker includes:
Monthly Roundup Reports detail new customer wins announced by network vendors and service firms. Analysis looks at both market and date competitive intelligence for vendors and end users.
Charts on a Summary Dashboard quickly highlight the latest telecom vendor services monthly trends including total number of contracts, contracts by network type, and contacts by service type.
Vendor Assessments of the major players offering service support into network
Service Types: Technical Professional Managed
Network Types: Fixed Mobile Both
operators are continually reviewed, providing an analytical summary of their business strategies, strengths, weaknesses and competitive differentiation.
A Company Dashboard allows for quick comparisons of key metrics for all the vendors including; total contracts by service type, by region, and by network type.
Information from the Telecom Vendor Services Contract Database is available for download in spreadsheet format. Selections can be made by vendor, service type, region, and date range.
In Event Reports, new service offerings, strategy shifts, and major contracts impacting the market are reviewed and analyzed shortly after they occur in order to reveal what they mean to the vendor, competitors and the market, in general.
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