DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Audio, Video, and Web Conferencing Infrastructure Products to their offering.
This report Covers hardware and software implementations of audio and web conferencing servers, video MCUs, video gateways and gatekeepers, and instant messaging / presence servers. Included in this report is an analysis of the current state of the market, a review of the underlying technologies, background and analysis of over 35 vendors, current market sizing and a 5-year forecast by product segment, results of an online survey from over 600 respondents, and comprehensive product matrices for each supplier across all product types.
The rich media conferencing and collaboration market is undergoing important changes. Audio and videoconferences are being deployed over IP networks, though network QoS, bandwidth, and infrastructure bottlenecks remain a concern. Web conferencing and Instant Messaging, combined with the enormous power of Presence and Availability Management, have emerged to gain massive popularity and support from important enterprise software vendors who are looking to integrate collaboration functions into their desktop application suites. Videoconferencing systems are evolving with new standards promising higher quality video, security, and data conferencing capabilities. Demand for video- and collaboration-centric hosting services is growing as enterprises of all types look for ways to improve communications and reduce travel expenses.
Featured Suppliers
Arel Communications And Software, Avaya, Bantu, Inc , Centra Software , Cisco Systems , Compunetix Inc, Convedia , Data Connection Ltd, Dst Software Technology, Edial , Forum, First Virtual Communications, Huawei Technologies Company, Ltd, Ibm Lotus Software, Indigo Software, Ip Unity, Jabber, Inc, Macromedia, Inc, Microsoft, Oracle Corporation, Pactolus , Polycom , Prescom, Radvision, Snowshore, Sonexis, Inc, Spectel , Tandberg, Ubiqu, V2 Technology, Vcon, Viewtran Technology, Ltd, Visionnex Technologies, Ltd.Webdialogs, Inc, Wiredred Software Corporation , Zte Corporation , Zoom Multimedia, Ltd
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