Increasingly Complex Networks Challenge Operators to Provide Effective and Comprehensive Monitoring Solutions

Business Wire, April 17, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c54169) announces the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report World Wireless Network Monitoring Systems Markets to their offering.

This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled World Wireless Network Monitoring Systems Markets provides an overview of the trends currently affecting the market and an analysis of the key challenges, drivers, and restraints that are impacting market growth. It also provides a breakdown of market revenue and potential by geographic region. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: GSM, GPRS, UMTS, and CDMA monitoring.

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The following technologies are covered in this research:

- GSM monitoring

- GPRS monitoring

- UMTS monitoring

- CDMA monitoring

Focus on Quality Critical to Success of Wireless Network Monitoring Systems

Mobile network operators are increasingly considering next-generation, high-bandwidth data services as a potential way of boosting their revenues. In recent years, the implementation rates of 3G wireless networks and related high-bandwidth services have increased significantly, with most Tier 1 operators in North America and Western Europe having rolled out these networks. Implementation rates of 3G networks are also expected to see considerable growth in regions such as Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific over the next couple of years. "The need to monitor these networks is expected to be the most significant driver of demand for wireless network monitoring services over the next few years," says the analyst of this research service. "As network operators continue to focus on growing revenues through data services, the percentage of subscribers who utilize 3G applications is expected to substantially increase."

However, attracting and retaining subscribers for these emerging services will require operators to ensure that their networks provide services of the highest possible quality. Focusing on quality is likely to be a major competitive advantage since there is a strong need for wireless network monitoring systems that are capable of monitoring across all the various technologies incorporated in increasingly complex communication networks.

Increasingly Complex Networks Challenge Operators to Provide Effective and Comprehensive Monitoring Solutions

The trend toward convergence seen among consumer devices is now finding its way into wireless networks as well. With consumer devices today capable of supporting multiple technologies such as voice, audio, video, and data, this has led to greater complexity within the network and the implementation of all-over-IP networks for both network transport and signalling.

"As carriers converge multiple network types, particularly using the IMS architecture, there is a greater need to monitor these converged networks for end-to-end performance," says the analyst. "End-to-end network monitoring is the only method to get a real-time view into the performance experienced by subscribers, which is increasingly becoming an important criterion for network operators." Therefore, there is an increased demand for products that not only provide network management, but also give a detailed view of the quality of service received by the subscriber and service management. Market participants need to recognize these trends and develop business strategies and applications that appropriately address the needs of network operators.