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Future Platforms for IMS 2006-2011
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With their voice revenue under continuing downward pressure, service providers around the world are counting on data and multimedia applications to increase their revenue and improve their margins. An industry consensus has emerged that the IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) platform will provide the means to deliver those applications. Virtually every system provider now has an IMS story to tell. But what precisely is IMS? What will it be used for? What are the potential benefits, costs, and risks? When will it arrive—and will it deliver on the revenue generating solutions that are being promised?
In this report, INSIGHT Research examines the background of IMS: its applications and markets; its networks and technology; its major vendors; and its market potential. The study will give service providers, content providers, and system providers the insight they need to succeed with this critical new technology.
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Market Segmentation
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Table of Contents
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Executive Summary
Background
The rise and rise of IP
Cellular / Wireless / 3GPP lineage of IMS
Extension of IMS to all IP networking
· wireline
· WLAN
· cable MSO
Benefits
· Economics
· Service Creation
· Enhanced content
· Open, non-proprietary platform
Current standards body status and activity / key contributors / open issues
Applications & Markets
Current state of the market and technology for data / multimedia applications
IMS Potential Applications including estimates of current market size and growth
“Strong” multimedia (integrated, new apps)
real-time gaming
conferencing,
multimedia
other
“Weak” multimedia (un-integrated, legacy apps)
multimedia: voice traffic migration
IMS Potential Risks / Threats
Lack of standardization
Wireless VoIP
User equipment churn / target platforms for service deployment
Google, eBay / Skype, Yahoo, Microsoft / Teleo
Business Model conflict between service providers & content providers
Networks & Technology
Core functions: SIP Server, HSS, S-CSCF
Application servers (gaming, messaging, conferencing)
Client requirements (software, hardware)
Content provider issues
Interfacing
Re-purposing
Formatting
Digital Rights Management
Security
IMS Deployment Options
Single vendor, integrated solutions
Ad hoc service provider specific implementations
Fully standards compliant vs. semi-proprietary
Impact on service deployment
Timeframes that will impact adoption
Technology maturity
Market maturity
Other 3G data networking requirements
Impact of IMS on existing infrastructure
Major Vendors
Full service solution providers
System integrators
Point product providers
Hardware & software technology providers
Projections, Revenue Forecasts, & Conclusions
Worldwide by implementation option
North American by implementation option
Five year views
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Pricing Information
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Hard Copy
Price
$ 3995
Electronic Copy Price
(PDF License Descriptions)
$ 4695 Single-User Printable PDF
$ 6995 6-Seat Printable PDF
$ 10000 Unlimited Corporate-Wide Distribution
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